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    Wild life conservation means the protection and preservation of -
  • Question 2
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    Quinine is obtained from
    Solution
    Quinine occurs naturally in the bark of the Cinchona tree, though it has also been synthesized in the laboratory. The medicinal properties of the Cinchona tree were originally discovered by the Quechua, who are indigenous to Peru and Bolivia, later the Jesuits were the first to bring Cinchona to Europe.
    Thus, the correct option is C.
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    One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that -
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    Which of the following is not done in a wild life sanctuary ?
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    Which of the following is not included under in situ conversation?
    Solution
    In situ conservation is on-site conservation or the conservation of genetic resources in natural populations of plant or animal species, such as forest genetic resources in natural populations of tree species. It is the process of protecting an endangered plant or animal species in its natural habitat, either by protecting or cleaning up the habitat itself, or by defending the species from predators. It is applied to conservation of agricultural biodiversity in agro ecosystems by farmers, especially those using unconventional farming practices. Insitu conservation includes national parks, sanctuary and biosphere reserve.
    Botanical gardens comes under exsitu conservation. Thus, option C is correct and other options are wrong.
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    India's biodiversity is in jeopardy and major reason for this is 
    Solution
    Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems. India is a mega diverse nation, housing around 10% of world's species. India also has a rich cultural heritage going back thousands of years. Much of Indian biodiversity is intricately related to the socio-cultual practices of the land. Unfortunately, due to population explosion, climate change and implementation of environmental policies, several species are facing the threat of extinction. Not only does this affect the food chain, but also the livelihood and the culture of millions of Indians, who depend on local biodiversity. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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    The programme introduced by UNESCO to maintain our environment and to make wildlife conservation strategies is 
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    A biosphere reserve is an area proposed by its residents, designated by UNESCO's 'Man and Biosphere program', which demonstrates innovative approaches to living and working in harmony with nature. One of the primary objectives of MAB is to achieve a sustainable balance between the goals of conserving biological diversity, promoting economic development, and maintaining associated cultural values.
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    How much percentage of the species will be lost by end of 21st century on Earth, if the current rate of loss continues?
    Solution
    If the current rate of species destruction continues, by the end of 21 st century, 50% of the existing species will become extinct. By the end of the century, half of all the species will be extinct. 
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    The protection of animal species is important, because they are 
    Solution
    Protection of animal species is important, because they are useful for humans as a part of ecosystem. They play a significant role in food web also. Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats. Among the goals of wildlife conservation are to ensure that nature will be around for future generations to enjoy and to recognize the importance of wildlife and wilderness lands to humans. Wildlife conservation has become an increasingly important practice due to the negative effects of human activity on wildlife. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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    Which of the following region is the richest in diversity and density of plants?
    Solution
    • The equatorial belt is a geographic belt of the earth located on both sides of the equator between 5°–8° N lat. and 4°–11° S lat.
    • The climate is caused by the large influx of solar energy. 
    • The climate is always hot and wet in most parts of the equatorial belt.
    • Tropical rainforests are the most biodiverse habitats on Earth due to the amount of rainfall and the amount of sunshine these areas receive by being in the region of  equatorial belt.

    So, the correct answer is option B.
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