Environment Quiz 21

1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 
2. Their purpose is to prohibit all human activities except agriculture.

1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Which of these are correct?

1. Dampa Tiger Reserve: Mizoram 
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary: Sikkim 
3. Saramati Peak: Nagaland

Which of these are correct?

1. Harike Wetlands: Beas and Sutlej 
2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Banas and Chambal 
3. Kolleru Lake: Musi and Krishna

Which of these are correct?

1. Prevention of soil runoff 
2. Linking perennial and seasonal rivers 
3. Rainwater harvesting 
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation

1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve: Garo Hills 
2. Loktak Lake: Bakail Range 
3. Namdapha National Park: Dafla Hills

1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 
2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?