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| 451. |
Number of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals species found in Amazonian rain forest respectively areA. 427, 378, 1300, 3000 and 339B. 3000, 1300, 359, 427 and 378C. 3000, 378, 427, 1300 and 427D. 3000, 427, 378, 1300 and 427 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `{:("Amozon rain forest has more than:"),("Invertebrates 1,25,000"),("Plants 40,000"),("Fishes 3,000"),("Birds 1,300"),("Amphibians 427"),("Mammals 427"),("Reptiles 378"):}` |
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| 452. |
Read the following statements : (A) Tropics harbour more species than temperate or polar areas. (B) Colombia located near the equator has nearly 1400 species of birds. (C ) India has less tha 105 species of birds.A. (A) & (B) are incorrectB. (B) & (C ) are incorrectC. (A) & (C ) are incorrectD. Only (C ) is incorrect |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 453. |
Amazon rain forest in South America is home to more than A species of plants and B species of fishes.A. A - 3,000. B - 40,000B. A - 1500, B -2,500C. A - 40,000, B -3,000D. A - 427, B -378 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 454. |
Tiger is not a resident in which one of the following national parkA. RanthambhorB. SunderbansC. GirD. Jim corbett |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Gir national park (gujarat) is not concerned with tiger. The animals found in gir national park are asiatic lion, panther, striped hyaena, samber, nilgai, cheetal, four,-horned antelope and chinkara. Ranthambhor national park sunderbans and jim cobett national park (uttarakhand) are tiger reserves. |
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| 455. |
Tiger is not a resident in which one of the following national parkA. SunderbansB. GirC. Jim CorbettD. Ranthambour |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 456. |
Maximum species diversity is seen in latitudinal range of :A. `23.5^(@)` N to`66.5^(@) N`B. `23.5^(@)` N to `23.5^(@)` SC. `23.5^(@)` S to `66.5^(@)` ND. `66.5^(@)` N to `90^(@)` N |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 457. |
Which of the following group exhibit more species diversityA. GymnospermsB. AlgaeC. BryophytesD. Fungi |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Fungi are group of eukaryotic heteromophic organisms with diverse forms, sizes, physiology and mode of reproduction. They exhibits more specific diversity. This is followed by algae, bryophytes and then fensa and alliles. |
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| 458. |
Which of the following group exhibit more species diversityA. AngiospermsB. AlgaeC. BryophytesD. Fungi |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 459. |
Which of the following group exhibit more species diversityA. GymnospermsB. AlgaeC. BryohytesD. Fungi |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 460. |
The historic convention on Biological Diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known asA. G - 16 SummitB. CITES ConventionC. The Earth SummitD. MAB Programme |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 461. |
The historic convention on Biological Diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known asA. CITES ConventionB. The Earth SummitC. G-16 SummitD. MAB Programme |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 462. |
Which one of the following is being utilized as a source of biodiesel in the Indian countryside Or An example of Petrocrop isA. PongamiaB. EuphorbiaC. BeetrootD. Sugarcane |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 463. |
Afforestation with regard to urban development is called:A. social forestryB. integrated forest managementC. both (a) and (b)D. none of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 464. |
Assertion : Using dung as fuel greatly reduces grain production. Reason : Dung used as manure increases crop yield.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 465. |
Assertion : Social forestry programme grows trees for fuel, fodder and fruits in rural areas. Reason : Production plantation grows trees for use in industries.A. If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.B. If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. If A is true but R is false.D. If both A and R are false. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 466. |
Which one of the following is not used for ex situ plant conservationA. Field gene banksB. Seed banksC. Shifting cultivationD. Botanical gardens |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Shifting cultivation results into deforestation.botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference, seed banks store seeds as a source of germplasm, in case seed reserver elsewhere are destroyed. Field gene blank are a type of biorepository which preserve the genetic material. |
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| 467. |
The organization which publishes the Red List of species is :A. ICFREB. IUCNC. UNEDD. WWF |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B IUNC is international union for conservation of nature which publishes the red list of threatened species or red data list which assesses the conser vation status of species. It is an international organisation founded in october,. 1948. its head quarter is in gland, switzerland. |
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| 468. |
