UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Environment : 5 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Its main aim is to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation. It was involved in establishing the World-Wide Fund for Nature. It has observer and consultative status at the United Nations. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. IUCN’s mission is to “influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable”. Over the past decades, IUCN has widened its focus beyond conservation ecology and now incorporates issues related to sustainable development in its projects. IUCN does not itself aim to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation. It tries to influence the actions of governments, business and other stakeholders by providing information and advice, and through building partnerships. The organization is best known to the wider public for compiling and publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide. IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity. It was involved in establishing the World Wide Fund for Nature and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. IUCN’s mission is to “influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable”. Over the past decades, IUCN has widened its focus beyond conservation ecology and now incorporates issues related to sustainable development in its projects. IUCN does not itself aim to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation. It tries to influence the actions of governments, business and other stakeholders by providing information and advice, and through building partnerships. The organization is best known to the wider public for compiling and publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide. IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity. It was involved in establishing the World Wide Fund for Nature and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

• Its main aim is to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation.

• It was involved in establishing the World-Wide Fund for Nature.

• It has observer and consultative status at the United Nations.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. IUCN’s mission is to “influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable”.

Over the past decades, IUCN has widened its focus beyond conservation ecology and now incorporates issues related to sustainable development in its projects. IUCN does not itself aim to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation. It tries to influence the actions of governments, business and other stakeholders by providing information and advice, and through building partnerships.

The organization is best known to the wider public for compiling and publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide.

IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity. It was involved in establishing the World Wide Fund for Nature and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The organization is best known to the wider public for compiling and publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding The UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Nearly all member states of the United Nations have ratified the convention. The framework sets binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, which marked the beginning of the international community’s first concerted effort to confront the problem of climate change. Known also as the Rio Convention, the UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. The UNFCCC entered into force in 1994, and nearly all of the world’s nations have ratified (By 2022, the UNFCCC had 198 parties). The framework sets non-binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries and contains no enforcement mechanisms. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, which marked the beginning of the international community’s first concerted effort to confront the problem of climate change. Known also as the Rio Convention, the UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. The UNFCCC entered into force in 1994, and nearly all of the world’s nations have ratified (By 2022, the UNFCCC had 198 parties). The framework sets non-binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries and contains no enforcement mechanisms.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding

• The UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.

• Nearly all member states of the United Nations have ratified the convention.

• The framework sets binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, which marked the beginning of the international community’s first concerted effort to confront the problem of climate change.

Known also as the Rio Convention, the UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.

The UNFCCC entered into force in 1994, and nearly all of the world’s nations have ratified (By 2022, the UNFCCC had 198 parties).

The framework sets non-binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries and contains no enforcement mechanisms.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, which marked the beginning of the international community’s first concerted effort to confront the problem of climate change.

Known also as the Rio Convention, the UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.

The UNFCCC entered into force in 1994, and nearly all of the world’s nations have ratified (By 2022, the UNFCCC had 198 parties).

The framework sets non-binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries and contains no enforcement mechanisms.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding IUCN Red List. The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction. It is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The pink pages in this publication include the formerly endangered species. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. IUCN Red List or Red Data List or Red Book The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, founded in 1964, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction. The pink pagesin this publication include the critically endangered species. As the status of the species changes, new pages are sent to the subscribers. Green pagesare used for those species that were formerly endangered but have now recovered to a point where they are no longer threatened. With passing time, the number of pink pages continue to increase. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. IUCN Red List or Red Data List or Red Book The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, founded in 1964, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction. The pink pagesin this publication include the critically endangered species. As the status of the species changes, new pages are sent to the subscribers. Green pagesare used for those species that were formerly endangered but have now recovered to a point where they are no longer threatened. With passing time, the number of pink pages continue to increase.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding IUCN Red List.

• The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction.

