UPSC Ecology And Environment Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life / जैव विविधता संरक्षण और वन्य जीवन Question Bank

done Biodiversity Total Questions - 135

• question_answer1)
  A keystone species
  A)
   has a disproportionately large impact on an ecosystem. done clear
  B)
   typically reduces overall diversity of an ecosystem. done clear
  C)
   is typically an herbivore. done clear
  D)
   is an example of Amensalism Extinction of a done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Extinction of a weaker species by and aggressive alien species is the results of
  A)
   Endemism of weaker species done clear
  B)
   Habitat loss done clear
  C)
   The Domino Effect done clear
  D)
   All of the above. done clear
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• question_answer3)
  In the Lower Himalayan Mountains, several species of salamander, an amphibian, live in or near a stream. The largest species lives in the stream and along its edges, a smaller species lives on land within a meter or two of the stream, and a smaller species lives about 3-5 meters away from the stream. In this region, these three salamander species are using
  A)
   different niches within the same habitat done clear
  B)
   the same niche and microhabitat done clear
  C)
   the same landscape but different ecosystems done clear
  D)
   the same habitat but different niches done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Invasive species are dangerous because
  A)
   they are almost all predators, disturbing ecological relationships by eating other species. done clear
  B)
   they carry viruses that spread disease in new ecosystems. done clear
  C)
   the native species have not evolved with these organisms. done clear
  D)
   they tend to be secretive, going unnoticed in their new ecosystems. done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Protection and preservation of endangered species away from their natural habitat under human care in zoos, nurseries and laboratories is known as
  A)
   In-situ conservation done clear
  B)
   Ex-situ conservation done clear
  C)
   Biodiversity conservation done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Protection of biodiversity around the world requires:
  A)
   basic science to produce government policies and laws that then must be enforced. done clear
  B)
   changes to social structure and political organizations that drive basic science. done clear
  C)
   new technologies and techniques that are still being developed. done clear
  D)
   the introduction of new species into new regions to spread a species range. done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called
  A)
   Keystone species            done clear
  B)
   Allopatric species done clear
  C)
   Sympatric species          done clear
  D)
   Threatened species done clear
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• question_answer8)
  The diversity and productivity or coral reefs is most similar to that of
  A)
   desert environments        done clear
  B)
   a natural prairie. done clear
  C)
   tropic rain forests           done clear
  D)
   a river system. done clear
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• question_answer9)
  The risk of introducing a natural enemy to control an invasive species is that
  A)
   it might drive the invasive species to extinction. done clear
  B)
   the natural enemy might also become a pest. done clear
  C)
   the natural enemy might evolve into a new species done clear
  D)
   the natural enemy may introduce genetic diversity into the invasive species. done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Biodiversity is important because:
  A)
   it is necessary to maintain ecosystems. done clear
  B)
   humans can use new sources of food. done clear
  C)
   without certain species, photosynthesis may not be possible. done clear
  D)
   certain species are necessary to provide oxygen in the atmosphere. done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Compared to forests using sustainable forest management, commercial forests managed for maximum sustainable yield of commercially valuable species will
  A)
   support more biological diversity. done clear
  B)
   be more resistant to pests. done clear
  C)
   produce a greater variety of wood. done clear
  D)
  done clear
  E)
   have greater erosion problems. done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Endemic species are:
  A)
   secure groups that show the least risk of extinction. done clear
  B)
   limited to just one habitat. done clear
  C)
   widely distributed, found especially on large continents. done clear
  D)
   usually the dominant species within an ecosystem. done clear
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• question_answer13)
  The greatest loss of biodiversity in the last two centuries has resulted from:
  A)
   the introduction of alien species to new ecosystems. done clear
  B)
   the use of fossil fuels to power transportation and electrical production. done clear
  C)
   the physical alteration of habitats. done clear
  D)
   the use of rivers, lakes, and oceans for transportation. done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following represents the greatest conservation of the genetic hank?
