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| 501. |
The breeding place of Flamingo (Hansawar) in India is most likely :A. Chilka LakeB. Sambar LakeC. Rann of KutchD. Ghana Vihar |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Breeding place of Flamingo (Hansawar) in India is Rann of Kutch. |
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| 502. |
Bandipur in Karnataka state is the site ofA. Deer projectB. Peacock projectC. Elephant projectD. Tiger project |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Bandipur (Karnataka) National Park is site of tiger project. |
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| 503. |
Which of the following is true for national parksA. Tourism is allowed in buffer zoneB. No human activity is allowedC. Hunting allowed in core zoneD. Cattle grazing is allowed in buffer zone |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 504. |
Bandipur in Karnataka state is the site ofA. The tiger projectB. The deer projectC. The peacock projectD. The elephant project |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 505. |
The species , though insignificant in number, determine the existence of many other species in a given ecosystem. Such species is known asA. Endemic speciesB. Sacred speciesC. Extinct speciesD. Keystone species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 506. |
Match the column -I with column-II A. a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv)B. a(iii), b(i), c(iv), d(ii)C. a(iv), b(i), c(ii), d(iii)D. a(iv), b(ii), c(i), d(iii) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 507. |
Select the odd w.r.t. ex-situ comservation.A. Botanical gardensB. Wildlife safari parksC. Zoological parksD. Sacred grooves |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 508. |
Mark the odd one out (w.r.t. National Parks)A. Cultivation of land is not permittedB. Meant for protection of both flora and faunaC. Forest products are not harvestedD. Grazing is allowed |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 509. |
Example of ex-situ biodiversity conservation isA. Botanical gardenB. Biosphere reserveC. Natioanl parkD. Reserve forest |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A |
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| 510. |
Of the four major causes for the loss of biodiversity (Alien species invasion habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation and co-extinctions ) Which according to you is the major cause for the loss of biodiversity ? Give reasons in suppport. |
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Answer» Out of the four major causes for the loss fo biodiversity, loss of habitat and fragmentation is the major cause as (i) Habitat loss and fragmentation caused by clearing and over-exploitation of forest areas for agriculture, urbanisation and industrialisation, results in destruction of natural habitats. (ii) Increasing human population has overburdened the forest resources and have destroyed forest land, which means loss of habitat for several species. (iii) In addition, large habitats are broken up into small fragments, because of which mammals and birds requiring large territories and migratory habits are badly affected, leading to decline inpopulation. |
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| 511. |
Habital loss and fragmentation over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for:A. population explosionB. migrationC. biodiversity lossD. pollution |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 512. |
Biodiversity loss occurs due to (i) habitat loss and fragmentation (ii) co-extinction (iii) over-exploitation (iv) alien species invasion.A. (i) and (ii)B. (i), (ii) and (iii)C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)D. (i), (ii) and (iv) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 513. |
In the World Summit …a… countries pledged their commitment to achieve by …b…. A significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local level.A. a-190, b-2012B. a-192, b-2002C. a-190, b-1992D. a-190, b-2010 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D In the World Summit 190 countries pledged their commitment to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local level. |
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| 514. |
Corbett national park is inA. Uttaranchal and is famous for tigerB. Rajasthan and is home for black buckC. Punjab and is home for antelopesD. Himachal Pradesh and is famous for birds |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 515. |
Hippopotamus is found inA. Amazon riverB. Nile riverC. Ganges riverD. Darling river |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 516. |
Beta `(beta)`diversity refers to diversity :A. within a populationB. within a communityC. between communitiesD. between two zones |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 517. |
Beta `(beta)`diversity refers to diversity :A. In a communityB. Between communitiesC. in a mountain gradientD. On a plain |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 518. |
Fill in the blanks : (a) Biodiversity refers to the totality of ……….., ………, and ………… of a region. (b) Within- community diversity is called ………… . (c ) …… are the traditional protected areas. (d) Exotic species have a large impact, especially in ...... ecosystems. (e) Between- comminity diversity is called .......... . (f) ............. and ............ in India are among the 25 global biodiversity hot spots. |
| Answer» (a) Genes, species,ecosystem , (b) Alpha diversity , (c ) Sacred groves, (d) Island , (e) Beta diversity , (f) Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas. | |
| 519. |
The venue and year of the Earth Summit on Conservation of Biodiversity wasA. South Africa, 2002B. Rio de Jeneiro, 1992C. Johannesberg, 2004D. Stockholm, 1974 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 520. |
The venue and year of the Earth Summit on Conservation of Biodiversity was :A. South Africa, 2002B. Rio de Jeneiro, 1992C. Johannesberg, 2004D. Stockholm, 1974 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 521. |
Which one of the following pair is correctly matched to the wild life and national parkA. Ranna of Kutch - Wild assB. Gir forest - TigerC. Manas - ElephantD. Corbett park - Asiatic lion |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Wild ass sanctuary is situated at Rann of Kutch, Surendra Nagar, Gujarat. |
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| 522. |
The term alpha diversity refers toA. genetic diversityB. community and ecosystem diversityC. species diversityD. diversity among plants |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 523. |
Dudhwa National Park is located inA. Madhya PardeshB. Himachal PardeshC. Arunachal PradeshD. Uttar Pradesh |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Dudhwa National Park is located in Uttar Pradesh. Currently Rhinnoceros are reintroduced in this park. |
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| 524. |
Which of the following National Parks is home to the famous musk deer or hangulA. Keibul lamjao national park, manipurB. Bandhavgarh national park, madhya pradeshC. Eaglenest wildlife sancturay, arunachal pradeshD. Dachigam national park, jammu and kashmir |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Dachigam national park, situated at jammu and kashmir is famous for conservation of musk deer. At keibul lamjao national park, manipur, brown deer (Sangai) is protected. At Bandhvgarh National park, MP, tiger is protected. Eaglenest wildlife sanctuary, arunachal pradesh, protects elephants and red panda. |