• It is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

• The pink pages in this publication include the formerly endangered species.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

IUCN Red List or Red Data List or Red Book

• The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, founded in 1964, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

• The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction.

• The pink pagesin this publication include the critically endangered species.

• As the status of the species changes, new pages are sent to the subscribers.

• Green pagesare used for those species that were formerly endangered but have now recovered to a point where they are no longer threatened.

• With passing time, the number of pink pages continue to increase.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

IUCN Red List or Red Data List or Red Book

• The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, founded in 1964, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

• The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction.

• The pink pagesin this publication include the critically endangered species.

• As the status of the species changes, new pages are sent to the subscribers.

• Green pagesare used for those species that were formerly endangered but have now recovered to a point where they are no longer threatened.

• With passing time, the number of pink pages continue to increase.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following are International Organization Partners of Ramsar Convention? Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) Birdlife International International Union for Conservation of Nature WWF International Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 3, 4 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 1, 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Correct Solution: b) International organization partners: The Ramsar Convention works closely with six other organisations known as international organization partners (IOPs). These are: BirdLife International International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Wetlands International WWF International Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) These organizations support the work of the convention by providing expert technical advice, helping implement field studies, and providing financial support. The IOPs also participate regularly as observers in all meetings of the conference of the parties and as full members of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel. Incorrect Solution: b) International organization partners: The Ramsar Convention works closely with six other organisations known as international organization partners (IOPs). These are: BirdLife International International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Wetlands International WWF International Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) These organizations support the work of the convention by providing expert technical advice, helping implement field studies, and providing financial support. The IOPs also participate regularly as observers in all meetings of the conference of the parties and as full members of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following are International Organization Partners of Ramsar Convention?

• Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)

• Birdlife International

• International Union for Conservation of Nature

• WWF International

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1, 3, 4

• b) 2, 3, 4

• c) 1, 2, 3

• d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Solution: b)

International organization partners:

The Ramsar Convention works closely with six other organisations known as international organization partners (IOPs). These are:

• BirdLife International

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

• International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

• Wetlands International

• WWF International

• Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)

These organizations support the work of the convention by providing expert technical advice, helping implement field studies, and providing financial support. The IOPs also participate regularly as observers in all meetings of the conference of the parties and as full members of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel.

Solution: b)

International organization partners:

The Ramsar Convention works closely with six other organisations known as international organization partners (IOPs). These are:

• BirdLife International

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

• International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

• Wetlands International

• WWF International

• Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Appendices covered under CITES. Appendix I includes species not threatened with extinction. Appendix II includes species that are necessarily threatened with extinction. Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade. 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 3 is correct. The species covered under CITES are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need. Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted rarely, only in “exceptional circumstances”, such as gorillas, and lions from India. Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled to ensure their survival. For example, certain kinds of foxes and Hippopotamuses. Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade, like the Bengal fox or the Golden Jackal from India. Different procedures are given category-wise to engage in the trade of species in each of the lists. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 3 is correct. The species covered under CITES are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need. Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted rarely, only in “exceptional circumstances”, such as gorillas, and lions from India. Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled to ensure their survival. For example, certain kinds of foxes and Hippopotamuses. Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade, like the Bengal fox or the Golden Jackal from India. Different procedures are given category-wise to engage in the trade of species in each of the lists.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Appendices covered under CITES.

• Appendix I includes species not threatened with extinction.

• Appendix II includes species that are necessarily threatened with extinction.

• Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only One

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

The species covered under CITES are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need.

Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted rarely, only in “exceptional circumstances”, such as gorillas, and lions from India.

Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled to ensure their survival. For example, certain kinds of foxes and Hippopotamuses.

Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade, like the Bengal fox or the Golden Jackal from India. Different procedures are given category-wise to engage in the trade of species in each of the lists.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

The species covered under CITES are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need.

Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted rarely, only in “exceptional circumstances”, such as gorillas, and lions from India.

Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled to ensure their survival. For example, certain kinds of foxes and Hippopotamuses.

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