Static Quiz – 1st July 2024

1. Consider the following statements about Sacred Groves:

1. Hunting and logging are usually strictly prohibited within Sacred Groves.
2. The Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated in the Hariyali Sacred Grove, Uttarakhand.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about the IUCN Red List:

1. It is a global standard for assessing the conservation status of ecosystems.
2. The World Heritage Outlook, released by IUCN, is the first global assessment of natural World Heritage.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements about Biodiversity Conservation Techniques:

1. Ex-Situ Conservation involves protecting threatened species outside their natural habitats.
2. Tissue culture propagation and cryopreservation of gametes are examples of In-Situ Conservation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements about In-Situ Conservation:

1. It involves designating natural habitats as protected areas and providing full protection to species.
2. Community Reserves and Biodiversity hotspots are examples of In-Situ Conservation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements about Hemis National Park:

1. It is a high-altitude national park on the banks of the Teesta River in Sikkim.
2. It is home to a large population of snow leopards.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?