Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: All the above

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “All the above”.
The Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given to recognize significant contributions in the field of wildlife conservation. To encourage a wide range of efforts, it is awarded to:  

1) Educational and Research Institutions
2) Forest and wildlife officers  
3) Wildlife conservationists  

This broad spectrum ensures that various stakeholders involved in wildlife conservation are recognized for their commendable work.

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