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We are posting Day 3 Prelims 20+ MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims 11 May Species + Protected Areas in news

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements:
1.The Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is flanked by the Son river to the south.
2.The Mhadei river is one of the main rivers passing through the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.
3.The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is bifurcated by the Chambal river.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 2

Consider the following pairs:
Protected areasStates
1.Madhav National ParkMadhya Pradesh
2.Guru Ghasidas- Tamor Pingla Tiger ReserveRajasthan
3.Ratapani Tiger ReserveAssam
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is India’s first and only wolf sanctuary.
2.The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary the only sanctuary in India to contain the hoolock gibbons.
3.The Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary is India’s first and only vulture sanctuary.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements about rhinos:
1.The Kaziranga National Park is home to more than half of world’s one-horned rhinos.
2.More of the Sumatran rhinos are left in Malaysian Borneo than that of Indonesian Borneo.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements:
1.The presence of Indian Wild Ass is restricted to the Thar Desert only.
2.The presence of White-winged duck is mainly restricted to the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.
3.Saffron reedtail damselfly is endemic to the Valley of Flowers National Park.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 6

Which of the following protected areas is correctly described by the statements below?
1.It is located in Karnataka and shares its borders with Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala and Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
2.It connects to the Western Ghats through Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary and extends towards the Eastern Ghats.
3.Kabini and Taraka reservoirs are major water bodies within the park.
4.It is ranked third in the country for tiger density, as per the All India Tiger Estimation – 2022.
5.Its forests are mainly moist deciduous with teak and rosewood, and it harbours a rich fauna including the South-western langur.
Which protected area do the above statements best describe?

ABandipur Tiger Reserve

BWayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

CNagarahole National Park

DMudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Question No. 7

Which of the following species are listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List?
1.Great Indian Bustard
2.White-winged Duck
3.Jerdon’s Courser
4.Indian Wild Ass
Select the correct answer using the code below:

A1 and 2 only

B1, 2 and 3 only

C1, 3 and 4 only

DAll of the above

Question No. 8

With reference to the Red Panda, consider the following statements:
1.Nearly 50% of its habitat lies in the Eastern Himalayas.
2.It is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
3.It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
4.It is found only in India and Nepal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 3 only

B2 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 3 only

D1 and 4 only

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding Sea Otters:
1.Sea otters are nocturnal marine mammals primarily found in the northern Pacific Ocean.
2.They play a critical role in maintaining kelp forest ecosystems by preying on sea urchins.
3.Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters rely on blubber for insulation in cold waters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements regarding Anthurium Flowers:
1.Anthurium is primarily known for its ornamental appeal and air-purifying properties, and it is included in NASA’s list of air-purifying plants.
2.Anthurium is native to the Americas, from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean, and is widely cultivated in the North-Eastern states of India.
3.Anthurium is mostly grown outdoors in tropical regions due to its tolerance for extreme sunlight and high temperatures.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

DAll three are correct

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