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 2018Environment and Ecology · Protected Areas for the Biodiversity Conservation
Q1. In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Explanation
Pakke Tiger Reserve is also known as "Pakhui Tiger Re-serve". It is situated in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the key protected areas in the Eastern Himalayas and is renowned for its rich biodiversity. The reserve lies within the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot, an area known for its diverse flora and fauna. Pakhui is home to a significant population of Royal Bengal tigers, along with Asian elephants, clouded leopards, Hoolock gibbons, and a variety of bird species, including the endangered Great Indian hornbill. For its Hornbill Nest Adoption Program, this Tiger Reserve received the 2016 India Biodiversity Award in the category of "Conservation of vulnerable species."
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2018
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
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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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