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3 questions · 2026 · answers as per the UPSC key
UPSC 2026 · Q22 · Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Wildlife · Save
With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
- Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
- Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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(b) 1 and 2
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Answer: (b) 1 and 2
UPSC 2026 · Q32 · Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Wildlife · Save
With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
- They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.
- They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.
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(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 1 and 2
UPSC 2026 · Q37 · Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Wildlife · Save
Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct ?
- It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.
- It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.
- It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.
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(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only