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The correct answer is Etawah.

Key Points

• Etawah Lion Safari Park:
  • Etawah Safari Park which was formerly Lion Safari Etawah is a drive-through wildlife safari park in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India, and one of the biggest Safari in Asia with a perimeter of 8 km.
  • The Lion Safari Etawah is being established in an area of 350 hectares.
  • Lion safari and The Lion breeding center are situated on the outskirt of Etawah City.
  • Etawah Safari Park has a lion safari, a deer safari, an antelope safari, a bear safari, and a leopard safari.
  • Along with Safaries, It also has two Vijayanta tanks of the Indian Army along with a steam locomotive at the display.
  • It also has a 4D theatre, which gives you real close-ups with wildlife.

Additional Information

• Etawah Lion Safari was first proposed in 2006.
• The work was started in May 2012.
• The park was designed by the Spanish company Art Urban.
• At first, six lions were migrated to the park in 2014.
• In 2015 a deer safari, antelope safari, bear safari, and leopard safari were added and the park was renamed Etawah Safari Park.
• The deer safari was inaugurated on 6 October 2016 and the remaining safaris, as well as the park itself, was inaugurated on 1 June 2018.
• The park opened to the public on 24 November 2019 without the lion segment.

The correct answer is Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary
Key Points

• Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
• The sanctuary is located in Lalitpur district.
• It covers a relatively small area compared to other sanctuaries.
• Despite its size, it is home to diverse flora and fauna.
• Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area for wildlife conservation.

Additional Information

• Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Chitrakoot.
• Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated in Bahraich.
• Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Lakhimpur Kheri.

The correct answer is Unnao.

Key Points

• Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, renamed in 2015 Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary.
• It is a bird sanctuary located in Unnao district on the Kanpur-Lucknow highway in Uttar Pradesh, India consisting of a lake and the surrounding environment.
• It is one of the many wetlands of Northern India.
• The sanctuary provides protection for 250 species of migratory birds mostly from CIS countries.
• The sanctuary also houses a deer park, watchtowers, and boats.

Additional Information

• Ramsar sites are one of the major protected areas in the world.
• There are currently over 2400 Ramsar sites in the world covering an area of 2.5 million sq. kilometers.
• World’s First Ramsar site was identified in 1974, which was the Cobourg Peninsula in Australia.
• The United Kingdom has the world’s largest number of Ramsar sites i.e 175.

The correct answer is 1991.

Key Points

• The Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary was declared a Sanctuary in the year 1991.
• The sanctuary is named after Surdas, a famous poet of Hindi Literature.
• It is situated in Agra near the Yamuna river.
• Total Area: 4 sq km
• A large freshwater wetland known as Keetham Lake or Sur Sarovar Lake is present within the sanctuary.
• A large number of migratory and resident birds arrive here yearly.
• It is listed in the Important Bird Area (IBA).
• It also has a Bear rescue centre for rescued dancing bears.

Additional Information

• The Keetham Lake(Sur Sarovar) is declared the Ramsar site in the year 2020.
• In July 2022, India adds 5 more wetland areas, Now India has 54 Ramsar sites.
• Uttar Pradesh has a total of 10 sites included in Ramsar sites.
  • ​Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
  • Parvati Agra Bird Sanctuary
  • Saman Bird Sanctuary
  • Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
  • Sandi Bird Sanctuary
  • Sarsai Nawar Lake
  • Upper Ganga River
  • Sur Sarovar Lake
  • Bakhira Sanctuary

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Key Points

• India's first inter-state cheetah conservation corridor connects Palpur Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh with Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan.
• The corridor covers a vast area of 17,000 square kilometers, with 10,500 km² in Madhya Pradesh and 6,500 km² in Rajasthan.
• The conservation corridor aims to allow the reintroduced cheetahs to roam freely across a connected ecosystem in both states.

Additional Information

• The cheetah reintroduction project in India is a significant step towards restoring the species to its historical range, enhancing biodiversity, and boosting conservation efforts.
• The corridor facilitates the movement of cheetahs between protected areas in both states, promoting a healthier population.
• This initiative is part of India's broader efforts to conserve wildlife and reintroduce species that have been extinct in the country for several decades.

The correct answer is 1980.

Key Points

• The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 was passed to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto.
• Under the provisions of this Act, prior approval of the Central Government is required for the diversion of forestlands for non-forest purposes.
• The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 was further amended in 1988.

Additional Information 

• The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in the year 1986.
• The main objective of this act is to provide the protection and improvement of the environment and for matters connected therewith.
• The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for the protection of plants and animal species.
• Constitutional provisions of Forest Conservation:
  • Article 48-A of the Indian Constitution deals with protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife - the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.
  • Clause g of Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution says that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.

