643 + Interview Questions in BIODIVERSITY-AND-CONSERVATION IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 9 InterviewSolution

401.	Jim Corbette National Park is known forA. LionsB. TigersC. Black buckD. Rhino
Answer» Correct Answer - B Jim Corbett National Park is known for Tigers.

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402.	Identify the correct pair of an animal and its habitat regionA. Elephant - RanthamboreB. Flamingo - Ranno of KutchC. Wild ass - DachigamD. Great Indian Bustard - Assam
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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403.	Assertion : The broadly utilitarian argument says that biodiversity plays a major role in many ecosystem services that nature provides. ltBrgt Reason : The narrowly utilitarian arguments for conserving biodiversity are obvious because human derive countless direct economic benefits from nature.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 - B The broadly utilitarian argument says that biodiversity plays a major role in many ecosystem services that nature provides. The narrowly utilitarian arguments for conserving biodiversity are obivous, human derive countless direct economic benefits from nature.

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404.	Which of the following is not under broadly utilitarian reasons for conserving biodiversity?A. PollinationB. Aesthetic pleasuresC. Controlling soil erosionD. 25% drugs sold in market are plants based
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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405.	The world biodiiversity day is celebrated annuall on :A. 5th JuneB. 22nd AprilC. 29th DecemberD. 16th September
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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406.	Which one is endangered species of IndiaA. HorseB. ElephantC. Indian wild AssD. Tortoise
Answer» Correct Answer - C Endangered (ER) : It is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future if conservation measures are not promptly taken. e.g. : 1. Red panda (Ailurus fulgens) 2. Giant panda 3. Largest lamur Idri Idri of Medagascar 4. Asiatic Wild Ass (Asinus hemionus khur now restricted to Runn of Kutch) 5. Lion Tailed Macaque 6. Bald Eagle 7. Asiatic lion 8. Drosera indica 9. Nepenthes 10. Hornbill 11. Indian Aconite 12. Bentinckia nicobarica 13. Snow leopard

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407.	Initially …a…. Biodiversity hotspots were identified but subsequently …b…. More have been added to the list, bringing the total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world to …c…A. a-22, b-11, c-33B. a-24, b-10, c-33C. a-23, b-11, c-34D. a-25, b-9, c-34
Answer» Correct Answer - D Initially 25 biodiversity hotspots were identified but subsequently 9 more have been added to the list, bringing the total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world to 34.

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408.	Asiatic wild ass is found in :A. LadakhB. Thar desertC. Rann of KutchD. Garhwal mountains of Himalayas
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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409.	Which of the following represents diversity at ecosystem at ecosystem level?A. Genetic diversityB. Ecological diversityC. Species diversityD. Species evenness
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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410.	Identify the correct pair of an animal and its habitat regionA. Elephant - RanthamboreB. Flamingo - Rann of KutchC. Wild ass - DechingamD. Great Indian Bustard - Assam
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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411.	Hotspots in biodiversity are area whera maximum :A. diversity is foundB. number of flora foundC. number resources are foundD. natural resources are found
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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412.	What criteria should one use in categorising a species as threatened ?
Answer» The criteria that should be used in categorising a specials as threatened are (i) Number of the members of the species are declining at an alarming rate. (ii) Their habitat is being modified or destroyed. (iii) Predator or poacher activities are increasing.

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413.	Fill in the blands : 1. More than …a… per cent of all species recorded are animals, while plants (including algae, fungi, bryophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms) comprise no more than …b…. Per cent of the total. 2. Among animals, insects making up more than ...c... per cent of the total. 3. Out of every 70 animals on this planet, ....d.... are insects. 4. The number of .....e..... species in the world in more than all the ....f.... species combined.A. a-70, b-12, c-22, d-7, e-vertebrate, f-fungiB. a-70, b-22, c-70, d-7, e-fungi, f-vertebrateC. a-70, b-22, c-70, d-49, e-fungi, f-vertebrateD. a-67, b-12, c-70, d-49, e-vertebrate, f-fungi
Answer» Correct Answer - C 1. More than 70 per cent of all the species recorded are animals, while plants (including algae, fungi, bryophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms) comparise no more than 22 percent of the total. 2. Among animals, insects making up more than 70 percent of the total. 3. Out of every 70 animals on this planet, 49 are insects (out of every 10 animal on this planet 7 are insect). 4. the number of fungi species in the world in more than all the vertebrate species combined.

