Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2021
In the year 2020 which one of the following tiger reserves of India was declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve?
- A Panna Tiger Reserve ✓
- B Namdapha Tiger Reserve
- C Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
- D Pench Tiger Reserve
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
CDS2017
Arrange the following Tiger Reserves of India from North to South
- Dudhwa
- Panna
- Pench
- Indravati
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 4, 3, 2, 1
- B 2, 1, 4, 3
- C 1, 2, 3, 4 ✓
- D 1, 3, 2, 4
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
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