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Consider the following statements regarding Madhav Gadgil: 1. He was a renowned ecologist and conservationist. 2. He led the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), later called the Gadgil Commission. 3. He received the UN Champions of the Earth award in 2024. 4. He was instrumental in founding the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in 1986. 5. The source describes him as a key architect of India's Biological Diversity Act. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Madhav Gadgil के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. वह renowned ecologist और conservationist थे। 2. उन्होंने Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) का नेतृत्व किया, जिसे बाद में Gadgil Commission कहा गया। 3. उन्हें 2024 में UN Champions of the Earth award मिला। 4. उन्होंने 1986 में Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve स्थापित करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। 5. Source उन्हें India's Biological Diversity Act का key architect बताता है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?
Answer and explanation are free to read — no sign-in required.उत्तर और व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए साइन-इन आवश्यक नहीं है।
A
1, 2 and 3 onlyकेवल 1, 2 और 3
B
1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyकेवल 1, 2, 3 और 4
C
2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyकेवल 2, 3, 4 और 5
D
1, 2, 3, 4 and 51, 2, 3, 4 और 5
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Correct Answerसही उत्तर

D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5D. 1, 2, 3, 4 और 5

Explanationव्याख्या

All five statements are correct according to the source.
Madhav Gadgil is described as a renowned ecologist and conservationist who passed away at the age of 83.
He was widely associated with community rights, sustainable development and environmental protection.
One of his most important institutional roles was leading the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, abbreviated WGEEP.
The source states that this panel was later known as the Gadgil Commission and recommended strict environmental safeguards for the Western Ghats.
This association is highly important for environment-related competitive examinations.
The source further states that Gadgil received the United Nations Champions of the Earth award in 2024 for significant contributions to environmental science and community-led conservation.
He was also instrumental in the establishment of India's first biosphere reserve, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, in 1986, working in engagement with local forest communities.
Another major legal-policy contribution mentioned in the source is his role as a key architect of India's Biological Diversity Act.
He was also involved in the implementation of the Forest Rights Act.
The source additionally highlights his advocacy regarding climate-change impacts and his emphasis on involving marginalised communities in environmental change.
For revision, remember the chain: Madhav Gadgil → ecologist → sustainable development + community rights → WGEEP → Gadgil Commission → Western Ghats safeguards → UN Champions of the Earth 2024 → Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve 1986 → Biological Diversity Act → Forest Rights Act → community-led conservation.
Statement 1 identifies his profession correctly.
Statement 2 accurately reflects WGEEP.
Statement 3 gives the award year and honour.
Statement 4 correctly states the Nilgiri role and year.
Statement 5 matches the source's description of his role in biodiversity legislation.
Therefore all five statements are correct and option D is the answer.

सभी पाँच statements source के अनुसार सही हैं। Madhav Gadgil को renowned ecologist और conservationist के रूप में describe किया गया है, जिनका 83 years की age में निधन हुआ। वह community rights, sustainable development और environmental protection के strong advocate थे। उनका सबसे important institutional association Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel यानी WGEEP से था। Source बताता है कि उन्होंने इस panel का नेतृत्व किया और बाद में इसे Gadgil Commission कहा गया। Panel ने Western Ghats के लिए strict environmental safeguards की recommendation की। Environment exams के लिए यह association बहुत important है। Source के अनुसार Gadgil को 2024 में UN Champions of the Earth award मिला, जो environmental science और community-led conservation में contributions के लिए था। उन्होंने 1986 में India's first biosphere reserve, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, establish करने में भी instrumental role निभाया और local forest communities के साथ engagement किया। Source उन्हें India's Biological Diversity Act का key architect बताता है और Forest Rights Act के implementation में भी involvement का उल्लेख करता है। उन्होंने climate-change impacts address करने और marginalised communities की role पर जोर दिया। Revision chain: Madhav Gadgil → ecologist → WGEEP → Gadgil Commission → Western Ghats safeguards → UN Champions of Earth 2024 → Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve 1986 → Biological Diversity Act → Forest Rights Act → community conservation। इसलिए statements 1 से 5 सभी सही हैं और option D correct answer है।

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