In-situ Conservation — Prelims Questions

Which of the following Protected Area categories in India allows for limited human activities such as grazing and collection of minor forest produce, provided they do not harm wildlife?

Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: 1. It provides for the establishment of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. 2. It lists species in Schedules I to VI, with Schedule I offering the highest protection. 3. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is constituted under this Act. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following international conventions/programmes is directly associated with the designation and management of Biosphere Reserves?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Project Tiger : Asiatic Lion 2. Project Elephant : Elephant Corridors 3. Project Snow Leopard : Himalayan Ecosystems Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which constitutional article places a fundamental duty on every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment?