Previous year UPSC questions – Tiger Reserves

1. Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?

1. Nagarhole National Park
2. Papikonda National Park
3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

2. Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

3. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

4. Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]

5. In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]

6. The term ‘M-STRIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]

7. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]

8. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]

9. Consider the following statements:

1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]

10. Consider the following protected areas

1. Bandipur
2. Bhitarkanika
3. Manas
4. Sunderbans

Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims]