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National Legislations Flashcards

1
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NTCA and WCCB have statutory backing under which act ?

A

Wildlife protection act, 1972

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‘Not all animals migrate by choice’ campaign is run by

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WCCB +UNEP

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What is Management Effectiveness Evaluation related to

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Evaluation of National Tiger Conservation efforts in India [Adopted from IUCN’s framework for World Commission on Protected Areas] - NTCA + WII

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4
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Largest tiger population is found in which state of india

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MP [ 785 is in MP, followed by Karnataka (563) and Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444) ]

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5
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Tiger abundance is highest in which Tiger Reserve

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Corbett (Uttarakhand) [ Followed by Bandipur(150) - Nagarhole(141) - Bandhavgarh(135) - Dhudwa(135) ]

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What are the big cats of International Big Cat Alliance?

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7 - Riger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma [ IBCA - launched by India - 97 range countries -

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7
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What is the approach for project lion

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Landscape - Ecology based conservation

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Which state in India has highest number of Elephants

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Karnataka

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Which animals are called ‘landscape architects’

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Elephants - they create clearings in the forest and prevent overgrowth of certain plants [ Elephants disperse seeds by defecating ]

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What and which are the E-8 countries

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Elephant range countries - India, SL, Thailand, Indonesia + Kenya, Botswana, Republic of Congo, Tanzania

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Biodiversity Hertitage sites are established under which act

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Biodiversity Act,2002 [2023 - 44 BHS have been notified by 16 states]

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What are the 5 Rhino range nations

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India, Nepal, Bhutan, Indonesia, Malaysia

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13
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Vikramsila sanctuary in Bihar is known for?

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Dolphin conservation

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14
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National Chambal Sanctuary is spread across how many states

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3 - Rajasthan, MP and UP

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15
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Katarniaghat WLS is in which state

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UP - Vulture safe zone

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16
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What are the 4 pollutants to be considered under NAMP

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NO2, SO2, Suspended Particulate Matter, Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter [CPCB overseas NAMP]

17
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National Environmental and Enginerring research institute is under which ministry [CSIR-NEERI]

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Ministry of Science and Technology

18
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Noise pollution is regulated under which act

A

Air act

19
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What words are defined in EPA

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Environment, environmental pollution and Hazardous substances

20
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EIA comes under the provisions of which act

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EPA [ EIA mandatory for 30+ development projects - Environmental Clearance by ‘Impact Assessment Agency’ of MOEFCC

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