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Conservation and Restoration of Wetlands and Mangroves in India

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Which of the following is not a major wetland type in India?

  1. Inland wetlands

  2. Coastal wetlands

  3. Montane wetlands

  4. Desert wetlands


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desert wetlands are not a major wetland type in India. Inland wetlands, coastal wetlands, and montane wetlands are the three major wetland types in the country.

What is the approximate area covered by wetlands in India?

  1. 1.5 million hectares

  2. 2.5 million hectares

  3. 3.5 million hectares

  4. 4.5 million hectares


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands cover an area of approximately 4.5 million hectares in India.

Which of the following is the largest mangrove forest in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pichavaram

  3. Bhitarkanika

  4. Coringa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in India, covering an area of over 10,000 square kilometers.

What is the main cause of wetland loss in India?

  1. Agricultural expansion

  2. Urbanization

  3. Industrial development

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agricultural expansion is the main cause of wetland loss in India, accounting for over 50% of the total loss.

Which of the following is a major threat to mangroves in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, pollution, and climate change are all major threats to mangroves in India.

What is the main objective of the National Wetlands Conservation Programme (NWCP)?

  1. To conserve and restore wetlands in India

  2. To promote sustainable use of wetlands

  3. To raise awareness about the importance of wetlands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the National Wetlands Conservation Programme (NWCP) is to conserve and restore wetlands in India, promote sustainable use of wetlands, and raise awareness about the importance of wetlands.

Which of the following is a key strategy for conserving and restoring wetlands in India?

  1. Promoting sustainable agriculture

  2. Reducing pollution

  3. Implementing climate change adaptation measures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing pollution, and implementing climate change adaptation measures are all key strategies for conserving and restoring wetlands in India.

What is the role of local communities in wetland conservation and restoration?

  1. They can help identify and protect important wetlands

  2. They can implement sustainable land management practices

  3. They can raise awareness about the importance of wetlands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Local communities can play a vital role in wetland conservation and restoration by helping to identify and protect important wetlands, implementing sustainable land management practices, and raising awareness about the importance of wetlands.

What are some of the benefits of conserving and restoring wetlands?

  1. They provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals

  2. They help to regulate water flow and prevent flooding

  3. They improve water quality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals, help to regulate water flow and prevent flooding, improve water quality, and provide a number of other benefits.

What is the importance of mangroves in coastal ecosystems?

  1. They provide habitat for a variety of marine life

  2. They help to protect coastlines from erosion

  3. They act as a natural buffer against storms and tsunamis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mangroves provide habitat for a variety of marine life, help to protect coastlines from erosion, and act as a natural buffer against storms and tsunamis.

What are some of the challenges faced in conserving and restoring wetlands and mangroves in India?

  1. Lack of awareness about the importance of wetlands and mangroves

  2. Insufficient funding for conservation and restoration efforts

  3. Encroachment and development in wetland areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of awareness about the importance of wetlands and mangroves, insufficient funding for conservation and restoration efforts, and encroachment and development in wetland areas are all challenges faced in conserving and restoring wetlands and mangroves in India.

What can individuals do to help conserve and restore wetlands and mangroves?

  1. Reduce their water consumption

  2. Dispose of waste properly

  3. Support organizations working to conserve wetlands and mangroves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help conserve and restore wetlands and mangroves by reducing their water consumption, disposing of waste properly, and supporting organizations working to conserve wetlands and mangroves.

What is the role of government in conserving and restoring wetlands and mangroves?

  1. Developing and implementing policies and regulations to protect wetlands and mangroves

  2. Providing funding for conservation and restoration efforts

  3. Raising awareness about the importance of wetlands and mangroves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government plays a crucial role in conserving and restoring wetlands and mangroves by developing and implementing policies and regulations to protect wetlands and mangroves, providing funding for conservation and restoration efforts, and raising awareness about the importance of wetlands and mangroves.

What are some of the success stories in wetland and mangrove conservation and restoration in India?

  1. The restoration of the Chilika Lake in Odisha

  2. The conservation of the Sundarbans mangrove forest

  3. The restoration of the Pichavaram mangrove forest in Tamil Nadu

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The restoration of the Chilika Lake in Odisha, the conservation of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, and the restoration of the Pichavaram mangrove forest in Tamil Nadu are all examples of successful wetland and mangrove conservation and restoration efforts in India.

What is the future outlook for wetland and mangrove conservation and restoration in India?

  1. There is a growing awareness of the importance of wetlands and mangroves

  2. Government and non-governmental organizations are working together to conserve and restore wetlands and mangroves

  3. There is a need for more research and monitoring to inform conservation and restoration efforts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is a growing awareness of the importance of wetlands and mangroves, government and non-governmental organizations are working together to conserve and restore wetlands and mangroves, and there is a need for more research and monitoring to inform conservation and restoration efforts. These factors suggest that the future outlook for wetland and mangrove conservation and restoration in India is positive.

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