MCQs – LG Approves First-Ever Snow Leopard Conservation Society in Ladakh
(JKSSB / JKPSC / Competitive Exam Pattern – Home Academy Style)
1. Recently, the Lieutenant Governor approved the formation of which conservation society in Ladakh?
A. Himalayan Wildlife Society
B. Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) Conservation Society
C. Ladakh Green Mission Society
D. Mountain Biodiversity Council
✅ Answer: B
2. The newly approved SHAN Conservation Society is primarily associated with:
A. River conservation
B. Marine biodiversity
C. Snow leopard conservation
D. Desert plantation
✅ Answer: C
3. Snow leopard is popularly known as:
A. King of Jungle
B. Ghost of the Mountains
C. Desert Tiger
D. White Panther
✅ Answer: B
4. The SHAN Conservation Society has been established in:
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Ladakh
✅ Answer: D
5. The full form of SHAN is:
A. Snow Habitat and Nature
B. Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature
C. Sustainable Himalayan Animal Network
D. Society for Himalayan Animal Nature
✅ Answer: B
6. One major objective of SHAN Conservation Society is:
A. Expansion of industries
B. Wildlife habitat conservation
C. Urban development
D. Mining promotion
✅ Answer: B
7. Snow leopard is mainly found in which type of ecosystem?
A. Tropical rainforest
B. Coastal region
C. High-altitude mountain ecosystem
D. Grassland
✅ Answer: C
8. Snow leopard acts as a:
A. Domestic species
B. Keystone species
C. Migratory bird
D. Invasive species
✅ Answer: B
9. The SHAN Conservation Society promotes:
A. Illegal wildlife trade
B. Community-led conservation
C. Urban housing
D. Industrial corridors
✅ Answer: B
10. Which of the following is a major challenge addressed by SHAN?
A. Ocean pollution
B. Human–wildlife conflict
C. Desertification only
D. Air traffic management
✅ Answer: B
Statement Type Questions
11. Consider the following statements:
SHAN is Ladakh’s first dedicated snow leopard conservation body.
It aims to promote sustainable livelihoods.
Choose the correct answer:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
✅ Answer: C
12. Consider the following:
Snow leopard conservation supports ecosystem balance.
Snow leopard is found mainly in coastal regions.
Choose correct option:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. Neither
✅ Answer: A
13. Which authority approved the formation of SHAN Conservation Society?
A. President of India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
D. Chief Justice of India
✅ Answer: C
14. SHAN Conservation Society also supports:
A. Eco-tourism
B. Biodiversity monitoring
C. Scientific research
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: D
15. Snow leopard conservation is important because it indicates:
A. Industrial growth
B. Healthy mountain ecosystem
C. Population growth
D. Agricultural expansion
✅ Answer: B
Exam Fact:
Snow Leopard = State Animal of Ladakh 🐆