Bombay Natural History society

Question 1

Which state has it recently started its 1st regional centre?

Answer 1

Odisha

Question 2

Where is the regional centre exactly located ?

Answer 2

Campus of Wetland Research and Training centre near Chilika lake , Odisha

Question 3

What are the advantages of setting up the centre near Chilika lake ?

Answer 3

1) Identifying air routes of foreign birds coming to lake
2) Sample collection and training related to bird census
3) Publishing bird migration atlas books
4) Review condition of Nalabana bird sanctuary

Question 4

Which island is located closest to Chilika lake ?

Answer 4

Nalaban island

Question 5

Which is the first Ramsar site of India ?

Answer 5

Chilika lake

Question 6

When and why was BNHS established ?

Answer 6

1883 , as one of the largest nongovt organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research

Question 7

Which institute is BNHS a partner to ?

Answer 7

Birdlife Intl

Question 8

What has Dept of Science & Technology designated BNHS as ?

Answer 8

“Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation “

Question 9

What is the logo of BNHS ?

Answer 9

Great Hornbill