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Which day is celebrated as World Animal Welfare Day?

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  1. 21 March

  2. 2 October

  3. 4 October

  4. 25 December

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
October 4
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

Which is the largest bird seen in India?

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  1. Fulsunghano

  2. Parrot

  3. Crane

  4. Indian vulture

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Correct Option: C

Which is the smallest bird in India?

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  1. Indian bush lark

  2. Fulsunghano

  3. Vernal hanging parrot

  4. Golden-headed cisticola

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fulsunghano
The chirping of birds and their amazing bird songs awaken us in the morning. Unfortunately, with rapid industrial growth, bird populations in cities and even in rural areas are fast diminishing. Sustainable growth along with awareness about our bird friends can help preserve these mesmerizing creatures of the natural world for posterity. 

World Forestry day is celebrated on ________________.

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  1. 5 June

  2. 4 October

  3. 21 March

  4. 29 December

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st day of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012. Each year, various events are celebrated related to raising awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations. Countries are encouraged to undertake efforts to organize local, national, and international activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns, on International Day of Forests. The Secretariat of the United Nations Forum on Forests, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization, facilitates the implementation of such events in collaboration with governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, and international, regional and subregional organizations. International Day of Forests was observed for the first time on March 21, 2013.

In which year the Gir National Park was established?

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  1. 1970

  2. 1965

  3. 1979

  4. 1982

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
1965
The Gir Forests Reserve, created in 1913 to protect the largest of the surviving groups of Asiatic lions, was accorded sanctuary status in 1965. Several hundred Asiatic lions have been bred in the sanctuary since it was established.

When was the 'project tiger' launched?

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  1. 1955

  2. 1962

  3. 1973

  4. 1982

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Correct Option: C
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1973,

One of the most intensive conservation efforts in India, Project India was launched in 1973. It envisaged the setting up of tiger reserves to help in maintaining the population of tigers.

When was the 'lion project' launched?

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  1. 1955

  2. 1962

  3. 1972

  4. 1982

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Correct Option: C

Dachigam National Park is situated in which place?

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  1. Karnataka

  2. Kashmir

  3. Assam

  4. Gujarat

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Jammu and 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.

Where is the Kanha National Park situated?

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  1. Gujarat

  2. Kashmir

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh,

Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve, is a vast expanse of grassland and forest in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Tigers, jackals and wild pigs can be spotted in Kanha Meadows. The elevated plateau of Bamhnidadar is home to birds of prey. Animals often gather at the watering holes of Sondar Tank and Babathenga Tank. The park’s flora and fauna are documented in the park's Kanha Museum.

Where is Bandipur National Park situated?

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  1. Karnataka

  2. Kashmir

  3. Assam

  4. Rajashan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Karnataka
Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the Indian state of Karnataka, which is the state with the highest tiger population in India.