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Flashcards on Wildlife Conservation Efforts in India
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Which is the apex body in India for wildlife management?
Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Which year was Project Tiger launched?
1973
What is the name of India's first Marine Protected Area?
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Name the legislation that provides legal protection for wildlife in India.
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
How many Tiger Reserves are there in India, as of the latest data?
The number may vary over years, consult the latest sources.
What does the IUCN Red List categorize?
Global conservation status of plant and animal species
Which species was declared extinct in the wild in India but has been reintroduced?
The Cheetah
What role does the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 play in wildlife conservation?
It restricts and regulates the de-reservation of forests and use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
Which conservation project is focused on the Asiatic lion?
Project Lion
Name a well-known bird sanctuary in India.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
What is the role of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries?
To protect wildlife habitats and biodiversity
Which body governs the network of Tiger Reserves in India?
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
What was the main purpose of the Elephant Project launched in 1992?
To protect elephants and their habitat, and to address the issue of human-elephant conflict
In which state is the Kaziranga National Park, known for one-horned rhinoceroses, located?
Assam
What is the significance of the Great Indian Bustard to wildlife conservation?
It is a critically endangered species and symbolizes the grassland habitat's conservation in India.
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What year did the Wildlife Protection Act of India come into effect?
1962
1980
1972
1991
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Which species is the focus of Project Tiger?
Bengal Tiger
Indian Elephant
Snow Leopard
Indian Rhinoceros
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Where is the Gir Forest National Park, the home of Asiatic Lions, located?
Rajasthan
West Bengal
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
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What does NTCA stand for in the context of wildlife conservation in India?
National Thermal Conservation Authority
National Tiger Conservation Authority
National Tribal Conservation Agency
National Tourism Conservation Authority
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The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is renowned for protecting:
Royal Bengal Tigers
Snow Leopards
Marine Biodiversity
Great Indian Bustard
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Which sanctuary is famous for its migratory bird population?
Sundarbans National Park
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Jim Corbett National Park
Kanha Tiger Reserve
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Cheetahs have been reintroduced into which Indian state?
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
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The Forest Conservation Act was enacted in India in which year?
1950
1980
1992
2001
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Project Elephant was launched to:
Increase elephant poaching
Promote elephant tourism
Protect elephants and their habitats
Generate renewable energy from elephant waste
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In which state can you find Kaziranga National Park?
West Bengal
Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Meghalaya
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