National Zoological Park Organizes Special Walk to Boost Public Awareness on Science and Biodiversity Conservation
Distilled Policy Brief
- Participants documented over 700 birds representing 44 distinct species, alongside four butterfly species, one dragonfly, and one damselfly species during the biodiversity drive.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) use urban waterbodies and zoological parks with mature trees as seasonal nesting and breeding habitats.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the role of public participation and citizen science in urban biodiversity documentation and local ecological governance.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to biodiversity and ecological indicators, consider the following statements: 1. Butterflies, dragonflies, and birds act as vital indicators of ecosystem health, serving critical functions as pollinators and natural pest controllers. 2. The seasonal nesting and breeding behavior of waterbirds like Painted Storks in urban habitats highlights the ecological significance of localized wetlands and tree canopy cover. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the briefing. Statement 1 is accurate as butterflies, dragonflies, and birds are recognized as bioindicators of ecosystem health that provide ecosystem services such as pollination and biological pest control. Statement 2 is also correct, as the arrival and nesting of species like the Painted Stork serve as a direct sign of the health and ecological importance of urban wetland and tree canopy ecosystems.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.