Insights Static Quiz -335, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about National Board for Wildlife.
- It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- No alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL.
- Its recommendations are binding onthe Central Government while framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
- The NBWL is chaired by the Environment Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: c)
National Board for Wildlife:
- It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Its role is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
- Primary function of the Board is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- No alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL.
- The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister.
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Solution: c)
National Board for Wildlife:
- It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Its role is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
- Primary function of the Board is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- No alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL.
- The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Established in the year 1936 as Hailey National Park
- It is the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973.
- Its whole area comprises of hills, marshy depressions, riverine belts, grasslands and large lake.
- The park has sub-Himalayan belt geographical and ecological characteristics.
The above statements refer to which of the following national parks?
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Solution: d)
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative.
The park has sub-Himalayan belt geographical and ecological characteristics. An ecotourism destination.
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Solution: d)
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative.
The park has sub-Himalayan belt geographical and ecological characteristics. An ecotourism destination.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Green Climate Fund (GCF).
- It is established within the framework of the Kyoto Protocol.
- It assists developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
- The GCF is based in Incheon, South Korea.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. The GCF is based in Incheon, South Korea. It is governed by a Board of 24 members and supported by a Secretariat.
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Solution: c)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. The GCF is based in Incheon, South Korea. It is governed by a Board of 24 members and supported by a Secretariat.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas.
- It is prepared by United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
- India is among countries whose soil biodiversity faces the highest level of risk.
- Soil biodiversity encompasses the presence of micro-organisms, micro-fauna and macro-fauna.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
India’s soil biodiversity is in grave peril, according to the Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas prepared by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
The WWF’s ‘risk index’ for the globe — indicating threats from loss of above-ground diversity, pollution and nutrient over-loading, over-grazing, intensive agriculture, fire, soil erosion, desertification and climate change — shows India among countries whose soil biodiversity faces the highest level of risk.
Soil biodiversity encompasses the presence of micro-organisms, micro-fauna (nematodes and tardigrades for example), and macro-fauna (ants, termites and earthworms).
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Solution: b)
India’s soil biodiversity is in grave peril, according to the Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas prepared by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
The WWF’s ‘risk index’ for the globe — indicating threats from loss of above-ground diversity, pollution and nutrient over-loading, over-grazing, intensive agriculture, fire, soil erosion, desertification and climate change — shows India among countries whose soil biodiversity faces the highest level of risk.
Soil biodiversity encompasses the presence of micro-organisms, micro-fauna (nematodes and tardigrades for example), and macro-fauna (ants, termites and earthworms).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Birds Following Army Ants is an example for which of the following types of symbiotic relationship between organisms?
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Solution: c
Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship between organisms in which one organism benefits without harming the other.
Many birds form a commensal relationship with some species of ants like the army ants. A great number of army ants trail on the forest floor, and while moving, stir up many insects lying in their path. The birds follow these army ants and eat up the insects that try to escape from them. The birds benefit by catching their prey easily, while the army ants are totally unaffected.
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Solution: c
Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship between organisms in which one organism benefits without harming the other.
Many birds form a commensal relationship with some species of ants like the army ants. A great number of army ants trail on the forest floor, and while moving, stir up many insects lying in their path. The birds follow these army ants and eat up the insects that try to escape from them. The birds benefit by catching their prey easily, while the army ants are totally unaffected.
