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| 601. |
Sarus is also known as :A. CraneB. CraneC. PloversD. Flamingoes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 602. |
Black buck is :A. Carvulus muntiacB. Antilope cervicapraC. Moschus moschiferusD. Boselaphus trogocamelus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 603. |
Sarus is also known as :A. craneB. spotbillC. ploversD. flamingoes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 604. |
The Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro was organized by :A. IUCNB. UNCEDC. WWFD. CITES |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 605. |
Assertion : To prevent hunting is not wild life conservation in the real sense. Reason : Some animals may multiply to the extent that they exhaust the food supply.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 | |
| 606. |
Why has Jammu and Kashmir state not adopted the Wild Life ( Protection) Act, 1972 ? |
| Answer» J. and K state has its own similar law. | |
| 607. |
One of these is not concerned with wild life conservationA. IVFB. IUCNC. WWFD. IBWL |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 608. |
Which one of the following is a pair of endangered speciesA. Hornbill and Indian AconiteB. Indian peacock and Carrot GrassC. Garden lizard and Mexican poppyD. Rhesus monkey and Sal tree |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 609. |
………is the taxon, which is likely to move into endangered category in near future, if conditions prevail as it isA. VulnerableB. EndangerC. RareD. Extinct |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 610. |
Wild life conservation means the protection and preservation ofA. Ferocious wild animals onlyB. Wild plants onlyC. Non-cultivated plants and non-domesticate animalsD. All the above living in natural habitat |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 611. |
Petroleum resoune isA. RenewableB. Non-renewableC. Synthetic and biodegradableD. Infinite and unconventional |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 612. |
Assertion : estimate given by IUCN for biodiversity do not give any figures for prokaryotes. Reason : Biologists are not sure about how many prokaryotic species there might be.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 - A Estimates given by IUCN for biodiversity do not give any figures for prokaryotes, because biologists are not sure about how many prokaryotic species there might be. |
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| 613. |
A : Biodiversity of the prokaryotes cannot be estimated. R : Conventional taxonomic methods are not suitable for identification and characterisation of microbes.A. If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation od the assertion, then mark(1)B. If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct expanation of the assertion, then mark (2)C. If Assertion is true statements but Reason is false, then mark (3)D. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark(4). |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 614. |
Which of the following is the non conventional source of energyA. CoalB. PetroleumC. Electricity from nuclear power pbntsD. Solar radiations |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 615. |
High value of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) indicates that:A. consumption of organic matter in the water is higher by the microbesB. water is pureC. water is highly pollutedD. water is less polluted |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 616. |
Why is genetic variation important in the plant Rauwolfia vomitoria ? |
| Answer» Genetic variation in Rauwolfa vomitoria (a medical plant) affects its production of the drug principle reserpine. | |
| 617. |
According to David Tilman, greater the diversity, greater is the primery productive. Can you think of a very low diversity man-made ecosystem that has high productivity ? |
| Answer» Yes , Agricultural crop fields (e.g., wheat crop monoculture ). | |
| 618. |
Which one is a critically endangered animal speciesA. Antilope cervicapraB. Ailurus fulgensC. Sus salvaniusD. Calotes versicolor |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Sus salvanius is critically endangered animal species. |
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| 619. |
Write the correct sequence of genetic diversityA. Kingdom to Population to Species to Genes to Chromosomes to NucleotidiesB. Polulation to Species ot Chromosomes to Genes to NucleotidesC. Species to Genes to Population to Chromosomes to NucleotidesD. Kingdom to Species to Chromosomes to Genes to Nucleotides |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 620. |
Name the type of biodiversity represented by the following: (i) 50,000 different strains of rice in India (ii) Estuaries and alpine meadows in India. |
| Answer» (i) Genetic diversity (ii) Ecological diversity | |
| 621. |
Which one is a critically endangered animal speciesA. Antelope cervicapraB. Sus salvaniusC. Ailurus gulgensD. Calotes versicolor |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 622. |
What is an endangered species ? Give an example of an endangered plant and animal species each ? |
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Answer» An endangered species is a population of organisms, which is facing a high rish of becoming extinct because (i) Its number being very low. (ii) It is threatened by changing environment. (iii) It is facing predator threat. Endangered plant species- Venus fly trap Endangered animal species-Siberian tiger. |
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| 623. |
What are sacred groves and their role in biodiversity conservation ? |
| Answer» Sacred groves are tracts of forest which are regenerated around places of worship. Sacred groves are found in Rajasthan, Western Ghats of Karnataka and Maharashtra, Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh. Sacred groves help in the protection of many rare, threatened, and endemic species of plants and animals found in an area. The process of deforestation is strictly prohibited in this region by tribals. Hence, the sacred grove biodiversity is a rich area. | |
| 624. |
What measures, as an individual, you would take to reduce environmental pollution? |
