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A keystone species
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Extinction of a weaker species by and aggressive alien species is the results of
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All of the above. done
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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
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different niches within the same habitat done
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the same niche and microhabitat done
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the same landscape but different ecosystems done
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the same habitat but different niches done
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Invasive species are dangerous because
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they are almost all predators, disturbing ecological relationships by eating other species. done
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they carry viruses that spread disease in new ecosystems. done
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the native species have not evolved with these organisms. done
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they tend to be secretive, going unnoticed in their new ecosystems. done
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Protection and preservation of endangered species away from their natural habitat under human care in zoos, nurseries and laboratories is known as
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Biodiversity conservation done
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question_answer6)
Protection of biodiversity around the world requires:
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basic science to produce government policies and laws that then must be enforced. done
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changes to social structure and political organizations that drive basic science. done
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new technologies and techniques that are still being developed. done
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the introduction of new species into new regions to spread a species range. done
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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
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Allopatric species done
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Sympatric species done
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The diversity and productivity or coral reefs is most similar to that of
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desert environments done
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a natural prairie. done
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tropic rain forests done
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a river system. done
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The risk of introducing a natural enemy to control an invasive species is that
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it might drive the invasive species to extinction. done
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the natural enemy might also become a pest. done
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the natural enemy might evolve into a new species done
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the natural enemy may introduce genetic diversity into the invasive species. done
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Biodiversity is important because:
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it is necessary to maintain ecosystems. done
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humans can use new sources of food. done
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without certain species, photosynthesis may not be possible. done
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certain species are necessary to provide oxygen in the atmosphere. done
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Compared to forests using sustainable forest management, commercial forests managed for maximum sustainable yield of commercially valuable species will
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support more biological diversity. done
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be more resistant to pests. done
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produce a greater variety of wood. done
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have greater erosion problems. done
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Endemic species are:
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secure groups that show the least risk of extinction. done
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limited to just one habitat. done
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widely distributed, found especially on large continents. done
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usually the dominant species within an ecosystem. done
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question_answer13)
The greatest loss of biodiversity in the last two centuries has resulted from:
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the introduction of alien species to new ecosystems. done
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the use of fossil fuels to power transportation and electrical production. done
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the physical alteration of habitats. done
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the use of rivers, lakes, and oceans for transportation. done
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question_answer14)
Which of the following represents the greatest conservation of the genetic hank?
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the human genome center, analyzing the components of the human genome. done
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seed banks that store seeds of thousands of plants from around the world. done
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the field of proteomics, investigating the many ways the proteins function in organisms. done
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all of the varieties of corn wheat, and rice currently serving as crops. done
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Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?
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Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass done
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Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard done
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Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane) done
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Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal done
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Which one of the following national parks is located near Chamoli?
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Dudhwa National Park done
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Great Himalayan Park done
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Jim Corbett National Park done
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Nanda Devi National Park done
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question_answer17)
Which one of the following is included in the world list of biosphere reserves by UNESCO?
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Spiti Valley done
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Nallamalai Hills done
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Sunderbans done
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Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?
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Western Himalayas done
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Eastern Ghats done
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Northern Himalayas done
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In which one of the following states is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary located?
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Kerala done
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Karnataka done
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Andhra Pradesh done
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question_answer20)
For which one of the following is Sualkuchi famous?
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Temple city done
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Silk centre done
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Hill station done
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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?
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Dudwa-Kanha-Indravati-Bandipur done
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Indravati-Kanha-Dudwa-Bandipur done
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question_answer22)
Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world?
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Tropical Sub-humid Forests done
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Tropical Moist Forests done
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question_answer23)
In wildlife conservation which one among the following best defines an 'endemic species'?
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When the critical number of a species declines in a forest due to parasitic attack done
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A species which is cosmopolitan and can be commonly found in biosphere done
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An endangered species which is found in a few restricted areas on the Earth done
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A species confined to a particular region and not found anywhere else done
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question_answer24)
Veliconda hills, which is a part of Eastern Ghats, is situ-ated in
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Biodiversity is richer in
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question_answer26)
The biodiversity is the study of diversity
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question_answer27)
The term 'Biodiversity' was popularized by
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Edward Wilson done
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Alexander Von Humboldt done
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Paul Ehrlich done
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Robert May done
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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
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5 million done
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7 million done
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1.5 million done
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0.5 million done
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question_answer29)
More than 70% of all me species recorded so far, are
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question_answer30)
Mark the correct statement
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Amazonian rain forest has greatest biodiversity on earth done
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According to Robert May estimates, the global species diversity is 7 million done
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Biodiversity is the greatest in tropics done
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Amongst vertebrates, the species diversity is the maximum
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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
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N > F > P > A done
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N > F > A > P done
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F > N > P > A done
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F > N > A > P done
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question_answer33)
India's share in global species diversity is around
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17% done
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question_answer34)
The number of plant species recorded from India, is
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70,000 done
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90,000 done
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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
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\[S=C+{{A}^{z}}\] done
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\[S=C+AZ\] done
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\[S=C.AZ\] done
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question_answer36)
The 'Increased diversity contributes to higher productivity' was the idea of
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Edward Wilson done
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A V Humboldt done
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question_answer37)
Which of the following is not the example of recent extinction
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question_answer38)
Which vertebrate group is more vulnerable to extinction
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Mammals done
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Fishes done
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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
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Three done
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Four done
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Five done
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question_answer40)
The Evil Quartet of biodiversity loss, does not include
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Hunting done
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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
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20% done
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35% done
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42% done
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50% done
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question_answer42)
The following is not the approach for in situ conservation
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Wild life safari park done
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Sacred grove done
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question_answer43)
The 'Earth summit' for biodiversity was held in
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question_answer44)
The Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of which one the Indian states?
