Description : Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity ? (a) Sacred grove (b) Biosphere reserve (c) Wildlife sanctuary (d) Botanical garden
Last Answer : (d) Botanical garden
Description : Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation? (a) National park (b) Sanctuary (c) Botanical garden (d) Biosphere reserve
Last Answer : (b) Sanctuary
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic ... ) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : In which of the following, both pairs have correct combination? (a) In-situ conservation : Seed Bank Ex-situ conservation : National Park (b) In-situ conservation : Tissue ... conservation : Botanical Garden (d) In-situ conservation : Cryopreservation Ex-situ conservation : Wildlife Sanctuary
Last Answer : (c) In-situ conservation : National Park Ex-situ conservation : Botanical Garden
Description : Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation? (a) Wildlife sanctuary (b) Seed bank (c) Sacred groves (d) National park
Last Answer : (b) Seed bank
Description : An example of ex-situ conservation is (a) national park (b) seed bank (c) wildlife sanctuary (d) sacred grove.
Last Answer : b) seed bank
Description : An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is – (1) Biosphere Reserve (2) Sanctuary (3) Social Forests (4) National Park
Last Answer : (2) Sanctuary Explanation: A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
Description : Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of ... be this? [CSAT 2011] (a) Bhitarkanika (b) Chandipur-on-sea (c) Gopalpur-on-sea (d) Simlipal
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following are in-situ methods of conservation?(Agriculture MCQ) [a] National Parks [b] Sacred Grooves [c] Biosphere Reserves [d] Wildlife Sanctuaries [e] All of these
Last Answer : [d] Wildlife Sanctuaries
Description : The area reserved for the welfare of wild life Is called – (1) Sanctuary (2) Forest (3) National Park (4) Botanical garden
Last Answer : (3) National Park Explanation: A National Park is an area which is strictly reserved for the welfare of wildlife and where activities such as forestry, grazing or cultivation are not allowed. Private ownership, ... an area of 40,500 km2, which is 1.23% of the geographical area of the country.
Description : All of the following are included in ‘ex-situ conservation’ except (a) wildlife safari parks (b) sacred groves (c) botanical gardens (d) seed banks
Last Answer : b) sacred groves
Description : All of the following are included in 'Ex-situ conservation' except (1) Wildlife safari parks (2) Sacred groves (3) Botanical gardens (4) Seed banks
Last Answer : (2) Sacred groves
Description : Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip? [IAS2007] (a) Simlipal National Park (b) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (c) Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary (d) Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Match the following: National Park/Sanctuary State A. Nandadevi National Park 1. Rajasthan B. Keoladeo National Park 2. Assam C. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Gujarat D. Gir National Park 4. Mizoram 5. Uttarakhand A B C D (a) 2 3 4 1 (b) 5 1 2 3 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 5 3 2 1
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Match the following: [IAS 2004] National Park/Sanctuary State A. Kanger Ghati National Park 1. Chhattisgarh B. Nagerhole National Park 2. Haryana C. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Himachal D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka A B C D (a) 3 2 1 4 (b) 1 4 3 2 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 1 2 3 4
Description : In your opinion, which is the most effective way to conserve the plant diversity of an area? (a) By tissue culture method (b) By creating biosphere reserve (c) By creating botanical garden (d) By developing seed bank
Last Answer : (b) By creating biosphere reserve
Description : The area reserved for the welfare of wild life is called : (1) Sanctuary (2) Forest (3) National Park (4) Botanical garden
Last Answer : National Park
Description : A __________ is officially designated territory marked by government which provides protection and living condition for wild animals. a) wildlife sanctuary b)reserve c)park d)zoo
Last Answer : a) wildlife sanctuary
Description : Nagarhole National Park is part of the _______ Biosphere Reserve. (1) Aravalli (2) Vindhya (3) Satpura (4) Nilgiricurve
Last Answer : (4) Nilgiricurve Explanation: Nagarhole National Park, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is a national park located in Kodagu and Mysore districts of Karnataka. It is part of the ... ranges the foothills of the Western Ghats spreading down the Brahmagiri hills and south towards Kerala.
Description : Match the following: [CDS 2001] Wildlife park/sanctuary Animal protected A. Kaziranga 1. Elephant B. Ranthambhore 2. Lion C. Gir 3. Rhinoceros D. Periyar 4. Tiger A B C D (a) 3 2 1 4 (b) 4 2 1 3 (c) 1 4 2 3 (d) 3 4 2 1
Description : Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct? [CDS 2010] (a) In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere (b) Biosphere reserves ... Pradesh (d) Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems
Description : Which of the following national parks is home to the famous musk deer or hangul? (a) Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur (b) Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh (c) Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh (d) Dachigam National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
Last Answer : (d) Dachigam National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
Description : The power to declare an area as a sanctuary or national park of central Government is Wildlife (Protection) Act is under: A. Section 38 B. Section 39 C. Section 18 D. Section 27
Last Answer : A. Section 38
Description : Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in ... 2011] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
Description : Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [CSAT 2011] (a) It greatly increases ... c) It raises the water table (d) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Description : The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region? [CSAT 2011] (a) Paddy and Cottort (b) Wheat and Jute (c) Paddy and Jute (d) Wheat and Cotton
Description : The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon? [CSAT 2011] (a) It has a high rainfall that supports ... Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region (d) It has less human interference
Description : The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches: Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to ... Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains (d) Both (a) and (b) above
Description : Where is National Botanical Garden situ- ated?