  A)
   the human genome center, analyzing the components of the human genome. done clear
  B)
   seed banks that store seeds of thousands of plants from around the world. done clear
  C)
   the field of proteomics, investigating the many ways the proteins function in organisms. done clear
  D)
   all of the varieties of corn wheat, and rice currently serving as crops. done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?
  A)
   Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass done clear
  B)
   Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard done clear
  C)
   Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane) done clear
  D)
   Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which one of the following national parks is located near Chamoli?
  A)
   Dudhwa National Park done clear
  B)
   Great Himalayan Park done clear
  C)
   Jim Corbett National Park done clear
  D)
   Nanda Devi National Park done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Which one of the following is included in the world list of biosphere reserves by UNESCO?
  A)
   Kinnaur region   done clear
  B)
   Spiti Valley done clear
  C)
   Nallamalai Hills done clear
  D)
   Sunderbans done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?
  A)
   Western Ghats done clear
  B)
   Western Himalayas done clear
  C)
   Eastern Ghats done clear
  D)
   Northern Himalayas done clear
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• question_answer19)
  In which one of the following states is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary located?
  A)
   Tamil Nadu                   done clear
  B)
   Kerala done clear
  C)
   Karnataka                     done clear
  D)
   Andhra Pradesh done clear
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• question_answer20)
  For which one of the following is Sualkuchi famous?
  A)
   Bird sanctuary   done clear
  B)
   Temple city done clear
  C)
   Silk centre                     done clear
  D)
   Hill station done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given tiger reserves of India from North to South?
  A)
   Dudwa-Kanha-Indravati-Bandipur done clear
  B)
   Kanha-Bandipur-Dudwa-Indravati done clear
  C)
   Indravati-Kanha-Dudwa-Bandipur done clear
  D)
   Dudwa-Kanha-Bandipur-Indravati done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world?
  A)
   Tropical Sub-humid Forests done clear
  B)
   Tropical Humid Forests done clear
  C)
   Tropical Dry Forests done clear
  D)
   Tropical Moist Forests done clear
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• question_answer23)
  In wildlife conservation which one among the following best defines an 'endemic species'?
  A)
   When the critical number of a species declines in a forest due to parasitic attack done clear
  B)
   A species which is cosmopolitan and can be commonly found in biosphere done clear
  C)
   An endangered species which is found in a few restricted areas on the Earth done clear
  D)
   A species confined to a particular region and not found anywhere else done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Veliconda hills, which is a part of Eastern Ghats, is situ-ated in
  A)
   Odisha             done clear
  B)
   Tamil Nadu done clear
  C)
   Karnataka                     done clear
  D)
   Andhra Pradesh done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Biodiversity is richer in
  A)
   tropical regions  done clear
  B)
   polar regions done clear
  C)
   temperate regions           done clear
  D)
   oceans done clear
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• question_answer26)
  The biodiversity is the study of diversity
  A)
   Below species level done clear
  B)
   At species level done clear
  C)
   At community level done clear
  D)
   At all levels of biological organization done clear
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• question_answer27)
  The term 'Biodiversity' was popularized by
  A)
   Edward Wilson done clear
  B)
   Alexander Von Humboldt done clear
  C)
   Paul Ehrlich done clear
  D)
   Robert May done clear
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• question_answer28)
  According to IUCN 2004, the total number of plant and animal species described so far is slightly more than
  A)
   5 million                       done clear
  B)
   7 million done clear
  C)
   1.5 million                    done clear
  D)
   0.5 million done clear
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• question_answer29)
  More than 70% of all me species recorded so far, are
  A)
   Insects              done clear
  B)
   Plants done clear
  C)
   Animals                        done clear
  D)
   Invertebrates done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Mark the correct statement
  A)
   Amazonian rain forest has greatest biodiversity on earth done clear
  B)
   According to Robert May estimates, the global species diversity is 7 million done clear
  C)
   Biodiversity is the greatest in tropics done clear
  D)
   All of these done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Amongst vertebrates, the species diversity is the maximum
  A)
   Birds                done clear
  B)
   Fishes done clear
  C)
   Reptiles             done clear
  D)
