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Biodiversity Conservation Questions for UPSC CSE

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Q1 · medium · AI-verified
India is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Which appendix of CITES includes species that may become threatened with extinction unless trade is closely controlled?
  1. Appendix I
  2. Appendix II
  3. Appendix III
  4. Appendix IV
Q2 · medium · AI-verified
The Nagoya Protocol, adopted in 2010, primarily deals with which aspect of biodiversity conservation?
  1. Regulation of invasive alien species
  2. Marine protected area management
  3. Protection of endangered species habitats
  4. Access and benefit-sharing of genetic resources
Q3 · medium · AI-verified
Which international agreement specifically addresses the conservation of migratory species and their habitats?
  1. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
  2. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
  3. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
  4. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
Q4 · medium · AI-verified
The 'Red List' published by IUCN classifies species based on their extinction risk. Which category indicates the highest risk of extinction in the wild?
  1. Vulnerable
  2. Endangered
  3. Near Threatened
  4. Critically Endangered
Q5 · medium · AI-verified
The 'Nagoya Protocol' is primarily concerned with:
  1. Protection of migratory species
  2. Climate change mitigation and adaptation
  3. International trade in endangered species
  4. Access and benefit-sharing of genetic resources
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