5th March 2025

Regarding Gangetic Dolphins:
1. Their bio-sonar system compensates for the absence of a lens in their eyes.
2. They are listed under CITES Appendix I and WLPA Schedule II.
3. Females are smaller than males, with a maximum length of 2.12 meters.
Correct option:

Match the wildlife corridors with their connecting reserves:
Corridor                                                   Reserves
A. Nauradehi Sanctuary                      1. Panna & Satpura TR
B. Banni Grasslands                             2. Bandhavgarh & Rani Durgawati WS
C. Barda Sanctuary                               3. Gandhisagar & Kuno NP

Consider the following about Lake Tanganyika:
1. It is the longest freshwater lake globally, spanning four countries.
2. The Lukuga River is its primary outlet, draining into the Congo River basin.
3. Oil palms dominate its western shores due to distinct floral zones.
4. A UNEP-led project targets sustainable fisheries but excludes Burundi.
Correct option:

Regarding India’s copper exploration in Zambia:
1. The 9,000-sq-km block secured by India lies in Zambia’s Copperbelt province.
2. Zambia ranks 7th globally in copper production, behind Chile, Peru, and the DRC.
3. India’s Geological Survey of India (GSI) is tasked with exploring brownfield sites in Zambia.
Correct option:

Consider the following statements about the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL):
1. The NBWL’s Standing Committee, chaired by the Minister of Environment, can independently approve alterations to Tiger Reserve boundaries.
2. The Indian Board for Wildlife, formed in 1952, was dissolved after the creation of NBWL under the WLPA Amendment Act of 2022.
Which is/are correct?