Last Answer : Lucknow
Description : Which one of the following is related to ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants? (a) Biodiversity hotspots (b) Amazon rainforest (c) Himalayan region (d) Wildlife safari parks
Last Answer : (d) Wildlife safari parks
Description : Which one of the following is related to Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants ? (1) Biodiversity hot spots (2) Amazon rainforest (3) I-Iimalayan region (4) Wildlife safari parks
Last Answer : (4) Wildlife safari parks
Description : A reserve of land usually declared and owned by national government which is protected from most human development works and pollution is known as _________. a) National park b)hotspot c )biosphere reserve d)refuge
Last Answer : a) National park
Description : A very large ecosystem on land having distinct type of vegetation and wildlife is called?[a] Biome [b] Biodiversity [c] Biosphere reserve. [d] Ecology
Last Answer : [a] Biome
Description : The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.
Last Answer : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. Explanation: Biosphere refers to that portion of the Earth which is occupied by the various forms of life, in addition to the three main physical zones, the Lithosphere, the Hydrosphere and the Atmosphere.
Description : Which one of the following is not used for ex-situ plant conservation? (a) Shifting cultivation (b) Botanical gardens (c) Field gene banks (d) Seed banks
Last Answer : (a) Shifting cultivation
Description : One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that (a) they provide a beautiful area for recreation (b) one can observe tropical plants there (c) they allow ex situ conservation of germplasm (d) they provide the natural habitat for wild life.
Last Answer : (c) they allow ex situ conservation of germplasm
Description : The great one horned Indian Rhino is round in (a) Corbett National Park (b) Kanha National Park (c) Kaziranga Game Sanctuary (d) Periyar Game Sanctuary
Description : Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region? [IAS 2007] (a) Bandhavgarh National Park (b) Dandeli Sanctuary (c) Rajaji National Park (d) Indravati National Park shop.ssbcrack.com
Description : Match the following: [Asstt Comm PF 2003] Park/Sanctuary State A. Keoladeo National Park 1. Assam B. Corbett National Park 2. Kerala C. Kaziranga Sanctuary 3. Uttar Pradesh D. Periyar Game Sanctuary 4. Rajasthan 5. Uttarakhand A B C D (a) 2 5 4 1 (b) 4 3 1 2 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 4 5 1 2
Description : Match the following: A. Kaziranga National Park 1. Wild Elephant B. Ghana Game sanctuary 2. Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) C. Shivpuri National Park 3. Migratory Siberian 4. One-horned Rhinoceros A B C (a) 4 1 2 (b) 2 4 3 (c) 4 3 2 (d) 2 3 1
Description : Lion is conserved at – (1) Kaziranga Sanctuary (2) Gir Sanctuary (3) Corbett National Park (4) Manas Sanctum
Last Answer : (2) Gir Sanctuary Explanation: The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, is the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions and is considered to be one of ... in 1965, the park is located to the south-east of Junagadh and to south west of Amreli.
Description : Where in India can you normally spot the Siberian crane in winter? (1) Sasangir Sanctuary (2) Ranthambore Sanctuary (3) Dachigam National Park (4) Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary
Last Answer : (4) Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary Explanation: The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna ... used to winter in this park but this central population of Siberian Cranes is now extinct.
Description : The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in - (1) Kenya (2) Tanzania (3) Zambia (4) Uganda
Last Answer : (2) Tanzania Explanation: The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded ( ... widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Description : The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal? (1) Wild Indian Ass (2) Rhinoceros (3) Apes (4) Tigers
Last Answer : (1) Wild Indian Ass Explanation: The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass subspecies Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
Description : The concept of ‘Biosphere Reserve’ was evolved by A. Government of India. B. Botanical Survey of India C. UNESCO D. UNDP.
Last Answer : C. UNESCO
Description : In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated? (1) Lakshadweep (2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (3) Daman and Diu (4) Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Last Answer : (2) Andaman and Nicobar Islands Explanation: The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union ... many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
Description : Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world? [CDS 2011] (a) Tropical Sub-humid Forests (b) Tropical Humid Forests (c) Tropical Dry Forests (d) Tropical Moist Forests
Description : Which one was the first 'Biosphere Reserves' Project Scheme? (1) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (2) Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve (3) Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve (4) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Last Answer : (2) Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
Description : The first biosphere reserve that was set up in India in 1986 is – (1) Nanda Devi (2) Nilgiris (3) Nokrek (4) Manas
Last Answer : (2) Nilgiris Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats. Other early ... and Nandadevi in 1988; and Great Nicobar, Manas, Sunderbans and Gulf of Mannar in 1989.