1. Ramsar Convention was formally adopted in 1981, in the city of Ramsar, Brazil.
2. As of today, it has nearly 152 contracting parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Neither 1 Nor 2
The Ramsar Convention, also known as the Convention on Wetlands, originated from the growing global recognition of the need to protect wetlands due to their ecological importance and increasing threats from human activities.
The Ramsar Convention was formally adopted on February 2, 1971, in the city of Ramsar, Iran, hence its name.
The convention officially entered into force on December 21, 1975, after the required number of ratifications.
As of today, it has nearly 172 contracting parties. This growth reflects its success and importance in global environmental protection efforts.
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122
Where is the Kanha Tiger Reserve located
Correct Answer:
(A)
Madhya Pradesh
Kanha Tiger Reserve is located in the Maikal Hills of the Satpura range in central India, specifically within the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh. It's one of India's premier wildlife sanctuaries and is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. The reserve is the largest national park in Madhya Pradesh, spanning 940 square kilometers
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123
Which of the following tiger reserve lies in two States ?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Pench
The Pench Tiger Reserve is spread over two States namely Madhya Pradesh (90%) and Maharashtra = (10%).
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124
The famous Tiger Reserve ‘Sariska’ is situated in which of the following States?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Rajasthan
The Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. It was declared a Wild Life Sanctuary in 1955 and Tiger Reserve in 1978.
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125
For what is the Manas sanctuary in Assam known?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Tigers
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary located in Assam is one of the fi first reserves included in the network of the tiger reserves under Project Tiger in 1973. In 1985, it was declared as World Heritage Site (Natural) by UNESCO for outstanding universal value.
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126
The world’s largest population of tigers is in India. It is estimated to be–
Correct Answer:
(A)
3682
The total estimated population of tigers in the word is 3000- 4000. India is home to 3,682 (According to the 5th Tiger census in 2022) tigers which is highest as compared to other countries in the world.
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127
Consider the following statements regarding the Tiger Census:
1. It is a quinquennial exercise carried out by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) alone.
2. According to the recent census, Karnataka has the maximum number of tigers.
3. Among the tiger reserves, the Buxa tiger reserve records the highest number of tigers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
None
NTCA in collaboration with the State forest Department, Conservation NGO’s and coordinated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has conducted a National assessment for the “Status of Tigers, Co-predators, Prey and their Habitat” every Four years.
Madhya Pradesh has the Highest Population of Tigers in India, with 785 Tigers being preserved in the six tiger reserves in their natural habitat.
Among the 52 Tiger reserves in India, Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand has the highest number of tigers with 260 Tigers.
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128
In which year 'Biodiversity Act' was passed in India?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2002
The 'Bio-Diversity Act' was passed on 11, December, 2002. It provides for the preservation of Biological Diversity in India and mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge.
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129
How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting Indian agriculture?
NBA checks the biopiracy and protects indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of the NBA.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
1 and 3
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) with its headquarters in Chennai, was established in 2003 to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002). The Act covers conservation, use of biological resources and associated knowledge. It provides a framework for access to biological resources and sharing the benefits arising out of such access and use. The Act also includes in its ambit the transfer of research results and application for Intellectual Property Right (IPR) relating to Indian biological resources. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal committee (GEAC) functioning under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for monitoring and supervising scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants and other organisms.
Note: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2003 to implement India’s Bio-Diversity Act (2002). The headquarter of NBA is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a statutory autonomous body under Ministry of Environment.
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130
Consider the following statements regarding 'National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)':
1. India unveiled its updated NBSAP at CoP-15 for 2024-2040 on Biological diversity.
2. India's first NBSAP was created in 1999.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
India unveiled its updated NBSAP for 2024-30 at CoP-16 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity conservation through targeted actions.
India's first NBSAP was created in 1999, later National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) was adopted in 2008, which was updated in 2014 to align with Aichi Biodiversity Targets.