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191UPSC2011Environment & EcologyEnglish
Consider the following statements. 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: C — Both 1 and 2
192UPSC2008Environment & EcologyEnglish
Consider the following statements. 1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.
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Correct option: A — Only 1
193UPSC2007Environment & EcologyEnglish
Consider the following statements. 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, slow loris lives in the dense forests of the North-East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: B — Only 2
194UPSC2014Environment & EcologyEnglish
Concerning a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the ground level to develop and mobilize knowledge and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct option: B — Only 2
195UPSC2012Environment & EcologyEnglish
Concerning the wetlands of India, consider the following statements. 1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands larger than that of the total is inland area of wetlands. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: A — Only 1
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196UPSC2014Environment & EcologyEnglish
Consider the following international agreements. 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 3. The World Heritage Convention Which of the above has/had a beating on the biodiversity?
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Correct option: D — 1, 2 and 3
197UPSC2012Environment & EcologyEnglish
Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area? 1. Global warming 2. Fragmentation of habitat 3. Invasion of alien species 4. Promotion of vegetarianism Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct option: A — 1, 2 and 3
198UPSC2009Environment & EcologyEnglish
Consider the following regions. 1. Eastern Himalayas 2. Eastern Mediterranean region 3. North-Western Australia Which of the above is/are Biodiversity Hotspot(s)?
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Correct option: A — Only 1
199UPSC2010Environment & EcologyEnglish
Consider the following statements. 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: D — Neither 1 nor 2
200UPPSC2013Environment & EcologyEnglish
Which of the following regions of India has been designated as biodiversity hot spots? 1. Eastern Himalaya 2. Eastern Ghat 3. Western Ghat 4. Western Himalaya Select the correct answer from the code given below.
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Correct option: B — Only 1 and 3

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Consider the following statements. 1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.

Consider the following statements. 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, slow loris lives in the dense forests of the North-East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following international agreements. 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 3. The World Heritage Convention Which of the above has/had a beating on the biodiversity?

Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area? 1. Global warming 2. Fragmentation of habitat 3. Invasion of alien species 4. Promotion of vegetarianism Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following regions. 1. Eastern Himalayas 2. Eastern Mediterranean region 3. North-Western Australia Which of the above is/are Biodiversity Hotspot(s)?

Consider the following statements. 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following regions of India has been designated as biodiversity hot spots? 1. Eastern Himalaya 2. Eastern Ghat 3. Western Ghat 4. Western Himalaya Select the correct answer from the code given below.

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