Civil Services OPSC OAS Mock Test Series 2025 General Knowledge Ecology and Environment Biodiversity
Consider the following statements regarding Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs):
Statement-I: The Kasturirangan Committee recommended the declaration of 37% of the Western Ghats as an Eco-sensitive Area (ESA) to protect it from environmental degradation.
Statement-II: They are designated regions that require special attention for conservation due to their invaluable environmental, wildlife, and historical significance.
Statement-III: Activities in ESZs are strictly prohibited, and no commercial activities such as mining or tourism are allowed in these areas.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?1
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
2
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
3
Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
4
Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.