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Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

The best place to watch migratory birds in large numbers is _______.

  1. Rann of Kutch, Gujarat .

  2. Pulicat lake,Tamil nadu.

  3. Jaipur,Rajasthan.

  4. Agra,Uttarpradesh.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pulicat lake, Tamil Nadu

Down south, Point Calimere in Tamil Nadu, Lake Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and Kumarakom in Kerala make great winter birding destinations. The forests of Bandipur, Kabini (Nagarhole), and Mudumalai are also great for spotting forest dwelling migratory birds like Forest Wagtails, Warblers, and Flycatchers.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

In India wildlife protection act was implemented in the year ________.

  1. 1970

  2. 1972

  3. 1973

  4. 1974
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks, whose number increased after 1972.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimize the transpiration in __________________.

  1. Thorn forest and scrubs.

  2. Tropical deciduous forest.

  3. Montane forest.

  4. Mangove forest.
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Trees in Thorn forests and scrubs have mostly thick and small leaves to minimize water loss due to transpiration.
  • In this type of vegetation, trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture.
  • The main trees of this vegetation are Acacia, Palms, and Cacti. Other important trees are Khair, Babul, Palas, Khatri, and Kajuri.
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Kaziranga, the famous sanctuary of Assam is famous for _________.

  1. Rhinoceros

  2. Tigers

  3. Lions

  4. Elephants
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A Correct answer
Explanation
One-horned Rhinoceros
Kaziranga National Park is the name to exemplify the most popular conservation efforts to save endangered species like the One-horned Rhinoceros in India. Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon district of Assam, this most notable wildlife sanctuary is being declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1985.
Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

___________ is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Kenya

  4. Indonesia

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India is a country ( well it's the only country) where both tigers and lions can be seen roaming around in its tropical forests and grasslands. The lions are only found in the Gir Forest National Park and there are no tigers in that region, so though the country has both species, they never meet in the wild.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in ________.

  1. $1965$
  2. $1968$
  3. $1972$
  4. $1975$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India enacted Wildlife Act in 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wild life of this country and to control poaching , smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. The Act was amended in January 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the Act have been made more stringent.

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Tapirs are a type of __________.

  1. reptiles

  2. birds

  3. animals

  4. crops
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Animal,

There are five Species Of Tapirs Living In The World Today. A tapir is a herbivorous animal that is distinguished by the presence of a short, prehensile nose trunk. The rest of the appearance is similar to that of a pig.

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The species which are not found after searching known areas where they may occur are __________.

  1. Endangered Species

  2. Extinct Species

  3. Rare Species

  4. Normal Species
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B Correct answer
Explanation

  • The species which are not found after searching known areas where they may occur is said to have undergone extinction.
  • Extinction in biology or ecology means end of organism or group of organisms.
  • Some of the animals that faced extinction are woolly mammoth, stellar sea cow, dodo, etc.