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Conservation Efforts in National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Description: Conservation Efforts in National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
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Which of the following is not a primary objective of conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. Protecting biodiversity

  2. Preserving natural habitats

  3. Promoting sustainable tourism

  4. Exploiting natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries aim to protect biodiversity, preserve natural habitats, and promote sustainable tourism. Exploiting natural resources is not a primary objective of conservation efforts.

What is the main purpose of establishing buffer zones around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. To allow for sustainable development activities

  2. To create a transition zone between protected areas and human settlements

  3. To provide additional habitat for wildlife

  4. To prevent human-wildlife conflict


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Buffer zones are established around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to create a transition zone between protected areas and human settlements. This helps to minimize the impact of human activities on protected areas and reduce human-wildlife conflict.

Which of the following is a key strategy for conserving wildlife in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. Habitat restoration and management

  2. Anti-poaching measures

  3. Captive breeding programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat restoration and management, anti-poaching measures, and captive breeding programs are all key strategies for conserving wildlife in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

How do conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries contribute to the local economy?

  1. By creating jobs in the tourism industry

  2. By promoting sustainable agriculture and ecotourism

  3. By providing ecosystem services such as clean water and air

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries contribute to the local economy by creating jobs in the tourism industry, promoting sustainable agriculture and ecotourism, and providing ecosystem services such as clean water and air.

What is the role of local communities in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. They can provide traditional knowledge and practices that can inform conservation strategies

  2. They can participate in conservation activities such as patrolling and monitoring

  3. They can benefit from the economic benefits of conservation, such as tourism revenue

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Local communities can play a vital role in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries by providing traditional knowledge and practices, participating in conservation activities, and benefiting from the economic benefits of conservation.

Which of the following is a challenge faced by conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Climate change

  3. Poaching and illegal wildlife trade

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, and poaching and illegal wildlife trade are all challenges faced by conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

How can ecotourism contribute to conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. By providing revenue that can be used to support conservation activities

  2. By raising awareness about the importance of conservation

  3. By promoting sustainable practices that minimize the impact of tourism on the environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecotourism can contribute to conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries by providing revenue that can be used to support conservation activities, raising awareness about the importance of conservation, and promoting sustainable practices that minimize the impact of tourism on the environment.

What is the significance of maintaining genetic diversity in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. It helps to ensure the long-term survival of species

  2. It increases the resilience of populations to environmental changes

  3. It reduces the risk of inbreeding and genetic disorders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maintaining genetic diversity is significant in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries because it helps to ensure the long-term survival of species, increases the resilience of populations to environmental changes, and reduces the risk of inbreeding and genetic disorders.

How do conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries contribute to climate change mitigation?

  1. By protecting forests and other ecosystems that absorb carbon dioxide

  2. By promoting sustainable land management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  3. By raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on biodiversity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries contribute to climate change mitigation by protecting forests and other ecosystems that absorb carbon dioxide, promoting sustainable land management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on biodiversity.

Which of the following is an example of a successful conservation effort in a national park or wildlife sanctuary?

  1. The reintroduction of tigers in Sariska National Park, India

  2. The establishment of marine protected areas to protect coral reefs

  3. The restoration of mangrove forests in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The reintroduction of tigers in Sariska National Park, India, the establishment of marine protected areas to protect coral reefs, and the restoration of mangrove forests in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh are all examples of successful conservation efforts in national parks or wildlife sanctuaries.

What is the importance of involving local communities in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. It helps to ensure that conservation efforts are culturally sensitive and sustainable

  2. It can help to reduce conflicts between local communities and conservation authorities

  3. It can provide local communities with economic benefits from conservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Involving local communities in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries is important because it helps to ensure that conservation efforts are culturally sensitive and sustainable, can help to reduce conflicts between local communities and conservation authorities, and can provide local communities with economic benefits from conservation.

How can technology be used to support conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. By using drones to monitor wildlife populations

  2. By using camera traps to detect poaching activities

  3. By using satellite imagery to track habitat loss and fragmentation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology can be used to support conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries by using drones to monitor wildlife populations, using camera traps to detect poaching activities, using satellite imagery to track habitat loss and fragmentation, and other applications.

What is the role of education and awareness in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries?

  1. It can help to change public attitudes and behaviors towards conservation

  2. It can help to build support for conservation initiatives

  3. It can help to empower local communities to participate in conservation efforts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education and awareness play a vital role in conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries by helping to change public attitudes and behaviors towards conservation, build support for conservation initiatives, and empower local communities to participate in conservation efforts.

How can conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries contribute to sustainable development?

  1. By providing ecosystem services that support human well-being

  2. By creating jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas

  3. By promoting sustainable tourism and ecotourism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation efforts in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can contribute to sustainable development by providing ecosystem services that support human well-being, creating jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas, and promoting sustainable tourism and ecotourism.

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