Prelims Marathon – Current Affairs Revision -Environment and Ecology- April-29-2022
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Question No. 1
Consider the following statements about Asiatic Lion::
1. Asiatic lions are slightly larger than African lions.
2. Similar to African Lion, Asiatic Lion has a longitudinal fold of skin running along its belly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 2
Consider the following statements about Indian star tortoise:
1. Star tortoises are carnivores.
2. Indian star tortoise is a diurnal animal that is mostly active in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 3
Consider the following statements about Indian Pangolin:
1. They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and they are the only known mammals with this feature.
2. It is protected under Schedule I of WPA, 1972.
3. It is Critically Endangered under IUCN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 4
Basai Wetland, recently seen in news is located at which of the following state/UT?
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Question No. 5
Consider the following statements about Ramsar Sites:
1. Brazil has the largest area under wetland protection.
2. The countries with the most Ramsar Sites is the United Kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question No. 6
“It is home to species such as white-rumped vulture (Critically Endangered), red-headed vulture (Critically Endangered), and two waterbirds, the sociable lapwing and Baer’s pochard. It is formed in the depression between River BurhiGandak and the paleochannel of River Bagmati.”
Which of the following is described in the above statement?
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Question No. 7
TsoKar Wetland, is located in which of the following state/UT?
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Question No. 8
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in which of the following state?
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Question No. 9
“The Park is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as the roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog. It is also famous for its population of wild water buffalo.” Which of the following is described in the above statement?
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements about Simlipal biosphere reserve:
1. It is a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
2. ErengaKharias and the Mankirdias inhabit the reserve’s forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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