   Mammals done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Following arrangement is correct from the point of view of decreasing biodiversity in angiosperms (N), fungi (F), pteridophytes (P) and algae                     
  A)
   N > F > P > A done clear
  B)
   N > F > A > P done clear
  C)
   F > N > P > A done clear
  D)
   F > N > A > P done clear
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• question_answer33)
  India's share in global species diversity is around
  A)
   8%                               done clear
  B)
   14% done clear
  C)
   17%                             done clear
  D)
   2.4% done clear
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• question_answer34)
  The number of plant species recorded from India, is
  A)
   30,000             done clear
  B)
   45,000 done clear
  C)
   70,000             done clear
  D)
   90,000 done clear
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• question_answer35)
  If S is species richness, A is area, Z is slope of the line, and  the C is Y-intercept, then the species richness will be shown
  A)
  \[S=C+{{A}^{z}}\]                 done clear
  B)
   \[S=C+AZ\] done clear
  C)
  \[S=C.AZ\]                    done clear
  D)
   \[S=C.{{A}^{z}}\] done clear
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• question_answer36)
  The 'Increased diversity contributes to higher productivity' was the idea of
  A)
   Robert May                   done clear
  B)
   David Tilman done clear
  C)
   Edward Wilson  done clear
  D)
   A V Humboldt done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Which of the following is not the example of recent extinction
  A)
   Steller's sea cow done clear
  B)
   Dodo done clear
  C)
   Quagga            done clear
  D)
   Mastodont done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Which vertebrate group is more vulnerable to extinction
  A)
   Birds                done clear
  B)
   Amphibians done clear
  C)
   Mammals                     done clear
  D)
   Fishes done clear
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• question_answer39)
  From Origin of life to its diversification on earth, there have occurred following number of episodes of mass extinction
  A)
   Two                             done clear
  B)
   Three done clear
  C)
   Four                             done clear
  D)
   Five done clear
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• question_answer40)
  The Evil Quartet of biodiversity loss, does not include
  A)
   Habitat loss done clear
  B)
   Introduction of alien species done clear
  C)
   Overexploitation done clear
  D)
   Hunting done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Amazon rain forest, called the 'Lungs of the planet', contribute following percentage of oxygen by photosynthesis, to earth atmosphere
  A)
   20%                             done clear
  B)
   35% done clear
  C)
   42%                             done clear
  D)
   50% done clear
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• question_answer42)
  The following is not the approach for in situ conservation
  A)
   Biosphere reserve           done clear
  B)
   Sanctuary done clear
  C)
   Wild life safari park        done clear
  D)
   Sacred grove done clear
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• question_answer43)
  The 'Earth summit' for biodiversity was held in
  A)
   China               done clear
  B)
   Brazil done clear
  C)
   Germany                      done clear
  D)
   S. Africa done clear
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• question_answer44)
  The Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of which one the Indian states?
  A)
   Uttarakhand                  done clear
  B)
   Uttar Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Himachal Pradesh          done clear
  D)
   Assam done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Which of the following is a native of Rajasthan and Gujarat and is presently an endangered animal
  A)
   Wild Ass done clear
  B)
   Rhinoceros done clear
  C)
   Great Indian Bustard done clear
  D)
   Black buck (Antelope) done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Bandhavgarh national park is situated in
  A)
   Kamataka                     done clear
  B)
   Orissa done clear
  C)
   Madhya Pradesh            done clear
  D)
   Gujrat done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Two places in India show maximum biological diversity. One of them is the Western Ghats, another is
  A)
   Eastern Ghats    done clear
  B)
   North - East India done clear
  C)
   Coastal region   done clear
  D)
   Foothill of Himalaya done clear
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• question_answer48)
  First National Park of India was established in 1935 and was named as
  A)
   Kanha National Park done clear
  B)
   Hailey's National Park done clear
  C)
   Rajaji National Park done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which of the following set of National Park and the State is wrongly matched?
  A)
   Dudhwa - U.P. done clear
  B)
   Bandipur - Kamataka done clear
  C)
   Nokrek - Meghalaya done clear
  D)
   Simlipal - Bihar done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Match the column -I with column -II

