Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate change, Government of India has announced ‘Dolphin Day’ which will be celebrated on

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: October 5

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “October 5”.
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has designated October 5 as National Dolphin Day in India.
Dolphins are considered an indicator species, meaning their presence reflects the health of aquatic ecosystems. In India, two key dolphin species are protected under various conservation programs:

1) Gangetic River Dolphin: Known as the "Susu," this dolphin species is primarily found in the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and their tributaries in India.
2) Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin: Found along India's western coast, this species faces threats from fishing, habitat degradation, and pollution.

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