The Government of Maharashtra has recently declared the establishment of a new Conservation Reserve in the Atpadi region of Sangli district, named the ‘Atpadi Conservation Reserve’. This significant development is a step forward in the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity in the region.
Q1. What is the primary objective of the Atpadi Conservation Reserve?
a) Promoting tourism
b) Conserving wildlife and biodiversity
c) Establishing commercial activities
d) Encouraging deforestation
Q2. How does the Atpadi Conservation Reserve contribute to wildlife movement and genetic diversity?
a) By creating barriers for wildlife
b) By promoting wildlife trade
c) By acting as an ecological bridge
d) By reducing connectivity
Q3. What types of forest cover are present in the Atpadi Conservation Reserve?
a) Evergreen and coniferous
b) Semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, and dry deciduous
c) Tropical and subtropical
d) Mangrove and coastal
Q4. How many tree species are found in the Atpadi Conservation Reserve?
a) 50
b) 75
c) 100
d) 36
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