Preservation of Flora and Fauna

Q. What is/ are the difference(s) between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary?

1. National parks are more protected than wildlife sanctuaries.
2. Animal grazing is allowed in national parks but isn't allowed in wildlife sanctuaries.
3. Wildlife sanctuaries are centered around the protection of a particular species whereas national parks include the protection of more than one species.
4. Wildlife sanctuaries are more protected than national parks.

Q. Which of the following is a biosphere reserve?

1. Periyar
2. Kaziranga
3. Rann of Kachchh
4. Velavadar

Q. What are the modern conservation projects focusing on? Select the most appropriate answer from the following options.

1. Preserving animals
2. Preserving birds
3. Preserving fishes
4. Preserving biodiversity

Q. What are biosphere reserves?

1. Biosphere reserves are ecosystems with only plants of scientific and natural interest.
2. Biosphere reserves are ecosystems with plants and animals of scientific and natural interest.
3. Biosphere reserves are ecosystems with only animals of scientific and natural interest.
4. Biosphere reserves are specially protected areas for wildlife and forests.

Q. Which of the following state governments announced Project Great Indian Bustard in 2013?

1. Gujarat
2. Bengal
3. Rajasthan
4. Karnataka

Q. Which of the following happen(s) due to deforestation?

1. Soil erosion
2. Global warming
3. Improved biodiversity
4. Rise in greenhouse gases