643 + Interview Questions in BIODIVERSITY-AND-CONSERVATION IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	(a) Mention the difference in the mode of action of exonuclease and endonuclease. (b) How does restriction endonuclease function?
Answer» Correct Answer - (a) & (b)

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2.	Select the homologous structures from the combinations given below : Forelimbs of whales and bats Tuber of potato and sweet potato Eyes of octopus and mammals Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita. (b) State the kind of evolution they represent.
Answer» Correct Answer - (i) & (iv)

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3.	Which of the following communities is more vulnerable to invasion by outside animals and plants?A. Temperate forestsB. Oceanic island communitiesC. MangrovesD. Tropical evergreen forests
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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4.	Assertion (A) : Tropical rain forests are disappearing fast from developing countries such as India. Reason ( R ) : No value is attached to these forests because these are poor in biodiversity.A. Both (A) and (R ) are true and ( R ) is the correct explanantion of (A)B. Both (A) and ( R ) are true but ( R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)C. (A) is true statement but ( R ) is falseD. Both (A) and ( R) are false
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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5.	In India, sal forests are found in :A. Satpura hillsB. Nilgiri hillsC. Western GhatsD. Vallery of Dehradun
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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6.	Which of the following communities is more vulnerable to invasion by outside animals and plants:A. MangrovesB. Temperate forestsC. Tropical evergreenD. Oceanic Island communities
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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7.	What are the major causes of species losses in a geographical region ?
Answer» Major causes of species losses in a geographical region are hunting, forest fires, destruction of habitats and fragmentation, and introduction of exotic species.

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8.	Biodiversity of a geographical region representsA. endangered species found in the regionB. the diversity in the organisms living in the regionC. gentic diversity in the dominant species of the regionD. species endemic to the region
Answer» Correct Answer - b

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9.	Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the yearA. 1992B. 1996C. 2000D. 2002
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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10.	Name the medicinal plant growing in different Himalayan ranges:A. Plantago ovataB. Atropa belladonaC. Rauwolfia vomitoriaD. Cinchon officinalis
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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11.	Biodiversity of a geographical region representsA. Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the regionB. Species endemic to the regionC. Endangered species found in the regionD. The diversity in the organisms living in the region
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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12.	Biodiversity of a geographical region representsA. Species endemic to the regionB. Endangered species found in the regionC. The diversity of the organisms living in the regionD. Genetic diversity presnt in the dominant species of the fegion
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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13.	The relation between specises richness and area is described on a logarithmic scale by the equation [where S = species richness, A = area, Z = slope of the line (regression coefficient ), C= Y - intercept]A. `LogC=logS+ZlogA`B. `LogS=logS+ZlogA`C. `LogS=logC+ZlogC`D. `S=CA^(z)`
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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14.	Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct combination from the options given. A. d-1, b-2, c-3, e-4B. b-1, c-2, e-3, d-4C. d-1, a-2, e-3, b-4D. d-1, a-2. e-3, c-4
Answer» Correct Answer - D `{:("1. Plants","d. 40,000"),("2. Invertebrates","a. 1,25,000"),("3. Verterbrates","e. 5532"),("4. Insects species waiting to be disovered","c. 20,00,000"):}`

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15.	On a logarithmic scale, the species area relationship is a straight line described by the equation log S = log C + Z log A. What does S, C, Z and A represent in the given equation? Select the correct answer from the codes given below. `{:("Species richness" ,=,1),("Slope of the line",= ,2),("Y-intercept",=,3),("Area",=,4):}`A. Rectangular parabolaB. Rectangular hyperbolaC. Straight line/linearD. Sigmoid
Answer» Correct Answer - C The species-area relationship on a logarithmic scale (log-log scale) is straight line/linear.

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16.	The hyperbolic equation for the species area relationship isA. `Log C=logS+S log A`B. `Log S=logC+Z logA`C. `LogS=logA+ZlogC`D. `S=CA^(z)`
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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17.	The species-area relationships among very large areas like entire continentsA. 0.1 to 0.2B. 1.15C. 0.3 to 0.6D. 0.6 to 1.2
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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18.	The species-area relationships among very large areas like entire continentsA. The slope of the line to be much steeperB. Z values lies in the range of 0.1 to 0.2C. Z values lies in the range of 0.6 to 1.2D. Both A and C
Answer» Correct Answer - D The species-area relationships among very large areas like entire continetns the slope of the line to be much steeper and Z values lies in the range of 0.6 to 1.2.

