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2011 · Q12Environment & EcologyProtected Areas & Wildlifemoderate

Two important rivers – one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha – merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?

  1. (a)Bhitarkanika
  2. (b)Chandipur-on-sea
  3. (c)Gopalpur-on-sea
  4. (d)Simlipal
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Official answer(a) Bhitarkanika

2026 · Q32Environment & EcologyProtected Areas & Wildlifemoderate

With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. 2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees. 3. They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2
  3. (c)2 and 3
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2

2026 · Q37Environment & EcologyProtected Areas & Wildlifemoderate

Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct ? 1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds. 2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites. 3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2
  3. (c)2 and 3
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(a) 1 only

2023 · Q38Environment & EcologyProtected Areas & Wildlifedifficult

Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest 2. hunting is not allowed in such area 3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce 4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a)Only one
  2. (b)Only two
  3. (c)Only three
  4. (d)All four
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Official answer(b) Only two

2020 · Q72Environment & EcologyProtected Areas & Wildlifemoderate

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements : 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only. 4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 4 only
  3. (c)3 only
  4. (d)1, 3 and 4 only
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only