643 + Interview Questions in BIODIVERSITY-AND-CONSERVATION IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 4 InterviewSolution

151.	The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. KeystoneB. AlienC. EndemicD. Rare
Answer» Correct Answer - C The species con fined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed as endemic. their conservation requires peculiar specific efforts due to their unavailability in other parts of world.

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152.	The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. AlienB. EndemicC. RareD. Keystone
Answer» Correct Answer - B The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed as endemic.

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153.	Which of the following species are restricted to a given area Or The species confined to a particular to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. Sympatric speciesB. Allopatric speciesC. Sibling speciesD. Endemic species
Answer» Correct Answer - D Species restricted to small area are called endemic.

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154.	The species diversity decreases from lower to higher altitudes on a mountain. This is due toA. increase in temperatureB. decrease in temperatureC. greater in temperatureD. Both (b) and (c )
Answer» Correct Answer - d

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155.	The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. RareB. KeystoneC. AlienD. Endemic
Answer» Correct Answer - d

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156.	Where among the following will you find pitcher plant?A. Rain forest of North-East IndiaB. SunderbansC. Thar DesertD. Western Ghats
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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157.	Bioprospecting is related toA. Narrowly utilitarianB. Broadly utilitarianC. EthicalD. All of the above
Answer» Correct Answer - A Bioprospecting is related to narrowly utilitarian.

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158.	Identify true or false in the following statements : (i) Team biodiversity was popularised by Edward Wilson to describe the combined hetrogeneity at all levels of biological organisation. (ii) More than 5000 genetically different varieties of mango occur in India. (iii) Western Ghats have greater amphibian species diversity as compared to Eastern Ghats. We could lose all wealth of biodiversity in less than two decades if the present rates of species losses continue.
Answer» (i) True (ii) False (iii) True (iv) False

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159.	Which one of the following is an example of ex situ conservation ?A. National parkB. Wildlife sancturyC. Seed bankD. Sacred grooves.
Answer» Correct Answer - c

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160.	Tick the correct answer : (i) Approximate percentage of endomic flowering plnts in India is : (a) 23 , (b) 33 , (c ) 53 , (d) 63 (ii) The Earth Summit held at Rio de Janerio in 1992 resulted into : (a) Compilation of Red List : (b) Establishment of Biosphere Reserves : (c ) Convention of Biodiversity : (d) IUCN
Answer» (i) (b) : (ii) (c )

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161.	Microorganisms are a part of wild life. Do you agree ?
Answer» Correct Answer - Yes.

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162.	Wich pest attacked the high-yielding verieties of rice a few years ago ?
Answer» Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens)

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163.	How many varieties of rice has been estimated to be present in India?A. `2,000`B. `20,000`C. `200,000`D. `2,000,000`
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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164.	Match the following (Column I with Column II) A. a(I,ii), b(iii,iv)B. a(I,iv), b(ii,iii)C. a(iii,iv), b(i,ii)D. a(i,iii), b(ii,iv)
Answer» Correct Answer - 2

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165.	Match the items given in Column I with those in Colomn II and select the correct option given below `{:("Column-I","Column-II"),(A." Eutrophication",i" UV-radiation"),(B." Sanitary landfill",ii" Deforestation"),(C." Snow blindness",iii."Nutrient enrichment"),(D." Jhum cultivation",iv."Waste disposal"):}`A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(ii,i,iii,iv):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(i,iii,iv,ii):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(iii,iv,i,ii):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(i,ii,iv,iii):}`
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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166.	Threats to biodiversity come fromA. Habitat lossB. Over exploitationC. Intensive agricultureD. All of these
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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167.	The number of red list categories prepared by WCU (IUCN) isA. 6B. 7C. 8D. 9
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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168.	Which of the following exotic species has become men- ace to many water bodies in India?A. Lantana camaraB. Eicchornia crassipesC. Parthenium hysterophorusD. Eupatorium odoratum
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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169.	Assertion : Great Indian Bustard is a rare species. Reason : Vulnerable species are rare species.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertionB. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertionC. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false
Answer» Correct Answer - D Rare species are those which have small population in the word. They are usually confined to limited areas or are thinly scattered over a more wide area. Great Indian Bustard are the species which are in danger of extinction, hence are endangered species. Black buck population is likely to be in danger of extinction, hence vulnerable.

