Conservation

Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct ? 1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of 7 international migratory birds. 2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites. : 3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes. Select the answer using the code given below :

With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025. 2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park. 3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Select the answer using the code given below :

Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project in India ?

Consider the following: 1. Carabid beetles 2. Centipedes 3. Flies 4. Wasps. Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms?

.Consider the following trees : 1. Jackfruit (Artoca7pus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the above are deciduous trees?

Consider the following statements : Statement-! : According to the United . Natio~s 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year. Statement-11 : India needs to extract more thari a quarter of the world's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world's population living in its territory. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

With reference to the ‘New York Declaration on Forests’, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. 2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. 3. It is a legally binding international declaration. 4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. 5. India was one of the signatories at its inception. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “critical tiger habitat”?

Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? 1. Nagarhole National Park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sancturary Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

Which one of the following National Parks lies *completely *in the temperatealpine zone?

Consider the following statements: 1. Under Ramasar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetland in the territory of India. 2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramasar Convention. 3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1. per design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 2. protection of biodiversity resilience of forest ecosystems 3. poverty reduction

1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following regions of Indian has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the

With reference to ‘Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 1. Prevention of soil runoff 2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation

In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

If national water mission is properly and completely implemented how will it impact the country? 1 Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water. 2 The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water. 3\. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India 4\. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore wells and for installing motors and pump sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below**