From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located on the meeting site of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. Apart from tiger, elephant, hyena, leopard etc are also found in this tiger reserve. This is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. Nallamala forest is located in Andhra Pradesh. Nagarhole National park is located in Karnataka. Sechachalam Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve of Andhra Pradesh.
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42
Which one of the following is (regarding area) the largest UNESCO approved biosphere reserve of India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Gulf of Mannar
Gulf of Mannar (10500 km2) is the largest biosphere reserve in term of the area approved by UNESCO. However, in terms of the area it is India's second largest biosphere reserve. The largest bio-reserve in India is Rann of Kachchh with a total area of 12454 sq. km.
Note: The Cloud Goats of Nilgiri is found in Eravikulam National Park. They are rare species and called Nilgiri Tahr.
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43
At which place India’s first Butterfly Park has been established?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bangalore
India's first Butterfly Park is Bannerghatta National Park near Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was founded in 1970 and declared as a National Park in 1974.
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44
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below:
List- I List- II
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary 1. Gonda
Okhla Bird Sanctuary 2. Unnao
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary 3. Ghaziabad
Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary 4. Raibareli
Codes :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 3 4 1
The correctly matched list of bird sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh and their respective districts is given below:
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary - Unnao
Okhla Bird Sanctuary - Ghaziabad
Samaspur Bird Sanctuary - Raebareli
Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary - Gonda
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45
Consider the following statements regarding the Point Calimere Bird Sanctuary:
1. It is located in Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal.
2. It is famous spot for witnessing a wide variety of waterbirds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
Point Calimere Bird Sanctuary
Location: Kodiyakadu, Tamil Nadu
Birds seen: Spot-billed pelican, Nordmann’s greenshank, Spoonbill sandpiper, Black-necked stork, Black-headed ibis, Asian dowitcher, Lesser flamingo, Spoonbill, Darter, Painted stork
This one is another famous spot for witnessing a wide variety of waterbirds. Composed of various wetlands and best tropical dry evergreen forests in India, it is home to more than 103 species of waterbirds.
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46
Consider the following statements regarding Butterfly EcoPark:
It is nestled in Delhi.
Butterflies are deemed to be indicators of a good ecological balance and healthy nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
Butterfly EcoPark:
It is nestled in a village near the India-Bangladesh international border in Tripura’s South district.
According to wildlife and environment experts, butterflies are deemed to be indicators of a good ecological balance and healthy nature
The park is near the endangered bison park at Trishna wildlife sanctuary and Indo-Bangla Maitri Park to commemorate the Bangladesh liberation war.
Ques:
47
Consider the following statements regarding Delhi Butterfly Corridors:
1. Delhi is creating butterfly corridors to connect green spaces and enhance butterfly diversity.
2. The initiative, spearheaded by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Delhi is creating butterfly corridors to connect green spaces and enhance butterfly diversity by fostering safe travel routes for these insects and supporting their populations. The initiative, spearheaded by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) in collaboration with citizens, aims to create and maintain butterfly habitats in parks, schools, residential areas, and biodiversity parks. These habitats are designed with a focus on attracting butterflies by planting a variety of host plants for laying eggs and providing minerals through rotten fruits, cow dung, and mud.
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48
The destruction of biodiversity is due to:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All the above
The main cause of the loss of biodiversity is the influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem. The threats to biodiversity can be summarized in the following main points:
Alteration and loss of the habitats
Introduction of exotic species and genetically modified organisms
Pollution
Climate change
Overexploitation of resources
Ques:
49
The main reason for the decrease in biodiversity is:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Natural habitat destruction
Natural habitat destruction is the main reason for the decrease in biodiversity as the transformation of the natural areas determines not only the loss of the plant species but also a decrease in the animal species associated with them.
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50
Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
Global warming
Fragmentation of habitat
Invasion of alien species
Promotion of vegetarianism
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(A)
1, 2 and 3
Global warming, fragmentation of habitat and invasion of alien species can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area while promotion of vegetarianism is not responsible for the same. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.