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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Which of the following Indian Ramsar sites is/are human-made wetlands?
1. Pong Dam Lake
2. Nandur Madhameshwar
3. Thol Lake
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Prime Minister recently underlined that the number of Ramsar sites in the country has increased to 75, which is close to thrice of what India had in 2014.
India currently has 75 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites). Some of the Ramsar Sites are human-made wetlands. These include:
• Pong Dam Lake in Himachal Pradesh is a water storage reservoir created in 1975 on the Beas River in the low foothills of the Himalaya on the northern edge of the Indo-Gangetic plain. The avian habitats formed by the creation of the Pong Dam assume a great significance” – given the site’s location on the trans-Himalayan flyway, more than 220 bird species have been identified, with 54 species of waterfowl.
• Nandur Madhmeshwar is a mosaic of lakes, marshes and riparian forest on the Deccan Plateau. Construction of the Nandur Madhmeshwar Weir at the confluence of the Godavari and Kadwa Rivers helped create a thriving wetland. It was originally designed to overcome water shortages in the surrounding area. The Site now also serves as a buffer against floodwaters and as a biodiversity hotspot. With 536 species recorded, its diverse habitats contrast with the surrounding semi-arid conditions caused by the rain shadow of the Western Ghats Mountain range. The Site hosts some of India’s most iconic species, such as the leopard and Indian sandalwood (Santalum album). It also provides sanctuary to critically endangered species including Deolali minnow etc.
• Thol Lake is a shallow reservoir dominated by open water areas that was originally constructed for irrigation in 1912. In 1988, it was declared as a wildlife sanctuary to protect the birdlife found there: it is on the Central Asian Flyway and more than 320 bird species can be found, making up some 57% of all the bird species of Gujarat. More than 110 waterbird species have been recorded, about 43% of India’s waterbird species, with almost 30% of those species being migratory waterbirds.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
Prime Minister recently underlined that the number of Ramsar sites in the country has increased to 75, which is close to thrice of what India had in 2014.
India currently has 75 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites). Some of the Ramsar Sites are human-made wetlands. These include:
• Pong Dam Lake in Himachal Pradesh is a water storage reservoir created in 1975 on the Beas River in the low foothills of the Himalaya on the northern edge of the Indo-Gangetic plain. The avian habitats formed by the creation of the Pong Dam assume a great significance” – given the site’s location on the trans-Himalayan flyway, more than 220 bird species have been identified, with 54 species of waterfowl.
• Nandur Madhmeshwar is a mosaic of lakes, marshes and riparian forest on the Deccan Plateau. Construction of the Nandur Madhmeshwar Weir at the confluence of the Godavari and Kadwa Rivers helped create a thriving wetland. It was originally designed to overcome water shortages in the surrounding area. The Site now also serves as a buffer against floodwaters and as a biodiversity hotspot. With 536 species recorded, its diverse habitats contrast with the surrounding semi-arid conditions caused by the rain shadow of the Western Ghats Mountain range. The Site hosts some of India’s most iconic species, such as the leopard and Indian sandalwood (Santalum album). It also provides sanctuary to critically endangered species including Deolali minnow etc.
• Thol Lake is a shallow reservoir dominated by open water areas that was originally constructed for irrigation in 1912. In 1988, it was declared as a wildlife sanctuary to protect the birdlife found there: it is on the Central Asian Flyway and more than 320 bird species can be found, making up some 57% of all the bird species of Gujarat. More than 110 waterbird species have been recorded, about 43% of India’s waterbird species, with almost 30% of those species being migratory waterbirds. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Consider the following tiger reserves:
1. Orang Tiger Reserve
2. Nameri Tiger Reserve
3. Pakke Tiger Reserve
4. Kamlang Tiger Reserve
Which of the tiger reserves mentioned above are present in the state of Assam?Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Context: The Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam has 2.4 tigresses for every tiger, the annual wildlife monitoring results of the trans-boundary wildlife preserve has revealed. According to the latest camera trapping assessment stipulated by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the 2,837.31 sq. km reserve with a critical tiger habitat area of 536.22 sq. km has 52 adult tigers along with eight cubs.State/UT (Total TRs) Tiger Reserve Core area (In Sq. Kms.) Buffer area (In Sq. Kms.) Total Area (In Sq. Kms.)
