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  1. 171UPSC2011Environment & EcologyEnglish

    A sandy and saline area in the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

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    Correct option: B — Indian wild ass

  2. 172UPPSC2010Environment & EcologyEnglish

    The 10th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Conference on ‘Biological Diversity’ was held at

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    Correct option: C — Nagoya

  3. 173UPSC2011Environment & EcologyEnglish

    Two important rivers-one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha) and another with its source in Odishamerge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?

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    Correct option: A — Bhitarkanika

  4. 174UPSC2010Environment & EcologyEnglish

    India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?

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    Correct option: D — Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use

  5. 175UPSC2014Environment & EcologyEnglish

    If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?

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    Correct option: A — Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference

  6. 176MPSC2017Environment & EcologyEnglish

    As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for which of the following?

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    Correct option: D — All of the above

  7. 177UPPSC2002Environment & EcologyEnglish

    The annual production of biomass is minimal in which of the environment.

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    Correct option: A — Deep sea

  8. 178UPSC2011Environment & EcologyEnglish

    Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways. 1. Soil formation 2. Prevention of soil erosion 3. Recycling of waste 4. Pollination of crops Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Correct option: D — 1, 2, 3 and 4

  9. 179UPSC2012Environment & EcologyEnglish

    How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture? 1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources. 2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants. 3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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    Correct option: C — 1 and 3

  10. 180UPSC2012Environment & EcologyEnglish

    The Government of India encourages the cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’. What is the importance of this plant? 1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification. 2. It is a rich source of biodiesel. 3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to grow in cold areas of high altitudes. 4. Its timber is of great commercial value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Correct option: C — 1 and 3

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