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Insights Static Quiz -434, 2019–Enviroment
- November 11, 2019
- Posted by: InsightsIAS
- Category: DAILY STATIC QUIZ
Insights Static Quiz -434, 2019
Environment
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following adaptations is/are found in desert animals?
- Long legs for avoiding excessive heat from sand
- Nocturnal in habit
- Aestivation during summer months.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
All the above are the adaptations of desert animals.
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Solution: b)
All the above are the adaptations of desert animals.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following Ramsar site is manmade?
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Solution: c)
The Bhoj Wetland consists of two lakes located in the city of Bhopal. The two lakes are the Bhojtal and the Lower Lake. It is a manmade reservoir. Bhoj Wetland was recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention of 1971 in 2002.
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Solution: c)
The Bhoj Wetland consists of two lakes located in the city of Bhopal. The two lakes are the Bhojtal and the Lower Lake. It is a manmade reservoir. Bhoj Wetland was recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention of 1971 in 2002.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustard.
- Great Indian Bustard is considered the flagship grassland species, representing the health of the grassland ecology.
- It is one of the heaviest flying birds.
- In India, Gujarat is home to a greater number of Great Indian Bustard.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Rajasthan, home to one of the last remaining populations of the Great Indian Bustard, has charted out a plan to recover the population of the critically endangered bird. The state announced Project Great Indian Bustard.
The Great Indian Bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds, can weigh up to 15 kg and grow up to one metre in height. It is considered the flagship grassland species, representing the health of the grassland ecology. Less than 200 birds are left now, of which about 100 are in Rajasthan.
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Solution: b)
Rajasthan, home to one of the last remaining populations of the Great Indian Bustard, has charted out a plan to recover the population of the critically endangered bird. The state announced Project Great Indian Bustard.
The Great Indian Bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds, can weigh up to 15 kg and grow up to one metre in height. It is considered the flagship grassland species, representing the health of the grassland ecology. Less than 200 birds are left now, of which about 100 are in Rajasthan.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
- It is an International agreement between governments, that is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention, which are obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals.
- CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted at a meeting of members of IUCN.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an International agreement to regulate worldwide commercial trade in wild animal and plant species.
- It restricts trade in items made from such plants and animals, such as food, clothing, medicine, and souvenirs.
- It was signed on March 3, 1973 (Hence world wildlife day is celebrated on march 3).
- It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Secretariat — Geneva (Switzerland).
- CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention, which are obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals.
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Solution: d)
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an International agreement to regulate worldwide commercial trade in wild animal and plant species.
- It restricts trade in items made from such plants and animals, such as food, clothing, medicine, and souvenirs.
- It was signed on March 3, 1973 (Hence world wildlife day is celebrated on march 3).
- It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Secretariat — Geneva (Switzerland).
- CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention, which are obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements.
- It is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River.
- It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river.
- It is also known as ‘Mini Kaziranga National Park’.
The above statements refer to.
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Solution: c)
The Orang National Park is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam.
The park has a rich flora and fauna, including great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, pygmy hog, elephants, wild buffalo and tigers. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river.
The Orang National Park is popularly known as the “mini Kaziranga.” The reason behind this is that both the parks have the same kind of climate and ecology.
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Solution: c)
The Orang National Park is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam.
The park has a rich flora and fauna, including great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, pygmy hog, elephants, wild buffalo and tigers. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river.
The Orang National Park is popularly known as the “mini Kaziranga.” The reason behind this is that both the parks have the same kind of climate and ecology.