  	Column I		Column II
  (I)	Bihar		Indian elephant
  (II)	Rajasthan		Gazello
  (III)	Madhya Pradesh		Leopard
  (IV)	Uttar Pradesh		Barasingha
  (V)	Gujrat	(E)	Sloth Bear
  		(F)	Asiatic Lion

  A)
   (I) A (II) C (III) E (IV) B (V) D done clear
  B)
   (I) E (II) B (III) D (IV) C (V) F done clear
  C)
   (I) C (II) E (III) B (IV) D (V) A done clear
  D)
   (I) F (II) E (III) D (IV) E (V) B done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Main reason behind the destruction of Bio-diversity is :
  A)
   Hunting done clear
  B)
   Soil erosion done clear
  C)
   Greenhouse effect done clear
  D)
   Destruction of natural habitat done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Project tiger was launched by the recommendation of Indian board of Wildlife (IBWL) in
  A)
   1971                done clear
  B)
   1975 done clear
  C)
   1973                            done clear
  D)
   1972 done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Royal Bengal Tiger has been conserved in
  A)
   Kanha National Park done clear
  B)
   Manas National Park done clear
  C)
   Sundarbans done clear
  D)
   Corbett National Park done clear
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• question_answer54)
  First Biosphere Reserve in India was
  A)
   Nanda Devi done clear
  B)
   Created at foot hills of Himalaya done clear
  C)
   Established in 1986 done clear
  D)
   All of these done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Which of the following natural bounty is used for giving protection to fauna only?
  A)
   Botanical garden            done clear
  B)
   National Park done clear
  C)
   Biosphere Reserve          done clear
  D)
   Sanctuary done clear
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• question_answer56)
  The four Biosphere Reserves, i.e. Nanda Devi (N), Gulf of Mannar (G), Sundarbans (S) and Manas (M) belong to four different states. Mark the incorrect statement in the following
  A)
   S.M. & G. do not belong to U.P. done clear
  B)
   G and N do not belong to Assam done clear
  C)
   None of these belong to Tamil Nadu. done clear
  D)
   M.S.G. belong to Eastern states done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Out of 25 hot spots in the world, how many appear in the tropical forest
  A)
   25                                done clear
  B)
   15 done clear
  C)
   9                                 done clear
  D)
   5 done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which resource is non-renewable
  A)
   Wild life                        done clear
  B)
   Aquatic animals done clear
  C)
   Biological species           done clear
  D)
   Fresh water plants done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Anthropogenic extinction means
  A)
   The extinction of apes done clear
  B)
   Extinction due to introduction of exotic species done clear
  C)
   Catastrophic extinction done clear
  D)
   Extinction due to human activities done clear
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• question_answer60)
  How many of the following can not be included in wild life - Human, Cultivated plants. Microorganisms, Fossils and Domesticated animals
  A)
   Two                             done clear
  B)
   Three done clear
  C)
   Four                             done clear
  D)
   Five done clear
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• question_answer61)
  An example of biological conservation in situ is
  A)
   Biosphere reserve           done clear
  B)
   Zoo done clear
  C)
   Botanical garden            done clear
  D)
   All of these done clear
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• question_answer62)
  The breeding place of Flamingo (Hansawar) in India is
  A)
   Chilka lake        done clear
  B)
   Bharatpur Bird's sanctuary done clear
  C)
   Sambarlake done clear
  D)
   Runn of Kutch done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Which group of the vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species?
  A)
   Birds                done clear
  B)
   Mammals done clear
  C)
   Fishes               done clear
  D)
   Reptiles done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Diversity between two communities is called
  A)
   Alpha diversity  done clear
  B)
   Beta diversity done clear
  C)
   Gamma diversity           done clear
  D)
   None of above done clear
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• question_answer65)
  The number of critically endangered animal and plant species in India is respectively :
  A)
   5 & 10             done clear
  B)
   18 & 44 done clear
  C)
   31 & 14                        done clear
  D)
   54 & 113 done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Following organization is associated with the Red-Data book
  A)
   National wild life action plan done clear
  B)
   International union for conservation of nature and natural resources done clear
  C)
   Bombay natural history done clear
  D)
   Man and Biosphere done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Which of the following species is critically endangered in India?
  A)
   Red Panda                    done clear
  B)
   Pigmy hog done clear
  C)
   Black buck                    done clear
  D)
   Reindeer done clear
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• question_answer68)
  The following is not the major threat category of wild life
  A)
   Critically endangered done clear
  B)
   Vulnerable done clear
  C)
   Endangered done clear
  D)
   Extinct in the wild done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Following number of terrestrial Hot Spots for conservation of biodiversity have been identified worldwide
  A)
   9                                 done clear
  B)
   15 done clear
  C)
   25                                done clear
  D)
   40 done clear
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• question_answer70)
  The biological species are
  A)
   Inexhaustible natural resources done clear
  B)
   Renewable resources done clear
  C)
   Non - renewable resources done clear
  D)
   Not natural resources done clear
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• question_answer71)
  In cryopreservation germplasm is maintained at:
  A)
   \[-196{}^\circ \,\,F\]                  done clear
  B)
   \[-0{}^\circ \,\,F\] done clear
  C)
   \[-100{}^\circ \,\,F\]                  done clear
  D)
   None done clear
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• question_answer72)
  The maximum number of species have extincted from
  A)
   Islands              done clear
  B)
   Mainland done clear
  C)
   Oceans             done clear
  D)
   Fresh water bodies done clear
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• question_answer73)
  The 'Earth Summit' held at Rio de Janeiro in 1992 resulted into
  A)
   Compilation of Red list done clear
  B)
   Establishment of Biosphere Reserves done clear
  C)
   Convention on Biodiversity done clear
  D)
   Development of Hot Spots of Biodiversity done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Buffer zone, Core zone and the Transition zone are three subdivisions of the Biosphere reserves. The transition zone
  A)
    Covers the Buffer zone and lies in between Buffer zone and the Core zone done clear
  B)
   Covers the Core   zone and lies in between the Con zone and the Buffer zone done clear
  C)
   Is the innermost zone of the Biosphere reserve done clear
  D)
   Is the outermost zone of the Biosphere reserve done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic? [IAS Prelims 2015]
  A)
   Khangchendzonga National Park done clear
  B)
   Nandadevi National Park done clear
  C)
   Neora Valley National Park done clear
  D)
   Namdapha National Park done clear
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• question_answer76)
  In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? [IAS Prelims 2015]
  A)
   Tropical moist deciduous forest done clear
  B)
   Tropical rain forest done clear
  C)
   Tropical thorn scrub forest done clear
  D)
   Temperate forest with grasslands done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity? [IAS Prelims 2015]
  A)
   Bhitarkanika National Park done clear
  B)
   Keibul Lamjao National Park done clear
  C)
   Keoladeo Ghana National Park done clear
  D)
   Sultanpur National Park done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? [IAS Prelims 2015]
  A)
   Saltwater crocodile         done clear
  B)
   Olive ridley turtle done clear
  C)
   Gangetic dolphin            done clear
  D)
   Gharial done clear
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• question_answer79)
  What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India? [IAS Prelims 2016]

