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The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was passed in _________.

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  1. 1958

  2. 1960

  3. 1965

  4. 1972

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  1. The Indian Wildlife Act was passed in 1972 by Indian Government.
  2. It is a comprehensive act passed to protect the wildlife of the country.
  3. The objective is to protect endangered flora and fauna of the country.

Percentage of mammal species on the verge of extinction is ___________.

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  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • According to IUCN report 2011, it is 25% of mammal species which are on the verge of extinction.

Species, found in areas isolated by geographical barriers, is called _________.

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  1. Normal species

  2. Extinct species

  3. Endemic species

  4. Rare species

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Extinct species are species which are not found in areas where they may occur.
  • Endemic species are species which are found isolated by geographical barriers.
  • Rare species are species which are found rarely in the forests.
  • Normal species are found in forests easily.

Example of vulnerable species is _________.

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  1. Asiatic cheetah

  2. Himalayan brown bear

  3. Gangetic dolphin

  4. Asiatic buffalo

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Vulnerable species is a category in IUCN Red Data Book.
  • Vulnerable means species are under threat of endangerment.
  • Gangetic dolphin lives in fresh water.
  • Gangetic dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India.

Dachigam wildlife sanctuary is located in ______.

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  1. Utlarakhand

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Kashmir

  4. Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kashmir,

Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 500 km². The name of the park literally stands for "ten villages" which could be in memory of the ten villages that were relocated for its formation.

Tibetan antelope is a common type of animal in the ________.

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  1. Tropical deciduous forest

  2. Thorn and scrubs forest.

  3. Mangrove forest.

  4. Montane forest.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Montane forest,

The Tibetan Antelope is virtually exclusive to the Tibetan Plateau. The Antelope has evolved special characteristics that enable it to withstand cold climates and high altitudes. To keep out the cold, the Tibetan Antelope has a unique downy undercoat called shahtoosh (which is Persian for “the king of wool”). The Antelope’s nostrils are filled with air sacs that help the Antelope to breathe, giving its muzzle a swollen appearance.

A group of migrating birds is _______.

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  1. Flamingoes.

  2. Peacocks.

  3. Sparrows.

  4. Crows.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo is the largest of all species of the flamingo family, found in the Indian subcontinent. The migratory bird found in parts of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Flamingo City and in the Thol Bird Sanctuary of Gujarat during entire winter season.
Greater Flamingo and Lesser flamingo are the most beautiful migratory birds found in India, Sewri Mudflats,Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary,Chilka Lake and Jawai Dam Sanctuary are few best places to spot Flamingoes in India.

The best place to watch migratory birds in large numbers is _______.

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  1. Rann of Kutch, Gujarat .

  2. Pulicat lake,Tamil nadu.

  3. Jaipur,Rajasthan.

  4. Agra,Uttarpradesh.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pulicat lake, Tamil Nadu

Down south, Point Calimere in Tamil Nadu, Lake Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and Kumarakom in Kerala make great winter birding destinations. The forests of Bandipur, Kabini (Nagarhole), and Mudumalai are also great for spotting forest dwelling migratory birds like Forest Wagtails, Warblers, and Flycatchers.

In India wildlife protection act was implemented in the year ________.

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  1. 1970

  2. 1972

  3. 1973

  4. 1974

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks, whose number increased after 1972.

Leaves are mostly thick and small to minimize the transpiration in __________________.

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  1. Thorn forest and scrubs.

  2. Tropical deciduous forest.

  3. Montane forest.

  4. Mangove forest.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Trees in Thorn forests and scrubs have mostly thick and small leaves to minimize water loss due to transpiration.
  • In this type of vegetation, trees are scattered and have long roots penetrating deep into the soil in order to get moisture.
  • The main trees of this vegetation are Acacia, Palms, and Cacti. Other important trees are Khair, Babul, Palas, Khatri, and Kajuri.