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OPSC OCS 2024 · Question 12 of 99

India’s first OECM (Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure) recognition was awarded for which reason?

Environment

  1. AEx-situ conservation of orchids
  2. BSacred groves with endemic fauna
  3. CBiodiversity management in community forestsCorrect
  4. DCoral reef mapping

Answer: C. Biodiversity management in community forests

Explanation

India’s first OECM (Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure) recognition was granted for biodiversity management in community forest. OECMs are areas that achieve effective conservation of biodiversity outside officially designated protected areas like national parks or…

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2024 GS Paper-I; answers per StudyIQ unofficial key

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