Set 10 | Important Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve MCQs
Important Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve MCQs. Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve plays a crucial role within the broader field of environment and ecology. It serves as a foundational concept for achieving success in competitive exams such as Civil Services, State exams, SSC, Railways, Banking, and more. Mastering these subjects offers a unique advantage, allowing you to gain invaluable insights into the country’s environmental legacy. With a focus on Environment, Biodiversity, and Ecology, this knowledge not only sharpens your competitive edge but also equips you to excel in these challenging exams.
MCQs on Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve – Objective Questions and Answers
Q91. ‘Man and Biosphere Programme’ (MAB) by UNESCO was started in (R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013)
[A] 1991
[B] 1970
[C] 1972
[D] 1986
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Correct Answer is *.
Launched in 1971, UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is an Intergovernmental Scientific Programme that aims to establish a scientific basis for the improvement of relationships between people and their environments.
Q92. Great Himalayan National Park, which has been accorded the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, is located in: (Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012)
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Jammu-Kashmir
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer is B.
The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) covering an area of 754.4 sq. km is located in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, India.
The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) as a Natural Site was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List during the session of the 38th World Heritage Committee in Doha, the State of Qatar, on 23rd June, 2014.
Q93. The ‘‘Oceanic National Park’’ of India is located in (U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016)
[A] Sunderbans
[B] Chilika Lake
[C] Nicobar Island
[D] Kutch
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Correct Answer is D.
The ‘Oceanic National Park’ of India is located in Gulf of Kutch in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The park was established in 1995 and spread in an area of 162.89 sq. km.
Q94. Consider the following pairs (I.A.S. (Pre) 2013)
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills
Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] 2 and 3
[C] All of these
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer is A.
Nokrek National Park is located 2 km from Tura Peak in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. UNESCO added this park to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May, 2009.
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake of India. It is located in Manipur and is famous for the phumdis floating over it. Namdapha National Park is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q95. The 16th Biosphere Reserve of India’ Cold Desert, lies in– (U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010)
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer is B.
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, the 16th Biosphere Reserve of India, is located in the Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh. It includes parts of the Pin Valley National Park in Lahaul-Spiti and Chandratal Wetland regions.
Q96.Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve? (I.A.S. (Pre) 2019)
[A] Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
[B] Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park
[C] Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Mukurthi National Park
[D] Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries;and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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Correct Answer is A.
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is located in the Western Ghats and spans across the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.It includes protected areas like:
Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu).
Q97. The garden of five seasons is located near – (U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009)
[A] Dal Lake
[B] Mehrauli
[C] Silent Valley
[D] Ooty
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Correct Answer is B.
The garden of five seasons is located near Mehrauli. The Garden was inaugurated in February, 2003. It spans over 20 acres of land.
Q98. Which of the following National Parks has started to use a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle for wildlife management? (U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2014)
[A] Bandipur Tiger Reserve
[B] Corbett Tiger Reserve
[C] Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
[D] Periyar Tiger Reserve
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Correct Answer is A.
Recently, Bandipur Tiger Reserve of Karnataka has started to use a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle for wildlife management.
Q99. Which National Park/Sanctuary has been selected to house Gir lions? (M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008)
[A] Pench
[B] Kanha
[C] Bandhavgarh
[D] Palpur Kuno
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Correct Answer is D.
Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary or Palpur-Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary was selected as the reintroduction site for the endangered Asiatic lion because it was home to Asiatic lions before they were hunted to extinction in about 1873.
Q100. Consider the following pairs- (I.A.S. (Pre) 2010)
Protected area : Well- known for
Bhitarkanika, Orissa : Salt Water Crocodile
Desert National Park, : Great Indian Bustard Rajasthan
Eravikulam, Kerala : Hoolak Gibbon
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
[A]1 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 2 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer is B.
Bhitarkanika National Park has one of the largest populations of endangered saltwater crocodiles, in India. Desert National Park is a beautiful place, located in the Jaisalmer district of the State of Rajasthan.
The great Indian Bustard is a magnificent bird and can be seen in considerably good numbers in this park. Hoolak Gibbon is found in the north-eastern States of India mainly in Assam.
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