Q361. Which statutory body was established in 2005 to strengthen tiger conservation and manage Project Tiger?
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Q362. Identify the incorrect statement regarding tiger census methods in India.
Explanation
Tiger estimation in India is a massive undertaking conducted every four years, not annually. While early methods relied on pugmarks, modern census techniques integrate camera trapping, DNA analysis, and digital tools like the M-STrIPES application. This quadrennial cycle allows for a comprehensive assessment of tiger populations, their prey base, and habitat status across the entire national network of tiger reserves.
Q363. Match the following Tiger Reserves in List I with their corresponding states in List II:
| Tiger Reserve | State |
|---|---|
| A. Dampa | i. Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. Pakke | ii. Mizoram |
| C. Satkosia | iii. Uttar Pradesh |
| D. Pilibhit | iv. Odisha Options: |
Explanation
Tiger reserves in India are located across various states with unique ecological profiles. Dampa Tiger Reserve is situated in Mizoram, while Pakke Tiger Reserve is in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q364. Arrange the following Tiger Reserves from North to South in India:
I. Bandhavgarh
II. Corbett
III. Periyar
IV. Pench
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
I. Bandhavgarh
II. Corbett
III. Periyar
IV. Pench
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
Moving from North to South, Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is the northernmost. It is followed by Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Further south is Pench Tiger Reserve, which spans the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala is the southernmost in this sequence, reflecting the latitudinal distribution of these critical protected areas in India.
Q365. Find the odd one out among the following protected areas in Rajasthan (in the context of Tiger Reserves).
Explanation
Rajasthan has several designated tiger reserves, including Ranthambore, Sariska, and Mukundra Hills. These areas are specifically managed under Project Tiger to protect the Bengal tiger. Tal Chhapar, however, is a wildlife sanctuary primarily famous for its population of blackbucks and migratory birds. It is not a notified tiger reserve, making it the odd one out in this specific context.
Q366. Identify the correct statement regarding tiger conservation milestones.
Explanation
The National Tiger Conservation Authority was formally established through the Wildlife Protection Amendment Act of 2006 to provide statutory backing to Project Tiger. Other milestones include the St. Petersburg Declaration, which aimed to double the global tiger population by 2022. International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29, not August 12, which is specifically dedicated to the conservation of elephants.
Q367. If a proposed highway is planned to cut directly through the core zone of a Tiger Reserve, which authority’s explicit recommendation is mandatory for project clearance under the Wildlife Protection Act?
Explanation
Under the Wildlife Protection Act, any proposal for an activity that impacts a tiger reserve, particularly the core zone, requires the explicit recommendation of the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The NTCA ensures that such projects do not compromise the integrity of the habitat. This statutory requirement provides a critical layer of protection against infrastructure development that could fragment essential wildlife corridors.
Q368. Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched by the Government of India in the year:
Explanation
Project Elephant was launched by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in February 1992. This centrally sponsored scheme was initiated to provide financial and technical support to major elephant-bearing states. Its primary goal is to ensure the long-term survival of viable populations of Asian elephants in their natural habitats throughout the various ecological regions of the diverse Indian subcontinent.
Q369. Read the following objectives regarding conservation:
I. To protect elephants, their habitat, and corridors.
II. To address issues of man-animal conflict.
III. To ensure the welfare of captive elephants.
IV. To promote the commercial trade of ivory.
V. To relocate all wild elephants to zoological parks.
Which combination represents the true objectives of Project Elephant?
I. To protect elephants, their habitat, and corridors.
II. To address issues of man-animal conflict.
III. To ensure the welfare of captive elephants.
IV. To promote the commercial trade of ivory.
V. To relocate all wild elephants to zoological parks.
Which combination represents the true objectives of Project Elephant?
Explanation
Project Elephant focuses on three main objectives: protecting elephants and their habitats, addressing the rising challenges of human-elephant conflict, and ensuring the welfare of captive elephants. It does not promote ivory trade, which is strictly illegal, nor does it aim to relocate all wild elephants to zoos. The project emphasizes in-situ conservation and the maintenance of essential migratory corridors.
Q370. The MIKE programme, established under CITES, stands for:
Explanation
The MIKE programme is an international initiative established by CITES to monitor the illegal killing of elephants. It aims to provide information needed for elephant range states to make appropriate management and enforcement decisions. By tracking trends in illegal killing, the program helps assess the impact of CITES decisions and identifies the factors contributing to poaching in various regions.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 361 | (d) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) |
| 362 | (b) Tiger census in India is conducted annually across all reserves. |
| 363 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 364 | (a) II, I, IV, III |
| 365 | (b) Tal Chhapar |
| 366 | (b) Establishment of NTCA - Wildlife Protection Amendment Act 2006 |
| 367 | (a) National Tiger Conservation Authority |
| 368 | (c) 1992 |
| 369 | (a) I, II and III only |
| 370 | (c) Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants |
Key facts from Health, Environment and Agriculture
- The RPSC General Science syllabus includes human health and nutrition, environmental change, biodiversity and the agriculture of Rajasthan.
- Health questions pair a deficiency or a programme with its cause or target, for example iron with anaemia.
- Environment questions cover ecosystems, pollutants, laws and treaties, including carbon markets.
- Rajasthan agriculture questions deal with dryland farming, crops of the arid zones and the State’s agro-climatic zones.
- Science and technology, policies and defence are on the Science and Technology page.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Health, Environment and Agriculture?
This page has 662 practice MCQs on Health, Environment and Agriculture. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does this set cover?
Four chapters: human health, food, nutrition and public health programmes; environmental and ecological changes and their impact assessment; biodiversity, conservation of natural resources and sustainable development; and agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry in Rajasthan.
Are health, environment and agriculture part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The General Knowledge and General Science paper includes human health, nutrition, environment, biodiversity and the agriculture sector of Rajasthan, so these topics can be asked every year.
How can I revise this part of the syllabus?
Make short lists of deficiency diseases, pollutants, laws and treaties, and Rajasthan crops and zones. Attempt each chapter, read the explanations of the misses and revisit the lists after a few days.