Arunachal Pradesh (3) Namdapha (1982-83) 1807.82 245 2052.82
Pakke (1999-2000) 683.45 515 1198.45
Kamlang (2016) 671 112 783
Assam (4) Manas (1973-74) 526.22 2310.88 2837.1
Nameri (1999-2000) 320 144 464
Kaziranga (2008-09) 625.58 548 1173.58
Orang (2016) 79.28 413.18 492.46Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Context: The Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam has 2.4 tigresses for every tiger, the annual wildlife monitoring results of the trans-boundary wildlife preserve has revealed. According to the latest camera trapping assessment stipulated by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the 2,837.31 sq. km reserve with a critical tiger habitat area of 536.22 sq. km has 52 adult tigers along with eight cubs.State/UT (Total TRs) Tiger Reserve Core area (In Sq. Kms.) Buffer area (In Sq. Kms.) Total Area (In Sq. Kms.)
Arunachal Pradesh (3) Namdapha (1982-83) 1807.82 245 2052.82
Pakke (1999-2000) 683.45 515 1198.45
Kamlang (2016) 671 112 783
Assam (4) Manas (1973-74) 526.22 2310.88 2837.1
Nameri (1999-2000) 320 144 464
Kaziranga (2008-09) 625.58 548 1173.58
Orang (2016) 79.28 413.18 492.46 -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. With reference to Bioprospecting, consider the following statements:
1. Bioprospecting activities must comply with the definition of utilization of genetic resources of the Nagoya Protocol.
2. Bioprospecting activities are possible only in terrestrial environments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Context: By virtue of its focused research in the field of marine natural product chemistry and bioprospecting, the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is developing marine natural product repository under marine bioprospecting research and development project.
• Biodiversity prospecting or bioprospecting is the systematic search for biochemical and genetic information in nature in order to develop commercially valuable products for pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetic and other applications.
• Bioprospecting activities must comply with the definition of utilization of genetic resources of the Nagoya Protocol or as stated in the national law or policy. The Nagoya Protocol applies to the utilization of genetic resources and their derivatives.
• The rationale is to extract the maximum commercial value from genetic resources and indigenous knowledge, while creating a fair compensation system that can benefit all.
• Bioprospecting is possible both in terrestrial and marine environments. Many molecules, such as trabectedin (an antitumor agent) and eribulin (used to treat breast cancer), were discovered from marine organisms.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Context: By virtue of its focused research in the field of marine natural product chemistry and bioprospecting, the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is developing marine natural product repository under marine bioprospecting research and development project.
• Biodiversity prospecting or bioprospecting is the systematic search for biochemical and genetic information in nature in order to develop commercially valuable products for pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetic and other applications.
• Bioprospecting activities must comply with the definition of utilization of genetic resources of the Nagoya Protocol or as stated in the national law or policy. The Nagoya Protocol applies to the utilization of genetic resources and their derivatives.
• The rationale is to extract the maximum commercial value from genetic resources and indigenous knowledge, while creating a fair compensation system that can benefit all.
• Bioprospecting is possible both in terrestrial and marine environments. Many molecules, such as trabectedin (an antitumor agent) and eribulin (used to treat breast cancer), were discovered from marine organisms. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Global Forest Watch (GFW) is a dedicated open-source platform for monitoring forests.
2. It has been implemented under the aegis of UNEP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
● Global Forest Watch is an open-source web application to monitor global forests in near real-time. GFW is an initiative of the World Resources Institute, with partners including Google, USAID, the University of Maryland, Esri, and many other academic, non-profit, public, and private organizations.
● Global Forest Watch is an online platform with the best available data about forests. With the click of a button, anyone can now see when and where trees are disappearing, ushering in a new era of radical transparency for the world’s forests.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
● Global Forest Watch is an open-source web application to monitor global forests in near real-time. GFW is an initiative of the World Resources Institute, with partners including Google, USAID, the University of Maryland, Esri, and many other academic, non-profit, public, and private organizations.
● Global Forest Watch is an online platform with the best available data about forests. With the click of a button, anyone can now see when and where trees are disappearing, ushering in a new era of radical transparency for the world’s forests. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Recently, which of the following countries have framed a draft law which called for halving pesticide use and dismantling big dams throughout its territorial limits?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Context: The European Commission (EC), the European Union’s executive arm, unveiled a landmark legislation recently to restore nature and mitigate climate change on the European continent.
• The draft law calls for halving pesticide use across Europe by 2030 and dismantling big dams to make rivers free-flowing, among other things. The proposal is aimed at contributing to the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the EU’s land and sea areas by restoring ecosystems.
• It is also expected to contribute to achieving the EU’s climate mitigation and climate adaptation objectives.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Context: The European Commission (EC), the European Union’s executive arm, unveiled a landmark legislation recently to restore nature and mitigate climate change on the European continent.
• The draft law calls for halving pesticide use across Europe by 2030 and dismantling big dams to make rivers free-flowing, among other things. The proposal is aimed at contributing to the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the EU’s land and sea areas by restoring ecosystems.
• It is also expected to contribute to achieving the EU’s climate mitigation and climate adaptation objectives.
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