IAS (Admin.) Prelims CSAT Paper 2 (in English): Questions 61 - 63 of 2280

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Passage

The Himalayan ecosystem is highly vulnerable to damage, both due to geological reasons and on account of the stress caused by increased pressure of population, exploitation of natural resources and other related challenges. These aspects may be exacerbated due to the impact of climate change. It is possible that climate change may adversely impact the Himalayan ecosystem through increased temperature, altered precipitation patterns, episodes of drought and biotic influence. This would not only impact the very sustenance of the indigenous communities in uplands but also the life of downstream dwellers across the country and beyond. Therefore, there is an urgent need for giving special attention to sustain the Himalayan ecosystem. This would require conscious efforts for conserving all the representative systems.

Further, it needs to be emphasized that the endemics with restricted distribution, and most often with specialized habitat requirements, are among the most vulnerable elements. In this respect the Himalayan biodiversity hotspot, with rich endemic diversity, is vulnerable to climate change. The threats include possible loss of genetic resources and species, habitats and concomitantly a decrease in ecosystem services. Therefore, conservation of endemic elements in representative ecosystems/habitats assumes a great significance while drawing conservation plans for the region.

Towards achieving the above, we will have to shift toward contemporary conservation approaches, which include a paradigm of landscape these items level interconnectivity between protected area systems. The concept advocates a shift from the species-habitat focus to an inclusive focus on expanding the biogeographic range so that natural adjustments to climate change can proceed without being restrictive. (2014)

Question 61 (2 of 4 Based on Passage)

Question MCQ▾

Which one of the following statements best implies the need to shift toward contemporary conservation approach?

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

The rich biodiversity, including endemic diversity, makes the Himalayan region a biodiversity hotspot.

b.

Climate change alters precipitation patterns, causes episodes of drought and biotic interference.

c.

The Himalayan biogeographic region should be enabled to adapt to climate change smoothly.

d.

Exploitation of natural resources causes a stress on the Himalayan ecosystem.

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Question 62 (3 of 4 Based on Passage)

Question MCQ▾

What is the most important message conveyed by the passage?

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Endemism is a characteristic feature of Himalayan region.

b.

Conservation efforts should emphasize on biogeographic ranges rather than on some species or habitats.

c.

Without Himalayan ecosystem, the life of the communities of uplands and downstream will have no sustenance.

d.

Climate change has adverse impact on the Himalayan ecosystem.

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Question 63 (4 of 4 Based on Passage)

Question MCQ▾

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:

1. To maintain natural ecosystems, exploitation of natural resources should be completely avoided.

2. Not only anthropogenic but also natural reasons can adversely affect ecosystems.

3. Loss of endemic diversity leads to the extinction of ecosystems.

Which of the above assumptions is/are correct?

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

3 only

b.

2 only

c.

1 and 2

d.

2 and 3

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