Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve

Which one of the following is correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”Guindy National Park is known for tiger reserve.” option2=”Namdapha National Park is meant for lion conservation.” option3=”Jaldapara is a biosphere reserve.” option4=”Rann of Kutch is a Wild Ass Sanctuary.” correct=”option4″]

The statement that Rann of Kutch is a Wild Ass Sanctuary is correct.

– Guindy National Park is located in Chennai and is known for various species including Blackbuck, but not primarily as a tiger reserve.
– Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh is a Tiger Reserve known for biodiversity including four major cat species, but not primarily for lion conservation (which is the focus of Gir National Park).
– Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal is famous for the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros and is a National Park, not listed as a Biosphere Reserve.
– The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, specifically established for the conservation of the Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur).

India has a network of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves aimed at conserving its diverse flora and fauna. Each protected area is designated based on specific conservation objectives and the species it harbors.

Which one of the following biosphere reserves is spread over three States in India?

[amp_mcq option1=”Nilgiri” option2=”Achanakmar-Amarkantak” option3=”Seshachalam” option4=”Agasthyamalai” correct=”option1″]

Some biosphere reserves in India are large enough to extend across administrative boundaries like state borders.

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is a large and ecologically diverse region that spans across three Indian states: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Other biosphere reserves like Achanakmar-Amarkantak are spread over two states (Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh), while Seshachalam is within a single state (Andhra Pradesh), and Agasthyamalai is over two states (Kerala and Tamil Nadu).

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1986 and was later included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2000.

Cheetahs, brought from Namibia, were introduced in India to which one of the following National Parks?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kaziranga National Park” option2=”Keoladeo Ghana National Park” option3=”Keibul Lamjao National Park” option4=”Kuno National Park” correct=”option4″]

Cheetahs brought from Namibia in September 2022, and later from South Africa, were successfully introduced into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, as part of a reintroduction project.

This project aims to re-establish a cheetah population in India, where the Asiatic cheetah was declared extinct in 1952.

Kaziranga National Park is famous for its Rhinoceros population. Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a renowned bird sanctuary. Keibul Lamjao National Park is famous for the Sangai deer and its floating phumdis.

With reference to Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary, Sultanpur National Park, Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary and Wadhwana Wetland, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

• 1. All of them are Ramsar sites.
• 2. All of them are naturally formed wetlands.
• 3. All of them are birding sites.

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 3″ option3=”2 and 3″ option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option2″]

Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.

All four wetlands listed (Bhindawas, Sultanpur, Thol Lake, Wadhwana) were designated as Ramsar sites in 2021 (Bhindawas and Sultanpur in Haryana, Thol and Wadhwana in Gujarat). All are well-known birding sites attracting migratory birds. However, not all of them are naturally formed; Bhindawas, Thol Lake, and Wadhwana are artificial or significantly modified wetlands/reservoirs.

Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sultanpur National Park are located in Haryana. Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary and Wadhwana Wetland are located in Gujarat. These sites are crucial for bird conservation and are popular destinations for birdwatchers.

Which of the following about Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is/are correct ?

• 1. It is recently declared as a Ramsar Site (wetlands of international importance)
• 2. It is located in Uttar Pradesh

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option1″]

Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary was declared a Ramsar site in February 2022. It is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, not Uttar Pradesh.

Along with Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh) was also added to the Ramsar list in February 2022, bringing the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 49 at that time. Ramsar sites are wetlands deemed to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

In the year 2020 which one of the following tiger reserves of India was declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve?

[amp_mcq option1=”Panna Tiger Reserve” option2=”Namdapha Tiger Reserve” option3=”Dudhwa Tiger Reserve” option4=”Pench Tiger Reserve” correct=”option1″]

In 2020, Panna Tiger Reserve of India was declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve.

Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh was included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves in November 2020. It is the 12th biosphere reserve from India to be added to this network.

The recognition highlights the reserve’s significance for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts. Other Biosphere Reserves in India include Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Sundarbans, Great Nicobar, etc.

Which of the following National Parks of India are declared as World Heritage by UNESCO?

• 1. Keoladeo National Park
• 2. Sundarbans National Park
• 3. Kaziranga National Park
• 4. Ranthambore National Park

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”1, 2 and 3 only” option3=”3 and 4 only” option4=”1, 2, 3 and 4″ correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B) 1, 2 and 3 only.

Among the listed National Parks, Keoladeo National Park (formerly Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan), Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal), and Kaziranga National Park (Assam) are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their outstanding universal value. Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan) is a famous wildlife reserve, particularly known for its tiger population, but it is not inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as a natural site.

Keoladeo National Park was inscribed as a WHS in 1985 for its importance as a wintering ground for migratory birds. Kaziranga National Park was inscribed in 1985 for its importance as a habitat for the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Sundarbans National Park was inscribed in 1987, recognized for its unique mangrove ecosystem and rich biodiversity, including the Bengal tiger.

Which one of the following is not a biosphere reserve of India?

[amp_mcq option1=”Agasthyamalai” option2=”Nokrek” option3=”Great Nicobar” option4=”Great Himalayan” correct=”option4″]

India has a network of Biosphere Reserves recognized under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. These are areas designated to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with sustainable use.

– Agasthyamalai is an officially designated Biosphere Reserve located in the Western Ghats (Kerala and Tamil Nadu).
– Nokrek is an officially designated Biosphere Reserve located in the state of Meghalaya.
– Great Nicobar is an officially designated Biosphere Reserve located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
– Great Himalayan *National Park* is a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (recognized for its natural beauty and biodiversity, particularly alpine flora and fauna), located in Himachal Pradesh. While it is a protected area of high ecological significance, it is not listed among the 18 officially recognized Biosphere Reserves of India under the MAB Programme.

India has 18 designated Biosphere Reserves, 12 of which are part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) recognized by UNESCO. Other notable Biosphere Reserves include the Nilgiri, Sundarbans, Nanda Devi, Gulf of Mannar, etc.