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Himachal Pradesh done
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Assam done
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Which of the following is a native of Rajasthan and Gujarat and is presently an endangered animal
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Rhinoceros done
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Great Indian Bustard done
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Black buck (Antelope) done
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Bandhavgarh national park is situated in
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Gujrat done
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Two places in India show maximum biological diversity. One of them is the Western Ghats, another is
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question_answer48)
First National Park of India was established in 1935 and was named as
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Hailey's National Park done
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Rajaji National Park done
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None of these done
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question_answer49)
Which of the following set of National Park and the State is wrongly matched?
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Bandipur - Kamataka done
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Nokrek - Meghalaya done
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Simlipal - Bihar done
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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 |
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(I) A (II) C (III) E (IV) B (V) D done
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(I) E (II) B (III) D (IV) C (V) F done
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(I) C (II) E (III) B (IV) D (V) A done
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(I) F (II) E (III) D (IV) E (V) B done
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question_answer51)
Main reason behind the destruction of Bio-diversity is :
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question_answer52)
Project tiger was launched by the recommendation of Indian board of Wildlife (IBWL) in
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1971 done
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1975 done
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1973 done
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1972 done
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question_answer53)
Royal Bengal Tiger has been conserved in
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Kanha National Park done
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Manas National Park done
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Sundarbans done
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Corbett National Park done
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question_answer54)
First Biosphere Reserve in India was
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Established in 1986 done
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All of these done
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question_answer55)
Which of the following natural bounty is used for giving protection to fauna only?
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National Park done
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Biosphere Reserve done
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Sanctuary done
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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
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S.M. & G. do not belong to U.P. done
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None of these belong to Tamil Nadu. done
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question_answer57)
Out of 25 hot spots in the world, how many appear in the tropical forest
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9 done
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5 done
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question_answer58)
Which resource is non-renewable
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Aquatic animals done
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Biological species done
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Fresh water plants done
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question_answer59)
Anthropogenic extinction means
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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
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Three done
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Four done
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Five done
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question_answer61)
An example of biological conservation in situ is
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All of these done
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question_answer62)
The breeding place of Flamingo (Hansawar) in India is
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Sambarlake done
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Runn of Kutch done
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question_answer63)
Which group of the vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species?
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Mammals done
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Fishes done
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Reptiles done
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question_answer64)
Diversity between two communities is called
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question_answer65)
The number of critically endangered animal and plant species in India is respectively :
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question_answer66)
Following organization is associated with the Red-Data book
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Bombay natural history done
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Man and Biosphere done
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question_answer67)
Which of the following species is critically endangered in India?
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Black buck done
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Reindeer done
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question_answer68)
The following is not the major threat category of wild life
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question_answer69)
Following number of terrestrial Hot Spots for conservation of biodiversity have been identified worldwide
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25 done
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40 done
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question_answer70)
The biological species are
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question_answer71)
In cryopreservation germplasm is maintained at:
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\[-100{}^\circ \,\,F\] done
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None done
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question_answer72)
The maximum number of species have extincted from
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Oceans done
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Fresh water bodies done
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question_answer73)
The 'Earth Summit' held at Rio de Janeiro in 1992 resulted into
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question_answer74)
Buffer zone, Core zone and the Transition zone are three subdivisions of the Biosphere reserves. The transition zone
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Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic? [IAS Prelims 2015]
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Khangchendzonga National Park done
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Nandadevi National Park done
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Neora Valley National Park done
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Namdapha National Park done
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In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? [IAS Prelims 2015]
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Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity? [IAS Prelims 2015]
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Keibul Lamjao National Park done
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Keoladeo Ghana National Park done
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Sultanpur National Park done
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Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? [IAS Prelims 2015]
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Gangetic dolphin done
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Gharial done
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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.
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1 and 3 only done
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1, 2 and 3 done
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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]
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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?
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Both 1 and 2 done
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Neither 1 nor 2 done
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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]
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Arunachal Pradesh done
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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]
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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]
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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 |
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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?
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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question_answer93)
Consider the following protected areas:
1. Bandipur |
2. Bhitarkanika |
3. Manas |
4. Sunderbans |
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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?
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2 and 3 done
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1 and 3 done
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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?
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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 |
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A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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2, 3 and 4 done
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C)
1 and 4 done
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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 |
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A)
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
1 and 4 done
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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?
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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 |
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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?
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question_answer113)
Consider the following fauna of India:
1. Gharial |
2. Leatherback turtle |
3. Swamp deer |
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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 |
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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. |
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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'. |
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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?
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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. |
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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'. |
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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 |
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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?
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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?
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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question_answer127)
Which one of the following is the correct matched pair of an endangered animal and National Park?
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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:
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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 |
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Find the wrongly matched pair:
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Conservation of flora and fauna in its natural habitat is :
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Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity?
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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?
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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'? (IAS Prelims 2016)
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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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