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The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional
human life is the establishment of:

(a)

biosphere reserves

(b)

botanical gardens

(c)

national parks

(d)

wildlife sanctuaries

Correct Answer

(a)

Explanation

Option a (Biosphere Reserves) is correct: Defined under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. It aims to conserve biodiversity while allowing sustainable use of natural resources by local communities. They are structured into three zones: 1. Core Zone: Strictly protected for biodiversity. 2. Buffer Zone: Limited human activity compatible with conservation. 3. Transition Zone: Human settlements, sustainable development, and traditional practices.

Microtheme: SpeciesXThreats and Conservation efforts —
11 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2024] Consider the following statements:
    Statement-I:
    The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
    Statement-II:
    The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals.
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • (a) Both statement I and Statement II are correct and statement II explains statement I
    • (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
    • (c) Staement- I is correct , but Statement II is incorrect*
    • (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
    Correct Answer:
  2. [2022] With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :
    1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
    2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
    3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    • (a) 1 and 2
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) 1 and 3
    • (d) 3 only
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 and 2
  3. [2017] The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

    • (a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
    • (b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
    • (c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
    • (d) Security of National Highways
    Correct Answer: (B) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
  4. [2016] Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?

    • (a) Arunachal Pradesh
    • (b) Himachal Pradesh
    • (c) Karnataka
    • (d) Maharashtra
    Correct Answer: (D) Maharashtra
  5. [2015] Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

    • (a) Saltwater Crocodile
    • (b) Olive ridley turtle
    • (c) Gangetic dolphin
    • (d) Gharial
    Correct Answer: (C) Gangetic dolphin
  6. [2014] The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional
    human life is the establishment of:

    • (a) biosphere reserves
    • (b) botanical gardens
    • (c) national parks
    • (d) wildlife sanctuaries
    Correct Answer: (A) biosphere reserves
  7. [2013] Consider the following fauna of India :
    (1). Gharial
    (2). Leatherback turtle
    (3). Swamp deer
    Which of the above is/are endangered?

    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 3 only
    • (c) 1, 2 and 3
    • (d) None
    Correct Answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3
  8. [2012] Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to:

    • (a) the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species
      disease among them
    • (b) a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle
      persistent and fatal
    • (c) scarcity of food available to them
    • (d) a widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them
    Correct Answer: (B) a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle
    persistent and fatal
  9. [2012] Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

    • (a) Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass
    • (b) Kashmir Stag, Cheetai, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard
    • (c) Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane)
    • (d) Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal
    Correct Answer: (A) Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass
  10. [2011] Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?

    • (a) Biosphere Reserve
    • (b) Botanical Garden
    • (c) National Park
    • (d) Wildlife Sanctuary
    Correct Answer: (B) Botanical Garden
  11. [2003] Consider the following animals of India:
    1. Crocodile
    2. Elephant
    Which of these is/are endangered species?

    • (a) Only 1
    • (b) Only 2
    • (c) Both 1 and 2
    • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2