Conservation Biology — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements about the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2022, is/are correct? 1. It aligns India's wildlife protection framework with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). 2. It introduces provisions for the management and control of invasive alien species. 3. It mandates the establishment of a National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at the central level, but not State Boards for Wildlife. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are considered 'Biodiversity Hotspots' in India? 1. Eastern Himalayas 2. Western Ghats 3. Indo-Burma Region 4. Thar Desert Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding 'Payment for Ecosystem Services' (PES): 1. It is a market-based mechanism where beneficiaries of ecosystem services pay providers for their conservation efforts. 2. It primarily focuses on incentivizing ex-situ conservation methods. 3. Carbon sequestration by forests is an example of an ecosystem service that can be part of a PES scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions directly mandates the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife?

Consider the following statements regarding 'Environmental DNA' (eDNA) in conservation biology: 1. eDNA analysis requires direct observation or capture of the target species. 2. It can be used to detect the presence of rare or elusive species from environmental samples like water or soil. 3. It is a non-invasive method for biodiversity monitoring. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?