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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020: IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - ENVIRONMENT [Day 76]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)?
- It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention.
- Trade in Species of Apendix 1 of the CITES is completely prohibited.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (b)
It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Hence Statement 1 is correct
CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention, which are obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Appendix I: It lists species that are in danger of extinction. It prohibits commercial trade of these plants and animals except in extraordinary situations for scientific or educational reasons.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (b)
It is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Hence Statement 1 is correct
CITES is legally binding on state parties to the convention, which are obliged to adopt their own domestic legislation to implement its goals.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Appendix I: It lists species that are in danger of extinction. It prohibits commercial trade of these plants and animals except in extraordinary situations for scientific or educational reasons.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following publishes the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)?
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Solution (a)
The CCPI is an independent monitoring tool of countries’ climate protection performance published by Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute and the Climate Action Network.
Hence option a is correct.
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Solution (a)
The CCPI is an independent monitoring tool of countries’ climate protection performance published by Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute and the Climate Action Network.
Hence option a is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In the colonial era, the procedure for settlement of rights was provided under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
- The Forest Rights Act, 2006 deals with the rights of the communities that dwell in the forests.
- The Forest Rights Act, 2006 fails to address the individual rights of the tribal and marginal communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
In the colonial era procedure for settlement of rights was provided under statutes such as the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Forest Rights Act or the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, deals with the rights of the communities that dwell in the forests also known as Scheduled Tribes, over land and other resources, which have been denied to them over the years.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Individual rights of the tribal and marginal communities have been highlighted in the Forest Rights Act along with other rights too.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (b)
In the colonial era procedure for settlement of rights was provided under statutes such as the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Forest Rights Act or the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, deals with the rights of the communities that dwell in the forests also known as Scheduled Tribes, over land and other resources, which have been denied to them over the years.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Individual rights of the tribal and marginal communities have been highlighted in the Forest Rights Act along with other rights too.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Cartagena Protocol:
- The Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology.
- The Cartagena Protocol is the supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (d)
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Cartagena Protocol is the supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Solution (d)
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The Cartagena Protocol is the supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statement with respect to Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS):
- AOSIS is a coalition of 44 Small Island and low-lying coastal developing states.
- The main aim is to consolidate the voice of Small Island Developing States to address their status of recognition in Multilateral Forums such as IMF, WTO.
- To achieve its goals, AOSIS draws partnerships with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
AOSIS is a coalition of 44 Small Island and low-lying coastal developing states including five observers.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The main aim is to consolidate the voice of Small Island Developing States to address global warming.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
To achieve its goals, AOSIS draws partnerships with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Commission.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (c)
AOSIS is a coalition of 44 Small Island and low-lying coastal developing states including five observers.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The main aim is to consolidate the voice of Small Island Developing States to address global warming.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
To achieve its goals, AOSIS draws partnerships with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Commission.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following is NOT CORRECT regarding various criteria for selecting a Ramsar Site?
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Solution (d)
If it regularly supports 20,000 or more water-birds
Hence option d is not a criterion.
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Solution (d)
If it regularly supports 20,000 or more water-birds
Hence option d is not a criterion.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Convention on Biological Diversity entered into force in December 1993. Which of the following were the objectives of CBD?
- Conservation of Biological Diversity
- Sustainable use of the components of Biological Diversity
- The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (d)
Conservation of Biological Diversity
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Sustainable use of the components of Biological Diversity
Hence Statement 2 is correct
The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (d)
Conservation of Biological Diversity
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Sustainable use of the components of Biological Diversity
Hence Statement 2 is correct
The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements:
- World heritage Convention is under the aegis of UNESCO
- Wild Life wing of the Ministry of Environment and Forests is associated with the conservation of the Natural World Heritage sites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
World heritage Convention is under the aegis of UNESCO.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Wild Life wing of the Ministry of Environment and Forests is associated with the conservation of the Natural World Heritage sites.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
World heritage Convention is under the aegis of UNESCO.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
Wild Life wing of the Ministry of Environment and Forests is associated with the conservation of the Natural World Heritage sites.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Biosphere reserves are demarcated into 3 inter-related zones called Core zones, Buffer Zones and Transition Zone. A core zone being National Park or Sanctuary is regulated under which of the following acts?
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Solution (b)
A core zone being National Park or Sanctuary is regulated under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Hence option b is correct
Incorrect
Solution (b)
A core zone being National Park or Sanctuary is regulated under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Hence option b is correct
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
With reference to biodiversity conservation, Forest PLUS is:
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Solution (b)
Forest-PLUS is a bilateral program between India and the U.S. to develop solutions for sustainable forest land use in India. The program is in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Hence statement b is correct
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Forest-PLUS is a bilateral program between India and the U.S. to develop solutions for sustainable forest land use in India. The program is in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Hence statement b is correct
