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The 'Montreux Record' is a register of _____________.

  1. invasive alien species and their ecological hazards outside their native environment.

  2. wetland sites under the threat of anthropogenic activities.

  3. endangered species of tropical and sub-tropical fauna.

  4. coastal cities under direct threat of consequences of global warming.


Correct Option: B

The Temperate Grassland or Shrub- Land Biome is commonly known as:
1. Steppe in Central Asia 2. Prairie in North America 3. Veld in South America
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1,2 and 3


Correct Option: D

Consider the following statements about the biosphere reserves:
1. In biosphere reserves, there is in-situ conservation of biodiversity of natural and semi-natural ecosystem and landscape.
2. Biosphere reserve provide facilities for long-term ecological studies, environmental education and training and research and monitoring.
3. Biosphere reserves help in the sustainable economic development of the human population within and around the biosphere reserve.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: D

Consider the following statements.
1. The boundary of a national park is circumscribed by legislation whereas that of a biosphere reserve is not circumscribed by legislation.
2. In a national park, particular attention is paid to the conservation of genepools whereas it is not so in a wildlife sanctuary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C

Consider the following statements.
1. Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is not listed under UNESCO.
2. Keoladeo National Park is not listed under Ramsar wetland convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of Biosphere Reserves?
1. To conserve diversity and integrity of plants, animals and micro organisms.
2. To provide facilities for education awareness and training.
3. To establish research stations and to implement social welfare activities.
4. To promote research on ecological conservation and other environmental aspects.
Select the correct answer from  given codes.

  1. Only 3

  2. 3 and 4

  3. Only 4

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D

Consider the following statements.
1. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves.
2. Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.
3. National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts non-formal education in environment and conservation.
4. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralised information network for environmental information.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1,2 and 4

  2. 1,3 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B

Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one State in India?

  1. Aravall

  2. Satpura

  3. Ajanta

  4. Sahyadri


Correct Option: C

Atacama desert is in _____________.

  1. Chile

  2. S.Africa

  3. Australia

  4. S.America


Correct Option: A

Which one among the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat?

  1. Manas

  2. Pakke

  3. Nagarjunasagar Srisailam

  4. Periyar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  Name    core/critical area
  Manas  Assam (840 sq km)
  Pakke  Arunachal ( 683 sq km)
 Nagarjunsagar  Andhra Pradesh (2595 sq km)
 Periyar   Kerala (881 sq km)