Current Affairs Questions

Tiger Reserves

Which of the following Tiger Reserves are present in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

1. Satpura Tiger Reserve
2. Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve
3. Panna Tiger Reserve
4. Sathyamanglam Tiger Reserve.

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Tiger Reserve/ National Park

Which among the following Tiger Reserve/ National Park can be assumed to be acting as a link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

The Indian Rhino

The Indian Rhino can be found in which of the following National Parks/ Wildlife Sanctuary of India?

1. Pobitora Wild life sanctuary
2. Manas National Park
3. Jaldpara National Park
4. Garumara National Park

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The Indian Rhino

Consider the following statements about the Indian Rhino:

1. It is endemic to India, Nepal and Bhutan.
2. IUCN status of the Indian Rhino is ‘Endangered’.
3. Indian Rhino Vision 2020 aims to increase the Rhino population in India to 30,000.

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Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972:

1. It deals with declaration and organization of biosphere reserves.
2. It extends to the whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
3. This act sets up Animal Welfare Board of India.

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Keoladeo Ghana National Park

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Keoladeo Ghana National Park’:

1. It is at the confluence of Banas and Chambal River.
2. It is a man-made and man-managed wetland.
3. It is listed as a World Heritage Site under the World Heritage Convention.

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Species Found In India

Consider the following:

1. Cheetah
2. Spider Monkey
3. Lion Tailed Macaque
4. Snow Leopard

Which of the above are naturally found in India?

Lion Tailed Macaque

Consider the following statement vis-à-vis ‘Lion Tailed Macaque’:

1. Lion Tailed Macaque in its natural habitat is found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
2. It is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ as per the IUCN Red list.

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Moth Species

Consider the following statements with reference to Moth species and choose the correct statement/s

1. Recently found moth species ‘Apatani Glory’ has been found in Western Ghats.
2. Moth species are generally indicator species.

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Indian Wild Dog (Dhole)

Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Indian Wild Dog or ‘Dhole’?

1. It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ as per the IUCN.
2. It falls in Schedule 1 of Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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