Daily Subject wise Quiz Day 111 Environment XII ( Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Wildlife Protection Act 1972

1. There are six schedules provided in the Wildlife Protection Act based on the degree of protection.
2. Critically endangered and endangered species fall under Schedule IV of Wildlife Protection Act 1972.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2) Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Eco-sensitive zones

1. It is an areas within 10 km around protected areas to act as a buffer.
2. Agriculture, Horticulture practices by local communities, and tourism are banned in these zones.

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)

1. It is an autonomous and regulatory organization it is intended to implement the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
2. It works to protect the knowledge of local communities related to biodiversity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

1. It provides for punishment for causing unnecessary cruelty and suffering to animals.
2. It enshrines the provisions relating to the exhibition of the performing animals, and offenses committed against the performing animals.

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5) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ)

1. CRZ-1 are ecologically sensitive areas that are essential in maintaining the ecosystem of the coasts.
2. CRZ-2 includes the coastal stretches in Lakshadweep, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which are not mentioned under CRZ – 1  

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