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19.	Which of the following equation correctly represent species-area relationship?A. log C = log S + Z log AB. log A = log C + Z log SC. log A = log S + Z log CD. log S = log C + Z log A
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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20.	If we analyse the species-area relationships among very large areas like the entire continents, then slope of line becomes much steeper in the range ofA. 0.1 to 0.6B. 0.1 to 0.2C. 0.6 to 1.2D. 0.2 to 0.6
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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21.	Which of the following feature(s) should be shown by a stable community?A. Resistant to invasion of alien speciesB. Resistant to occasional disturbancesC. Less variation in year to year productivityD. All of these
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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22.	Most species-rich taxonomic group among animals comprisesA. More tha 80% of total diversityB. No more than 50% of total diversityC. More than 70% of total diversityD. No more than 60% of total diversity
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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23.	Choose the odd one w.r.t. Alein species invasionA. Nile perchB. Water hyacinthC. Clarias gariepinusD. Cichild fish
Answer» Correct Answer - DAnswer is C: clarias gariapinus

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24.	Number of biosphere reserves, national parks and wild life sanctuaries in India are respectivelyA. 90,14,448B. 14,90,448C. 90,448,14D. 14,448,19
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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25.	Biosphere reserves are being threatened withA. Population growthB. RainsC. PollutionD. All of the above
Answer» Correct Answer - C Biosphere reserve are being threatened with pollution.

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26.	Dhudhwa National Park is located inA. GujaratB. Uttar PradeshC. RajasthanD. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» Correct Answer - B Dhudhwa National Park is located in Uttar Pradesh.

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27.	Periyar wildlife sanctuary is located in :A. KaralaB. KarnatakaC. Tamil NaduD. Andhra pradesh
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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28.	Identify the odd combination of the habitat and the particular animal concernedA. Pariyar - ElephantB. Rann of Kutch - Wild AssC. Sunderbans - Bengal TigerD. Dachigam National Park - Snow Leopard
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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29.	Dachigam sanctuary is located in :A. W.B.B. M.P.C. J. & K.D. Rajasthan
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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30.	Which of the following pairs of an animal and a plant represent endangered organism in IndiaA. Cinchoua and LeopardB. Banyan and Black BuckC. Tamarind and Rhesus MonkeyD. Bentinckia nicobarica and Rad Panda
Answer» Correct Answer - D Bentinckia nicobarica is an endemic palm found is lowland rainforest of Nicobar island.

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31.	Which of the following pairs of an animal and a plant represent endangered organism in IndiaA. Banyan and black duckB. Bentinckianscobarica and red pandaC. Tamarind and rhesus monkeyD. Cinchona and leopard
Answer» Correct Answer - b

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32.	Which place is famous for hosting thousands of migrating birds coming from Siberia in every winter ?A. Kaziranga National Park , AssamB. Corbett National Park, Nainital, UttarkhandC. Keoladev National Park , Bharatpur, RajasthanD. Kanla National Park m Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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33.	Genetic diversity in agricultural crops in threatened byA. introduction of high yielding varietiesB. intensive use of fertilizersC. extensive intercroppingD. intensive use of biopesticides
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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34.	The colonisation of tropical Pacific Islands by humans is said to have led to the extinction of more thanA. 1,200 species of native birdsB. 1,300 species of native birdsC. 1,400 species of native birdsD. 2,000 species of native birds
Answer» Correct Answer - D The colonisation of tropical pacific Island by humans is said to have led to the extinction of more than 2,000 species of native birds.

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35.	Which is the main cause for the extinction of some species in tropical forest ?A. deforestationB. afforestationC. pollutionD. soil erosion
Answer» Correct Answer - a

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36.	Colonisation of tropical pacific Islands by humans have resulted in extinction of more than……….. Species of native birds.A. 2000B. 7000C. 784D. 15000
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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37.	Which is the main cause for the extinction of some species in tropical forest ?A. AfforestationB. DeforestationC. PollutionD. Soil erosion
Answer» Correct Answer - B Main cause of extinction of species from tropical areas is deforestation/habitat loss.

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38.	The species whose number has been reduced considerably and is at the verge of extinction, is calledA. RareB. VulnerableC. EndangeredD. Extinct
Answer» Correct Answer - C The species whose naumber has been reduced considerably and is at the verge of extinction, is called endangered.

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39.	Plant species on verge of extinction due to over-exploitation isA. CentellaB. PodophyllumC. GloriosaD. All of the above
Answer» Correct Answer - B Plant species on verge of extinction due to over-ex-ploitation is Podophyllum.

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40.	According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)A. Critically endangeredB. Endangered speciesC. Vulnerable speciesD. Extinct species
Answer» Correct Answer - B According to IUCN Red List, Endangered species is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens).

