Snow Leopard Conservation and Ecology

The video lecture from IAS Online Academy covers the Snow Leopard, focusing on its ecological importance, habitat, and conservation efforts. It highlights the Snow Leopard's role as an indicator of mountain health and its position in the food chain. The lecture also discusses the geographical distribution of Snow Leopards in Central and South Asia, their physical adaptations, and the international efforts to conserve them, including the Biscuit Declaration and International Snow Leopard Day.

What is the primary goal of the Project Snow Leopard launched by India?

• To protect snow leopards from extinction

• To increase tourism in snow leopard habitats

• To train snow leopards for circus performances

• To study the migration patterns of snow leopards

How does the body structure of a snow leopard help it survive in icy regions?

• It can change its fur color

• It has a thick fur coat and wide paws

• It can store water in its body

• It has a long neck to reach high branches

Why is the snow leopard considered an indicator of mountain health?

• It is the only predator in the mountains

• It can predict weather changes

• Its presence indicates a healthy ecosystem

• It is the most common animal in the mountains

In the food chain, where is the snow leopard positioned?

• As a tertiary consumer

• As a secondary consumer

• As a primary consumer

• At the base level

What does it mean for the snow leopard to be an umbrella species?

• Its conservation helps protect other species

• It can survive in both hot and cold climates

• It provides shade for other animals

• It is the largest species in its habitat

Where are snow leopards primarily found?

• Central and South Asia

• North America

• Europe

• South America

What is a unique feature of snow leopards compared to other big cats?

• They have retractable claws

• They cannot roar

• They are the fastest runners

• They can roar like lions

Which country holds the largest habitat for snow leopards?

• Russia

• Nepal

• China

• India

What is the Bishkek Declaration related to?

• Climate change policies

• Conservation of snow leopards

• Tourism development in the Himalayas

• Trade agreements in Central Asia

When is International Snow Leopard Day observed?

• October 23rd

• March 15th

• December 1st

• July 10th