Environment 2017

Question 1

What does the term ‘M-STrIPES’ refer to?

Answer 1

Maintenance of Tiger Reserves

M-STrIPES stands for Monitoring System for Tiger-Intensive Protection and Ecological Status, used for monitoring tigers in reserves.

Question 2

What is the primary objective of M-STrIPES?

Answer 2

To strengthen patrolling and surveillance of the endangered Bengal Tiger.

Question 3

Which act provides for the protection of wildlife in India?

Answer 3

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Question 4

What level of protection does a species listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 enjoy?

Answer 4

It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

Question 5

What are the consequences of violating laws regarding species under Schedule I?

Answer 5

Attracts the utmost penalties.

Question 6

Which sanctuary was approved as a second home for the Asiatic lion?

Answer 6

Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary.

Question 7

What is the significance of Jim Corbett National Park?

Answer 7

It is the first national park in India, established in 1936.

Question 8

What is the primary flagship species of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary?

Answer 8

Tiger and Asian Elephant.

Question 9

Which pollutants does the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) focus on?

Answer 9

Methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons.

Question 10

Which river is known for its population of gharials?

Answer 10

Chambal River.

Question 11

What is Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) used for?

Answer 11

Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems.

Question 12

Which initiative is incorrectly associated with being a G20 initiative?

Answer 12

Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants.

Question 13

Which wildlife reserve serves as an important link between the Eastern and Western Ghats?

Answer 13

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the establishment of a network of _______ areas.

Answer 14

protected.

Question 15

True or False: Schedule II species can be hunted under any circumstances.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

What is the area of Bhitarkanika National Park?

Answer 16

145 km².

Question 17

What year was the Global Climate Change Alliance established?

Answer 17

2007.

Question 18

Which river is known for the breeding of endangered saltwater crocodiles?

Answer 18

Bhitarkanika Mangroves.

Question 19

What is a major feature of Sariska National Park?

Answer 19

It houses ruined temples and forts.

Question 20

What is the main purpose of Project Tiger?

Answer 20

To conserve populations of tiger and reduce trafficking and poaching.

Question 21

Where is the Amrabad Tiger Reserve located?

Answer 21

Nallamala Hills of Telangana

Question 22

What types of wildlife is the Amrabad Tiger Reserve famous for?

Answer 22

• Tigers
• Wild dogs
• Jungle cats

Question 23

What is Nagarhole National Park also known as?

Answer 23

Rajiv Gandhi National Park

Question 24

In which districts is Nagarhole National Park located?

Answer 24

• Kodagu district
• Mysore district

Question 25

What biosphere reserve is Nagarhole National Park part of?

Answer 25

Niligiri Biosphere Reserve

Question 26

What species does the Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve primarily protect?

Answer 26

* Red sanders * Slender lories

Question 27

What is TRAFFIC?

Answer 27

A bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Question 28

What is the mission of TRAFFIC?

Answer 28

To ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature

Question 29

When was TRAFFIC established?

Answer 29

1976

Question 30

What are the two organizations that jointly initiated TRAFFIC?

Answer 30

* International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) * World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Question 31

What is the primary focus of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?

Answer 31

To encourage conservation initiatives and partnerships among nations

Question 32

When was UNEP established?

Answer 32

5th June 1972

Question 33

What are the six important areas UNEP works on for conservation?

Answer 33

* Climate change * Ecosystem management * Disaster management * Environmental governance * Sustainable production and consumption * Hazardous/harmful substances

Question 34

What is bioremediation?

Answer 34

A technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the biodegradation process

Question 35

Which contaminants can be treated by bioremediation?

Answer 35

Microorganisms can treat organic contaminants but not all, such as heavy metals

Question 36

What is a limitation of bioremediation?

Answer 36

It is limited to biodegradable compounds

Question 37

What is a potential use of genetic engineering in bioremediation?

Answer 37

To create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation

Question 38

What are the limitations of developing countries in promoting algae-based biofuels?

Answer 38

* Requires high level of expertise/technology * Economically viable production necessitates large scale facilities

Question 39

Can algae-based biofuels be produced on land?

Answer 39

Yes, they can be produced on land or saline water

Question 40

What could be a consequence of a huge fall in the population of butterfly species?

Answer 40

* Adverse effect on pollination of plants * Fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders, and birds

Question 41

What is carbon sequestration?

Answer 41

The process of storing atmospheric carbon dioxide

Question 42

What are potential sites for carbon sequestration?

Answer 42

* Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams * Depleted oil and gas reservoirs * Subterranean deep saline formations

Question 43

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which animals cannot be hunted?

Answer 43

* Gharial * Indian wild ass * Wild buffalo

Question 44

What schedule do endangered species fall under in the Wildlife Protection Act?

Answer 44

Schedule I

Question 45

What is the consequence of violating Schedule I and II of the Wildlife Protection Act?

Answer 45

Prescribed the highest penalties