Biodiversity an...

In which of the following parts of Himalaya the 'tree line' is at the highest altitude?

Conservation of plant diversity is a/an ______________.

Consider the following fauna of India:
1) Gharial 
2) Leatherback turtle
3) Swamp deer
Which of the above is/are endangered?

Nepenthes Khasiana, a rare and endangered pither plant, occurs in India in __________.

Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:
1. Soil formation
2. Prevention of soil erosion
3. Recycling of waste
4. Pollination of crops.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

With respect to Biogeochemical cycles, choose the correct statements.
1. It is of three types.
2 Transformation of atmospheric nitrogen can be carried out through both biological and physical processes.
3. In carbon cycle, carbon is exchanged among biosphere, pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements.
1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

'Shola Forest' are _________.

Consider the following statements.
1. India is home to 33% of the life forms found in the world.
2. India is one of the 17 mega diverse countries of the world.
3. There are 12 bio-geographic zones of India.
4. Western Ghats are one of the hot spots of bio-diversity in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about International Whaling Commission.
1. The Commission was setup under the international Commission for Regulation of Whaling which was signed in Wellington in 1946.
2. India is the founding member of this commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?