The organization which publishes the Red List of species is :A. ICFREB. IUCNC. UNEPD. WWF |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 469. |
One of the ex situ conservation methods for endangered species isA. Wildlife sanctuariesB. Biosphere resevesC. Cryopreservation/seed bankD. National Parks |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C One of the ex-situ conservation methods for endangered species is cryopreservation/seed bank. |
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| 470. |
A species facing extremely high righ of extinction in the immediate future is called:A. ExtinctB. VulnerableC. EndemicD. Critically Endangered |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called critically endangered. |
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| 471. |
A species facing extremely high righ of extinction in the immediate future is called:A. VulnerableB. EndemicC. Critically EndangeredD. Extinct |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 472. |
The species which are likely to be in the danger of ex- tinction in the near future if the factors threatening their extinction continue are known asA. Threatened speciesB. Rare speciesC. Vulnerable speciesD. Endangered species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 473. |
One of the ex situ conservation methods for endangered species isA. Wildlife SanctuariesB. Biosphere ReservesC. CryopreservationD. National parks |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Preservation at -`196^(@)` (liq.`N_(2))` can maintain tissue culture, embryos, animal cells/tissues, spermatogoa, etc. is called as cryopreservation. It is an ex-situ, conservation method i.e. conservation of organism outside their natural homes other ex-situ conservation methods are off site collection and genebanks. |
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| 474. |
The observation of the species-area relationship was given by Humboldt after his pioneering and extensive ex-plorations in the wilderness ofA. South Americal junglesB. North American junglesC. South African junglesD. East African jungles |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A The observation of the species - area relationship was given by Humboldt after his pioneering and exteNsive explorations in the wilderness of South Americal jungles. |
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| 475. |
IUCN stands for :A. Indian Union for Conservation of NatureB. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.C. Indian Union for Conservation NomenclatureD. International Union for Conservation of Nutrients |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 476. |
An example of ex situ conservation is Or Which is the best method of germplasm conservationA. Seed bankB. Secred grovesC. National ParkD. Wildilfe sanctuary |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 477. |
An example of ex situ conservation is Or Which is the best method of germplasm conservationA. National ParkB. Seed bankC. Wildlife SanctuaryD. Sacred Grove |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 478. |
Just as a person moving from Delhi to Shimla to escape the heat for the duration of hot summer, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to:A. MeghalayaB. Western GhatC. Corbett National ParkD. Keolado National Park |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 479. |
In IUCN Red List (2004) documents , the extinction of 784 species includes:A. 335 vertebrates, 360 invertebrates and 89 plantsB. 337 vertebrates, 362 invertebrates and 88 plantsC. 338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates and 87 plantsD. 340 vertebrates, 357 invertebrates and 87 plants |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 480. |
Which of the following is not an ex-situ conservationA. Seed banksB. Botanical gardensC. CryopreservationD. Biosphere reserves |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 481. |
An example of ex situ conservation is Or Which is the best method of germplasm conservationA. Seed BankB. Sacred GroveC. National ParkD. Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 482. |
Endangered or threatened animals are protected from extinction by ex situ conservation in :A. national parksB. zoological parksC. wild life sanctuaryD. biosphere rescrves |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 483. |
What are endangered species ? How many animals and plants are endangered in India ? |
| Answer» A taxon is endangered when its population have decreased or habitats have been reduced to the levels that pose immediate danger of extinction. They are not likely to survive if the factors threating their extinction continue. 54 animals and 113 plants are endangered in India. | |
| 484. |
What is in-situ conservation ? |
| Answer» It is the most appropriate method to maintain species of wild animals and plants in their natural habitats. This approach includes protection of total ecosystems througha network of protected areas-national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, sacred grooves and lakes , several wetlands, mangrooves and coral reefs. | |
| 485. |
Alien species are a threat to native species. Justify taking example of an animal and a plant alien species. |
| Answer» Plants, animals and other living things have been introduced to a place where they have no lived before are known as invasive species. Cactus plant and hungry goat are a threat to our Indian native species. | |
| 486. |
Which of the following countries has the highest biodiversity?A. BrazilB. South AfricaC. RussiaD. India |