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414.	The reserve in which the largest number of elephants live :A. ManasB. PeriyarC. KazirangaD. Sunderbans
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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415.	Protected areas are example ofA. In-situ conservationB. Ex-situ conservationC. CryopreservationD. Green Houses
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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416.	The species of animal protected in Biligiri Rangaswamy National Park is :A. tigerB. pantherC. elephantD. different species of birds
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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417.	Identify the correctly matched pair:A. Melghat - TigerB. Kaziranga - HangulC. Velavader - AvifaunaD. Dachigam - Musk deer
Answer» Correct Answer - A Melghat National Park, Ghaurilagarh, Mahrashtra is associated with the conservation of tiger.

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418.	Silent Valley is located in :A. KeralaB. KarnatakaC. Andhra PradeshD. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» Correct Answer - A Silent Valley National Park (Core zone : `236.74 km^(2))` is located in the Nilgiri Hills, Palakkad District in Karala . The area in this national park was historically explored in 1847 by the botanist Robert Wight.

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419.	In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. These regions are calledA. Biodiversity hotspotsB. Wildlife sanctuariesC. Wildlife safari parksD. Sacred groves
Answer» Correct Answer - D In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. These regions are called sacred groves.

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420.	Asserion : The degradation of many habitats by pollution also threatens the survival of many species. Reason : In case of a coevolved plant-pollinator mutualism, extinction of one invariably leads to the extinction of other.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 - B The degradation of many habitats by pollution also threaterns the survival of many species. In case of a coevolved plant-pollinator mutualism, extinction of one invariably leads to the extinction of other.

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421.	Which step is required for better survival of human beingsA. Conservation of wild lifeB. AfforestationC. Ban on miningD. Reduced utilization of resources
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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422.	Establishment of National Parks and Sanctuaries is a strategy for :A. Conservation of wildlifeB. Studying wildlife biologyC. Creating awareness about wildlifeD. Preventing wild animals entenng villages
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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423.	Which one is a hot spot of biodiversityA. Aravalli hillsB. Western GhatsC. Indogangetic plainD. Estern Ghats
Answer» Correct Answer - B Three hotspots are found in India. 1. Western Ghat and Sri Lanka, 2. Indo-Burma and 3. Himalaya.

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424.	Which one manages zoos in India ?A. IUCNB. SSCC. CZAD. WZCS
Answer» Correct Answer - C CZA (Central Zoo Authority) is connected with management of zoos is India.

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425.	World Summit on Sustanable Development (2002) was held in:A. ArgentinaB. South AfricaC. BrazilD. Sweden
Answer» Correct Answer - b

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426.	Which one manages zoos in India ?A. CZAB. SSCC. IUCND. WZCS
Answer» Correct Answer - A Central Zoo Authority is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of India.

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427.	World Summit on Sustanable Development (2002) was held in:A. BrazilB. SwedenC. ArgentinaD. South Africa
Answer» Correct Answer - D In 2002 the United Nations sponsored the world Summit on sustainable Development in Johannesburg South Africa, to assess the progress and failures in the 10 years since the 1992 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 2002 summit considered issues such as population growth , poverty , the depletion of freshwater , food security , the use of unsus-tainable energy sources and land degradation and habitat loss.

