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Q1Consider the following statements about wildlife and vegetation in Rajasthan: 1. Rajasthan's vegetation is primarily xerophytic due to arid and semi-arid climate. 2. Khejri is the state tree of Rajasthan and is adapted to arid conditions. 3. Jorbeed near Bikaner is Asia's largest vulture feeding site. 4. Sorsan grassland in Baran is famous for the Sarus Crane rather than the Great Indian Bustard. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because Rajasthan's vegetation is described as xerophytic. Statement 2 is correct because Khejri is Rajasthan's state tree and is adapted to arid conditions. Statement 3 is correct because Jorbeed is identified as Asia's largest vulture feeding site. Statement 4 is incorrect because Sorsan grassland is associated with the Great Indian Bustard, not the Sarus Crane.
Q2Which river in Rajasthan has the highest gharial population?
The Chambal River, flowing through Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, has the highest gharial population in the state. The National Chambal Sanctuary is a critical habitat for the Critically Endangered gharial.
Q3What is the total forest cover and tree cover of Rajasthan as per India State of Forest Report 2023?
Total forest cover & tree cover of Rajasthan is 27,389.33 sq km (forest cover 16,548.21 sq km + tree cover 10,841.12 sq km), which is 8% of geographical area.
Q4Bhainsrorgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is in which district?
Bhainsrorgarh Sanctuary is in Chittorgarh district at the confluence of Chambal and Bamni rivers. It has gharials, otters, and marsh crocodiles.
Q5Consider the following statements about forest and wildlife conservation in Rajasthan: 1. Rajasthan's actual forest cover is about five percent of its total geographical area. 2. The larger recorded forest area figure refers to notified or recorded forest area, not actual forest cover. 3. Rajasthan has approximately 26-27 wildlife sanctuaries, along with 3 national parks and 5 tiger reserves. 4. Wildlife Conservation Week in India is observed every year from 2 to 8 December. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because Rajasthan's actual forest cover is given around 4.86 to 4.87 percent, approximately 4.9 percent. Statement 2 is correct because the larger 9.57 percent figure is identified as recorded forest area, not actual forest cover. Statement 3 is correct because approximately 26-27 wildlife sanctuaries, 3 national parks and 5 tiger reserves. Statement 4 is incorrect because Wildlife Conservation Week is observed from 2 to 8 October, not December.
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6Consider the following statements about conservation sites in Rajasthan: 1. Rajasthan has two Ramsar sites: Keoladeo National Park and Sambhar Lake. 2. Keoladeo was designated a bird sanctuary in 1956 and became a Ramsar site in 1981. 3. Sambhar Lake is India's largest inland saltwater lake and was designated as a Ramsar site in 1990. 4. Siliserh Lake lies within the buffer zone of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Which of the statements given above are correct?
7Desert National Park, established for conservation of desert wildlife, is located in which districts of Rajasthan?
8Which district of Rajasthan has the maximum forest area?
9Consider the following statements about conservation reserves and conservation methods in Rajasthan: 1. Jorbeer Conservation Reserve is near Bikaner and is known as a major vulture habitat. 2. Khichan village near Phalodi is famous for wintering Demoiselle Cranes, locally called Kurja. 3. Bisalpur was Rajasthan's first conservation reserve in 2018. 4. In-situ conservation protects animals in their natural habitats, such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and Ramsar sites. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10Sevan grass is characteristic of which region of Rajasthan?
11The Wildlife Conservation Week in India is observed annually from which dates?
12Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is known for which unique species?
13Consider the following statements about Keoladeo National Park: 1. Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. 2. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. 3. It is primarily famous for desert foxes and sand dunes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur is famous for which type of wildlife?
15Which National Park in Rajasthan is famous for its tiger population?