| Answer» Correct Answer - a | |
| 487. |
Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct combination from the options given. A. c-1, d-2, a-3, b-4B. d-1, c-2, a-3, b-4C. c-1, d-2, b-3, a-4D. d-1, c-2, b-3, a-4 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A `|{:("1. Plants","c. 45,000 species"),("2. Animals","d. 90,000 species"),("3. Mango","a. 1,000 varieties"),("4. Rice","b. 50,000 strains"):}|` |
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| 488. |
How many species of animals have been recorded from India?A. Twice of the plant speciesB. Half of the plant speciesC. Equal to the fungi speciesD. Both A and B |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Nearly 45000 species of plants and twice as many of animals `(=90,000)` have been recorded from India. |
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| 489. |
If we accept biochemical or molecular criteria for delineating species for prokaryotes, then their diversity alone might run intoA. MillionsB. BillionsC. HundredsD. Thousands |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A If we accept biochemical or molecular criteria for delineating species for prokaryotes, then their diversity alone might run into millions. |
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| 490. |
Assertion : If the present trends of species losses continue, then nearly half of all the species might be wiped out within the next 200 years. Reason : The accelerated rates world is facing now are largely due to volcanic activities.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D If the present trends of species losses continue, then nearly half of all the species might be wiped out within the next 100 years. The accelerated rates of species extinctions that the world is facing now are largely due to human activities. |
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| 491. |
How many species on Earth might still be waiting to be discovered and named?A. 1.5 millionB. 6 millionC. 7 millionD. 1.0 million |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B 6 million species on Earth might still be waiting to be discovered and named. |
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| 492. |
Match the columuns I and II, and choose the correct combination from the option given. A. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4B. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3C. a-4, b-2, c-2, d-2D. a-4, b-1, c-1, d-2 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `|{:("a. Beetles","4. 3,00,000"),("b. Ants","1. 20,000"),("c. Orchids","1. 20,000"),("d. Fishes","2. 28,000"):}|` |
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| 493. |
About the total number of species present on earth, a more conservative and scientifically sound estimate made byA. Robert MayB. Robert CostanzaC. Alexander von HumboldtD. Both A and B |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A About the total number of species present on earth, a more conservative and scientifically sound estimate made by Robert May. |
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| 494. |
Robert May places the global species diversity at aboutA. 6 millionB. 7 millionC. Slightly more than 1.5 millionD. Slightly less than 1.5 million |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Robert May places the global species diversity at about 7 million. |
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| 495. |
More conservative and scientifically sound estimate made by Robert May places the global species diversity at aboutA. 1.5 millionB. 7 millionC. 1.7 millionD. 17 million |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 496. |
The extinction of passenger pigeon was due toA. Increased number of predatory birdsB. Over exploitation by humansC. Non-availability of the foodD. Bird flu virus infection |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 497. |
The extinction of passenger pigeon was due toA. Increased number of predatory birdsB. Over explotion by humansC. Non-availability of the foodD. Bird flu virus infection |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B The extiction ot the Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius )has two majro causes. The primary cause is held to be the commercial explotation of pigeon meat on a massive scale . Loss of habitat also played a role . |
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| 498. |
The alien species (Nile perch) introduced into Lake Victoria inA. South AfricaB. North AmericaC. South AmericaD. East Africa |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The alien species (Nile perch) introduced into Lake Victoria in East Africa. |
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| 499. |
The alien species introduced into Lake Victoria that was responsible for the extinction of cichild fishes isA. MurrelsB. Nile perchC. Carrot grassD. African catfish |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Before the introduction of the Nile perch around 1970 , Lake Victoria supported around 300 species of cichlid fishes. Over half of these species are now extinct or too rare to be caught and studied. |
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| 500. |
Gir Lion Sanctuary project was started inA. 1976B. 1972C. 1962D. 1952 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Gir Lion Sanctuary Project was started in the year 1972. |
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