  1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers in seawater.

  2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.

  3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered? [IAS Prelims 2016]
  A)
   Andaman Islands          done clear
  B)
   Anaimalai Forests done clear
  C)
   Maikala Hills done clear
  D)
   Tropical rain forests of northeast done clear
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• question_answer81)
  With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: [IAS Prelims 2016]

  1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.

  2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ?State Butterfly'?            [IAS Prelims 2016]
  A)
   Arunachal Pradesh         done clear
  B)
   Himachal Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Karnataka                     done clear
  D)
   Maharashtra done clear
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• question_answer83)
  In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill? in its natural habitat? [IAS Prelims 2016]
  A)
   Sand deserts of northwest India done clear
  B)
   Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir done clear
  C)
   Salt marshes of western Gujarat done clear
  D)
   Western Ghats done clear
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• question_answer84)
  With reference to an initiative called The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct? [IAS Prelims 2016]

  1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World

  Economic Forum.

  2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.

  3. It presents an approach that can help decision makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and.3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD + Programme can significantly contribute to

  1. protection of biodiversity

  2. resilience of forest ecosystems

  3. poverty reduction

  Select the correct answer using the code given below. [IAS Prelims 2016]
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer86)
  What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India? [IAS Prelims 2016]

  1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers in seawater.

  2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.

