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Q801.Environment & EcologyAsked in: SSC CHSL · 11 Aug 2023, Shift 3Hard

Which biosphere was declared as India's 16th Biosphere Reserve in 2009, noted for the conservation of Red Fox, Blue Rock Pigeon, and Lammergeier?

A.Cold Desert
B.Seshachalam
C.Agasthyamalai
D.Dehang Debang

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Correct answer: A. Cold Desert

The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh was notified in 2009 as India's 16th biosphere reserve.

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Q802.Environment & EcologyAsked in: SSC CGL · 09 Sep 2024, Shift 1Easy

In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?

A.1985
B.1973
C.1972
D.1970

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Correct answer: B. 1973

Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 by the Government of India under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, from Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, to save the Bengal tiger and its habitat.

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Q803.Environment & EcologyAsked in: SSC CGL · 13 Apr 2022, Shift 3Hard

In which of the following years did the Ramsar convention to promote conservation and wise use of all wetlands through regional actions and international cooperation come to force in India?

A.1982
B.1980
C.1989
D.1990

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Correct answer: A. 1982

The Ramsar Convention came into force for India on 1 February 1982, the date on which India's accession took effect.

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Q804.Environment & EcologyAsked in: RRB NTPC · 7 Jan 2021, Shift 1 (CBT 1)Medium

Which of the following is in the third trophic level of the food chain?

A.Primary consumers
B.Top consumers
C.Secondary consumers
D.Producers

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Correct answer: C. Secondary consumers

In a food chain each step at which energy is transferred is a trophic level, and secondary consumers stand at the third step.

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Q805.Environment & EcologyAsked in: RRB NTPC · 28 Dec 2020, Shift 2 (CBT 1)Medium

Lichen is an organism which monitors

A.gas pollution
B.water pollution
C.soil pollution
D.air pollution

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Correct answer: D. air pollution

Lichens are used as bio-indicators of air quality because they are extremely sensitive to sulphur dioxide and other gases in the air.

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