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Insights Static Quiz -390, 2019–Environment
- September 14, 2019
- Posted by: InsightsIAS
- Category: DAILY STATIC QUIZ
Insights Static Quiz -390, 2019
Environment
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and UNEP.
- TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
- To achieve this goal, it works with national and international conventions, governments, enforcement agencies, private sector companies and consumers.
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Solution: c)
TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, is a joint program of WWF and IUCN – the International Union for Conservation of Nature. TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC has gained its greatest reputation from supporting CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Since TRAFFIC was created in 1976 it has helped with the evolution of this international wildlife trade treaty.
TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. To achieve this goal, it works with national and international conventions, governments, enforcement agencies, private sector companies and consumers.
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Solution: c)
TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, is a joint program of WWF and IUCN – the International Union for Conservation of Nature. TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC has gained its greatest reputation from supporting CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Since TRAFFIC was created in 1976 it has helped with the evolution of this international wildlife trade treaty.
TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. To achieve this goal, it works with national and international conventions, governments, enforcement agencies, private sector companies and consumers.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Agenda 21
- Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.
- It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
- The “21” in Agenda 21 refers to 21 points agreed upon by the member countries to achieve sustainable development.
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Solution: a)
Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. The “21” in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st century. Its aim is achieving global sustainable development. One major objective of the agenda 21 is that every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21. Since 2015, Sustainable Development Goals are included in the Agenda 2030.
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Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. The “21” in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st century. Its aim is achieving global sustainable development. One major objective of the agenda 21 is that every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21. Since 2015, Sustainable Development Goals are included in the Agenda 2030.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
- Global warming
- Fragmentation of habitat
- Invasion of alien species
- Promotion of vegetarianism
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Solution: a)
Promotion of vegetarianism doesn’t threat biodiversity of geographical area.
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Solution: a)
Promotion of vegetarianism doesn’t threat biodiversity of geographical area.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which among the following regions in India is/are biodiversity hotspots?
- Eastern Ghats
- Eastern Himalayas
- Nicobar Islands
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Solution: c)
India hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland (Includes Nicobar group of Islands).
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Solution: c)
India hosts 4 biodiversity hotspots: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland (Includes Nicobar group of Islands).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
- Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Biodiversity normally varies with latitude and altitude. Lower latitude and altitude has relatively higher biodiversity.
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Solution: c)
Biodiversity normally varies with latitude and altitude. Lower latitude and altitude has relatively higher biodiversity.