Measures to Preserve India's Heritage

Q. The Indian Board of Wildlife was established in .

1. 1950
2. 1954
3. 1952

Q. How can we create and spread awareness about India's cultural heritage?

1. By visiting places of historical importance like monuments and museums.
2. By educating the general public to not deface and damage National Monuments.
3. By organising cultural heritage festivals and street plays.
4. By inculcating cultural heritage in the learning curriculum in schools.

Q. When was the Bombay Natural History Society established?

1. 1883
2. 1952
3. 1876
4. 1972

Q. Mark what you think are the responsibilities of citizens in the preservation of heritage sites.

1. Do not litter the premises.
2. Educate foreign visitors to respect the cleanliness of the monuments.
3. Do not write or draw over the monuments.
4. Spit tobacco on the walls of monuments.

Q. Which year was the Indian Board of Wildlife set up?

1. 1972
2. 1876
3. 1952
4. 1883

Q. This Act was passed in 1972 to protect the flaura and fauna in India. It established schedules of protected plant and animal species. It prohibited the cultivation of endemic plants and banned the practice of hunting. This Act was amended six times and the latest amendment was done in 2008. Name this Act.

1. Biological Diversity Act
2. Wildlife Conservation Act
3. Wildlife Protection Act
4. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Q. The Bombay Natural History Society was established in .

1. 1883
2. 1944
3. 1665

Q. Which of the following is a recognised heritage site of Gujarat?

1. National Museum
2. Bhamario Well of Mehemdabad
3. Malav Lake of Dholka
4. Salarjung Museum

Q. Which of these statements is/are true about the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972?

1. Establish and maintain new national parks, sanctuaries and bio-reserves.
2. Ensure the protection of all forests and wildlife.
3. Protect and Preserve heritage site and monuments.
4. To create awareness regarding wildlife protection and conservation.

Q. This pan-India wildlife research organisation has been promoting the cause of nature conservation since 1883. Its mission is to protect India's biological diversity through action based on research, education, and public awareness. Many prominent naturalists, including Salim Ali, have been associated with this organisation. Identify this organisation.

1. The Natural Club
2. Gujarat Ecological Foundation
3. Bombay Natural History Society
4. The Oceana Conservation Society

Q. What would you consider as a national heritage site in the country?

1. Monuments
2. Antiques and artifacts
3. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
4. Schools

Q. On a class trip to visit heritage sites, your teacher has instructed you, as the class representative, to ensure that all your classmates behave appropriately. Which of these options would you enforce for this purpose?

1. No littering on the premises.
2. Do not write or draw on the walls of the monuments.
3. Ignore when other visitors are degrading the monument, because you only have to worry about your class.
4. Dispose off waste in a proper manner.

Q. How does the Government of India preserve natural wildlife of the country?

1. Museums
2. Bio-Reserves
3. Exhibitions
4. Heritage Monuments

Q. The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in which year?

1. 1972
2. 1883
3. 1876
4. 1952

Q. The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in to protect animals and birds in national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and bio-reserves in India.

1. 1952
2. 1974
3. 1972

Q. When was the Indian Board of Wildlife established?

1. 1942
2. 1952
3. 1962
4. 1972

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What should we do to preserve our culture?

Q. When was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India?

1. 1952
2. 1972
3. 1963
4. 1943

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What should the government do to preserve our culture and heritage?

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A NGO in collaboration with IRCTC organised a seven day Heritage Tour by train for the students of class 9 of various schools of Delhi. The aim of the tour was to sensitize the young students towards rich cultural heritage of the country. The schedule of the train is maintained in such a way that students spend their night in journey and day in sightseeing and participating in various other activities. If the train travelled 40 km/hr for 6 hours in the first night journey, 60 km/hr for 4 hours in the second night journey and 80 km/hr for 7 hours in the third night journey.What values are being learnt by the students in the Heritage tour? Give your opinion.