UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Turtles use internal compass, and some fixes, on journeys

Question 1

The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), the subject of the 2026 navigation study, is accorded the highest domestic protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Which one of the following is the Union nodal ministry that administers this Act?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Answer

Ministry of Earth Sciences

Answer

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Answer

Ministry of Science and Technology

Question 2

According to the 2025 Nature study on magnetoreception in turtles, how many distinct magnetic senses (relying on different mechanisms) do turtles use to navigate?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Turtles use internal compass, and some fixes, on journeys

Q1. The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), the subject of the 2026 navigation study, is accorded the highest domestic protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Which one of the following is the Union nodal ministry that administers this Act?

Q2. According to the 2025 Nature study on magnetoreception in turtles, how many distinct magnetic senses (relying on different mechanisms) do turtles use to navigate?