UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 33/60 SAMVEG

Q1. Consider the following statements about Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)

1. It is the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species, their habitats and migration routes
2. It comes under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme.
3. Species of vulture which received highest protection under the convention (Appendix I) are the red-headed vulture, white-rumped vulture, Indian vulture and slender-billed vulture.
4. Vultures are faced with threats such as poisoning, hunting, collision with electricity cables and habitat degradation

 
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

 
Q2. Which of the following statements about Ramadevarabetta Sanctuary is correct?

1. It is India’s only vulture sanctuary in Karnataka
2. It is wild ass sanctuary in Gujarat
3. It is elephant sanctuary in Kerala
4. It is monkey conservation site in Tamil Nadu

 
Q3. Consider the following statements about Global Wildlife Program (GWP):

1. It was launched in response to increasing crime against animals in natural habitat.via World Bank Group, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) & Asian Development Bank (ADB).
2. It works towards wildlife conservation and sustainable development by fighting against illicit trafficking in wildlife through a holistic comprehensive approach.

 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

 
Q4. Consider the following statements about India’s National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP). It works for

1. Strengthening and promoting the integrated management of wildlife and their habitats
2. adaptation to climate change and promoting integrated sustainable management of aquatic biodiversity in India
3. promoting eco-tourism, nature education and participatory management
4. strengthening wildlife research and monitoring of development of human resources in wildlife conservation

 
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4