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| 525. |
The term alpha diversity refers toA. Genetic diversityB. Community and ecosystem diversityC. Species diversityD. Diversity among the plants |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Alpha diversity is a type of community or ecosystem diversity. |
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| 526. |
The country which hosted the first world earth summit on conservation of encironment isA. BrazilB. SpainC. IndiaD. Peru |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Brazil hosted the first world earth summit on conservation of plants. |
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| 527. |
Which of the following National Parks is home to the famous musk deer or hangulA. Keibul Lamjao National Park, ManipurB. Dachigam National park, Jammu & KashmirC. Bandhavgarh National Park , Madhya PradeshD. Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary , Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 528. |
Red List contains data or information onA. all economically important plantsB. plants whose products are in international tradeC. threatened speciesD. mareine vertebrates only |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 529. |
Red List contains data or information onA. Marine vertebrates onlyB. All economically important plantsC. Plants whose products are in international tradeD. Threatened species |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Red list of red data book IUCN (New name WCU) involve threatened species of plants & animals |
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| 530. |
Red List contains data or information onA. All economically important plantsB. Plants whose products are in international tradeC. Threatened speciesD. Marine vertebates only |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C IUCN maintains a red data book which is a catalogue of the taxa facing the risk of extinction. The threatened species are the one which are at more risk of become extinct. The list of these species is called red list. |
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| 531. |
Red List contains data or information onA. threatened species.B. marine vertebrates only.C. all economically important plants.D. plants whose products are in international trade. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 532. |
Red List contains data or information onA. Threatened speciesB. Marine vertebrates onlyC. All economically important plantsD. Plants whose products are in international trade |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 533. |
Red List contains data or information onA. All economically important plantsB. Plants whose products are in international tradeC. Threatened speciesD. Marine vertebrates only |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 534. |
How many hot spots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers ?A. 34B. 43C. 17D. 25 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 535. |
How many hot spots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman MyersA. 25B. 24C. 40D. 34 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 536. |
How many hot spots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers ?A. 17B. 25C. 34D. 43 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 537. |
Recently attempts are being made to reintroduce tigers in this famous National ParkA. CorbettB. BandavgarhC. SariskaD. Kanha |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 538. |
Which one is connected with conservation of forestsA. GirB. Silent ValleyC. KazirangaD. Bharatpur |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 539. |
Silent Valley having rare plants and animals is located isA. KeralaB. KarnatakaC. Jammu and KashmirD. Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 540. |
Silent Valley of Kerala is being preserved because it hasA. Rare plants and animalsB. Only natural forest in IndiaC. Costly timber plantsD. Recreational value |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 541. |
Silent Valley is a :A. Sub-alpine forestB. Temperate dry forestC. Tropical evergreen forestD. Sub-tropical pine forest |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 542. |
Silent Valley has been preserved as it has :A. Natural forestsB. Recreational valueC. Valuble timber plantsD. Rare plants and Animals |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 543. |
The lion-tailed monkeys Macaca silemus are found only in:A. Western Ghats including Travancore and MysoreB. Kaziranga and other parts of AssamC. Eastern Ghats and ChanniaD. Himalayan mountains |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 544. |
Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity ?A. Destruction of habitatB. Invasion by alien apeciesC. Keeping animals in zoological parksD. Over-exploitation of natural resources |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 545. |
Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity ?A. Destruction of habitatB. Invasion by alien speciesC. Keeping animals in zoological parksD. Over-exploitation of natural resources |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Keeping animals in zoological parks is not a cause for loss of biodiversity. Some of the major causes of biodiversity loss are (i) Destruction of natural habitat (primary cause). (ii) Introduction of exotic (alien species) with indigenous species. (iii) Over exploitation of natural resources. (iv) Co-extinction of species. |
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| 546. |
Which of the following is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context?A. LantanaB. CynodonC. PartheniumD. Eichornia |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Carrot grass (Parthenium), Lantana and water hyacinth (Eicchornia crassipus) are invasive weeds that cause environment damage. Cynodon is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context. |
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| 547. |
Which of the following is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context?A. LantanaB. CynodonC. PartheniumD. Eichhornia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 548. |
Select the correct statement about biodiversityA. The desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animals.B. Large scale planning of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity.C. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemismD. Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 549. |
Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being to extinction ?A. Alien species invasionB. Habitat loss and fragmentationC. Co-extinctionD. Over-exploitation |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 550. |
Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being to extinction ?A. Alien species invasionB. Habitat loss and fragmentationC. Co-extinctionsD. Over-exploitation |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Ther are four major causes of biodiversity loss in which most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction is habitat loss and fragmentation. |
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