Static Quiz 06 January 2025 (Environment)
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Static Quiz 06 January 2025 (Environment) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
1. Which of the following is not a criterion for identifying wetlands of national importance under the Ramsar Convention?
CorrectAns: B
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Criteria for identification of wetlands of national importance under Ramsar Convention:
• If a site regularly supports 20,000 or more water birds.
• If a site regularly supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or subspecies of waterbirds.
• If a site supports a significant proportion of indigenous fish subspecies, species or families, life history stages, species interactions and/or populations that contribute to global biological diversity.
• If a site supports vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species; or threatened ecological communities.IncorrectAns: B
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Criteria for identification of wetlands of national importance under Ramsar Convention:
• If a site regularly supports 20,000 or more water birds.
• If a site regularly supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or subspecies of waterbirds.
• If a site supports a significant proportion of indigenous fish subspecies, species or families, life history stages, species interactions and/or populations that contribute to global biological diversity.
• If a site supports vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species; or threatened ecological communities. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding forest restoration:
1. The Bonn Challenge was launched by the Government of India and the United Nations Environment Programme.
2. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) coined the term “forest landscape restoration” as a framework for managing landscapes, complementing both forest conservation and sustainable management.
3. Forest landscape restoration is the process of regaining ecological functionality and enhancing human well-being across deforested or degraded forest landscapes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAns: C
Exp:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Bonn Challenge was launched by the Government of Germany and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It was initiated in 2011, and later extended to 2030 at the 2014 UN Climate Summit.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: IUCN and WWF coined the term “forest landscape restoration” (FLR) in 2000.
• Statement 3 is correct: FLR involves regaining ecological functionality and enhancing human well-being across deforested or degraded landscapes. It is more than just tree planting; it restores entire landscapes to meet various needs.IncorrectAns: C
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• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Bonn Challenge was launched by the Government of Germany and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It was initiated in 2011, and later extended to 2030 at the 2014 UN Climate Summit.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: IUCN and WWF coined the term “forest landscape restoration” (FLR) in 2000.
• Statement 3 is correct: FLR involves regaining ecological functionality and enhancing human well-being across deforested or degraded landscapes. It is more than just tree planting; it restores entire landscapes to meet various needs. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
“Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India” is published by:
CorrectAns: A
Exp:
• The “Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India” is published by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). It provides an assessment of the extent of desertification and land degradation in India, which is based on satellite data and other remote sensing tools. This atlas is a key resource for understanding land degradation patterns and taking corrective measures in various parts of the country.• It is essential for monitoring and implementing policies related to sustainable land management and combating desertification in India.
IncorrectAns: A
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• The “Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India” is published by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). It provides an assessment of the extent of desertification and land degradation in India, which is based on satellite data and other remote sensing tools. This atlas is a key resource for understanding land degradation patterns and taking corrective measures in various parts of the country.• It is essential for monitoring and implementing policies related to sustainable land management and combating desertification in India.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following agreements or conventions has a bearing on biomedical waste?
1. Basel Convention
2. Stockholm Convention
3. Minamata Convention
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: D
Exp:
• Option 1 is correct: The Basel Convention aims to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of hazardous waste, including biomedical waste.
• Option 2 is correct: The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) addresses toxic chemicals, including those formed by medical waste incineration.
• Option 3 is correct: The Minamata Convention on mercury also covers aspects of biomedical waste management related to mercury-containing products.IncorrectAns: D
Exp:
• Option 1 is correct: The Basel Convention aims to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of hazardous waste, including biomedical waste.
• Option 2 is correct: The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) addresses toxic chemicals, including those formed by medical waste incineration.
• Option 3 is correct: The Minamata Convention on mercury also covers aspects of biomedical waste management related to mercury-containing products. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Ramsar Convention, consider the following statements:
1. It is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
2. The administrative services to the convention are provided by Birdlife International.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAns: A
Exp:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971, provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ramsar Convention’s administrative services are provided by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), not Birdlife International.IncorrectAns: A
Exp:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971, provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Ramsar Convention’s administrative services are provided by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), not Birdlife International.
