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Most probable cause of depleting tiger population in Sariska is

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  1. Diseases

  2. Malnutrition

  3. Poaching

  4. Habitat destruction

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Poaching is the process of illegal hunting, killing or capturing of wild animals for various purposes. The Sariska Tiger Reserve which was known for a good number of tigers has been reported for depleting tiger population because of the practice of poaching.

So, the correct answer is option C.

Wild life is affected to maximum when

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  1. Protection and care is less

  2. Hunting and poaching is carried out

  3. Natural calamities occur

  4. Natural habitat is destroyed

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wild animals can survive and grow best when they are in their natural habitats. So, the destruction of their natural habitats affect them adversely and their development is impaired.

So, option D is the correct answer.

Choose the incorrect pair.

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  1. Kaziranga National park - One horned Rhinoceros

  2. Nandankanan biological Park - Captive breeding of white tiger

  3. Dachigam sanctuary - Kashmir stage

  4. Rann of Kutch - Shola forest

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Correct Option: D

Wildlife sanctuaries are places where ............  is allowed.

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  1. Rearing of animals

  2. Breeding of animals

  3. Killing of animals

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wildlife sanctuaries are meant for protection of animals. Here, they are provided suitable living conditions and killing and capturing are prohibited in wild life sanctuaries. Breeding of animals is allowed.

Which of the following is the first reserve forest of India?

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  1. Redwood National Park

  2. Satpura National Park

  3. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satpura National is the first reserve forest of India. Redwood National park is in California and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is in Costa Rica.

Which of the following things are found in Satpura national park?

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  1. Indian teak

  2. Rock shelters

  3. Rock paintings

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satpura national park is the first reserve forest of India. The finest teak rock shelters and paintings are found in Satpura national park. Rock shelters provide the prehistoric evidences of human life in the jungles. Various rock paintings depicting the figures of animals and men fighting, hunting, dancing and playing musical instruments are found in Satpura national park. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Only .......... and fauna are preserved in national parks.

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  1. Grasses

  2. Gene flow

  3. Flora

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The national parks not only preserve the flora and fauna, but they preserve the whole set of the ecosystem which includes both living as well as non-living things. National park preserves flora, fauna, landscape and historical objects of an area.

Which of the following provide protection and suitable living conditions to wild animals?

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  1. Reserve forests

  2. Wildlife sanctuaries

  3. National park

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reserve forests are the protected forest areas where all activities like hunting and grazing are banned by law. National parks are large and diverse reserves. They preserve flora, fauna, landscape and historic objects of an area. Wildlife sanctuaries are areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Corbett national park is famous for

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  1. Neel Gai

  2. Snakes

  3. Rhinoceros

  4. Tigers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jim Corbett National Park lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. This area is rich in tigers. It is the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973 to protect this most endangered species. Thus the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following is the animal symbol of WWF (World Wildlife Fund)?

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  1. Panda

  2. Whale

  3. Lion

  4. Tiger

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The inspiration for the WWF logo came from Chi-Chi, a giant panda that was living at the London zoo in 1961, the same year WWF was created. WWF's founders were aware of the need for a strong, recognizable symbol that would overcome all language barriers.