Environmental Science - Study Mode

[#226] In which year Silent Valley was declared as National Park?
Correct Answer

(C) 1984

Explanation

Solution: In 1983 the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, decided to abandon the Project. In the year of 1984, it was declared as a National Park with the project area included. In 1986, the Silent Valley was declared the core area in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

[#227] In which year was "Project Tiger" launched?
Correct Answer

(A) 1973

Explanation

Solution: One of the most intensive conservation efforts in India, Project Tiger was launched in 1973. It envisaged the setting up of tiger reserves to help in maintaining the population of tigers. As per estimates, the number of tigers was about 40,000 at the beginning of the 20th century.

[#228] World Forest day is celebrated on
Correct Answer

(A) 21st March

Explanation

Solution: World Forest day is celebrated on 21st March.

[#229] The Indian Parliament passed the Biodiversity Bill in the year_________
Correct Answer

(C) 2002

Explanation

Solution: The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 is an Act of the Parliament of India for preservation of biological diversity in India, and provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and knowledge.

[#230] Which year was declared as the "Water Year" by Indian government
Correct Answer

(C) 2007

Explanation

Solution: Year 2007 is Water Year declared by the government.