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Home/PYQs/Environment & Ecology/Wildlife Protection

Wildlife Protection — UPSC Previous Year Questions

59 previous year questions • Environment & Ecology • 2003–2024

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UPSC 2010

Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Practice 59 UPSC previous year questions on Wildlife Protection from Environment & Ecology. These questions span from 2003 to 2024, covering key concepts frequently tested in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept.

Year-wise Distribution

2024: 2 Qs2023: 3 Qs2022: 2 Qs2020: 8 Qs2019: 3 Qs2018: 2 Qs2017: 9 Qs2015: 5 Qs2014: 6 Qs2013: 4 Qs2012: 6 Qs2011: 3 Qs2010: 2 Qs2009: 1 Q2008: 2 Qs2003: 1 Q

Sample Questions

  1. Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(UPSC 2010)
  2. Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(UPSC 2014)
  3. Consider the following statements: 1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(UPSC 2008)
  4. Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Boards of India located?(UPSC 2009)
  5. If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?(UPSC 2020)