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428.	Beta diversityA. Is also called regional diversityB. Is within community diversityC. Is generally calculated by dividing gamma diversity by alpha diversityD. Is local diversity
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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429.	A : Taxonomic diversity represents the maximum level of species diversity. R : It represents species of taxonomaically different groups occuring in equal balance.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

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430.	A : tropics have more biodiversity. R : Climate of tropical region is more seasonal.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 - C

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431.	Which of the following regions has the greatest biodiversity on Earth?A. Moist deciduous forestsB. Northern boreal forestC. Amazonian rain forestD. None of these
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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432.	India covers the world land area of ……. And contributes the global diversity of…….A. 4% , 8%B. 8.1% , 2.4%C. 2.4%, 8.1%D. 8% , 4%
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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433.	Who has studied species- area ralationships?A. Paul EhrlichB. Jane GoodallC. Rachael CarsonD. Alexander Humboldt
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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434.	Tropical region contributes to higher productivity and biodiversity due to:A. fertile soliB. high rahi fallC. more solar energyD. more oxygen in atmosphere
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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435.	Bamboos are abundant inA. Dry moist deciduous tropical forestsB. Coniferous forestsC. Alpine forestsD. Rain forests
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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436.	Assertion : Alpha diversity is said to be higher if the dissimilarity between communities is higher. Reason : Alpha diversity is a measure of diversity between the communities.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 The occurrence of different kinds of organisms reflects the biological diversity. The term biodiversity refers to the totality of genes, species, and ecosystem of a region. Biodiversity includes three hierarchial levels : (i) Genetic diversity (ii) Species diversity (iii) Community and ecosystem diversity. Diversity at the level of community and ecosystem has three perspectives which are called Alpha, Beta and Gamma diversity. Alpha diversity (within-community diversity) refers to the diversity of organisms sharing the same sommunity/habitat. A combination of species richness and equitability/evenness is used to represent diversity within a community or habitat. Species richness is the number of species per unit area. The number of apecies increases with the area of the site. Generally, greater the species richness, greater is the species diversity. However, number of individuals among the species may also vary, resulting into differnces in evenness or equitability and consequently in diversity. Species frequently change when habitat or community changes. The rate of replacement of species along a gradient of habitats of communities is called beta diversity (between-community diversity). Higher the heterogencity in the habitats in a region or greater the dissimilarity between communities, higher is the beta diversity. Diversity of the habitats over the total landscape or geographical area is called gamma diversity.

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437.	The state of Gujarat has river, desert, forest and lake ecosystems, thus exhibiting a diversity of life. Which measure do you use to denote total diversity in such a case Or The diversity of the habitats over the total geographical area is celledA. `alpha`(alpha)B. `beta`(beta)C. `gamma`(gamma)D. `delta`(delta)
Answer» Correct Answer - C

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438.	Nandan-kanan zoo is known for theA. HippopotamusB. Nilgiri TahrC. White tigerD. Whale
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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439.	Discuss one example, based on your day-to-day observations, showing how loss of one species may lead to the extinction of another.
Answer» If a given species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it in an obligatory way also become extinct. Such an extinction is called co-extinction.

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440.	Why are the conventional methods not suitable for the assessment of biodiversity of bacteria ?
Answer» Bacteria have the simplest body organization. Most of them are not culturable and hence it is difficult to study their morphological and biochemical characteristics in laboratory to identify them.

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441.	In the pie charts (A) and (B) drawn below to show the global animal diversity, which groups of animals would you name and write on the area shaded black in (A) and (B). In which kind of habitat would you find those groups of animals ?
Answer» (A) (1) Shaded area = Insects (Habitat-Aerial, terrestial, aquatic). (B) Shaded area = fishes (Habitat - Aquatic).

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442.	In the following pie charts of global invertebrate diversity, what does A and B represent?
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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443.	Identify, the beetie, fishes and ants on the basis of global species diversity given in the following pie chart
Answer» Correct Answer - A - Beetles, B - Fishes, C - Orchids / Ants

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444.	Study the following graph carefully and find out the incorrect statement. (1) Diversity of ants decreases as we move from equator to poles. (2) Low temperature and greater seasonal variability at higher latitudes reduce diversity of ants. (3) At 0-20 degree latitude, diversity of ants is high due to warm temperature and high humidity. More solar energy is available at higher latitudes resulting in high species diversity of ants.
Answer» Correct Answer - 4

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445.	Identify true or false statements. Correct each false statement to make it true. (i) Number of species in a community really matter to the functioning of the ecosystem. (ii) David Tilman proved that decreased diversity contributed to higher productivity. (iii) Rich biodiversity is not essential for ecosystem health but required for survival of human race of earth. (iv) Species which are dangerously harmful beings and their interests can be thought of deliberate extinction.
Answer» Correct Answer - (i) True (ii) False, increased (iii) False, essential for ecosystem health (iv) True.

