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Topic Wildlife conservation
Asked 3 times in CDS over 4 years (2014–2018), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 3 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 3 years (2014–2018)
Across exams
CDS · 3How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CDS2018
Consider the following statements about National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) of India for 2017–2031
- This is the Third National Wildlife Action Plan
- The NWAP is unique as this is the first time India has recognized the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife
- The NWAP has ten components
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 2 only ✓
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
CDS2017
With regard to 'Project Tiger', which one of the following statements is not correct?
- A It was launched in India in the year 1973.
- B The objective of the Project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage.
- C The Project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India.
- D There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
CDS2014
Operation Kachhapa is an NGO initiative for the conservation of
- A Hawksbill turtles
- B Olive Ridley sea turtles ✓
- C Green turtles
- D Leatherback turtles
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
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