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Q1Consider the following statements about species coverage relevant to the Delhi Declaration: 1. The conservation focus includes Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma. 2. The focus is on the seven big-cat species and their ecosystems. 3. The listed species include only Asian species and exclude big cats found in the Americas. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Statements 1 and 2 are correct because the official release lists the seven species and refers to their ecosystems. Statement 3 is incorrect: Jaguar and Puma are part of the listed seven, so the focus is not limited to Asian species.

Q2Which outcome is expected from the International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 hosted by India?

A A new tiger census for Indian reserves only
B A commercial wildlife tourism treaty
C The Delhi Declaration on big cat conservation
D A ban on all protected-area tourism
Explanation

The PIB release says a key outcome of the summit would be the Delhi Declaration, the first global declaration on big cat conservation. The other options are not described as expected outcomes of the summit.

Q3Consider the following statements about the IBCA conservation platform relevant to the Delhi Declaration: 1. IBCA's objective includes consolidating successful conservation practices and expertise. 2. IBCA's approach includes collaboration and synergy among stakeholders. 3. IBCA's objective is to halt the decline of big-cat populations by promoting trophy hunting as the primary method. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: IBCA's FAQ refers to collaboration and synergy among stakeholders and consolidating successful conservation practices and expertise. Statement 3 is incorrect because the stated objective is conservation and halting population decline, not trophy hunting.

Q4Consider the following statements about IBCA's capacity and outreach objectives: 1. IBCA seeks to build the capacity of range countries for effective big-cat management. 2. IBCA seeks to raise global awareness about the importance of conserving the seven big cats. 3. IBCA excludes resource mobilisation and cooperation with international conservation bodies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as listed objectives of IBCA. Statement 3 is incorrect because IBCA also lists mobilising resources and exploring synergy with international bodies associated with conservation.

Q5Consider the following statements about the Delhi Declaration: 1. It is described as the first-ever global declaration on big-cat conservation. 2. It is meant to articulate shared priorities and strengthen transboundary cooperation for big-cat conservation. 3. It is a declaration dedicated mainly to marine turtles and coral reefs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Statement 1 is correct: the Delhi Declaration is described as the first-ever global declaration on big-cat conservation. Statement 2 is correct: it is meant to articulate shared priorities and strengthen transboundary cooperation. Statement 3 is incorrect: the Declaration concerns big cats and their habitats, not marine turtles and coral reefs.

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6Consider the following statements about the big-cat list in the IBCA context: 1. Lion, Tiger and Leopard are included among the seven big cats. 2. Jaguar, Puma and Cheetah are included among the seven big cats. 3. Dolphin and Dugong are included among the seven big cats. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

7Consider the following statements about the expected key outcome mentioned in the corpus fact bank: 1. The expected key outcome is titled the Delhi Declaration. 2. The Declaration is connected with big-cat conservation. 3. The corpus identifies the Ramsar Declaration as the expected key outcome instead of the Delhi Declaration. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

8Consider the following statements about the Delhi Declaration and IBCA framework: 1. The Delhi Declaration is officially described as a declaration on wetland tourism alone. 2. IBCA is concerned only with domestic cats and excludes wild big cats. 3. The Delhi Declaration rejects international cooperation as a conservation tool. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
BOnly 3
C2 and 3 only
DNone of the above

9Consider the following statements about the institutional context of the Delhi Declaration: 1. IBCA is described as a treaty-based inter-governmental international organisation with headquarters in India. 2. IBCA provides a platform for partnership and cooperation among big-cat range countries. 3. IBCA's mission is limited to commercial wildlife tourism and does not include conservation cooperation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

10Consider the following statements about objectives relevant to the Delhi Declaration: 1. IBCA aims to foster international cooperation for conserving seven big-cat species. 2. IBCA aims to enhance knowledge exchange on big-cat threats and solutions. 3. IBCA aims to replace all national wildlife laws with a single private tourism code. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

11Consider the following statements about threats and conservation logic behind the Delhi Declaration: 1. Big cats face threats due to habitat loss from deforestation, urbanization and land-use changes. 2. Human-wildlife conflict is linked with the pressures faced by big cats. 3. The conservation logic says traditional protected areas alone are always sufficient. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

12Consider the following statements about the conservation approach linked with the Delhi Declaration: 1. It promotes a landscape-based approach for conserving big cats and their habitats. 2. It is linked with strengthening transboundary cooperation. 3. It is framed around shared priorities in big-cat conservation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1, 2 and 3
C2 and 3 only
D1 only

13Which declaration is expected as a key outcome of the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026?

ADelhi Declaration
BJaipur Declaration
CKunming Declaration
DGir Declaration

14Which declaration is expected as a key outcome of the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit?

ADelhi Declaration
BJaipur Declaration
CNairobi Declaration
DKunming Declaration

15Consider the following statements about big cats in the context of the Delhi Declaration: 1. Big cats are treated as bottom-level scavengers with little role in ecosystem balance. 2. Big cats are apex predators vital for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. 3. The conservation concern is limited to zoo-based breeding and excludes natural habitats. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
COnly 2
DNone of the above

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