State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 14

Which organisation recognised the Nagi Bird Sanctuary site as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA)?

  1. UNESCO
  2. World Wildlife Fund
  3. BirdLife International
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (C) BirdLife International

Explanation

Nagi (Jamui, Bihar) was recognised as an IBA by BirdLife International.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: UNESCO lists World Heritage Sites, not IBAs.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: WWF does not run the IBA programme.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: IBAs are designated by BirdLife International (with BNHS as its Indian partner).

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only BirdLife International designates IBAs.