Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life Question 18
Question: Which animal is the symbol of WWF (World Wildlife Fund):
Options:
A) Dolphin
B) Tiger
C) Giant Panda
D) Great Indian Bustard
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
WWF stands for world wide fund for nature. It is an international organisation founded in 1961. This nongovernmental organisation works for wildlife preservation, reduction of human activities for the conserving the environment.
The aim of WWF is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. The work of WWF is mainly concerned in the six areas like food, climate, freshwater, wildlife, forests and oceans.
WWF has set up offices around the world. Its headquarters is located in Switzerland. The giant panda is the symbol used for the WWF.
The symbol is taken from a panda named Chi Chi who was transferred from Beijing zoo to London zoo in 1958.
Dolphin is the national animal of Greece.
Tiger is the national animal India.
The correct answer is (C). Giant panda is the symbol of WWF.
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