Water Conservation (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

31. "Rally for Valley" programme in India was organized to highlight the problems of : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

(a) Environment Degradation
(b) Biodiversity
(c) Resettlement
(d) Harm to agricultural land

Correct Answer: (c) Resettlement

Solution:Rally for Valley programme was related to the resettlement of displaced persons of Narmada Valley.

32. Which of the following is an example of anthropogenic biome? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Fresh water
(b) Grassland
(c) Rain forest
(d) Cropland

Correct Answer: (d) Cropland

Solution:Anthropogenic biomes, also known as "anthromes" or "human biomes", describe the terrestrial biosphere in its contemporary, human-altered form using global ecosystem units defined by patterns of sustained direct human interaction. Crop field, park, aquarium and garden are examples of anthropogenic ecosystem.

33. In which district will the National Dinosaur Fossil Park be set up? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Balaghat
(b) Mandsaur
(c) Dhar
(d) Mandla

Correct Answer: (c) Dhar

Solution:On the recommendations of Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board, the National Dinosaur Fossil Park is being established in the Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh. The Park will be near Bagh Caves in Dhar Forest Division spreading over 89.74 hectares. It is important to note that in the year 2006, more than 100 Dinosaur eggs were discovered in Dhar district. They were estimated to be 65 to 70 million years old.

34. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

List-I (State)	List-II (National Park)
A. Assam	1. Kaziranga
B. Gujarat	2. Kanha
C. Madhya Pradesh	3. Corbett
D. Uttarakhand	4. Gir

Codes:

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	3	2	4	1
(b)	2	4	1	3
(c)	1	3	2	4
(d)	1	4	2	3

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:The correctly matched list of states and their respective national parks is given below -

State	National Park
Assam	Kaziranga
Gujarat	Gir
Madhya Pradesh	Kanha
Uttarakhand	Corbett

35. Tree useful for prevention of dust pollution ____________. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Sita Ashok
(b) Mahua
(c) Poplar
(d) Neem

Correct Answer: (a) Sita Ashok

Solution:Among the given options Sita Ashok tree is the best safeguard against dust pollution.

36. In which state Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located ________. [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnatak
(d) Telangana

Correct Answer: (a) Kerala

Solution:Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala state. Some other famous National Parks and Sanctuaries in Kerala are - Idukki Wildlife sanctuary, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, and Silent Valley National Park.

37. Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting'.

2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.

3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

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

Correct Answer: (c) 3 only

Solution:The National Mission for Green India (GIM) is one of the eight missions outlined in the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It aims at protecting, restoring and enhancing India's diminishing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures. It envisages a holistic view of greening and focuses on multiple ecosystem services especially biodiversity, water biomass, preserving mangroves, wetland, critical habitats etc. Hence (c) is the correct answer.

38. The Disaster Management Act was made in _____________. [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) 2006
(b) 2003
(c) 2005
(d) 2009

Solution:The Disaster Management Act was passed by the government of India in 2005 for the 'efficient management of disasters and other matters connected to it. However it came into force in January 2006. Hence option(c) is correct answer.

39. International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) is: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (e) 1991-1999

Solution:The United Nations General Assembly designated the 1990- 99 as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. The basic objective was to decrease the loss of life, property destruction and social and economic disruption caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, droughts and other disasters of natural origin.

40. The World Habitat Day is observed on: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October. It was officially designated by the United Nations and first celebrated in 1986.

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