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170.	Assertion : National pareks are meant for the welfare of the wild life. Reason : National parks are controlled by State Governments.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertionB. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertionC. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false
Answer» Correct Answer - C A National park is an area which is strictly reserved for the welfare of wild life. No human activities are allowed there Central Governments control them but are administered by State Government.

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171.	Assertion : Pitti island of Lakshadweep is a sanctuary. Reason : Lions are protected in Pitti island.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertionB. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertionC. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false
Answer» Correct Answer - C The Pitti island in Lakshaweep has been declared as a protected bird sanctuary under its wild life act. It is populated by exotic birds.

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172.	Assertion : Deversity observed in the entire geographical area, is called gamma diversity. Reason : Bio-diversity decreases from high altitude to low altitude.A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertionB. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertionC. If the assertion is true but the reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false
Answer» Correct Answer - C Biodiversity is not uniform on the earth. It varies with change in latitude or altitude. Biodiversity increase, when we move from high to low latitude (i.e. from the poles to the equator).

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173.	The dolphin found in chilika lake isA. Ganges dolphinB. Irrawaddy dolphinC. NarwhaleD. Porpoise
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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174.	Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity losses ?A. Introduction of Nile perch into Lake Victoria in east Africa.B. Introduction of water hyacinth into India.C. Infroduction of African catfish into Indian rivers.D. All of the above
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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175.	Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity losses ?A. Introduction of Nile Rerch into Lake Victoria in east AfricaB. Introduction of Water Hyacinth into IndiaC. Introduction of African Catfish into Indian riversD. All of the above
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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176.	Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?A. Wild life sanctuaryB. Seed bankC. Sacred grovesD. National park
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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177.	Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in IndiaA. TeaB. TeakC. MangoD. Wheat
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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178.	In India the rhinoceros is the most important protected species in Or The single horned rhinoceros is protected atA. Anashi National ParkB. Rajiv Gandhi National ParkC. Kanha National ParkD. Kaziranga National Park
Answer» Correct Answer - d

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179.	In situ conservation of natural genetic resources can be achieved by establishing :A. National ParksB. Wildlife sanctuariesC. Bioshere reserveD. All of these
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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180.	Biosphere reserves are different from National Park asA. Plants and animals are protected in biosphere reservesB. Humans are integral part of biospher reservesC. Humans are not involved in biosphere reservesD. None of above
Answer» Correct Answer - B Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas which are meant for preserving genetic diversity in representative ecosystems of various natural biomes and unique biological communities by protecting wild populations, traditional life style of tirbals and domesticated plant animal genetic resources. The biosphere reserve was initiated in 1975 under MAB programme of UNESCO.

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181.	In-situ conservation of natural genetic resources can be achieved by establishingA. National establishingB. Wild life sanctuariesC. Biosphere reserveD. All of the above
Answer» Correct Answer - D In-situ conservation is a conservation and management of inportant components of biodiversity by a network of conserved areas. National parks, Wild life Sanctuaries and Biosphere reserve are the example of conserved resources can be achieved.

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182.	Kaziranga wild life sanctuary is located inA. Uttar PradeshB. GujaratC. Jammu and KashmirD. Assam
Answer» Correct Answer - D Kaziranga National Park situated in Sibsagar and Nowgong districts of Assam covers approximately 430 sq.km. area and is famous for one - horned rhinoceros of India.

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183.	In ecotone some species become abundantA. Sibling speciesB. Endemic speciesC. Rare speciesD. Edge species
Answer» Correct Answer - D Ecotone is a zone of transition between tow adjacent communities. In ecotone the density of most of the species is higher than that in neighbouring communities. These species are called edge species and this feature of ecotone as principle of edges.

