Protected Areas for the Biodiversity Conservation: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Protected Areas for the Biodiversity Conservation (Environment and Ecology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2017Environment and Ecology · Protected Areas for the Biodiversity Conservation
Q1. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
Explanation
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) is situated where the Western and Eastern Ghats converge. This region is home to a sizable tiger population and is adjacent to other landscapes dedicated to protecting tigers, including BRT, Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Nagarahole. The Nilgiri-Eastern Ghats Elephant Reserve includes this area as well. Due to its peculiar location, the tiger reserve offers a distinctive ecological landscape containing a wide variety and complex mix of vegetation and animals. The connectivity provided by Sathyamangalam also plays a crucial role in reducing human-wildlife conflict, preserving ecosystems, and supporting conservation initiatives.
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2017
(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Protected Areas for the Biodiversity Conservation?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Protected Areas for the Biodiversity Conservation (Environment and Ecology), asked from 2010 to 2023. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Protected Areas for the Biodiversity Conservation (Environment and Ecology) are available for 10 years, from 2010 to 2023. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
