Issues on Environment, Biodiversity & Climate Change (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

31. With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.

2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.

3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) I only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Solution:The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society, and Indigenous Peoples focused on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, forest carbon stock conservation, the sustainable management of forests, and the enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (activities commonly referred to as REDD+).

32. With reference to an organization known as 'Birdlife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.

2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.

3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Solution:Bird Life international is a global partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity. It is working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. It is the World's largest partnership of conservation organisations, with over 120 partner organizations. An Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) is an area recognized as being globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. The program was developed and sites are identified by Bird Life International.

33. In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? [2015-1]

(a) Tropical moist deciduous forest
(b) Tropical rain forest
(c) Tropical tnoru scrub forest
(d) Temperate forest with grasslands

Correct Answer: (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest

Solution:The tropical moist deciduous forests are found in Sahyadris, the north-eastern parts of the peninsula and along the foothills of the Himalayas. Teak and sal are found in these forests.

34. Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'? [2015-1]

(a) A community of organisms interacting with one another.
(b) That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms.
(c) A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live
(d) The flora and fauna of a geographical area

Correct Answer: (c) A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live

Solution:An ecosystem includes all of the living things (plants, animals and organisms) in a given area, interacting with each other, and also with their non-living environments (weather, earth, sun, soil, climate, atmosphere).

35. Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity? [2015-1]

(a) Bhitarkanika National Park
(b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
(c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park
(d) Sultanpur National Park

Correct Answer: (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park

Solution:The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park located in Manipur. It is 40 km in area and the only floating park in the world which is located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.

36. With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.

2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.

3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Solution:IUCN is not an organ of UN. It has observer and consultative status at the United Nations.

37. With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.

2. It is found along the entire coast of India.

3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3

Solution:The dugong is a medium-sized marine mammal. Dugong is listed under schedule 1 of India Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. In 2008, a MoU was signed between the Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Government of India, in order to conserve dugongs. In fact the highest level of legal protection is accorded to dugongs in India.

38. Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? [2015-1]

(a) Saltwater crocodile
(b) Olive ridley turtle
(c) Gangetic dolphin
(d) Gharial

Correct Answer: (c) Gangetic dolphin

Solution:The Gangetic dolphins have been declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. The Ministry of Environment and Forests notified the Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal on 18th May 2010. This mammal is also said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga as it can only survive in pure and fresh water.

39. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances? [2015-1]

(a) Bretton Woods Conference
(b) Montreal Protocol
(c) Kyoto Protocol
(d) Nagoya Protocol

Correct Answer: (b) Montreal Protocol

Solution:The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion.

40. What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news? [2015-1]

(a) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
(b) It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization.
(c) It is a Conference of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change.
(d) It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Correct Answer: (a) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

Solution:The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit or Earth Summit. It was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992.

In 2012, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development was also held in Rio, and is also commonly called Rio+20 or Rio Earth Summit 2012.

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Issues on Environment, Biodiversity & Climate Change (Part-II)

31. With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

32. With reference to an organization known as 'Birdlife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

33. In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? [2015-1]

34. Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'? [2015-1]

35. Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity? [2015-1]

36. With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

37. With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015-1]

38. Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? [2015-1]

39. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances? [2015-1]

40. What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news? [2015-1]

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