  3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   land 3 only                   done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer87)
  Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered? [IAS Prelims 2016]
  A)
   Andaman Islands done clear
  B)
   Anaimalai Forests done clear
  C)
   Maikala Hills done clear
  D)
   Tropical rain forests of northeast done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer88)
  Consider the following pairs

  	Protected area	Well-known for
  1.	Bhiterkanika, Odisha	Salt Water Crocodile
  2.	Desert National Park,	Great Indian Bustard Rajasthan
  3.	Eravikulam, Kerala	Hoolak Gibbon

           Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   2 only              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats , Sri Lanka and Indo Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity

  1. Species richness

  2. Vegetation density

  3. Endemism

  4. Ethno-botanical importance

  5. Threat perception

  6. Adaption of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions

  Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?
  A)
   1, 2 and 6              done clear
  B)
   2, 4 and 6      done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 5            done clear
  D)
   3, 4 and 6 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  Consider the following statements

  1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.

  2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern

  Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and

  Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer91)
  The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural resources (IUCN) contain lists of ?

  1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.

  2. Threatened plant and animal species.

  3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 3            done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   3 only done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer92)
  How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?

  1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.

  2. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.

  3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources can not be made without the approval of NBA.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer93)
  Consider the following protected areas:

  1.  Bandipur

  2. Bhitarkanika

  3.  Manas

  4. Sunderbans

  Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4 only done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer94)
  Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?

  1. Global warming

  2. Fragmentation of habitat

  3. Invasion of alien species

  4. Promotion of vegetarianism

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3 only  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 only done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer95)
  Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:

  1. Soil formation

  2. Prevention of soil erosion

  3. Recycling of waste

  4. Pollination of crops

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 only  1 and 4 only                 done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer96)
  Which of the following regions of India have been designated as biodiversity hotspots? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. Eastern Himalaya

  2. Eastern Ghat

  3. Western Ghat

  4. Western Himalaya

  Codes:
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 4 only                 done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer97)
  The steps taken by the Government of India for conversion endangered species are

  1. The Central Government has enacted the Wild life (Protection) Act, 1972 for protection of wildlife including birds,

  2. Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2010 have been framed for protection of wetlands, in the States, which are habitats of birds.

  3. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has been established for control of illegal trade in wildlife, including endangered species of birds and their parts and products.

  4. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-System also provides assistance to the States for management wetlands including Ramsar sites in the country.

  Select the answer from the codes given below-
  A)
   1, 2, and 3                    done clear
  B)
   2, 3, and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 3, and 4                    done clear
  D)
   All of the above done clear
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• question_answer98)
  Consider the following statements

  1. Tree Foundation, an NGO engaged in conservation of the sea turtle found more than 100 dead Olive Ridley Turtles in the shores of Nagapattinam.

  2. The Olive Ridley turtles find the coastline of

  Nagapattinam as a favourable nesting habitat and that's why they reach to the shore from December to March every year.

  3. The Olive Ridley looks very similar to the Kemp's Riddle, but has a deeper body and slightly up-turned edges to its carapace (shell).

  4. Olive Ridley weighs around 45 kilograms and are 70cm in size and this makes them the smallest of the sea turtles along with Kemp riddles.

  Which of the following statements are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   All of the above done clear
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• question_answer99)
  Which of the following statement is/are correct?

  1. First Climate Change theatre in India (second theatre in the world) was opened at Pusa New Delhi in January 2014.

  2. The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) UN report on 17 January 2014 reported that during 2000 to 2010 the C02 has grown by 2.2 percent per year and this rise is almost twice higher from the growth of the period of 1970 to 2000.

  Answer from the codes given below:
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer100)
  Which of the following two criteria have to be met in order to qualify as a 'biodiversity hotspot' on the world hotspots sap?

  1. The region must contain at last 0.5 % or 1500 species of vascular plants as endemic species.

  2. The region has to have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both                 done clear
  D)
   None done clear
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• question_answer101)
  Sumatran rhino populations have declined steadily to a point near extinction. Because of its population decline, this unusual forest dwelling rhino is near its :

  1. carrying capacity

  2. officially listed as threatened

  3. critical number

  4. officially listed as endangered

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer102)
  Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?

  1. Global warming

  2. Fragmentation of habitat

  3. Invasion of alien species

  4. Promotion of vegetarianism

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1.2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 4            done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer103)
  The ?Red Data Books? published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural resources (IUCN) contain lists of ?

  1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.

  2. Threatened plant and animal species.

  3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 3            done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   3 only done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer104)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.

  2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.

  3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.

  Which of the statements given above is / correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer105)
  One Carbon Credit is defined as ______.

