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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

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The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.In the worlds first ever intercontinental translocation of large carnivores, eight African cheetahs have been brought to India, seven decades since the spotted cat was last sighted in the country. The reintroduction of the cheetah — a decades-long effort by successive regimes — into its former habitat is being proclaimed as a major breakthrough in conservation with much greater regeneration potential that it is being believed. The prime minister — the cheetahs were unveiled on his birthday — even made the astounding claim that ecology was not in conflict with development in India. The global population of the cheetah has declined; it is estimated that only 7,100 of these felines are left in the world. The reintroduction of the cheetah to India is also aimed at resurrecting grasslands, which lie degraded even though they are essential to biodiversity.The solemn aims notwithstanding, the Cheetah Introduction Project is not without significant concerns. Some of the attendant problems, environmentalists argue, can be attributed to the ambitious — unscientific — goals of the programme. According to the Union ministry of environment and forest, India is expected to have around 21 cheetahs in the next 15 years and would have to continue to import in order to establish a viable population. This would require intensive management and end up consuming a disproportionate volume of thinning resources. Worse, it would distract efforts from critical conservation priorities. For instance, the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh — where the cats will be rehabilitated — was originally earmarked for the relocation of some of Gujarats lions that are vulnerable to epidemics. That was not to be, despite a Supreme Court endorsement. Strangely, the African cheetah is being prioritised over such native species — the great Indian bustard, the Indian wolf, blackbuck — whose survival is critical to the fate of Indias grasslands. And this from a government that never misses an opportunity to parrot the mantra of the local over the global. The other, long-term challenges would include the viability of the landscape — depleted grasslands are not contiguous entities — the maintainability of a healthy prey base, the narrow pool of gene stock of the imported animals, the availability of a dedicated, trained staff, and, most importantly, a steady flow of funds, among other imperatives. The success of the project would be a feather on the cap of conservation. But should not indigenous species also be given a chance?[Sourced from The Telegraph, with edits and revisions]Q.The last line of the chapter refers to the expression "feather on the cap," which means:a)A win that wasnt well-deserved.b)An inconsequential triumph.c)A triumph to be pleased with.d)A triumph that caused more damage than good.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.