Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1256] The area covered by Hemis National Park is
Correct Answer

(B) 4400 sq km

Explanation

Solution: Hemis National Park is located in the Eastern Ladakh. The area of the park is about 4400 square km.

[#1257] 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
Correct Answer

(A) a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary - Jammu Limber Wildlife Sanctuary - Baramulla Baltal Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary - Ganderbal Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary - Srinagar

[#1258] Which of the following is marked as a Ramsar Site in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Tso Moriri

Explanation

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.

[#1259] The largest wild goat in the world found only in Jammu and Kashmir is
Correct Answer

(A) Pir Panjal Markhor

Explanation

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.

[#1260] 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?
Correct Answer

(D) None of the above

Explanation

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.