UNESCO Global Geopark Status

Question 1

What is the full form of GSI ?

Answer 1

Geographical Survey of India

Question 2

Which locations did GSI choose as UNESCO Global Geopark Status in October 2018 ?

Answer 2

Maharashtra and Karnataka

Question 3

Which site was chosen in Maharashtra ?

Answer 3

Lonar Lake

Question 4

When did Lonar Lake become a national geo-heritage site ?

Answer 4

1979

Question 5

Where is the world’s oldest meteor crater rock ?

Answer 5

Lonar Lake

Question 6

Which site was chosen in Karnataka ?

Answer 6

St Mary’s Island and Malpe Beach

Question 7

Which city is the island near ?

Answer 7

Udupi

Question 8

What is the shape of the mosaic of baltic rocks ?

Answer 8

Hexagonal

Question 9

When was this island estimated to be created ?

Answer 9

When Greater India broke free of Madagascar, 88 million years ago

Question 10

When did Malpe Beach become a national heritage site ?

Answer 10

1975

Question 11

What is the aim of UNESCO Global Geoparks ?

Answer 11

Increase awareness of geographical areas

Question 12

Did India have any UNESCO Global Geoparks before this ?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

What are pre-requisites an aspiring Global Geopark must have ?

Answer 13

1. Website
2. Partnerships
3. Management & Finance plans
4. Coporate Identity
5. Protection