Q521. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?
A Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference B The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland C The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed D It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’
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Correct answer: Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference
Q522. India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?
A Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they cannot be exploited B Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only C Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a specific period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and specific period for each site and then allow sustainable use of them by future generations D Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use
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Correct answer: Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use
Q523. Two important rivers-one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha) and another with its source in Odishamerge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
A Bhitarkanika B Chandipur-on-sea C Gopalpur-on-sea D Simlipal
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Correct answer: Bhitarkanika
Q524. The 10th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Conference on ‘Biological Diversity’ was held at
A Beijing B Copenhagen C Nagoya D New York
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Correct answer: Nagoya
Q525. A sandy and saline area in 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?
A Indian wild buffalo B Indian wild ass C Indian wild boar D Indian gazelle
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Correct answer: Indian wild ass
Q526. Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Bio-safety?
A Ministry of Science and Technology B Ministry of Health and Family Welfare C Ministry of Environment and Forests D Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
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Correct answer: Ministry of Environment and Forests
Q527. The marine animal called dugong which is vulnerable to extinction is a/an
A Amphibian B Bony fish C Shark D Mammal
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Correct answer: Mammal
Q528. In the context of Indian wildlife, the flying fox is a
A Bat B Kite C Stork D Vulture
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Correct answer: Bat
Q529. A tree species in Mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit-eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?
A Dove B Dodo C Condor D Skua
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Correct answer: Dodo
Q530. Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen now a days. This is attributed to
A the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species B a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle C scarcity of food available to them D a widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them
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Correct answer: a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle
Q531. The most important factor contributing to the loss of vulture population in India is
A Viral infection B Bacterial infection C Administrating of painkillers to cattle D Administrating of estrogen injection to cattle
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Correct answer: Administrating of painkillers to cattle
Q532. Which of the following drug has been reported as responsible for vulture death?
A Aspirin B Chloroquine C Diclofenac Sodium D Penicillin
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Correct answer: Diclofenac Sodium
Q533. Sea buckthorn has a huge global market potential. The berries of this plant are rich in vitamins and nutrients. Genghis Khan used them to improve stamina of his troops. Russian cosmonauts used its oil to combat radiation. Where is this plant found in India?
A Nagaland B Ladakh C Kodaikanal D Pondicherry
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Correct answer: Ladakh
Q534. National Biodiversity Authority of India was established in
A 2003, in Chennai B 2003, in Bengaluru C 2003, in Hyderabad D 2003, in Kerala
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Correct answer: 2003, in Chennai
Q535. The Biodiversity Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in
A May, 2000 B December, 2002 C January, 2004 D October, 2008
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Correct answer: December, 2002
Q536. The decade 2011-20 has been designated by the UNO as the decade of
A Natural disaster decade B Biodiversity decade C Climate-change decade D Environment decade
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Correct answer: Biodiversity decade
Q537. Who among the following had used the term ‘Biodiversity’ for the first time?
A C.J. Barrow B De Carter C Walter G. Rosen D D.R. Batish
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Correct answer: Walter G. Rosen
Q538. Which of the following is not responsible for the increase in the biodiversity of an ecosystem?
A Productivity of the ecosystem B Intermediate-disturbance C Age of the ecosystem D Less number of trophic levels
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Correct answer: Less number of trophic levels
Q539. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
A It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth B It is a confluence of different biogeographical zones C Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region D It has less human interference
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Correct answer: It is a confluence of different biogeographical zones
Q540. Which of the following is the most significant factor in coral bleaching?
A Mining of coral rocks B Outbreak of coral diseases C Siltation of seawater D Global warming
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Correct answer: Global warming