Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve

Total Questions: 50

11. In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Biosphere Reserve
(b) National parks
(c) Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention
(d) Wildlife Sanctuaries

Correct Answer: (b) National parks

Solution:The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. No alteration to the boundaries of a National Park shall be made except on a resolution passed by the Legislature of the State. Biosphere Reserve are representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over a large area of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems. The purpose of the formation of biosphere reserves is to conserve in situ all forms of life along with its support system. The difference between a national park and a sanctuary is that no human activity is allowed inside a national park (except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife warden of the state) while limited activities are permitted within the sanctuary. Each reserve promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. Thus only statement 1 and 3are correct.

12. Which of the following National Parks/Sanctuary is Known as "World Natural Heritage?" [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur
(b) Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
(c) Desert National Park, Jaisalmer
(d) Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, Churu

Correct Answer: (b) Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur

Solution:

The Keoladeo National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season.
It is Located in the eastern part of Rajasthan.
It attracts several migratory birds that make the region their breeding and wintering grounds.
It is strategically located in the middle of the Central Asian migratory flyway.
The Siberian crane is one of the rare species that was spotted here till about the turn of the century.
Fauna: Sambar, Nilgai, wild cats, hyenas, wild boar, birds, including raptors and waterfowl, and Jackals.
It is a Ramsar site and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site

13. Study the following statements and choose the correct option: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Statement I: Kanger Ghati is a National Park Statement.

II: Kanger Ghati is not a Biosphere Reserve Statement.

III: Kanger Ghati is spreaded starting from Tirathgarh Waterfalls to the Kolab river, the boundary of Odisha in the east.

(a) Statement I, II and III are true.
(b) Statement I, II and III all are false.
(c) Statement I and III are true, but statement II is false.
(d) Statement I and II are true, but statement III is false.

Correct Answer: (a) Statement I, II and III are true.

Solution:Kanger Ghati National Park (Kanger Valley National Park) covers an area of 200 square kilometers. It was declared as a national park in 1982.

It is situated in Chhattisgarh and is spreaded starting from Tirathgarh Waterfalls to the Kolab river, the boundary of Odisha in the east. At present Kanger Ghati is not a Biosphere Reserve.

14. In which of the following National Parks of India Rhinoceros rehabilitation is being done? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004]

(a) Corbett National Park
(b) Dudhwa National Park
(c) Kanha National Park
(d) Kaziranga National Park

Correct Answer: (b) Dudhwa National Park

Solution:As reported by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, rhinoceroses have been relocated/rehabilitated in Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh from Assam in 1984. The reintroduction of rhino in Dudhwa took place in two phases.

In the first phase (1984), five rhinos (2 males and 3 females) were captured and translocated to Dudhwa from Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam while the second phase is being implemented.

15. Dudhwa National Park is situated in which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Lakhimpur Kheri
(b) Sitapur
(c) Bahraich
(d) Pilibhit

Correct Answer: (a) Lakhimpur Kheri

Solution:The Dudhwa National Park in Lakhimpur Kheri district is located in the Terai-Bhabhar region bordering Nepal, about 230km. from Lucknow. t e Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is one of the few finest remaining examples of the exceedingly diverse and productive Tarai eco-system.

The northern edge of the reserve lies along the Indo-Nepal border and the southern boundary is marked by the river Suheli.

16. Select the State from amongst the following, with the maximum number of National Park- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) West Bengal

Correct Answer: (c) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:There are 106 national parks in India. Andaman & Nicobar, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have 6 National Parks each. Madhya Pradesh has maximum number of National parks (11). Assam has 6 National Park. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.

The total number of wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh is 29. After a notification dated 14th December 2018 in the Madhya Pradesh Gazette, the number of national parks was increased to 12. As per the notification, Kuno-Palpur in Sheopur district was upgraded to national park status from the wildlife sanctuary. The Notification also denotified Karera in Shivpuri as a wildlife sanctuary, Hence the total number of sanctuaries was reduced to 29.

17. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Meghalaya

Correct Answer: (c) Assam

18. The State of India with maximum number of wildlife sanctuaries is: [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre.) 2020]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above.

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above.

Solution:Andaman and Nicobar Island (97) has the maximum number of wildlife sanctuaries (November, 2023). These sanctuaries are designated to protect animal and human activities. The islands are home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various mammals, bats, and rodents.

19. With refrence to 'National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India', which of the following statements is/are correct? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

1. Highest number of national parks are in Madhya Pradesh.

2. Highest number of wildlife sanctuaries are in the Andaman and Nicobar island.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2