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41.	According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)A. Extinct speciesB. Valnerable speciesC. Endangered speciesD. Critically endangered species
Answer» Correct Answer - B Red panda (Ailurus fulgens ) is listed as Vulnerable because its population is estimated at less than 10,000 . The principle threat to the Red Panda is the loss of its high -altitude forest habitat, It may also be humted for its meat of fur which may be used in traditional dress paricularly in China .

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42.	The Giant Panda faads mainly on the leaves of :A. BambooB. BananaC. MulberryD. Pomegranate
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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43.	Which one of the following bird is endangered ?A. KiteB. ParrotC. HornbillD. Pigeon
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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44.	The emblem of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is given. Identify the bird. A. EagleB. EgretC. KingfisherD. Hornbill
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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45.	BNHS is the abbreviatad form for :A. Border Natural History SocietyB. Bombay National History SocietyC. Border National History ServicesD. Bombay Natural History Societes
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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46.	BNHS is the abbreviatad form for :A. Border Natural History SocietyB. Bombay National History SocietyC. Border Natural History ServicesD. Bombay Natural History Society
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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47.	`"21st March is "`A. World Forest DayB. World Animal DayC. World Environment DayD. World Habitat Day
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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48.	The Government oflndia has provided private ownership rights inA. A national parkB. A sanctuaryC. A biosphere reserveD. Zoo
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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49.	Wild populations of plants and animals and traditional life styles of tribals are protected inA. Biosphere reserveB. SanctuaryC. National parksD. None of these
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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50.	Which of the following is the matching pair of a sanctuary and its main protected wild animal?A. Kaziranga- Musk deerB. Gir - LionC. Sunderban - RhinoD. All of these
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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(a) Mention the difference in the mode of action of exonuclease and endonuclease. (b) How does restriction endonuclease function?

Select the homologous structures from the combinations given below : Forelimbs of whales and bats Tuber of potato and sweet potato Eyes of octopus and mammals Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita. (b) State the kind of evolution they represent.

Which of the following communities is more vulnerable to invasion by outside animals and plants?A. Temperate forestsB. Oceanic island communitiesC. MangrovesD. Tropical evergreen forests

In India, sal forests are found in :A. Satpura hillsB. Nilgiri hillsC. Western GhatsD. Vallery of Dehradun

Which of the following communities is more vulnerable to invasion by outside animals and plants:A. MangrovesB. Temperate forestsC. Tropical evergreenD. Oceanic Island communities

What are the major causes of species losses in a geographical region ?

Biodiversity of a geographical region representsA. endangered species found in the regionB. the diversity in the organisms living in the regionC. gentic diversity in the dominant species of the regionD. species endemic to the region

Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the yearA. 1992B. 1996C. 2000D. 2002

Name the medicinal plant growing in different Himalayan ranges:A. Plantago ovataB. Atropa belladonaC. Rauwolfia vomitoriaD. Cinchon officinalis

Biodiversity of a geographical region representsA. Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the regionB. Species endemic to the regionC. Endangered species found in the regionD. The diversity in the organisms living in the region

Biodiversity of a geographical region representsA. Species endemic to the regionB. Endangered species found in the regionC. The diversity of the organisms living in the regionD. Genetic diversity presnt in the dominant species of the fegion

The relation between specises richness and area is described on a logarithmic scale by the equation [where S = species richness, A = area, Z = slope of the line (regression coefficient ), C= Y - intercept]A. `LogC=logS+ZlogA`B. `LogS=logS+ZlogA`C. `LogS=logC+ZlogC`D. `S=CA^(z)`

Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct combination from the options given. A. d-1, b-2, c-3, e-4B. b-1, c-2, e-3, d-4C. d-1, a-2, e-3, b-4D. d-1, a-2. e-3, c-4

The hyperbolic equation for the species area relationship isA. `Log C=logS+S log A`B. `Log S=logC+Z logA`C. `LogS=logA+ZlogC`D. `S=CA^(z)`

The species-area relationships among very large areas like entire continentsA. 0.1 to 0.2B. 1.15C. 0.3 to 0.6D. 0.6 to 1.2

The species-area relationships among very large areas like entire continentsA. The slope of the line to be much steeperB. Z values lies in the range of 0.1 to 0.2C. Z values lies in the range of 0.6 to 1.2D. Both A and C

Which of the following equation correctly represent species-area relationship?A. log C = log S + Z log AB. log A = log C + Z log SC. log A = log S + Z log CD. log S = log C + Z log A