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184.	Presently A % of all mammal species and B % of all gymnosperm species in the world face threat of extiction.A. A -32, B -12B. A -22, B -31C. A-23 , B -31D. A-31, B -23
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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185.	If we uncover half of the forest covering of the Earth what crisis will be produced at most and at first?A. Energy crisis will occurB. Some species will be extinctC. The rest half of the forest will maintain this imbalanceD. Population , pollution and ecological imbalance will rise up
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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186.	Identify the incorrect statement among the following statement on the effects of deforestationA. It destroys the natural habitat of wild animalsB. It alters the local weather patternsC. It speeds up nutrient recyclingD. It leads to soil srosion
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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187.	Identify the incorrect statement among the following statement on the effects of deforestationA. It leads to soil erosionB. It speeds up nutrient recyclingC. It alters the local weather patternD. It destroys natural habitat of wild animals
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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188.	Deforestation is the major causal agent of :A. depletion of natural resourcesB. enivronmental pollutionC. desertification of habitatD. genetic erosion
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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189.	Deforestation causes:A. thermal pollutionB. soil erosionC. noise pollutionD. none of these
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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190.	Clarias gariepinus isA. African ratfishB. Indian catfishC. African catfishD. American catfish
Answer» Correct Answer - C Clarias gariepinus is African catfish.

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191.	Chipko movement originated in :A. Pachmari of M.P.B. Kangra valley of H.P.C. Silent valley of keralaD. Tahri Garhwal of Uttarakhand
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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192.	"Chipko Movement" is connected with :A. Project TigerB. Plant breedingC. Plant/forest conservationD. Conseration of natural resoureces
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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193.	"Chipko movement" was launched for the protection of :A. ForestsB. LivestockC. Wet landsD. Grasslands
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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194.	Assertion : Forests reduce atmospheric pollution. Reason: Forests increase rainfall.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

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195.	Fill in the blanks with suitable words or number in thye following table :
Answer» A - 427, B - 378, C - Plant species, D - 3000, E - Birds(Aves)

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196.	Indicate whether the following statements are true or false : (i) New York in temperate area has 56 species of birds. (ii) Tropical biomes unlike temperate ones, are more seasonal, relatively less constant and predictable. (iii) Relationship between species richness (S) and area (A) turned out to be rectangular hyperboia on a logarithmic scale. (iv) Slope of regression (Z) is 1.15 for frugivorous birds and mammals in tropical forests of different continents.
Answer» (i) False (ii) False (iii) False (iv) True

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197.	Fill in the blanks with suitable words : (i) Loss of species which occurred in the geological pasr at a…….. Rate, is called natural extinction. (ii) Colonisation of tropical Pacific Islands by humans have resulted in extinction of………. Species of native birds. (iii) Dodo from......and........from Australia have become extinct in last 500 years. (iv) Anthropogenic extinction is causing a.........mass extinction of species.
Answer» (i) Very slow, (ii) More than 2000, (iii) Mauritius,Thylacine (iv) Sixth

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198.	Write whether the following statements are true or false . (i) Communties with more species tend to be more stable that those with less species. (ii) David Tilman found that plots with less species showed less year-to-year variation in total biomass. (iii) A stable community must be resistant to invasions by ecotic species. (iv) Effect of reduction in diversity has been explained by Alexander von Humboldt through rivet popper hypothesis.
Answer» (i) True (ii) False (iii) True (iv) False

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199.	Assertion: Communities that comprise of more species tend to be more stable. Reason: A higher number of species results in less animal variation in total biomass.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.
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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200.	Name the 3 dominal types of forests found in India.
Answer» Tropical dry deciduous forests, tropical moist deciduous forests and tropical thorn forests.

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The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. KeystoneB. AlienC. EndemicD. Rare

The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. AlienB. EndemicC. RareD. Keystone

Which of the following species are restricted to a given area Or The species confined to a particular to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. Sympatric speciesB. Allopatric speciesC. Sibling speciesD. Endemic species

The species diversity decreases from lower to higher altitudes on a mountain. This is due toA. increase in temperatureB. decrease in temperatureC. greater in temperatureD. Both (b) and (c )

The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed asA. RareB. KeystoneC. AlienD. Endemic

Where among the following will you find pitcher plant?A. Rain forest of North-East IndiaB. SunderbansC. Thar DesertD. Western Ghats

Bioprospecting is related toA. Narrowly utilitarianB. Broadly utilitarianC. EthicalD. All of the above

Which one of the following is an example of ex situ conservation ?A. National parkB. Wildlife sancturyC. Seed bankD. Sacred grooves.

