UPSC

Biodiversity conservation involves the protection of the variety of species and organisms essential to nature. 

Q4. Consider the following statements about ‘the Charter Act of 1813’:

It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India

Ex-situ conservation has expanded beyond safeguarding vulnerable species, now incorporating cryopreservation technology. This allows gametes of endangered species to be stored in a viable and fertile state for extended periods. 

Q3. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the:

(a) International Monetary Fund

(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Sacred groves are collectively safeguarded woodlands typically holding profound religious significance for the community responsible for their protection.

Q2. With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct? (a) The ceiling laws were aimed at family holdings and not individual holdings.(b)…

The State Government holds the authority to designate any communal or private land as a Community Reserves, provided that the concerned community members or individuals consent to dedicating these areas to safeguard fauna, flora, as well as their traditions, cultures, and practices. 

Q1. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were…

Oversight of these areas is managed by a Conservation Reserve Management Committee. Upon consultation with local communities, the State Government has the authority to designate any government-owned area as a conservation reserve. 

the boundaries of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as eco-fragile zones or Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.