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| 301. |
The organization which has been publishing the "Red Date Book" isA. National wild Life Action PlanB. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural ResourcesC. National Environmental Engineering Research InstituteD. Conseration on Interntional Trade in Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 302. |
Which one of the following expanded forms of the following acronyms is correct ?A. IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural ResourcesB. IPCC - International Panel for Climarte ChangeC. UNEP - United Nations Environmental PolicyD. EPA - Environmental Pollution Agency |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 303. |
Which one of the following expanded forms of the following acronyms is correct ?A. IPCC - Internation Panel for climate changeB. UNEP - United Nations Environment PolicyC. EPA-Environment Pollution AgencyD. IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 304. |
Part of biosphere with adverse environmental conditions is called asA. ParabiosphereB. EubiosphereC. PeribiosphereD. Abiosphere |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 305. |
What is common to the species shown in figures A and B ? |
| Answer» Both are anglospermic flowering plants. | |
| 306. |
What is comman to the species shown in figures A and B ? |
| Answer» Both the species are conserved in their natural habitats. | |
| 307. |
which of the following is the most effective in controlling flood?A. ReforestationB. DeforestationC. Construction of damsD. Making water channels |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 308. |
What is the effect of destruction of wild lifeA. FloodB. Soil erosionC. Green house effectD. Gene for disease resistance be obtained |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 309. |
Flamingoes reproduce inA. Chilka lakeB. Sambhar lakeC. KutchD. Mansarovar |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 310. |
The Indian lion is the most important protected species inA. Gir National ParkB. Bandipiur National ParkC. Corbett National ParkD. Kaziranga National Park |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 311. |
Which of the following is the main factor of desertification?A. TourismB. Irrigated agricultureC. Over grazingD. All of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The process of formation of desert is desertification main factor of desertificationis over grazing of that area by the herbivorous animals cutting dowof trees may be other cause for desertification as it leads to loss of wild life |
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| 312. |
Species very near to extinction if conservation measures are not promptly taken isA. vulnarbleB. rare speciesC. endangeredD. threatened species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 313. |
A threatened species isA. Only endangered speciesB. Only vulnerable speciesC. Endangered and rare speciesD. Endangered, vulnerable and rare species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 314. |
Species very near to extinction if conservation measures are not promptly taken isA. Thretened speciesB. Rare speciesC. Endangered speciesD. Vulnerable species |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Taxa whose number have been reduced to a critical level or whose habitats have been so drastically reduced that they are deemed to be immediate danger of extinction are called endangered animals, e.g. lion tailed macaque, crocodile, musk deer, rhino, etc. |
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| 315. |
National Park associated with Rhinoceros is :A. KaziragaB. RanthamboreC. Corbett national parkD. valley of flowers |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Kaziranga national park is associatedv with rhinoceros it is situated in golaghat and nagaon districts of assam. This nation park is famous for one-horned rhinoceros of india. |
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| 316. |
Keystone species should be protected as theyA. Are capable of surviving in harsh conditions of environmnetB. Indicate presence of certain minerals in the soilC. Have become rare due to over-exploitationD. Play an important role in supporting other species |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Keystone species should be protected as they play an important role in supporting other species. |
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| 317. |
Select the correct statement about biodiversityA. The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animalsB. Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversityC. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemismD. Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Western ghat is biodiversity rich zone along with endemism. |
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| 318. |
A threatened species isA. only vulerable speciesB. only endangered speciesC. endangered and rare speciesD. endangered vulnerable and rare species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 319. |
Red list of plant species of India is formed byA. Botanical Survey of IndiaB. Zoological Survey of IndiaC. Grological Survey of IndiaD. None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has its head quarters at Howrah (Kolkata). BSI is connected with plant exploration and writing up of regional flora and also preparation of flora of India and red list of plant species. |
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| 320. |
National Park associated with Rhinoceros is :A. KazirangaB. RanthamboreC. CorbettD. Valley of Flowers |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A National Park associated with Rhinoceros in Kaziranga. |
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| 321. |
Red list of plant species of India is formed byA. Zoological Survey of IndiaB. Geolgical Survey of IndiaC. Botanical Survey of IndiaD. None of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 322. |
Red list of plant species of India is formed byA. Botanical Survey of IndiaB. Forest Department of IndiaC. Geological Survey of IndiaD. Census Department of India |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A In India red list of plant species is prepared by Botancial Survery of India. |
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| 323. |
Idri idri occurs inA. IndiaB. MauritiusC. FijiD. Madagascar |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Largest living lemur Idri Idri occurs in Madagascar. |
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| 324. |
Manas sanctuary is located atA. BiharB. GujaratC. RajasthanD. Assam |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D |
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| 325. |
Manas sanctuary is located atA. RajasthanB. AssamC. BiharD. Gujarat |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 326. |
Extinction of a species in a food chain is compensated by:A. food chainB. ecological pyramidC. food webD. none of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 327. |
Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspotsA. lesser inter-specific competitionB. species richnessC. endemismD. accelerated species loss |
| Answer» Correct Answer - a | |
| 328. |
The table below gives the population ( in thousands) of ten species (A-J) in four areas (a-d) consisting of the number of habitats given within brackets against each. Study the table and answer the questions which follow. Which area out of a-d shows maximum species diversity ?A. dB. aC. bD. C |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 329. |
The table below gives the population ( in thousands) of ten species (A-J) in four areas (a-d) consisting of the number of habitats given within brackets against each. Study the table and answer the questions which follow. Which area out of a-d shows maximum species diversity ?A. dB. aC. bD. C |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 330. |
Degree of biodiversity increases fromA. Equator to polesB. Poles to equatorC. Low latitudes to high latitudeD. Low altitude to high altitude |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 331. |
Which of the following taxon shows maximum species diversity?A. FishesB. BeetiesC. AntsD. Orchids |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 332. |
The presence of diversity at the junction of territories of two different habitats is known asA. Bottle neck effectB. Edge effectC. Junction effectD. Pasteur effect |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Ecotone is the transition zone between 2 communities, habitats e.g. forest, grassland. The increased number of species in the region of ecotone is called as edge effect and the species is called is called as edge species. |
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| 333. |
Assertion : Tiger population of India has increased to 4000 from 1827 in 1972. Reason : Tiger is a prolific breeder.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 - C | |
| 334. |
What is biodiversity ? Why has it become important recently ? |
| Answer» Biodiversity can be defined as the vast array of species of microorganisms, algae, fungi, plants and animals occuring on the earth either in the terrestrial or aquatic habitats and the ecological complexes of which they are a part . | |
| 335. |
An important international effort or convention for biodiversity conservation isA. UNESCOB. WWFC. IBWLD. NBPGR |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 336. |
Assertion : Wildlife safari parks is an in situ conservation method. Reason : In in situ method, the organism is taken out from its natural habitat and placed in special setting.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 Wildlife safari parks is an ex situ conservation method. In ex situ organism is taken is taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting . |
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| 337. |
Number of wildlife is contiuously decreasing . What is the main reason for this?A. HuntingB. PredationC. Cutting down forestD. Destruction of habitat |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 338. |
The world biodiiversity day is celebrated annuall on :A. 5th JuneB. 29th DecemberC. 22nd AprilD. 16th September |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 339. |
Identify the odd combination of the habitat and the particular animal concernedA. Sunderbans-Bengal TigerB. Periyar-ElephantC. Rann of kutch-Wild AssD. Dachigam National Park-Snow leopard |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D |
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Select the correct statement about biodiversityA. The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals.B. Large scale planting of Bt-cotton has no adverse ef- fect on biodiversity.C. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism.D. Conservation of biodivftrsity is just a fad pursued by |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 341. |
According to IUCN Red list , during the last two decades the maximum increase in the number of the threatened species is among :A. AmphibiansB. ReptilesC. BirdsD. Mammals |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 342. |
Froest cover of India according to "State of Forest Report 1997" of Ministry of Environment and Forest is :A. `19.27%`B. `11.5%`C. `17.55%`D. `18.27%` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 343. |
Which one of the following areas in `India, is a hotspot of an ecosystem:-A. Eastern ghatsB. Gangetic plainC. SunderbansD. western ghats |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Hotspots are area that are extremely rich in species diversity, its natural habitat, have high endemism are under constant threat. In india , two hotspots are found extending into neighbouring countries. The westem ghats/sri lanka and eastern himalayas which is also known as cradle of speciation). |
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| 344. |
Maximum nutritional diversity is found in the groupA. FungiB. AnimaliaC. MoneraD. Plantae |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Maximum nutritional diversity is shown by the members of kindoom_monera. Some of them are autotrophic, (e.g. photosynthetic autotropic or chemosynthetic aututrophic) while the vast majority are heterotrophs(e.g.saprotrophic or parasitic). Ecologically, these nay be producers or decomposers. |
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| 345. |
Select the correct statement about biodiversityA. The desert areas of Rajasthan and gujrat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animalsB. Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversityC. Western ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemismD. Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Western ghats occur aloung the westen coast of india in maharashtra, karnataka, tamil nadu and kerala. There is high degree of endemism as well as richness of species of flowering plants, amphibians, reptiles, some mammals and butterflies. |
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| 346. |
The highest number of species in the world is represented byA. FungiB. MossesC. AlgaeD. Lichens |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Fungi represent the highest number of species in the world. Around 1,00,000 species of fungi have been formally described by taxonomists but the global biodiversity of kingdom fung is not fully understood. |
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| 347. |
The highest number of species in the world is represented byA. AlgaeB. LichensC. FungiD. Mosses |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 348. |
National animal of India is :A. LionB. TigerC. AntelopeD. Elephant |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 349. |
Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?A. National ParkB. Wildlife sanctuaryC. Seed bankD. Sacred groves |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 350. |
Which of these is an in-situ method of conservation ?A. National ParkB. Botanical gardenC. Tissue cultureD. Genetic engineering |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |