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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Zoological Survey of India’s project on studying impact of climate change on animal world in the Himalayas will be conducted in which state
A
West Bengal
B
Jharkhand
C
Assam
D
Manipur
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The impacts of climate change in the Himalayas are real. Melting glaciers, erratic and unpredictable weather conditions, changing rainfall patterns, and increasing temperatures are impacting on the people and wildlife of the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -The headquarters is in Kolkata. It has been declared as a designated repository for the National Zoological Collection as per Section 39 of the National Biodiversity Act, 2002.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biodiversity hotspots in the HKH are vulnerable to climate change because they are rich in endemic species with restricted distribution. Threats to biodiversity include the possible loss of genetic resources and species, possible loss of habitats, and, concomitantly, a decrease in ecosystem services.

Detailed explanation-4: -Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) was established in 1916 to promote survey, exploration and research leading to advancement in knowledge of various aspects of the animal life of India.

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