1. Consider the following international agreements : 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 3. The World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’: 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. 2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year. 3. It is a movement to raise the awareness about the climate change and the need to save the planet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2 only
2 and 3 only
3. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings
Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings
Diatoms-Herrings-Crustaceans
Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms
4. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?
Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference
The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland
The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’
5. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: 1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness. 3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.