Context
Power outages, broken exhibits and poor upkeep, ails the iconic dino park and museum in Gujarat’s Balasinor.
About Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum:
- Location – Raiyoli village, Gujarat.
- One of the largest dinosaur egg hatcheries globally, ranking third after Aix-en-Provence (France) and the Mongolian Gobi Desert.
- 1st Discovery: India’s first dinosaur bones – discovered in 1828 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Fossil-rich Regions: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
- Dinosaur Hatcheries: Jabalpur (MP), Balasinor (GJ), and Dhar District (MP)
About UNESCO Global Geoparks (Geo Heritage Sites):
- UNESCO Global Geoparks are areas with globally significant geological sites, managed for protection, education, and sustainable development.
- Geo Heritage Sites: Locations with unique rock formations, fossils, minerals, or landforms.
- Designation Process: Four-year designation, followed by revalidation.
- Green Card: Awarded if the site meets criteria.
- Yellow Card: Issued if the site no longer meets criteria, allowing two years for improvement.
- Red Card: Given if the site fails to meet criteria after two years, leading to loss of status.
- Global Presence: 213 Global Geoparks across 48 countries, but India has none.
- Diversity: Sites include volcanic formations, fossil-rich areas, caves, mountain ranges, glacial features, and mineral-rich regions.
Source: IE
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2024 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)