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Answer» The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution: Measures for preventing Air pollution Planting more trees Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels Reducing the use of fossil fuels Use of catalytic converters in automobiles. Measures for preventing water pollution Optimizing the use of water . Using kitchen waste water in gardening and other household purposes . Measures for controlling Noise pollution Avoid burning crackers on Diwali Plantation of more trees. Measures for decreasing solid waste generation. Segregation of waste Recycling and reuse of plastic and paper. Composting of biodegradable kitchen waste. Reducing the use of plastics |
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| 625. |
Among the ecosystem services are control of floods and soil erosion. How is this achieved by the biotic components of the ecosystem? |
| Answer» The biotic components of an ecosystem include the living organisms such as plants and animals. Plants play a very important role in controlling floods and soil erosion. The roots of plants hold the soil particles together, thereby preventing the top layer of the soil to get eroded by wind or running water. The roots also make the soil porous, thereby allowing ground water infiltration and preventing floods. Hence, plants are able to prevent soil erosion and natural calamities such as floods and droughts. They also increase the fertility of soil and biodiversity. | |
| 626. |
Most of the endangered species are victims ofA. over-huntingB. acid rainC. competition with introduced speciesD. habitat destruction |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 627. |
Which of the following is not done in a wild life sanctuaryA. Fauna is conservedB. Flora is conservedC. Soil and flora is utilisedD. Hunting is prohibited |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 628. |
Kaziranga wild life sanctuary is located inA. GujaratB. AssamC. Uttar PradeshD. Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 629. |
Which of the following is an endangered species of India ?A. FoxB. ElephantC. HorseD. Indian wild ass |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 630. |
Fill in the blank with appropriate words. (i) Intially 25 biodiversity hotspots were identified but subsequently………. More have been added to the list. (ii) Strict protection to biodiversity hotspots could reduce the ongoing mass extinction by almost......... (iii) India has............. biosphere reserves......... national parks and .......... wildlife sanctuaries. (iv) The........... on sustainable development held in 2002 in Johannesburg 190 countries pledged their commitment achieve by 2010. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - (i) Nine (ii) 30% 14,90, 448 (iv) jaintia, Rajasthan, Karnataka, sarguja , bastar (v) World summit |
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| 631. |
Find out narrowly and broadly utilitarian services of biiodiversity for the benefits (A-L) given in following box |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Narrowly utilitarion - A,C,E,G,H,J,L Boradly utilition - B,D,F,l,K |
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| 632. |
World Wildlife Week is calebrated onA. June 15 - 22B. March 1 - 7C. October 1 - 7D. June 1 - 7 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 633. |
"Wildlife Protection Act" was enacted by the Indian govern -A. 1952B. 1962C. 1972D. 1982 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Wildlife (protection) Act of India was enacted in 1971. |
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| 634. |
"Wildlife Protection Act" was enacted by the Indian govern -A. 1952B. 1972C. 1958D. 1973 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 635. |
Wildlife isA. all animals of reserve forestsB. all vertebrates of resere forestsC. all animals and plants of reserve forestsD. all bjota excluding man donestic animals and culti-vated crops |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 636. |
The first national park established for conserving wildlife, an integral part of nature in India is :A. Gir National Park GujaratB. Pariyar National Park KeralaC. Kaziranga National Park, AssamD. Corbett National Park is Uttarakhand |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 637. |
Wildilfe Consevation Board was established in :A. 1887B. 1952C. 1973D. 1985 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 638. |
Slash and burn agiculture is the other name of :A. Step fanningB. Crop rotationC. Organic gardenD. Jhum cultivation |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 639. |
Which of the following is correctly matchedA. Stratification-PopulationB. Aerenchyma-OpuntiaC. Age pyramid-BiomeD. Parthenium hysterophorus-Threat to biodiversity |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 640. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?A. Manas Sanctuary - AssamB. Bandipur Sanctuary - KarnatakaC. Kanha National Park - ChhattisgarhD. Dachigam Sanctuary - West Bengal |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Dachigam National park is located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. |
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| 641. |
Dhangadhra sanctuary is the home for :A. TigerB. Wild assC. Musk deerD. Elephant |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Wild asses (Equus hemionus khur ) are nowadays found in Little Rann of Kutch (Dhangadhra Sanctuary ), Gujarat. |
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| 642. |
The largest brackish water lagoon in Asia is :A. Chilka lakeB. Pulikat lakeC. Sukhna lakeD. Sultanpur lake |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Migrtory birds from siberia and the Himalayan region make their winter abode in Chilka Lake the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia . Nalbana Bird Sanctuary inside chilka Lake is an oasis for the birds . |
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| 643. |
A taxon which is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in immediate future is known asA. RareB. ExoticC. VulnerableD. Critically endangered |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D A taxon facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate furure is celled critically endangered. |
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