  1. Credit permit to release one ton of carbon dioxide.

  2. Providing loans to establish a unit which produces carbon dioxide for industrial use.

  3. Finding out one new business which can use and recycle greenhouse gases.

  Which of the following statements(s) is/are correct?
  A)
   3 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 only              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer106)
  How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?

  1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.

  2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.

  3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA.

  Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer107)
  Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats , Sri Lanka and Indo Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity

  1. Species richness

  2. Vegetation density

  3. Endemism

  4. Ethno-botanical importance

  5. Threat perception

  6. Adaption of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions

  Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?
  A)
   1, 2 and 6                     done clear
  B)
   2, 4 and 6 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 5                     done clear
  D)
   3, 4 and 6 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer108)
  Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways

  1. Soil formation

  2. Prevention of soil erosion

  3. Recycling of waste

  4. Pollination of crops

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1 and 4            done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer109)
  Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?

  1. Global warming

  2. Fragmentation of habitat

  3. Invasion of alien species

  4. Promotion of vegetarianism

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 4            done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer110)
  Consider the following statements :

  1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.

  2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.

  3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.

  Which of the statements given above is / correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer111)
  In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Kamataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only  done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4 only  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer112)
  Consider the following:

  1. Star tortoise

  2. Monitor lizard

  3. Pygmy hog

  4. Spider monkey

  Which of the above are naturally found in India?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 4 only                 done clear
  D)
   I, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer113)
  Consider the following fauna of India:

  1. Gharial

  2. Leatherback turtle

  3. Swamp deer

  Which of the above is/are endangered?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   None done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer114)
  If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds?

  1. Painted Stork

  2. Common Myna

  3. Black-necked Crane

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   3 only done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer115)
  With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? [UPSC Prelims 2015]

  1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.

  2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.

  3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer116)
  With reference to an organization known as 'Birdlife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? [UPSC Prelims 2015]

  1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation

  Organizations.

  2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.

  3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer117)
  Consider the following sanctuaries of India

  1. Periyar

  2. Dachigam

  3. Sariska

  4. Kanha

  Which one among the following is the correct sequence of location of the above sanctuaries from South to North?
  A)
   1, 4, 2, 3                      done clear
  B)
   4, 1, 3, 2 done clear
  C)
   1, 4, 3, 2                      done clear
  D)
   3, 1, 4, 2 done clear
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• question_answer118)
  Which of the following are UNESCO recognised world heritage sites?

  1. Caves of Ajanta.

  2. Temple and Caves at Ellora.

  3. Mandapas of Mahabalipurarn.

  4. Caves of Kanheri.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   1 and 4            done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer119)
  Consider the following statements

  1. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park of India.

  2. It was one of the nine tiger reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973.

  3. Initially it was named as 'Hailey National Park'.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   All of these done clear
  C)
   2 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer120)
  Directions (Q. 33 to 38): Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

  	List-I		List II
  A.	Biodiversity	1.	Tansley
  B.	Wildlife	2.	E.O. Wilson
  C.	Ecosystem	3.	E. Haeckel
  D.	Ecology	4.	W.T. Hornaday

  Codes:
  A)
              A-2       B-4       C-3       D-1       done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-4       C-1       D-3       done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-2       C-3       D-1 done clear
  D)
              A-4       B-2       C-1       D-3 done clear
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• question_answer121)
  Consider the following pairs:

  1.	Nokrek Bio-sphere Reserve	Garo Hills
  2.	Logtak (Loktak) Lake	Barail Range
  3.	Namdapha National Park	Dafla Hills

  Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 2 and 3                      done clear
  D)
   None done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer122)
  Consider the following pairs :

  1.	Dampa Tiger Reserve	Mizoram
  2.	Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary	Sikkim
  3.	Saramati Peak	Nagaland

  Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer123)

  	List-I (Malor Biome)		List II (Physical characterstics)
  A.	The Northern most of the Temperate Formations	1.	Foristically poor (i.e., a continuous belt across North America an Northern Eurasia)
  B.	Arctic Tundra Vegetation	2.	Boreal Forest
  C.	Marine	3.	Pelagic division
  D.	The Terrestrial Biomes of the Tropics	4.	Savanna woodland
  		5.	Soviet Steppe and North American Prairie

