Environment and Ecology

Question 1 Which of the following is/are the quantitative thresholds for recognising a region as 'biodiversity Hot Spot' ?

a) Plants endemism.
b) Habitat loss.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Question 2 Which of the following is not a 'biodiversity Hot Spot' in India?

a) Western Himalayas
b) Eastern Himalayas or Indo-Burma region.
c) Western Ghats
d) Eastern Ghats

Question 3 'Hope Spots' are meant to conserve which of the following kinds of ecosystems?

a) Marine ecosystems.
b) Terrestrial ecosystems.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Question 4 Which of the following is not assessed for the 'IUCN Red List' of globally threatened species?

a) Algae
b) Fungi
c) Plants
d) Animals

Answers

1) c
2) d
3) a
4) a

Wildlife Trophy

Question 1 : Recently the government of Kerala has sought Union government's approval for using deer antlers (Wildlife trophy) in Ayurveda medicines. Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to a 'wildlife trophy'?

a) It is defined as the "whole or any part of any captive animal or wild animal".
b) It is considered to be owned by the government.
c) The Environment Protection Act,1986 regulates the provisions related to wildlife trophies.
d) The Chief Wildlife Warden is an authorising official with respect to a wildlife trophy.

Further Reading :
1) Vermin: Provisions for killing wild animals in India
2) Earth Day
3) Tigers : Population and Conservation
4) UNESCO World's Network of Biosphere Reserves
5) E - Waste Management Rules,2016
6) Heat Islands
7) Forest Fires
8) Green Bonds

Answer :

1) c, The Wildlife (Protection) Act,1972 regulates the provisions related to wildlife trophies.