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446.	Greater biological diversity of tropics than temperate regions is due to theA. Presence of more seasonal enviromentB. Frequent glaciations in the pastC. Highly variable climate and availability of less solar energy in the pastD. Availability of more solar energy which contributes to higher productivity
Answer» Correct Answer - D

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447.	Fill in the blanks with suitable words in following statements. (i) Colombia located near the equator has about…….. Species of birds. (ii) More than 1,25,000 species of………. have been reported in Aamzonian rain forest. (iii) Favourable and less seasonal enviroments has helped.............organism to gain more niche specialisation. (iv) Value of slope of regression (Z) of species-area relationship lies in the range of............molluscs in New York state.
Answer» Correct Answer - (i) 1400, (ii) Invertevrates (iii) Tropical ,; ( 0,1 to 0.2

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448.	What is so special about tropics that might account for their greater biological diversity? a. Unlike temperate regions subjected to frequent glaciations in the past, tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years and thus, had a long evolutionary time for species diversification. b. Temperate environments, unlike tropical ones, are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable. Such constant environments promote niche specialization and lead to a greater species diversity. c. There is more solar energy available in the tropics, which contributes to higher productivity, this in turn might contribute indirectly to greater diversity.A. a onlyB. b and cC. a and cD. a, b and c
Answer» Correct Answer - C Tropical environments, unlike temperate ones, are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable. Such constant environments promote niche specialization and lead to a greater species diversity.

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449.	Give three hypotheses for explaining why tropics show greatest levels of species richness.
Answer» There are three different hypotheses proposed by scientists for explaining species richness in the tropics. Tropical latitudes receive more solar energy than temperate regions, which leads to high productivity and high species diversity. Tropical regions have less seasonal variations and have a more or less constant environment. This promotes the niche specialization and thus, high species richness. Temperate regions were subjected to glaciations during the ice age, while tropical regions remained undisturbed which led to an increase in the species diversity in this region.

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450.	Fill in the blanks : 1. In general, species diversity …a…. As we move away from euator towards the poles. 2. With very few exceptions, tropics harbour ….b… species than temperate or polar areas. 3. A forest in a torpical region like Equador has up ...c... as many species of ....d... as a forest of equal area in a temperate region like the Midwest of the USA.A. a-increases, b-less, c-two times, d-amphibiansB. a-decreases, b-more, c-ten time, d-vascular plantsC. a-increases, b-more, c-ten times, d-vascular plantsD. a-decreases, b-less, c-two times, d-vascular plants
Answer» Correct Answer - B 1. In general, species diversity decreases as we move away from equator towards the poles. 2. With very few exceptions, tropics harbour more species than temperate r polar areas 3. A forest in a tropical region like Equador has up to ten time as many species of amphibians as a forest of equal area in a temperate region like the Midwest of the USA.

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Jim Corbette National Park is known forA. LionsB. TigersC. Black buckD. Rhino

Identify the correct pair of an animal and its habitat regionA. Elephant - RanthamboreB. Flamingo - Ranno of KutchC. Wild ass - DachigamD. Great Indian Bustard - Assam

Which of the following is not under broadly utilitarian reasons for conserving biodiversity?A. PollinationB. Aesthetic pleasuresC. Controlling soil erosionD. 25% drugs sold in market are plants based

The world biodiiversity day is celebrated annuall on :A. 5th JuneB. 22nd AprilC. 29th DecemberD. 16th September

Which one is endangered species of IndiaA. HorseB. ElephantC. Indian wild AssD. Tortoise