    Select the correct option from the codes given below:?
  A)
              A-2       B-4       C-3       D-1       done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4       done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-3       C-5       D-2 done clear
  D)
              A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
  View Solution play_arrow

• question_answer124)
  Match the following

  	List-I (Biosphere Reserve)		List II (Places)
  A.	Manas	1.	Meghalaya
  B.	Pachmarhi	2.	Asom
  C.	Nokrek	3.	Madhya Pradesh
  D.	Achanakmar Amarkantak	4.	Chhattisgarh

  Codes:
  A)
              A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
  D)
              A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer125)
  Match the following

  	List-I		List II
  	(Biosphere Reserve)		(State)
  A.	Nilgiri	1.	Odisha
  B.	Manas	2.	Madhya Pradesh
  C.	Panchmarhi	3.	Tamil Nadu
  D.	Simes lipal	4.	Asom

  Codes:
  A)
              A-3       B-2       C-4       D-1       done clear
  B)
              A-1       B-4       C-2       D-3       done clear
  C)
              A-3       B-4       C-2       D-1 done clear
  D)
              A-1       B-2       C-4       D-3 done clear
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• question_answer126)
  Match items given in column I with those given in column II.

  	Column-I		Column II
  A.	Rhinoceros	P.	Bharatpur
  B.	Tiger project in Karnataka	Q.	Tropical E
  C.	Assemblage protection	R.	Kaziranga
  D.	Silent valley	S.	National park
  		T.	Bandipur

  A)
              A - T,    B - R,    C - P,    D - S done clear
  B)
              A - Q,   B - S,    C - R,    D - Q done clear
  C)
              A - S,    B - R,    C - Q,   D - T done clear
  D)
              A - R,    B - T,    C - P,    D - Q done clear
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• question_answer127)
  Which one of the following is the correct matched pair of an endangered animal and National Park?
  A)

  Rhinoceros

  Kaziranga National Park

  done clear
  B)

  Wild ass

  Dudhwa National Park

  done clear
  C)

  Great Indian bustard

  Keoladeo National Park

  done clear
  D)

  Lion	Corbett National Park

  done clear
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• question_answer128)
  Read the two statements A and B

  Statement A: Diversity observed in the entire geographical area is called gamma diversity.

  Statement B: Biodiversity decreases from high altitude to low altitude.

  Identify the correct choice from those given below:
  A)
   statement A is correct, B is wrong done clear
  B)
   statement B is correct, A is wrong done clear
  C)
   both the statements A and B are correct done clear
  D)
   both the statements A and B are wrong done clear
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• question_answer129)
  Read the statement regarding a stable community and choose the correct option:

  A. Must be resistant to occasional disturbances

  B. Should show much variation in productivity from year to year

  C. Must be resistant to invasions by alien species

  A)
   A and B are correct done clear
  B)
   A, B and C are correct done clear
  C)
   Only A is correct done clear
  D)
   A and C are correct done clear
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• question_answer130)
  Find the wrongly matched pair:
  A)
   Endemism- Species confined to a region and not found anywhere else done clear
  B)
   Hot spots- Western Ghats done clear
  C)
   Sacred groves-Jaintia Hills of Rajasthan done clear
  D)
   Ex situ conservation- Zoological park done clear
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• question_answer131)
  Conservation of flora and fauna in its natural habitat is :
  A)
   In-situ conservation done clear
  B)
   Ex-situ conservation done clear
  C)
   In vivo conservation done clear
  D)
   In vitro conservation done clear
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• question_answer132)
  Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity?
  A)
   Lichens             done clear
  B)
   Fungi done clear
  C)
   Mosses and Ferns           done clear
  D)
   Algae done clear
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• question_answer133)
  With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: (IAS Prelims 2016)

  1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.

  2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer134)
  Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'? (IAS Prelims 2016)
  A)
   Arunachal Pradesh         done clear
  B)
   Himachal Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Kamataka                     done clear
  D)
   Maharashtra done clear
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• question_answer135)
  In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat? (IAS Prelims 2016)
  A)
   Sand deserts of northwest India done clear
  B)
   Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir done clear
  C)
   Salt marshes of western Gujarat done clear
  D)
   Western Ghatsw done clear
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