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Environment & EcologyEasyAsked in: Haryana · HSSC CET Group C, 26 Jul 2025, Shift 2

Match the following. National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries: a. Corbett National Park, b. Sunderbans National Park, c. Bandhavgarh National Park, d. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary States: i. West Bengal, ii. Uttarakhand, iii. Rajasthan, iv. Madhya Pradesh

  1. A.a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
  2. B.a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii
  3. C.a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i
  4. D.a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

Correct answer

D. a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

Explanation

The correct answer is D, a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii. Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is India's oldest national park; it was set up in 1936 as Hailey National Park and in 1973 became the first reserve under Project Tiger. Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal lies in the Ganga–Brahmaputra delta, has the world's largest mangrove forest and is famous for its swimming Royal Bengal tigers; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bandhavgarh National Park in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh has one of the highest densities of tigers in India, and the white tigers of Rewa were first found in this region. Sariska in Alwar district of Rajasthan lost all its tigers by 2005, and tigers were brought back from Ranthambore from 2008. Option A is wrong because it puts Corbett in Rajasthan and Sariska in Uttarakhand. Option B is wrong because it places Corbett in Madhya Pradesh and Bandhavgarh in Rajasthan. Option C is wrong because it puts Sundarbans in Madhya Pradesh and Sariska in West Bengal. Exam tip: Corbett Uttarakhand, Sundarbans West Bengal, Bandhavgarh MP, Sariska and Ranthambore Rajasthan.

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Q2.Environment & EcologyAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2019, GKMedium

Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?

  1. A.It was set up in the year 2010.
  2. B.It is involved in effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
  3. C.It may consider giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.
  4. D.It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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Correct answer: D. It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

The National Green Tribunal is not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure; it is guided by the principles of natural justice.

Q3.Environment & EcologyAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2018, GKHard

Consider the following statements about National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) of India for 2017-2031:

1. This is the Third National Wildlife Action Plan.

2. The NWAP is unique as this is the first time India has recognized the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife.

3. The NWAP has ten components.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 2 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

The plan for 2017-2031 is India's third National Wildlife Action Plan and the first to deal with the impact of climate change on wildlife, but it has five components, not ten.