Microorganisms are a part of wild life. Do you agree ?

Wich pest attacked the high-yielding verieties of rice a few years ago ?

How many varieties of rice has been estimated to be present in India?A. `2,000`B. `20,000`C. `200,000`D. `2,000,000`

Match the following (Column I with Column II) A. a(I,ii), b(iii,iv)B. a(I,iv), b(ii,iii)C. a(iii,iv), b(i,ii)D. a(i,iii), b(ii,iv)

Threats to biodiversity come fromA. Habitat lossB. Over exploitationC. Intensive agricultureD. All of these

The number of red list categories prepared by WCU (IUCN) isA. 6B. 7C. 8D. 9

Which of the following exotic species has become men- ace to many water bodies in India?A. Lantana camaraB. Eicchornia crassipesC. Parthenium hysterophorusD. Eupatorium odoratum

The dolphin found in chilika lake isA. Ganges dolphinB. Irrawaddy dolphinC. NarwhaleD. Porpoise

Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity losses ?A. Introduction of Nile perch into Lake Victoria in east Africa.B. Introduction of water hyacinth into India.C. Infroduction of African catfish into Indian rivers.D. All of the above

Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity losses ?A. Introduction of Nile Rerch into Lake Victoria in east AfricaB. Introduction of Water Hyacinth into IndiaC. Introduction of African Catfish into Indian riversD. All of the above

Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?A. Wild life sanctuaryB. Seed bankC. Sacred grovesD. National park

Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in IndiaA. TeaB. TeakC. MangoD. Wheat

In India the rhinoceros is the most important protected species in Or The single horned rhinoceros is protected atA. Anashi National ParkB. Rajiv Gandhi National ParkC. Kanha National ParkD. Kaziranga National Park

In situ conservation of natural genetic resources can be achieved by establishing :A. National ParksB. Wildlife sanctuariesC. Bioshere reserveD. All of these

Biosphere reserves are different from National Park asA. Plants and animals are protected in biosphere reservesB. Humans are integral part of biospher reservesC. Humans are not involved in biosphere reservesD. None of above

In-situ conservation of natural genetic resources can be achieved by establishingA. National establishingB. Wild life sanctuariesC. Biosphere reserveD. All of the above

Kaziranga wild life sanctuary is located inA. Uttar PradeshB. GujaratC. Jammu and KashmirD. Assam

In ecotone some species become abundantA. Sibling speciesB. Endemic speciesC. Rare speciesD. Edge species

Presently A % of all mammal species and B % of all gymnosperm species in the world face threat of extiction.A. A -32, B -12B. A -22, B -31C. A-23 , B -31D. A-31, B -23

If we uncover half of the forest covering of the Earth what crisis will be produced at most and at first?A. Energy crisis will occurB. Some species will be extinctC. The rest half of the forest will maintain this imbalanceD. Population , pollution and ecological imbalance will rise up

Identify the incorrect statement among the following statement on the effects of deforestationA. It destroys the natural habitat of wild animalsB. It alters the local weather patternsC. It speeds up nutrient recyclingD. It leads to soil srosion

Identify the incorrect statement among the following statement on the effects of deforestationA. It leads to soil erosionB. It speeds up nutrient recyclingC. It alters the local weather patternD. It destroys natural habitat of wild animals

Deforestation is the major causal agent of :A. depletion of natural resourcesB. enivronmental pollutionC. desertification of habitatD. genetic erosion

Deforestation causes:A. thermal pollutionB. soil erosionC. noise pollutionD. none of these

Clarias gariepinus isA. African ratfishB. Indian catfishC. African catfishD. American catfish

Chipko movement originated in :A. Pachmari of M.P.B. Kangra valley of H.P.C. Silent valley of keralaD. Tahri Garhwal of Uttarakhand

"Chipko Movement" is connected with :A. Project TigerB. Plant breedingC. Plant/forest conservationD. Conseration of natural resoureces

"Chipko movement" was launched for the protection of :A. ForestsB. LivestockC. Wet landsD. Grasslands

Assertion : Forests reduce atmospheric pollution. Reason: Forests increase rainfall.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.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words or number in thye following table :

Name the 3 dominal types of forests found in India.