Environment & Ecology MCQs

Traditional grazing management, when done sustainably, can help maintain the structure and diversity of grasslands, which are crucial for GIB. Communities often possess indigenous knowledge that aids in habitat restoration.

Rajasthan and Gujarat are the key states where the majority of the remaining Great Indian Bustard population is found. Conservation efforts are therefore concentrated in these arid and semi-arid grassland regions.

Project Great Indian Bustard primarily focuses on habitat restoration and protection, as the decline in grassland ecosystems is a major threat to the GIB. Captive breeding and reducing anthropogenic threats are also components.

A major conservation strategy for the Great Indian Bustard has been to mitigate the threat of collision with power lines, which are a significant cause of mortality. Undergrounding these lines in their habitats is a key measure being implemented.

India, as a signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), often aligns its conservation initiatives with the goals and frameworks set by the CBD.

The initiative emphasizes a holistic approach, including engaging local communities and promoting eco-tourism to ensure the long-term sustainability of conservation efforts.

The initiative aims to strengthen conservation efforts in biodiversity hotspots like the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas, which are facing significant ecological challenges.

Modern monitoring systems typically integrate multiple technologies like satellite imagery for broad coverage, GIS for spatial analysis, and potentially ground sensors or drones for detailed, localized data to provide a comprehensive assessment.

The system is designed to monitor the expansion and stability of glacial lakes, which are prone to sudden and catastrophic outbursts, thereby helping in disaster preparedness and mitigation.

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Science & Technology, has launched this system to monitor glacial lakes in the Himalayas and predict potential GLOF events.