Environment and Ecology questions with answers

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1. According to a recent report by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, how much of India's total geographic area is covered as protected areas?Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021
2. The Ramsar Convention Secretariat undertakes a programme, CEPA, which stands for _____.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021
3. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Bhitarkanika National Park? 1. It is the second largest mangrove system in India. 2. It is recognized under the Ramsar Convention. 3. Olive Ridley turtles migrate to lay eggs on the beaches of this area.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2022
4. रामसर सम्मेलिन के अन्तगर्मात, भिारत में आġर्माभिूͧम क्षेत्रों की संख्या ͩकतनी है ?Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2016
5. One of the better achievements of Kanha National Park is :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2016
6. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ? (National Park) : (Famous for) 1. Ranthambhore : Tiger 2. Periyar : Elephant 3. Manas : Lion 4. Gir : Rhinoceros Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2016
7. Which one among the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat ?Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2018
8. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I List II (Forest Conservation Type) (Place)Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2015
9. How many Ramsar conservation sites have been enlisted from India so far ?Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2019
10. 'Lion-tailed macaque' is the key faunal species of which Biosphere Reserve ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2016
11. Which of the following in India is enlisted in the 'Montreux Record' ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018
12. The "Montreux Record" is a register of:Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2019
13. Which of the following is associated with Chilika lake? I. First Indian wetland under the Ramsar Convention. II. Irrawaddy dolphins III. Lacustrine plain Select the correct answer using the code given below:Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2022
14. A marine protected area (MPA) is essentially a space in the ocean where human activities are strictly regulated and these places are given special protections for natural or historic marine resources by local, state, territorial, native, regional, or national authorities. Which one of the following is not a MPA?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2022
15. Which one of the following is not a World Heritage Site ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2009
16. Which one of the following is *not* a World Heritage Site as identified by UNESCO ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010
17. Why is Nagpur promoted as the tiger capital of the world ? 1. Nagpur is the major store house of tigers as the districts adjacent to Nagpur have many tiger reserves and sanctuaries. 2. Nagpur has infrastructure that can support a large tourist industry. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CAPF 2011
18. Consider the following statements about Ramsar Wetland sites in India : 1. Gahirmatha is the habitat of Olive Ridley Turtles. 2. Chilka lake is the habitat of Irrawaddy Dolphin as its flagship species. 3. Nalsarovar Wetland is also the habitat of Indian Wild Ass (Khuri). 4. Tso Moriri Wetland is the habitat and breeding ground of Black-necked Crane. Which of the statements given above are correct ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2023
19. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?Asked in UPSC IAS 2014
20. Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?Asked in UPSC IAS 2015
21. If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?Asked in UPSC IAS 2017
22. Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?Asked in UPSC IAS 2019
23. With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2020
24. Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2020
25. Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat ? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National Park 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Manas National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC IAS 2020