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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
61
The Project Snow Leopard was launched in
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, launched the Project Snow Leopard in 2009 in Trans-Himalayan regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
62
The area covered by Hemis National Park is
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Hemis National Park is located in the Eastern Ladakh. The area of the park is about 4400 square km.
63
Match the following
List-I List-II
(Wildlife Sanctuaries) (Districts)
a. Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary 1. Ganderbal
b. Limber Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Baramulla
c. Baltal Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Jammu
d. Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Srinagar
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The correct match is :
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary - Jammu
Limber Wildlife Sanctuary - Baramulla
Baltal Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary - Ganderbal
Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary - Srinagar
64
Which of the following is marked as a Ramsar Site in Ladakh?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Being part of the wetland reserve under Ramsar site, it is actual known as Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve and one cannot pitch any tents or construct anything near the banks of the lake. It is the highest Ramsar site in the world. A large number of flora and fauna is found in the region.
65
The largest wild goat in the world found only in Jammu and Kashmir is
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Pir Panjal Markhor is the largest wild goat in the world found only in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. It comes under Schedule I species (provide absolute protection) of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Act, 1978.
66
Consider the following statements about Wildlife in Ladakh.
1. Markhor Wild Goat Recovery Program is conducted in Chagthang Sanctuary.
2. Ladakhi Urial is found only in Hemis National Park.
Which of the following is true?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Markhor Wild Goat Recovery Program was implemented in Hirpora in Southern Kashmir, Lachipora and Limber Wildlife Sancturies and Kazinag National Park in North Kashmir.
Ladakhi Urial is found in Hemis National Park, Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary and Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.
67
Consider the following statements about Dachigam National Park.
1. The park got its name from the 10 villages that were relocated to create it.
2. The park was orignally established by a British Forest Officer in 1910.
Which of the following is correct?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Dachigam National Park is located 22 km away from Srinagar. The area of the park is about 141 sq km with an altitude varying between 1700 and 4300 metres. The park has been a protected area since 1910. The park got its name from the ten villages (Dachigam) that were relocated to create this park.
68
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at which place?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is a cold desert wildlife sanctuary which is located in the East of Leh district and encloses two high altitude lakes, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri. It is spread over an area of 134 square km.
69
Which among the following Wetland Reserves of Jammu and Kashmir is also listed in the Ramsar International Site?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In Jammu and Kashmir, there are 8 wetland sites and 3 wetlands i.e., Wular lake, Hokera and Surinsar Mansar Lake are recognised as Ramsar Convention Site which are of international importance.
70
Which park was created after Kargil War and located close to LoC?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Kazinag National Park was created after the Kargil War and based on the increasing pressure to protect the endangered and rare Markhor Wild Goat. It is located close to Line of Control in Baramulla district.