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Western Ghats eco-sensitive area: Gadgil vs Kasturirangan

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  1. Question 1Answer B

    The 27 July 2026 draft proposes how much of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area?

    • 46,825.7 sq km
    • Correct answer: 56,825.7 sq km
    • 56,285.7 sq km
    • 65,825.7 sq km

    Core Trigger: On 27 July 2026 the Environment Ministry issued a seventh draft proposing 56,825.7 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    The draft ESA spans six States and how many villages?

    • 1,364
    • 2,463
    • 1,643
    • Correct answer: 1,463

    Coverage: It spans six States and 1,463 villages; Karnataka has 20,668 sq km, Maharashtra 17,340.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Which former ISRO Chairman chaired the 2012-13 Western Ghats working group?

    • K. Sivan
    • G. Madhavan Nair
    • S. Somanath
    • Correct answer: K. Kasturirangan

    Panel Heads: Madhav Gadgil chaired the 2010–11 WGEEP; K. Kasturirangan, ex-ISRO Chairman, chaired the 2012–13 working group.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    The draft bans buildings of what built-up size or more?

    • 10,000 sq m
    • Correct answer: 20,000 sq m
    • 5,000 sq m
    • 50,000 sq m

    Restrictions: It bans mining, quarrying, new thermal plants, Red-category industry and buildings of 20,000 sq m or more.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    Kasturirangan limited the ESA to about what share of the Western Ghats?

    • 27%
    • 57%
    • 47%
    • Correct answer: 37%

    Data / Report: Gadgil proposed all 1,29,037 sq km in three zones; Kasturirangan limited the ESA to about 37%, roughly 59,940 sq km.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Hydropower needs a cumulative impact assessment and 30% lean-season flow. 2. Farming and plantations are banned.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Stakeholders: Hydropower needs a cumulative impact assessment and 30% lean-season flow; farming and plantations are unaffected.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer C

    The Western Ghats run about 1,500 km from the Tapi valley to where?

    • Rameswaram
    • Kochi
    • Correct answer: Kanyakumari
    • Mangaluru

    Geography: The Western Ghats run about 1,500 km from the Tapi valley to Kanyakumari, parallel to the west coast.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer B

    On which date did the WGEEP report?

    • 17 August 2012
    • Correct answer: 31 August 2011
    • 31 August 2010
    • 15 April 2013

    Founded: The WGEEP reported on 31 August 2011; the Kasturirangan group, formed 17 August 2012, reported 15 April 2013.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    The 10 km eco-sensitive zone figure comes from which document?

    • Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
    • National Environment Policy, 2006
    • Correct answer: Wildlife Conservation Strategy-2002
    • National Forest Policy, 1988

    Landmark: The 10 km eco-sensitive zone figure comes from the Wildlife Conservation Strategy-2002.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer C

    Which of the following is/are correct? 1. An ESA is notified by the Centre to ban or restrict harmful activity. 2. A draft notification lapses if not finalised in time.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Definition: An ESA is notified by the Centre to ban or restrict harmful activity; a draft notification lapses if not finalised in time.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 239, point 12

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