Question

Which one of the following is NOT in favour of the conservation of nature? (a) switch off the bulb when not in use (b) close the tap immediately after using (c) dispose poly packs after shopping - GK Q&A

• A. switch off the bulb when not in use
• B. close the tap immediately after using
• C. dispose poly packs after shopping

Answer 1

The correct option is C

dispose poly packs after shopping

Answer: The correct answer is option (C) – dispose poly packs after shopping

• Polypacks must be recycled for the conservation of nature.
• To conserve natural vegetation and wild animals, the Government has established national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves.
• The Government has encouraged awareness programmes like Vanamahotsava and Social Forestry.
• The trade in several species of birds and animals is prohibited and the list is made by the international convention CITES.

• The list given by CITES ensures that the survival of plants and wild animals are not threatened by international trade.
• Around 28,000 species of plants and 5,000 species of animals are protected.
• Biosphere reserves are a series of protected areas intended for conservation and development through a global network.
• National Park is a natural area designated to protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for the present and the future generations.