Prelims Power Play 12 June 2022

1. Consider the following statements regarding Cheetah

1. The very name ‘Cheetah’ (Acinonyx Jubatus Venaticus) originates from Sanskrit and means ‘the spotted one’.
2. Cheetah happens to be the only large carnivore that got completely wiped out from India
3. Disease was the main cause of extinction of Cheetah from India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code below:

2. Which of the following can be the potential benefits of reintroduction of Cheetah in India

1. It would save endangered and threatened species of grassland ecosystem.
2. It will increase man – animal conflict.
3. It will help in preserving the grassland ecosystem

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code below:

3. The number of person filling IT returns have increased in recent years. This denotes increase in

4. Trafficking in Human Beings or Persons is prohibited under

5. Consider the following pairs:

1. Kuno Palpur National Park (KNP) –  Madhya Pradesh
2. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary –  Uttar  Pradesh
3. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary –  Chhattisgarh
4. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh

Which of the above pairs is /are correct?