If we analyse the species-area relationships among very large areas like the entire continents, then slope of line becomes much steeper in the range ofA. 0.1 to 0.6B. 0.1 to 0.2C. 0.6 to 1.2D. 0.2 to 0.6

Which of the following feature(s) should be shown by a stable community?A. Resistant to invasion of alien speciesB. Resistant to occasional disturbancesC. Less variation in year to year productivityD. All of these

Most species-rich taxonomic group among animals comprisesA. More tha 80% of total diversityB. No more than 50% of total diversityC. More than 70% of total diversityD. No more than 60% of total diversity

Choose the odd one w.r.t. Alein species invasionA. Nile perchB. Water hyacinthC. Clarias gariepinusD. Cichild fish

Number of biosphere reserves, national parks and wild life sanctuaries in India are respectivelyA. 90,14,448B. 14,90,448C. 90,448,14D. 14,448,19

Biosphere reserves are being threatened withA. Population growthB. RainsC. PollutionD. All of the above

Dhudhwa National Park is located inA. GujaratB. Uttar PradeshC. RajasthanD. Madhya Pradesh

Periyar wildlife sanctuary is located in :A. KaralaB. KarnatakaC. Tamil NaduD. Andhra pradesh

Identify the odd combination of the habitat and the particular animal concernedA. Pariyar - ElephantB. Rann of Kutch - Wild AssC. Sunderbans - Bengal TigerD. Dachigam National Park - Snow Leopard

Dachigam sanctuary is located in :A. W.B.B. M.P.C. J. & K.D. Rajasthan

Which of the following pairs of an animal and a plant represent endangered organism in IndiaA. Cinchoua and LeopardB. Banyan and Black BuckC. Tamarind and Rhesus MonkeyD. Bentinckia nicobarica and Rad Panda

Which of the following pairs of an animal and a plant represent endangered organism in IndiaA. Banyan and black duckB. Bentinckianscobarica and red pandaC. Tamarind and rhesus monkeyD. Cinchona and leopard

Which place is famous for hosting thousands of migrating birds coming from Siberia in every winter ?A. Kaziranga National Park , AssamB. Corbett National Park, Nainital, UttarkhandC. Keoladev National Park , Bharatpur, RajasthanD. Kanla National Park m Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh

Genetic diversity in agricultural crops in threatened byA. introduction of high yielding varietiesB. intensive use of fertilizersC. extensive intercroppingD. intensive use of biopesticides

The colonisation of tropical Pacific Islands by humans is said to have led to the extinction of more thanA. 1,200 species of native birdsB. 1,300 species of native birdsC. 1,400 species of native birdsD. 2,000 species of native birds

Which is the main cause for the extinction of some species in tropical forest ?A. deforestationB. afforestationC. pollutionD. soil erosion

Colonisation of tropical pacific Islands by humans have resulted in extinction of more than……….. Species of native birds.A. 2000B. 7000C. 784D. 15000

Which is the main cause for the extinction of some species in tropical forest ?A. AfforestationB. DeforestationC. PollutionD. Soil erosion

The species whose number has been reduced considerably and is at the verge of extinction, is calledA. RareB. VulnerableC. EndangeredD. Extinct

Plant species on verge of extinction due to over-exploitation isA. CentellaB. PodophyllumC. GloriosaD. All of the above

According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)A. Critically endangeredB. Endangered speciesC. Vulnerable speciesD. Extinct species

According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)A. Extinct speciesB. Valnerable speciesC. Endangered speciesD. Critically endangered species

The Giant Panda faads mainly on the leaves of :A. BambooB. BananaC. MulberryD. Pomegranate

Which one of the following bird is endangered ?A. KiteB. ParrotC. HornbillD. Pigeon

The emblem of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is given. Identify the bird. A. EagleB. EgretC. KingfisherD. Hornbill

BNHS is the abbreviatad form for :A. Border Natural History SocietyB. Bombay National History SocietyC. Border National History ServicesD. Bombay Natural History Societes

BNHS is the abbreviatad form for :A. Border Natural History SocietyB. Bombay National History SocietyC. Border Natural History ServicesD. Bombay Natural History Society

`"21st March is "`A. World Forest DayB. World Animal DayC. World Environment DayD. World Habitat Day

The Government oflndia has provided private ownership rights inA. A national parkB. A sanctuaryC. A biosphere reserveD. Zoo

Wild populations of plants and animals and traditional life styles of tribals are protected inA. Biosphere reserveB. SanctuaryC. National parksD. None of these

Which of the following is the matching pair of a sanctuary and its main protected wild animal?A. Kaziranga- Musk deerB. Gir - LionC. Sunderban - RhinoD. All of these