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Q176. With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. 3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. It is spread over two districts.
  2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.
  3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2020 • Environment and Ecology

Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Statement 1 is correct: Desert National Park covers an area of over 3,000 sq km spanning across two districts of Rajasthan: Jaisalmer and Barmer.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Human settlements exist inside the Desert National Park. Numerous villages and traditional pastoral communities inhabit the area, engaged primarily in animal husbandry and subsistence agriculture.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Desert National Park is one of the most critical and prominent natural breeding habitats for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Absolute claims such as 'there is NO human habitation' inside massive national parks spanning thousands of square kilometres across multiple districts are almost always incorrect in India, allowing the elimination of options containing statement 2.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q176)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicEnvironment and Ecology → Natural Resources
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q176

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 176 (Environment and Ecology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Environment and Ecology (Natural Resources) question is Option (C): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Environment and Ecology" and micro-topic "Natural Resources". You can explore all repeated questions from Natural Resources in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Natural Resources UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Absolute claims such as 'there is NO human habitation' inside massive national parks spanning thousands of square kilometres across multiple districts are almost always incorrect in India, allowing the elimination of options containing statement 2.

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