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1.
Consider the following protected areas: [2012]
- BandipurÂ
- BhitarkanikaÂ
- ManasÂ
- Sunderbans.Â
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
2.
How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting Indian agriculture? [2012]
- NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.Â
- NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.Â
- Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without approval of the NBA.Â
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.
In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass? [2012]
4.
With reference to India, consider the following central acts: [2011]
- Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947.Â
- Mining, and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957.Â
- Customs Act, 1962.Â
- Indian Forest Act, 1927.Â
Which of the above acts have relevance to/bearing on biodiversity conservation in the country?
5.
Consider the following pairs: Protected Area: Well Known for: [2010]
- Bhitarkanika, Odisha – SaltWater CrocodileÂ
- Desert National Park, Rajasthan – Great Indian BustardÂ
- Eravikulam, Kerala – Hoolock Gibbon.Â
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
6.
India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention? [2010]
7.
Consider the following statements: [2010]
- The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.Â
- A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.Â
- In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.Â
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating global warming at present and in the immediate future? [2010]
- Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.Â
- India cannot invest huge funds in research and development.Â
- Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India.Â
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
9.
Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety? [2009]
