QUESTION 1 OF 20
The Kaziranga National Park, famous for the one-horned rhinoceros, is located in which state?
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park, home to the one-horned rhinoceros, is located in Assam.
QUESTION 2 OF 20
The term "biodiversity hotspot" refers to a region that is:
Explanation: A biodiversity hotspot is a region rich in unique species that is also facing significant threat of habitat loss.
QUESTION 3 OF 20
Project Tiger was launched in India in which year?
Explanation: Project Tiger, India's flagship tiger conservation initiative, was launched in 1973.
QUESTION 4 OF 20
Which Indian national park is famous for being the habitat of the Asiatic lion?
Explanation: Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion.
QUESTION 5 OF 20
Ramsar sites are internationally recognized for the conservation of:
Explanation: Ramsar sites are wetlands recognized internationally for their ecological importance under the Ramsar Convention.
QUESTION 6 OF 20
The Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation of wetlands, was signed in which city?
Explanation: The Ramsar Convention on wetland conservation was signed in the city of Ramsar, Iran.
QUESTION 7 OF 20
The Ramsar Convention was adopted in which year?
Explanation: The Ramsar Convention for wetland protection was adopted in 1971.
QUESTION 8 OF 20
CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) regulates international trade in:
Explanation: CITES regulates and restricts international trade in wild animals and plants to prevent their overexploitation.
QUESTION 9 OF 20
The Wildlife Protection Act in India was enacted in which year?
Explanation: India's Wildlife Protection Act, providing legal protection to species and habitats, was enacted in 1972.
QUESTION 10 OF 20
Project Tiger, a major wildlife conservation initiative in India, was launched in which year?
Explanation: Project Tiger, India's major tiger conservation programme, was launched in 1973.
QUESTION 11 OF 20
Project Elephant, aimed at conserving elephant populations in India, was launched in which year?
Explanation: Project Elephant, aimed at protecting elephants and their habitats, was launched in 1992.
QUESTION 12 OF 20
A Ramsar Site designation is given to wetlands of:
Explanation: A Ramsar Site designation marks a wetland as being of international importance for conservation.
QUESTION 13 OF 20
India currently has how many Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance), as of recent designations?
Explanation: India currently has over 75 Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance).
QUESTION 14 OF 20
The term "Biodiversity Hotspot" refers to regions with high species endemism that are also:
Explanation: A biodiversity hotspot combines high species endemism with significant threat from habitat loss.
QUESTION 15 OF 20
India is home to how many recognized global biodiversity hotspots?
Explanation: India hosts four recognized global biodiversity hotspots: Himalaya, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, and Sundaland.
QUESTION 16 OF 20
The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot is particularly known for high endemism among:
Explanation: The Western Ghats-Sri Lanka hotspot is particularly noted for high endemism among amphibians and flowering plants.
QUESTION 17 OF 20
The IUCN Red List categorizes species based on their risk of:
Explanation: The IUCN Red List classifies species according to their relative risk of extinction.
QUESTION 18 OF 20
The IUCN Red List category "Critically Endangered" indicates a species faces:
Explanation: A species classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
QUESTION 19 OF 20
The term 'Sacred Groves' refers to community-protected forest patches maintained due to:
Explanation: Sacred groves are community-protected forest patches preserved due to religious or cultural beliefs.
QUESTION 20 OF 20
The Tiger Reserve project in India operates under the guidance of which statutory body?
Explanation: India's tiger reserves operate under the guidance of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
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