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1.  
Which biodiversity park in India was announced as the 1st “Other Effective Area – based Conservation Measures” (OECMs) site?

Correct Answer: B [Aravalli Biodiversity Park]

Notes:

Aravalli Biodiversity Park, Gurugram, became India's first OECM site in 2022. [Group 1 2022]

2.  
Match the following Acts with their corresponding years :
(a) Madras Wild Elephants Preservation Act – 1. 1882
(b) Tamil Nadu Forest Act – 2. 1980
(c) Forest Conservation Act – 3. 1972
(d) Wildlife Protection Act – 4. 1873

Correct Answer: B [4 1 2 3]

Notes:

Elephants Preservation Act 1873, TN Forest Act 1882, Forest Conservation 1980, Wildlife Protection 1972. [Group 1 2022]

3.  
In Tamil Nadu Indira Gandhi National Park (Anamalai Tiger Reserve) is located at _____ District/s.

Correct Answer: A [Coimbatore and Tiruppur]

Notes:

Anamalai Tiger Reserve lies in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts. [CBT 2022]

4.  
Squirrel Wild Life Sanctuary is located at :

Correct Answer: C [Srivilliputhur]

Notes:

The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary is at Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar district. [VCGS 2022]

5.  
The area of Pallikaranai Marshland Ecological Park is :

Correct Answer: B [2.5 Acre]

Notes:

The Pallikaranai Marshland Eco Park covers about 2.5 acres. [SD 2022]

6.  
Vallanadu wildlife sanctuary is located at :

Correct Answer: B [Thoothukudi]

Notes:

Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary is in Thoothukudi district. [Junior Rehabilitation Officer 2023]

7.  
Which among these is defined as the forestry of the people, for the people and by the people?

Correct Answer: B [Social forestry]

Notes:

Social forestry is forestry of the people, for the people and by the people. [Bursar 2023]

8.  
Which of the following Wild Life Sanctuary is located at Tirunelveli District?

Correct Answer: B [Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary]

Notes:

Mundanthurai Sanctuary is in Tirunelveli district, part of Kalakad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. [Road Inspector 2023]

9.  
National Fossil Wood Park in Tamil Nadu is located in :

Correct Answer: A [Villupuram]

Notes:

The National Fossil Wood Park is at Tiruvakkarai, Villupuram district. [Geology Service 2023]

10.  
Wild Life Protection Act was passed in the year :

Correct Answer: C [1972]

Notes:

The Wildlife (Protection) Act was passed in 1972. [Asst. Training Officer (Textile) 2023]

11.  
Which district has the largest forest cover in Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: A [Dharmapuri]

Notes:

Per the TN textbook, Dharmapuri has the largest forest area in Tamil Nadu. [AAO & AHO 2024]

12.  
How many Wetlands are there in Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: A [24684]

Notes:

The National Wetland Atlas maps 24,684 wetlands in Tamil Nadu. [AAO & AHO 2024]

13.  
Which of the following Biosphere Reserves is not located in Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: B [Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve]

Notes:

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is in Uttarakhand, not Tamil Nadu. [AAO & AHO 2024]

14.  
Tamil Nadu’s State _____ is scientifically known as Cirrochroa thais.

Correct Answer: A [Butterfly]

Notes:

Cirrochroa thais (Tamil Yeoman) is Tamil Nadu's state butterfly, declared in 2019. [Special Competitive Exam 2025]

15.  
Match the following Bird Sanctuaries with their districts :
Bird Sanctuaries – Districts
(a) Vettangudi – 1. Sivagangai
(b) Mayura Thottam – 2. Ariyalur
(c) Vellode – 3. Thoothukudi
(d) Karaivetti – 4. Erode

Correct Answer: C [1 3 4 2]

Notes:

Vettangudi–Sivagangai, Mayura Thottam–Thoothukudi, Vellode–Erode, Karaivetti–Ariyalur. [Group 2A Mains 2025]

16.  
On which of the following species has the Government of Tamil Nadu recently (2025) focused in conserving lesser-known endangered species?
(i) Lion Tailed Macaque and Madras Hedgehog
(ii) Gharial and Hawksbill Sea Turtle
(iii) Striped Hyena and Hump-headed Mahseer Fish
(iv) Pygmy Hog and Malabar Civet

Correct Answer: D [(i) and (iii) only]

Notes:

In 2025 TN funded lion-tailed macaque, Madras hedgehog, striped hyena and mahseer. [Group 2A Mains Re-Exam 2026]

17.  
The purpose of the Tamil Nadu Government declaring Arittapatti as a biodiversity heritage area :
(i) This announcement will help preserve the biological and historical treasure trove of the area
(ii) This announcement has been made to develop Agriculture Lands
(iii) Arittapatti village is an area consisting of Seven Small Hills in a row

Correct Answer: D [(i) and (iii) only]

Notes:

Arittapatti (Madurai), a chain of seven hillocks, became TN's first Biodiversity Heritage Site in 2022. [Group 2A Mains (Revoked) 2026]

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