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?

Kailash Sankhala

Who is known as 'the Snake Man of India' and founded the Chennai Snake Park?

Romulus Whitaker

Which conservationist authored the books 'Tiger Fire' and 'Living with Tigers'?

Valmik Thapar

Which sect from Rajasthan follows 29 tenets including a ban on killing animals and a ban on felling trees?

Bishnoi

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

Salim Ali

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

Jane Goodall

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

Vandana Shiva

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

Chipko Movement

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

Vandana Shiva

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

Appiko Movement

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

Ecology

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

Greta Thunberg

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

Rachel Carson

Test your knowledge on Indian conservationists and their contributions towards wildlife preservation. From game wardens to founders of wildlife parks, this quiz covers notable figures in the field of wildlife conservation in India.

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