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Conservation Efforts in Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks

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Which of the following is NOT a major type of conservation effort undertaken in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. Habitat Restoration

  2. Anti-Poaching Measures

  3. Wildlife Rehabilitation

  4. Ecotourism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ecotourism is not a direct conservation effort, but rather a sustainable tourism practice that aims to minimize the negative impact of tourism on wildlife and their habitats.

What is the primary objective of habitat restoration efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. To increase the population of a particular species

  2. To restore the natural balance of an ecosystem

  3. To create new habitats for wildlife

  4. To prevent soil erosion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Habitat restoration aims to restore the natural balance of an ecosystem by restoring degraded habitats, reintroducing native species, and controlling invasive species.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an anti-poaching measure implemented in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. Patrolling by forest guards

  2. Use of surveillance technology

  3. Community-based anti-poaching initiatives

  4. Legal reforms to increase penalties for poaching


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Community-based anti-poaching initiatives are not directly implemented by wildlife authorities, but rather involve the participation of local communities in anti-poaching efforts.

What is the role of wildlife rehabilitation centers in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. To provide medical care to injured or sick wildlife

  2. To release rehabilitated wildlife back into the wild

  3. To conduct research on wildlife diseases

  4. To educate the public about wildlife conservation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Wildlife rehabilitation centers play a multifaceted role in conservation efforts by providing medical care to injured or sick wildlife, releasing rehabilitated wildlife back into the wild, conducting research on wildlife diseases, and educating the public about wildlife conservation.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Poaching

  3. Climate change

  4. Overgrazing by livestock


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overgrazing by livestock is not a major challenge faced by conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

What is the significance of community involvement in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. It helps to create a sense of ownership and responsibility among local communities

  2. It provides local communities with economic benefits from conservation

  3. It helps to reduce conflict between wildlife and humans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community involvement in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks has multiple benefits, including creating a sense of ownership and responsibility among local communities, providing local communities with economic benefits from conservation, and helping to reduce conflict between wildlife and humans.

Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for promoting sustainable tourism in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. Limiting the number of tourists allowed in protected areas

  2. Educating tourists about responsible tourism practices

  3. Developing infrastructure that minimizes the impact on wildlife and their habitats

  4. Encouraging tourists to stay in local homestays and guesthouses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Encouraging tourists to stay in local homestays and guesthouses is not a key strategy for promoting sustainable tourism in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, as it does not directly relate to minimizing the impact of tourism on wildlife and their habitats.

What is the importance of conducting research in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. It helps to understand the ecology and behavior of wildlife species

  2. It helps to identify threats to wildlife and their habitats

  3. It helps to develop effective conservation strategies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks is crucial for understanding the ecology and behavior of wildlife species, identifying threats to wildlife and their habitats, and developing effective conservation strategies.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of wildlife conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. To protect endangered and threatened species

  2. To maintain biodiversity

  3. To promote sustainable use of natural resources

  4. To increase the population of a particular species


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the population of a particular species is not a key objective of wildlife conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, as it may lead to an imbalance in the ecosystem.

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

  1. It helps to create a sense of responsibility among the public towards wildlife conservation

  2. It helps to reduce conflict between wildlife and humans

  3. It helps to promote sustainable tourism practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education and awareness play a crucial role in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks by creating a sense of responsibility among the public towards wildlife conservation, reducing conflict between wildlife and humans, and promoting sustainable tourism practices.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge faced by wildlife conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Poaching

  3. Climate change

  4. Overpopulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overpopulation is not a key challenge faced by wildlife conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

What is the significance of international cooperation in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. It helps to share knowledge and expertise in wildlife conservation

  2. It helps to secure financial resources for conservation projects

  3. It helps to promote transboundary conservation initiatives

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International cooperation in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks is crucial for sharing knowledge and expertise in wildlife conservation, securing financial resources for conservation projects, and promoting transboundary conservation initiatives.

Which of the following is NOT a key indicator of the success of conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. Increase in the population of endangered and threatened species

  2. Restoration of degraded habitats

  3. Reduction in poaching

  4. Increase in the number of tourists visiting protected areas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increase in the number of tourists visiting protected areas is not a key indicator of the success of conservation efforts, as it may lead to negative impacts on wildlife and their habitats.

What is the role of technology in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks?

  1. It helps to monitor wildlife populations and their movements

  2. It helps to detect and prevent poaching

  3. It helps to manage human-wildlife conflict

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology plays a crucial role in conservation efforts in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks by helping to monitor wildlife populations and their movements, detect and prevent poaching, and manage human-wildlife conflict.

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