Biodiversity and Conservation Test

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Biodiversity and Conservation Test - 20

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Question 1
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Evil quartet is related to

A
Loss of biodiversity

B
Loss of alien species

C
Loss of standing crop

D
Loss of climax community

Solution

Jarod Diamond in 1984 listed four principal mechanisms for the loss of biodiversity. It was known as the 'Evil quartet'. It was also known as ‘four horsemen of the ecological apocalypse. The four mechanisms were:-
a) overhunting (or overexploitation),
b) introduced species,
c) habitat destruction and
d) chains of linked extinctions (trophic cascades, or co-extinctions).
So, the correct answer is 'Loss of biodiversity'.
Question 2
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Which one shows maximum genetic diversity in India?

A
Groundnut

B
Rice

C
Maize

D
Mango
Question 3
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Which is not included under in situ conservation?

A
National park

B
Sanctuary

C
Biosphere reserve

D
Zoological/Botanical garden

Solution

A) Ex-situ conservation is done by preserving the components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. It is done by conserving genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species. Examples include Gene banks, Microbial cultures, Cryopreservation, Botanical gardens, Zoos, etc.
B) In-situ conservation is done by conserving the species in their natural habitats. It is the best way of biodiversity conservation. Examples include Sacred groves, Sanctuaries, National parks, Biosphere reserves, etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Zoological/Botanical garden'.
Question 4
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The term $$\alpha$$ - diversity refers to

A
Genetic diversity

B
Community and ecosystem diversity

C
Diversity among the plants

D
Species diversity

Solution

The local species pool is known as alpha diversity. It is also the diversity present within the community. The term was introduced by R. H. Whittaker. Example of such diversity includes high tree diversity throughout the Amazon Rainforests of Ecuador. Generally, gamma diversity = alpha diversity x beta diversity.
So, the correct answer is 'Species diversity'.
Question 5
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Indian share in global species diversity is about

A
8%

B
6%

C
4%

D
2%

Solution

Great biodiversity exists on our planet. Millions of living plants and animal species are flourishing on Earth. An approximate of 1.7 million organisms are known to exist. New species are getting discovered and recorded every year. Indian share in global species diversity is about 8%.
So, the correct answer is '8%'.
Question 6
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Tiger is not a resident in which of the following national park?

A
Ranthambore

B
Sunderbans

C
Gir

D
Gim Corbett

Solution

Gir National Park in Gujarat is famous for Asiatic lions and is located in Gujarat. Rest three have tigers as their residents. A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks.
So, the correct answer is 'Gir'.
Question 7
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Conservation of organisms in a natural habitat is called

A
Ex situ conservation

B
In situ conservation

C
Germplasm conservation

D
Both A and B

Solution

A) Ex-situ conservation is done by preserving the components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. It is done by conserving genetic resources, as well as wild and cultivated or species. Examples include Gene banks, Microbial cultures, Cryopreservation, etc.
B) In-situ conservation is done by conserving the species in their natural habitats. It is the best way of biodiversity conservation. Examples include Sacred groves, National parks, etc.
So, the correct answer is 'In situ conservation'.
Question 8
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Dehang Debang biosphere reserve is located in

A
Sikkim

B
Assam

C
Arunachal pradesh

D
Kerala

Solution

Dehang Debang biosphere reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh. An ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest is known as a biosphere reserve. UNESCO has given this label for protecting these sites. The main motive is to promote the management, research, and education in conservation of education. It also includes the 'sustainable use of natural resources'. The number of biosphere reserves in May 2002 was 408 in 94 countries.
So, the correct answer is 'Arunachal Pradesh'.
Question 9
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Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve is found in

A
Uttarakhand

B
Assam

C
Himachal Pardesh

D
Andhra Pardesh

Solution

Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve is found in Uttarakhand, India. An ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest is known as a biosphere reserve. UNESCO has given this label for protecting these sites. The main motive is to promote the management, research, and education in conservation of education. It also includes the 'sustainable use of natural resources'. The number of biosphere reserves in May 2002 was 408 in 94 countries.
So, the correct answer is 'Uttarakhand'.
Question 10
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First national park of the world is

A
Peak District

B
Snowdonia

C
Yellowstone

D
Lake District

Solution

A. Peak District national park is situated in central England.
B. Snowdonia national park is situated in northwest wales.
C. Yellowstone national park is situated in U.S.
D. Lake District national park is situated in England.
First National Park was established in U.S. by U.S. congress and it was named as Yellowstone national park. It was also the first national park in U.S.
So, the correct answer is 'Yellowstone'.

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Question 1

Loss of biodiversity

Loss of alien species

Loss of standing crop

Loss of climax community

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Question 2

Groundnut

Rice

Maize

Mango

Question 3

National park

Sanctuary

Biosphere reserve

Zoological/Botanical garden

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Question 4

Genetic diversity

Community and ecosystem diversity

Diversity among the plants

Species diversity

Solution

Question 5

8%

6%

4%

2%

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Question 6

Ranthambore

Sunderbans

Gir

Gim Corbett

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Question 7

Ex situ conservation

In situ conservation

Germplasm conservation

Both A and B

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Question 8

Sikkim

Assam

Arunachal pradesh

Kerala

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Question 9

Uttarakhand

Assam

Himachal Pardesh

Andhra Pardesh

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Question 10

Peak District

Snowdonia

Yellowstone

Lake District

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