Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Destruction of natural habitats and vegetation, and Jhum cultivation
Some of the main threats to biodiversity are: 1. Human Activities and Loss of Habitat, 2. Deforestation, 3. Desertification, 4. Marine Environment, 5. Increasing Wildlife Trade and 6. Climate Change. The current practice of shifting cultivation or Jhum cultivation in eastern and northeastern regions of India is an extravagant and unscientific form of land use. The effects of shifting cultivation are devastating and far-reaching in degrading the environment and ecology of these regions.
Q .5 Which of the following is not a reason for the loss of bio-diversity in Uttarakhand?
Expansion of Roads
Urbanization
Afforestation of barren land
Extension of Agriculture
Ans. (c)
Exp: Afforestation of barren land is not a reason for the loss of biodiversity while the expansion of roads, urbanization and extension of agriculture are responsible for the loss of biodiversity.
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52
The most important factor contributing to the loss of the vulture population in India is:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Administrating of painkillers to cattle
Administrating of painkillers to cattle is the main cause of loss of vulture population in India. Diclofenac is the drug that acted as a major cause of death of vultures. Diclofenac is an anti-inflammatory, painkiller drug that was used widely in India in the 90s. It proved fatal to vultures.
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53
Government of India in collaboration with the Norwegian Government has established a centre for Biodiversity Policy and Law at-
Correct Answer:
(B)
Chennai
Government of India in collaboration with the Norwegian Government has established a "Centre for Biodiversity Policy and Law (CEBPOL)" in the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Chennai, to develop professional expertise in biodiversity policies and laws and develop the capacity building.
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54
“International Day for Biological Diversity” is celebrated on –
Correct Answer:
(D)
22 May
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of Biological Diversity), was designated The International Day for Biological Diversity. In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This was partly done because it was difficult for many countries to plan and carry out suitable celebrations for the date of 29 December, given the number of holidays that coincide around that time of year.
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55
Which of the following is NOT an example of in-situ conservation strategy?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Botanical garden
Examples of Ex-situ conservation - Seed banks, Zoological parks, Botanical gardens etc. Examples of in-situ conservation - National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Reserved Forest, Protected Forest and Nature Reserves.
Ques:
56
The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Biosphere reserves
The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of biosphere reserves. A biosphere reserve is an integral part of the human system. In these areas, multifaceted development of ecosystem is given prominence. The Indian Government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves in India, which protects larger areas of natural habitats. Twelve of the eighteen biosphere reserves are part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme list.
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57
Which of the following gas is commonly used in Cryo- Bank for ex-situ conservation?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Liquid Nitrogen
Ex-situ is the process of conserving components of biological diversity by restricting them to natural habitat and then managing them in a controlled or modified environment. There are two methods for Ex- situ conservation-The primary facilities that hold ex-situ conservation collections of plants and animals are aquaria, botanical gardens, and zoos. The second method is the storage of seeds, pollen, tissue, or embryos in liquid nitrogen. This method can be used for virtually infinite storage of materials without deterioration over a much greater period about all other methods of ex-situ conservation.
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58
Consider the following statements regarding the Silent Valley Movement:
It is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra.
Environmental groups like the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) participated in the campaign.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
The Silent Valley Movement
The silent valley is located in the Palghat district of Kerala.
It is surrounded by different hills of the State.
The idea of a dam on the river Kunthipuzha in this hill system was conceived by the British in 1929.
The movement was first initiated by the local people and was subsequently taken over by the Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP).
Many environmental groups like the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Silent Valley Action Forum participated in the campaign.
Ques:
59
Consider the following statements regarding Bishnoi movement:
The movement was led by Amrita Devi.
The movement have developed the strategy of hugging the trees for their protection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Bishnoi Movement
This movement was led by Amrita Devi, in which around 363 people sacrificed their lives for the protection of their forests.
This movement was the first of its kind to have developed the strategy of hugging or embracing the trees for their protection spontaneously.
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60
Consider the following statements regarding Appiko Movement:
It is a movement inspired by Chipko movement.
Appiko Chalewali movement started in November 1983.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
Appiko Movement
It is a movement inspired by the Chipko movement by the villagers of Western Ghats,
In the Uttar Kannada region of Karnataka, the villagers of Western Ghats started the Appiko Chalewali movement during the month of September – November 1983.
Here, the destruction of forest was caused due to commercial felling of trees for timber extraction.