Posted in Prelims PYQ Previous year UPSC prelims questions – Wetlands | Ramsar Sites May 19, 2024 Leave a comment 1. Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake: Location Hokera Wetland Punjab Renuka Wetland Himachal Pradesh Rudrasagar Lake Tripura Sasthamkotta Tamil Nadu How many pairs given above are correctly matched? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims] Only one pair Only two pairs Only three pairs All four pairs 2. “If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims] (a) The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff subsoil percolation and evaporation. (b) Algae form the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and mammals thrive. (c) Wetlands play vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilization. (d) Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients. 3. ‘R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims] (a) Environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry. (b) Ecological management of ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention. (c) Sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands. (d) ‘Environmental Impact Assessment’ in the exploitation of natural resources. 4. Consider the following statements: Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims] (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Which one of the following is an artificial lake? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims] Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh) Nainital (Uttarakhand) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh) 6. With reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 7. In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2012 Prelims] (a) Biosphere Reserves (b) National Parks (c) Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention (d) Wildlife Sanctuaries Loading …
