Indian Conservationists Quiz
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Who spent a large part of his life in saving the Indian tiger as a game warden at Ranthambhore National Park in 1971?

  • Fateh Singh Rathore
  • Om Prakash Agarwal
  • Valmik Thapar
  • Kailash Sankhala (correct)
  • Who is known as 'the Snake Man of India' and founded the Chennai Snake Park?

  • Jane Goodall
  • Jim Corbett
  • Romulus Whitaker (correct)
  • Belinda Wright
  • Which conservationist authored the books 'Tiger Fire' and 'Living with Tigers'?

  • Anupam Mishra
  • Om Prakash Agarwal
  • Claudine Andre
  • Valmik Thapar (correct)
  • Which sect from Rajasthan follows 29 tenets including a ban on killing animals and a ban on felling trees?

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

    Who is often referred to as the 'Birdman of India'?

    <p>Salim Ali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is famous for her long-term research on the chimpanzees of Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania?

    <p>Jane Goodall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded Navdanya in 1987, an organization that promotes biodiversity conservation and organic farming?

    <p>Vandana Shiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement started in 1973 when women in Mandal formed circles around trees to save them?

    <p>Chipko Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who received the Right Livelihood Award in 1991 along with Baba Amte?

    <p>Vandana Shiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement, often called the southern version of Chipko, was started by Pandurang Hegde?

    <p>Appiko Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sunderlal Bahuguna, what does 'permanent economy' refer to?

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

    'You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words...' - Who delivered this impactful speech?

    <p>Greta Thunberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Silent Spring', published in 1962, raised awareness about environmental pollution. Who authored this significant book?

    <p>Rachel Carson</p> Signup and view all the answers

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