UPSC Static Quiz – Environment : 23 December 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following pairs. Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve: Karnataka Papikonda National Park: Assam Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Option 1 is correct. A positive example of coexistence in Karnataka’s Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, where the Soliga tribe lives harmoniously with tigers, resulting in a significant increase in the tiger population. Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna. The Union Environment Ministry’s approval for oil and gas exploration by Cairn India in Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary has raised concerns about the endangered hoolock gibbon’s habitat. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Option 1 is correct. A positive example of coexistence in Karnataka’s Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, where the Soliga tribe lives harmoniously with tigers, resulting in a significant increase in the tiger population. Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna. The Union Environment Ministry’s approval for oil and gas exploration by Cairn India in Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary has raised concerns about the endangered hoolock gibbon’s habitat.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following pairs.

• Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve: Karnataka

• Papikonda National Park: Assam

• Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Option 1 is correct.

A positive example of coexistence in Karnataka’s Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, where the Soliga tribe lives harmoniously with tigers, resulting in a significant increase in the tiger population.

Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna.

The Union Environment Ministry’s approval for oil and gas exploration by Cairn India in Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary has raised concerns about the endangered hoolock gibbon’s habitat.

Solution: a)

Only Option 1 is correct.

Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Keoladeo National Park: It is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Keoladeo National Park was declared the first Ramsar Site in India along with Vembanad Lake. The Gambhir and Banganga rivers flow through the park, supporting its ecosystem. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct because Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance as a bird sanctuary. Statement 2 is incorrect because Keoladeo National Park, along with Chilika Lake, not Vembanad Lake, was declared India’s first Ramsar site in 1981. Statement 3 is correct as the Gambhir and Banganga rivers flow through the park, providing essential water sources for its diverse ecosystem. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct because Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance as a bird sanctuary. Statement 2 is incorrect because Keoladeo National Park, along with Chilika Lake, not Vembanad Lake, was declared India’s first Ramsar site in 1981. Statement 3 is correct as the Gambhir and Banganga rivers flow through the park, providing essential water sources for its diverse ecosystem.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Keoladeo National Park:

• It is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Keoladeo National Park was declared the first Ramsar Site in India along with Vembanad Lake.

• The Gambhir and Banganga rivers flow through the park, supporting its ecosystem.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct because Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance as a bird sanctuary.

Statement 2 is incorrect because Keoladeo National Park, along with Chilika Lake, not Vembanad Lake, was declared India’s first Ramsar site in 1981.

Statement 3 is correct as the Gambhir and Banganga rivers flow through the park, providing essential water sources for its diverse ecosystem.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct because Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance as a bird sanctuary.

Statement 2 is incorrect because Keoladeo National Park, along with Chilika Lake, not Vembanad Lake, was declared India’s first Ramsar site in 1981.

Statement 3 is correct as the Gambhir and Banganga rivers flow through the park, providing essential water sources for its diverse ecosystem.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary: Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is located on the Coromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu. It is connected to the Bay of Bengal via Uppukalli Creek and Yedayanthittu estuary. It lies within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is situated on the Coromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu, making it an essential habitat for migratory birds and a critical component of the region’s biodiversity. Statement 2 is correct: The sanctuary is hydrologically connected to the Bay of Bengal through the Uppukalli Creek and the Yedayanthittu estuary. These water systems help maintain the ecological balance and sustain the wetland’s unique habitat. Statement 3 is incorrect: While the sanctuary is ecologically significant, it does not fall within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The Western Ghats lie further inland and are characterized by a different ecological and climatic profile. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is situated on the Coromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu, making it an essential habitat for migratory birds and a critical component of the region’s biodiversity. Statement 2 is correct: The sanctuary is hydrologically connected to the Bay of Bengal through the Uppukalli Creek and the Yedayanthittu estuary. These water systems help maintain the ecological balance and sustain the wetland’s unique habitat. Statement 3 is incorrect: While the sanctuary is ecologically significant, it does not fall within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The Western Ghats lie further inland and are characterized by a different ecological and climatic profile.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary:

• Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is located on the Coromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu.

• It is connected to the Bay of Bengal via Uppukalli Creek and Yedayanthittu estuary.

• It lies within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct: Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is situated on the Coromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu, making it an essential habitat for migratory birds and a critical component of the region’s biodiversity.

Statement 2 is correct: The sanctuary is hydrologically connected to the Bay of Bengal through the Uppukalli Creek and the Yedayanthittu estuary. These water systems help maintain the ecological balance and sustain the wetland’s unique habitat.

Statement 3 is incorrect: While the sanctuary is ecologically significant, it does not fall within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The Western Ghats lie further inland and are characterized by a different ecological and climatic profile.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Kaziranga National Park: It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses. It has been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India. The park is located in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 1 only c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for hosting the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world. This distinction makes it a critical area for wildlife conservation. Statement 2 is correct: The park has recently been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. This highlights its rich biodiversity beyond just large mammals. Statement 3 is incorrect: Kaziranga National Park is located entirely within Assam and does not extend into Arunachal Pradesh. Its boundaries are confined to the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for hosting the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world. This distinction makes it a critical area for wildlife conservation. Statement 2 is correct: The park has recently been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. This highlights its rich biodiversity beyond just large mammals. Statement 3 is incorrect: Kaziranga National Park is located entirely within Assam and does not extend into Arunachal Pradesh. Its boundaries are confined to the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Kaziranga National Park:

• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.

• It has been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India.

• The park is located in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2

• c) 2 and 3

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct: Kaziranga National Park, located in Assam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for hosting the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world. This distinction makes it a critical area for wildlife conservation.

Statement 2 is correct: The park has recently been recognized as the second-largest butterfly diversity hub in India, following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. This highlights its rich biodiversity beyond just large mammals.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Kaziranga National Park is located entirely within Assam and does not extend into Arunachal Pradesh. Its boundaries are confined to the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

Solution: a)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Hoolock Gibbon. Hoolock Gibbons are the largest and slowest of all apes. They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. In India they are mainly found in Western Ghats. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only Statement 2 is correct. About Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide. Population and Habitat The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China. Gibbon Species in India Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock). Threats All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India. Conservation Status International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 2 is correct. About Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide. Population and Habitat The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China. Gibbon Species in India Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock). Threats All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India. Conservation Status International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hoolock Gibbon.

• Hoolock Gibbons are the largest and slowest of all apes.

• They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.

• In India they are mainly found in Western Ghats.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

About | Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide.

Population and Habitat | The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China.

Gibbon Species in India | Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).

Threats | All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India.

Conservation Status | International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Population and Habitat | The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China.

Gibbon Species in India | Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).

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