Initially …a…. Biodiversity hotspots were identified but subsequently …b…. More have been added to the list, bringing the total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world to …c…A. a-22, b-11, c-33B. a-24, b-10, c-33C. a-23, b-11, c-34D. a-25, b-9, c-34

Asiatic wild ass is found in :A. LadakhB. Thar desertC. Rann of KutchD. Garhwal mountains of Himalayas

Which of the following represents diversity at ecosystem at ecosystem level?A. Genetic diversityB. Ecological diversityC. Species diversityD. Species evenness

Identify the correct pair of an animal and its habitat regionA. Elephant - RanthamboreB. Flamingo - Rann of KutchC. Wild ass - DechingamD. Great Indian Bustard - Assam

Hotspots in biodiversity are area whera maximum :A. diversity is foundB. number of flora foundC. number resources are foundD. natural resources are found

What criteria should one use in categorising a species as threatened ?

The reserve in which the largest number of elephants live :A. ManasB. PeriyarC. KazirangaD. Sunderbans

Protected areas are example ofA. In-situ conservationB. Ex-situ conservationC. CryopreservationD. Green Houses

The species of animal protected in Biligiri Rangaswamy National Park is :A. tigerB. pantherC. elephantD. different species of birds

Identify the correctly matched pair:A. Melghat - TigerB. Kaziranga - HangulC. Velavader - AvifaunaD. Dachigam - Musk deer

Silent Valley is located in :A. KeralaB. KarnatakaC. Andhra PradeshD. Jammu and Kashmir

In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. These regions are calledA. Biodiversity hotspotsB. Wildlife sanctuariesC. Wildlife safari parksD. Sacred groves

Which step is required for better survival of human beingsA. Conservation of wild lifeB. AfforestationC. Ban on miningD. Reduced utilization of resources

Establishment of National Parks and Sanctuaries is a strategy for :A. Conservation of wildlifeB. Studying wildlife biologyC. Creating awareness about wildlifeD. Preventing wild animals entenng villages

Which one is a hot spot of biodiversityA. Aravalli hillsB. Western GhatsC. Indogangetic plainD. Estern Ghats

Which one manages zoos in India ?A. IUCNB. SSCC. CZAD. WZCS

World Summit on Sustanable Development (2002) was held in:A. ArgentinaB. South AfricaC. BrazilD. Sweden

Which one manages zoos in India ?A. CZAB. SSCC. IUCND. WZCS

World Summit on Sustanable Development (2002) was held in:A. BrazilB. SwedenC. ArgentinaD. South Africa

Beta diversityA. Is also called regional diversityB. Is within community diversityC. Is generally calculated by dividing gamma diversity by alpha diversityD. Is local diversity

Which of the following regions has the greatest biodiversity on Earth?A. Moist deciduous forestsB. Northern boreal forestC. Amazonian rain forestD. None of these

India covers the world land area of ……. And contributes the global diversity of…….A. 4% , 8%B. 8.1% , 2.4%C. 2.4%, 8.1%D. 8% , 4%

Who has studied species- area ralationships?A. Paul EhrlichB. Jane GoodallC. Rachael CarsonD. Alexander Humboldt

Tropical region contributes to higher productivity and biodiversity due to:A. fertile soliB. high rahi fallC. more solar energyD. more oxygen in atmosphere

Bamboos are abundant inA. Dry moist deciduous tropical forestsB. Coniferous forestsC. Alpine forestsD. Rain forests

Nandan-kanan zoo is known for theA. HippopotamusB. Nilgiri TahrC. White tigerD. Whale

Discuss one example, based on your day-to-day observations, showing how loss of one species may lead to the extinction of another.

Why are the conventional methods not suitable for the assessment of biodiversity of bacteria ?

In the pie charts (A) and (B) drawn below to show the global animal diversity, which groups of animals would you name and write on the area shaded black in (A) and (B). In which kind of habitat would you find those groups of animals ?

In the following pie charts of global invertebrate diversity, what does A and B represent?

Identify, the beetie, fishes and ants on the basis of global species diversity given in the following pie chart

Give three hypotheses for explaining why tropics show greatest levels of species richness.