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Coral Reef Formation

Which of the following favours the coral reef formation?

  1. Shallow continental shelf
  2. Annual mean temperature of 40 degree and above
  3. Area near the mouth of the river, where it meets the ocean

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 only

Vaan Island

Vaan Island sometimes seen in the news is present in?

A
Arabian Sea
B
South China Sea
C
Atlantic Ocean
D
Bay of Bengal

3D Printed Artificial Reef

Consider the following statements:

  1. Modular Artificial Reef Structure or MARS that was used to deploy the artificial reef in Maldives uses crane to deploy the reefs.
  2. 3D printing can treat the ocean acidification and Coral Bleaching.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Coral Reefs

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Coral Reefs/Corals’:

  1. It is a ‘foundational species’ of the aquatic ecosystem.
  2. They are generally found on the mouth of the river as they don’t need the salinity.
  3. Coral reefs formation is an example of symbiotic relationship.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only

Wetlands Of International Importance

If Wetlands of International Importance is brought under ‘Montreaux Record’, what will it imply?

A
Changes in ecological character have occurred or are occurring or likely to occur in the future.
B
Survival of wetlands depends upon the cultural factors of the communities present in that region.
C
The country in which it is located shall enact a law to prohibit any human activity within 5 km from the edge of wetland.
D
It is given the status of a ‘World Heritage Site’.

IUCN Status

Match the following:

    Species IUCN

  1. Batagur Baska Endangered
  2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Critically Endangered
  3. Fishing Cat Endangered

Which among the following is correctly matched?

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None

Batagur Baska

Consider the following statements about ‘Batagur Baska’:

  1. It is found only in fresh waters.
  2. It is omnivorous and is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ as per the IUCN.
  3. A captive conservation breeding programme has been implemented in Kanha National Park.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 2 only

Wetlands

Which among the following are descriptions of ‘Wetlands’:

  1. It acts as lungs of the ecosystem.
  2. It acts as a shock absorber.
  3. It acts as natural sponge.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 2 only

Global Findex Database

Global Findex Database is brought by?

A
IMF
B
UNCTAD
C
World Bank
D
WTO

Theyyam

Consider the following statements about ‘Theyyam’:

  1. This dance form has an umbilical relationship with the nature.
  2. It is performed predominantly by women.
  3. It is performed in front of sacred groves called as Kaavu.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only
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