Species Conservation Projects In India

6 Questions
  1. 1
    If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2017
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    Answer: B. Chambal River

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  2. 2
    The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
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    Answer: B. Maintenance of Tiger Reserves

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  3. 3
    Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
    UPSC CSE I - 2015
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    Answer: C. Gangetic dolphin

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  4. 4
    Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins?
    1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
    2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers
    3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
    4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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    Answer: C. 1, 3 and 4 only

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  5. 5
    A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2011
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    Answer: B. Indian wild ass

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  6. 6

    Consider the following pairs:

    Protected Area Well-known For
    1. Bhitarkanika, Odisha Saltwater Crocodile
    2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan Great Indian Bustard
    3. Eravikulam, Kerala Hoolock Gibbon

    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

    UPSC CSE I - 2010
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    Answer: B. 1 and 2 only

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