Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 10, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 10, 2025
Q1.

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Biosphere Reserves in India:

  1. Every biosphere reserve must compulsorily be recognized under UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
  2. Biosphere reserves are divided into core, buffer, and transition zones for graded conservation.
  3. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first biosphere reserve in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3
Q2.

Q2. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between a National Park and a Wildlife Sanctuary in India?

  1. Grazing of livestock is prohibited in both National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
  2. No human activity is allowed in the core area of a National Park, while regulated human activity may be allowed in Wildlife Sanctuaries.
  3. National Parks are created by State Governments, while Wildlife Sanctuaries are created by the Union Government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3.

Q3. Consider the following statements about Community Reserves and Conservation Reserves:

  1. Both are declared under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (as amended in 2002).
  2. Conservation Reserves are typically buffer zones between existing protected areas, whereas Community Reserves are declared on private or community lands.
  3. Management of Community Reserves involves local community participation, while Conservation Reserves are managed solely by State Forest Departments.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3
Q4.

Q4. Which of the following is an example of Ex-situ conservation?

  1. Seed banks
  2. National Parks
  3. Botanical Gardens
  4. Wildlife Sanctuaries

Select the correct answer using the code below

  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q5.

Q5. Consider the following pairs:

Protected Area TypeNumber in India (approx., 2024)
National Parks110+
Wildlife Sanctuaries560+
Conservation Reserves100+
Biosphere Reserves18

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  • A. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4