UPSC Prelims Marathon 8th April – Environmental Organizations – 2024

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding “Animal Welfare Board of India”:
1.It is a statutory advisory body on animal welfare laws and promotes animal welfare in the country.
2.It was established under the provisions of the wildlife protection act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

“Shrimati Rukmini Devi Arundale” was associated with which of the following organization?

AWildlife Institute of India

BAnimal Welfare Board of India

CZoological Society of India

DArchaeological Society of India

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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding “Central Zoo Authority”:
1.It was established through amendment to wildlife protection act in 2002.
2.Only such zoos which were operated in accordance with the norms and standards prescribed by the Central Zoo Authority would be granted ‘recognition’ to operate by the Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 4

Which of the following is/are function/s of central zoo authority?
1.To co-ordinate the acquisition, exchange and loaning of animals for breeding purposes.
2.To identify priorities and themes regarding the display of captive animals in a zoo.
3.To identify endangered wild animal species for captive breeding purposes and assign responsibility to a zoo.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 5

Which of the following is/are power/s of “Central Zoo Authority”?
1.Recognition of Zoos
2.Cognizance of offences
3.Permission for acquisition of wild / captive animals
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

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Question No. 6

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about “National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)”?
1.It is non statutory body.
2.It was established in 2010.
3.It provides advice to Government of India on issues of conservation, sustainable use of biological resources.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 7

Which of the following is/are function/s of “Wildlife Crime Control Bureau”?
1.It has the power to punish illegal traders.
2.It implements the obligations under various international Conventions and protocols.
3.Development of infrastructure and capacity building for scientific and professional investigation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements regarding “Zoological Survey of India”:
1.It was established in 1916.
2.It is the designated repository for the national zoological collection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 9

“Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF)” is managed by which of the following?

AWorld Bank

BGlobal Environment Facility

CWorld Economic Forum

DUNFCCC

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Question No. 10

The “Montreal Protocol” is often seen in news related to?

AOzone depleting substances

BPrimary health

CEducation

DTribal welfare

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