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Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is/are correct ?
- Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
- Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
- Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.
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Detailed Explanation:
NIRANTAR is a platform under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change with 4 thematic verticals — each led by a specific institute.
Statement 1 — Correct. Ecosystem Survey & Analysis vertical → led by Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Kolkata.
Statement 2 — Incorrect. Research and Management of Ecosystem Service vertical → led by ICFRE, Dehradun — NOT Central Zoo Authority. CZA is just a participating institute, not the lead.
Statement 3 — Correct. Capacity Development Support vertical → led by Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal.
Memory Trick:
| Vertical | Lead Institute |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem Survey & Analysis | BSI, Kolkata |
| Research & Mgmt of Ecosystem Service | ICFRE, Dehradun |
| Capacity Development Support | IIFM, Bhopal |
Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project in India ?
Detailed Explanation:
This project in Meghalaya is India's first REDD+ project certified under Plan Vivo Standard (a fair-trade-style framework for community forest carbon projects).
Key Facts:
- Location: East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, near Umiam River
- Managed by: A federation of 10 Khasi tribal kingdoms (called "Synjuk"), covering 60+ communities
- What it does: Protects sacred forest groves (REDD+) and restores degraded forests (Assisted Natural Regeneration)
Why other options are wrong:
- Uttarakhand — only did readiness/pilot work, not the first certified project
- ICFRE-ICIMOD — a broader regional capacity-building program, not a single certified community project
- Sikkim — good conservation work, but not the first
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