Static Quiz 19 December 2023 (Environment)

With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine.
2. These mammals are found only in warm coastal waters of the Indian Ocean.
3. It is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
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What do you understand by the term ‘Vernalisation’?

Which of the following is/are the basic objectives of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves?
1. Controlled and limited use of species of animals.
2. Maintenance of viable number of species in protected areas.
3. Educating the public about wildlife protection.
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Which of the following elephant reserves in India has been included under theMonitoring Illegal Killing of Elephants
(MIKE) sites list?
1. Deomali Elephant Reserve
2. Singhbhum Elephant Reserve
3. Shivalik Elephant Reserve
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Which of the following is/are correct with reference to adaptations by animals/mammals in a colder climatic
region?
1. Aquatic animals in the polar seas have a thick layer of fat below their skin to reduce the loss of body heat.
2. Mammals of colder climates generally have a smaller surface-area-to-volume ratio.
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