UPSC Geography Ecology and Ecosystem Biodiversity Question Bank

done Biodiversity and Legislation Total Questions - 30

• question_answer1)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A treaty is an agreement under international law entered into by sovereign states and international organizations.

  2. A treaty may also be known as an (international) agreement, protocol, convention, pact or exchange of letters.

  3. A party to treaty or contract that fails to live up to their obligations can be held liable under international law.

  4. An amendment to a treaty or convention is known as a protocol.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer2)
  The number of agreements that emerged out of the Earth Summit were:
  A)
  4                      done clear
  B)
  5 done clear
  C)
  6                     done clear
  D)
  7 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Climatic Change Framework, Biological Diversity, sustainable development of all types of forests, were the key agreements of the Earth Summit.

  2. Ozone depletion and Agenda 21 were the key agreements of the Earth Summit.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2 are correct done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 are correct done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The Agenda 21 of the Earth Summit was about:
  A)
  Climatic Change done clear
  B)
  Biodiversity Conservation done clear
  C)
  Earth Charter done clear
  D)
  Sustainable Development done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  List I (Convention/Protocol)	List II (Place/Country)
  Biodiversity Conservation	Vienna Convention
  Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer	2. Stockholm
  Convention on Wetland	3. Nagoya Protocol
  Access to Genetic Resources by all	4. Ramsar

  A)
  a-2       b-1       c-4       d-3 done clear
  B)
  a-2       b-1       c-3       d-4 done clear
  C)
  a-4       b-3       c-2       d-1 done clear
  D)
  a-4       b-3      c-1       d-2 done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Agenda 21 of the Earth Summit was an important agreement about sustainable development.

  2. Agenda 21 was a binding action programmer for all the member countries of the UNO.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct          done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2 are correct done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 is correct done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Which one of the following was not an agreement of the Earth Summit?
  A)
  Climatic Change Framework   done clear
  B)
  Biological Diversity done clear
  C)
  Earth Charter                 done clear
  D)
  Ozone Depletion done clear
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• question_answer8)
  The conventions about the protection of ozone layer was held at:
  A)
  Montreal Protocol and Bonn Convention done clear
  B)
  Monreal Protocoal and Vienna Convention Convention done clear
  C)
  Montreal and Cartagena Protocol done clear
  D)
  Montreal Protocol and Stockholm done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1961.

  2. The Convention of Biodiversity was signed in 1971.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 are correct        done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 is correct done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  List I (Environmental Laws of India)	List II (Year)
  (a) Air Pollution Control Act	1. 1972
  (b) Environmental Protection Act	2. 1980
  (c) Forest Conservation Act	3. 1981
  (d) Wildlife Protection Act	4. 1986

  A)
  a-3       b-4       c-2      d-1 done clear
  B)
  a-3       b-4       c-1      d-2 done clear
  C)
  a-4       b-3       c-2       d-1 done clear
  D)
  a-4       b-3       c-1      d-2 done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
  The Convention on Biological Diversity was held in 1992. done clear
  B)
  The Kyoto Protocol was held in 1997. done clear
  C)
  The UN Convention on Desertification was held in 1998. done clear
  D)
  The Convention on Trans-boundary Movement of Hazardous Waste and Disposal was held in 1989. done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
  A)
  Bio-safety about the Movement of Living Modified Organism (LMOs): Cartagena done clear
  B)
  Protocol about Climatic Change: Tokyo done clear
  C)
  Agenda about sustainable development: Rio- de Janeiro done clear
  D)
  Convention about Organic Pollutants: Rotterdam done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which one of the following is not correct?
  A)
  Ramsar Convention was held in 1971 done clear
  B)
  Biodiversity Convention was held in 1972 done clear
  C)
  Wildlife Protection Act of India was held in 1973 done clear
  D)
  Water Pollution Control Act of India was passed in 1974 done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Match List I wish List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  List I (Conservation Act)	List II (Year)
  (a) Air Pollution Act	1. 1972
  (b) Environmental Protection Act	2. 1981
  (c) Wildlife Protection Act	3. 1986
  (d) Water Pollution Act	4. 1974

