SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location: The Hindu – Page 12
Why is it in news?
The Supreme Court (SC) told the Union government that the deaths ofc 40% of the 20 cheetahs brought from South Africa and Namibia to the Kuno National Park (KNP) within a year does not present a good picture.
UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains
Prelims: Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
Mains: General Studies III – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Important concepts: Project Cheetah
Today’s prelims practice question:
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Cheetah, bearing the scientific name Acinonyx jubatus is listed as Vulnerable under the
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2. Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
Which among the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Cheetah, bearing the scientific name Acinonyx jubatus is listed as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary covers nearly 1197 km2 area across three districts, i.e., Sagar, Damoh and Narsinghpur, of Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.
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