The correct answer is ​Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest and most famous national parks in North India.
• The area of Ranthambore National Park is 392 square kilometres.
• The park is mainly known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see majestic predators in its natural habitat.
• Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, northern India.
• It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards, and marsh crocodiles.

Optional 3 is correct, i.e. Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points:

The correct answer is Anginda.

Key Points

• Anamudi Peak is located on the border of Kothamangalam Taluka in the Ernakulam district and Devikulam Taluk of Idukki district of Kerala in India.
  • It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India at an altitude of 2,695 meters and a topographic prominence of 2,479 meters.
  • The mountain derives its name from the Malayalam word Anamudi which means Elephant's head in the English language.
  • It is the largest mountain in Kerala and it is also the highest mountain in peninsular India.
  • It is also called "Everest of South India".
• Anginda Peak is the highest peak in Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad.
  • It is a mountain in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats on the border of the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu and Palakkad district of Kerala.
  • It has a height of 2,383 meters.
  • The tributary of Bharathappuzha i.e River kunthipuzha arises from this peak.
• Devimala Peak is situated in the Anamalai Hills of Kerala and it is the highest peak in the Devikulam hill station.
  • It is one of the fourteen highest peaks of the Western Ghats in Devikulam taluka of Idukki district.
• Perumal Peak is located in the Kodaikanal district of Tamilnadu and It is also known as the Perumal Malai Peak. 
  • It has an elevation of a total of 2,440 meters​.

Image of Anginda Peak:

The correct answer is SDG 6.

Key Points

• Sustainable Development Goal 6 ensures availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
• Sustainable Development Goal 6 is about "clean water and sanitation for all."
• The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
• They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.
• The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 strives to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
• The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, social, and environmental.

Additional Information

• There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals-
  • GOAL 1: No Poverty.
  • GOAL 2: Zero Hunger.
  • GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being.
  • GOAL 4: Quality Education.
  • GOAL 5: Gender Equality.
  • GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
  • GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
  • GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
  • GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
  • GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality.
  • GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
  • GOAL 13: Climate Action.
  • GOAL 14: Life Below Water.
  • GOAL 15: Life on Land.
  • GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions.
  • GOAL 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goal.

The correct answer is Ozone

Key Points

• A Primary Pollutant is a pollutant that emerges directly from any source whereas a secondary pollutant is formed when the primary pollutants react in the atmosphere. 
• Ozone is an example of secondary pollutant since it is formed when nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons combine in the presence of sunlight. 

Additional Information

• Carbon monoxide is a primary pollutant. 

Animals from class Aves are warm-blooded.

• Aves class represents birds and their characteristic features are feathers, a beak, and the forelimbs are modified into wings.
• They are warm-blooded animals i.e. they will be able to maintain constant body temperature.

The correct answer is Loktak Lake.

Key Points:

• Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating park in the world, is located in the Loktak lake.
• Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating National Park in the world.
• It is the home of the brow-antlered deer which is one of the most endangered deer in the world.
• It is located in the Bishnupur district of Manipur in India.
• It is an integral part of Loktak Lake.

Additional Information

The correct answer is the Protection of the Ozone layer.

Key Points

• The protection of the Ozone layer is the main aim of the Montreal Protocol.
• The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty that was adopted on September 16, 1987.
• It is aimed to regulate the production and use of chemicals contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer of the Earth.

Additional Information

• Initially, it was signed by 46 countries but now has nearly 200 signatories.

The environment protection act was passed by the parliament of India in 1986.

• Under Article 253 of the constitution.
• It came into force on 19 November 1986.
• The purpose of this act was to implement the decisions of the UN conference on the Human Environment.

Key Points

• Environment Protection Act, 1986 Act of the Parliament of India.
  • In the wake of the Bhopal gas Tragedy or Bhopal Disaster, the [Government of India] enacted the Environment Protection Act of 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution.
    • Passed in March 1986, it came into force on 19 November 1986.
    • It has 26 sections and 4 chapters.
    • The Environmental (Protection) Act was enacted in 1986 was never amended.

Additional Information

• The purpose of the Act is to implement the decisions of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.
  • They relate to the protection and improvement of the human environment and the prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property.
  • The Act is an “umbrella” legislation designed to provide a framework for central government coordination of the activities of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act.

Other important acts by the Indian government for Environmental protection:

• Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960.
• Biological diversity Act 2002.
• Recycled Plastics, Plastics manufacturing and usage Rules, 1999
• Construction and Demolition waste Management Rules, 2016.