Biodiversity and Rivers Quiz
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What is the main habitat of the Hoolock Gibbon?

  • Tropical and subtropical forests (correct)
  • Mountainous regions
  • Grasslands and savannas
  • Arid deserts

    • Which of the following statements about the Western Hoolock Gibbon is correct?

  • It is found only in Eastern India.
  • It is restricted between the south of the Brahmaputra River and east of the Dibang River. (correct)
  • It is classified as vulnerable by IUCN.
  • It uses artificial bridges for movement.

    • What is the conservation status of the Eastern Hoolock Gibbon according to IUCN?

  • Least Concern
  • Near Threatened
  • Extinct
  • Vulnerable (correct)

    • What initiative was launched on International Gibbon Day in 2020?

    <p>Global Gibbon Conservation Network Initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is NOT a habitat for the Hoolock Gibbon?

    <p>Western India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for the Greater Adjutant Stork in local terms?

    <p>Garuda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Greater Adjutant Stork contribute to the environment?

    <p>As a scavenger for large carrion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant threat to the Hoolock Gibbons?

    <p>High temperatures due to loss of green cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the origin of the Saraswati River?

    <p>Kapal Tirith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states does the Krishna River flow through?

    <p>Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Teesta River basin lies in Bangladesh?

    <p>17%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is known to flow only during the monsoon season?

    <p>Saraswati River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Krishna River ultimately drain?

    <p>Bay of Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major source of the Teesta River?

    <p>Khangse Glacier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is mentioned 71 times in Vedic texts?

    <p>Saraswati River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which geographic feature does the Krishna River originate?

    <p>Western Ghats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional occupation of the Koyas?

    <p>Pastoralism and shifting cultivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main language spoken by the Koyas?

    <p>Koya language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival is celebrated by the Koyas to appease hill deities?

    <p>KondalaKolupu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Cyclone Remal's impact when it struck regions like Bangladesh and West Bengal?

    <p>Caused flooding and power outages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is India's first private biosphere, Rajaji Raghati Biosphere, located?

    <p>Uttarakhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII)?

    <p>Wildlife research and management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) established?

    <p>1998</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the NCPOR?

    <p>Planning and executing polar expeditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)?

    <p>To help tackle pressing environmental problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization manages the Global Environment Facility?

    <p>World Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who comprises the main governing body of the GEF?

    <p>32 Members appointed from GEF member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the GEF's funding mobilization process?

    <p>Through a replenishment process every four years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP)?

    <p>To ensure soil health for 50% of the world's soils by 2030</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental convention is NOT associated with GEF financial mechanisms?

    <p>Global Framework for Human Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CoHABITAT focuses on the sustainable management of which types of ecosystems?

    <p>Wetlands, forests, and grasslands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is responsible for implementing CoHABITAT projects in India?

    <p>United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization acts as the apex body for marketing cooperatives for agricultural produce in India?

    <p>National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of NAFED in relation to Operation Greens?

    <p>To implement price stabilization measures aimed at doubling farmers' income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can farmers register for the procurement of pulses at MSP?

    <p>Directly or through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and FPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What interest subsidy is offered under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban) for housing loans?

    <p>6.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration for which the interest subsidy on housing loans can be availed under PMAY-Urban?

    <p>15 years from the start of the loan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ministry implements the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban)?

    <p>Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what framework is NAFED registered?

    <p>Multi State Co-operative Societies Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following commodities is NOT procured by NAFED under the Price Support Scheme (PSS)?

    <p>Wheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Secretariat of COPUOS?

    <p>To facilitate international treaties and space law implementation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the recent findings on Olympus Mons?

    <p>Frost discovery indicates an active water cycle on Mars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about T Coronae Borealis (Blaze Star)?

    <p>It will be visible to the naked eye for the first time since 1946.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is AlphaFold-3 designed to predict?

    <p>The structure and interactions of various biological molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is a member of COPUOS?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Test your knowledge about the Hoolock Gibbon, its habitat, and conservation status. This quiz also covers significant rivers in India, their origins, and their cultural importance. Enjoy a blend of ecology and geography questions to challenge your understanding.

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