WETLANDS :- 1-2 Questions in UPSC Prelims Every Year- The Analysis

The trend shows that every year UPSC asks one to two questions related to wetlands.

Below is the compilation of questions on wetlands from last 6 years to illustrate the trend-

PRELIMS 2018-

Q-Which one of the following is an artificial lake?

(a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

(b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)

(d) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)

Answer: A

Q- Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities?

Aral Sea
Black Sea
Lake Baikal

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3

Answer: A

2017 PRELIMS

Q-If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves

(b) Chambal River

(d) Deepor Beel

Answer: B

2015 PRELIMS

Q-Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

a) Bhitarkanika National Park
b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
c) Keoladeo Ghana National park
d) Sultanpur National park

Answer: B

Q- With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology
Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

2014 PRELIMS

Q-If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?

(a) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.

(b) The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilo metres from the edge of the wetland

(c) The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed

(d) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’

Answer. A

2013 PRELIMS

Q- Consider the following pairs:

Nokrek Bio-sphere Reserve : Garo Hills
Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) None

Answer – A

Hence we see that there is at least 1 question on wetlands every year since last 6 years.This is one of the most probable topics for UPSC Prelims 2019.

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