Prelims Marathon – Protected Areas – November 30th – 2023

Which of the following is/are power/s of National Tiger Conservation Authority?
1.To approve the Tiger Conservation Plan prepared by the State Government.
2.To evaluate and assess various aspects of sustainable ecology and disallow any ecologically unsustainable land use.
3.To lay down normative standards for tourism activities and guidelines for project tiger.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding “project elephant”:
1.It was launched in February 1982.
2.It is a centrally sponsored scheme to assist states for conservation of elephants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following animal/s is/are poached for their tusk?
1.Walrus
2.Narwhal
3.Hippopotamus
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The “MIKE” programme is often seen in news related to?

Which of the following is most affected species of drug “diclofenac”?

In which of the following state/s is/are snow leopard commonly found?
1.Himachal Pradesh
2.Arunachal Pradesh
3.Sikkim
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The “Dachigam National Park” is often seen in news located at?

Which of the following is/are freshwater dolphins?
1.Baiji
2.Bhulan
3.Boto
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The “Indravati National Park” is recently seen in news located at?