  A)
  a-3       b-4       c-2       d-1 done clear
  B)
  a-3       b-4       c-1       d-2 done clear
  C)
  a-2       b-3       c-4       d-1 done clear
  D)
  a-2       b-3       c-1       d-4 done clear
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• question_answer15)
  With reference to an organization known as 'Bird Life International' which one of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a global partnership of Conservation Organizations

  2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots5 originated from this organization

  3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
  Only 1       done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 only            done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. The Red Data Book (1966) was issued by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

  2. The Red Data Book contains a list of threatened species.

  3. The Red Data Book decision was taken at Morges situated along the coast of Geneva (Switzerland)

  A)
  1 and 2 are correct        done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 are correct done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 are correct        done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Consider the following statements about the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. It is characterised by sea-grass, coral reefs, mangroves and islands.

  2. It has 21 islands.

  3. There are hills on some of the 21 islands.

  4. Some of the islands belong to individuals.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct     done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4 are correct     done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer18)
  With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and natural resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.

  2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.

  3. CITES is legally binding on the states that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
  A)
  Bretton Woods Conference    done clear
  B)
  Montreal Protocol done clear
  C)
  Kyoto Protocol                done clear
  D)
  Nagoya Protocol done clear
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• question_answer20)
  What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
  A)
  It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. done clear
  B)
  It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization. done clear
  C)
  It is a Conference of the Inter-Gove mental Panel on Climate Change. done clear
  D)
  It is the Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity. done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which one of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?

  1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.

  2. It is funded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
  1 only   done clear
  B)
  2 only                      done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                done clear
  D)
  neither 1 nor 2              done clear
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• question_answer22)
  India is a member of which among the following:

  1. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

  2. Association of South East Asian Nations

  3. East Asia Summit

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:             
  A)
  1 and 2 only             done clear
  B)
  3 only     done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  India is a member of none of them    done clear
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• question_answer23)
                The Forest Conservation Act of India was passed in:
  A)
  1974                            done clear
  B)
  1976 done clear
  C)
  1978                            done clear
  D)
  1980 done clear
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• question_answer24)
  With reference to Torest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.

  2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.

  3. It assists the countries in their REDD + (Reducing emissions from Deforestation+) efforts by providing them with financial

  And technical assistance.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 only done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer25)
  The Durgadhara, Kapildhara and Shambhudhara waterfalls are located in which of the following biosphere reserves?
  A)
  Achnakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve done clear
  B)
  Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve done clear
  C)
  Sheshachalam Biosphere Reserve done clear
  D)
  Simlipal Biosphere Reserve done clear
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• question_answer26)
  The term 'Flamingo City' is associated with the biosphere reserve of:
  A)
  Kachchh Biosphere Reserve done clear
  B)
  Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve done clear
  C)
         Manas Biosphere Reserve done clear
  D)
  Sundarban Biosphere Reserve done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Consider the followings  statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. The River Spiti originates from the Kunzam Range

  2. The River Spiti is a tributary of the Sutlej River.

  3. Spiti is known as the 'fossil park of the world

  4. Cultivation of medicinal plants, afforestation and ecotourism are the main economic activities of the inhabitants of Spiti Valley.

  A)
  1, 2, and 3 are correct     done clear
  B)
  1, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4 are correct     done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Kibber (4205 m) and Gette (4270 m) villages are the highest in the worlThese villages are located in the:
  A)
  Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve done clear
  B)
  Hamis National Park (Ladakh) done clear
  C)
  Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve                     done clear
  D)
  Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve done clear
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• question_answer29)
  The Bee-Fall, Apsara Vihar, Dutches Fall, Sundar Kund and Padmini Lakes are located in which of the following biosphere reserves:
  A)
  Agasthyamala              done clear
  B)
  Nanda Devi done clear
  C)
  Panchmarhi done clear
  D)
  Panna done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Which one of the following National Parks is not correctly matched?
  A)

  Anshi National park

  Kamataka

  done clear
  B)

  Balpakhran National Park

  Manipur

  done clear
  C)

  Bandhavgrah

  Madhya Pradesh

  done clear
  D)

  MoIIem National Park

  Goa

  done clear
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