With reference to the Ramsar Convention, which of the following are prescribed criteria for designating a Wetland of International Importance? I. It should support vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species. II. It should regularly support 200 or more waterbirds. III. It should support plant and/or animal species at a critical stage in their life cycles. IV. It should regularly support at least 1% of individuals in a population of one species/subspecies of waterbird. Select the correct answer:

With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International…

Consider the following statements: Statement I: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the 'Declaration on Climate and Health'. Statement II: The C…

Consider the following statements with reference to Ramsar sites in India: 1. India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia 2. Ramsar site Patna Bird Sanctuary is situated in Etah district of…

The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of 1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hots…

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Gangetic Dolphin’ : 1. The Gangetic River Dolphin has been categorized as ‘endangered’ under the IUCN’s Red List. 2. It does not have a crystalline ey…