Conservation of Plants and Animals Test

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Which of the following animal is the symbol of WWF (World Wildlife Fund)?

A
Panda

B
Whale

C
Lion

D
Tiger

Solution

Panda is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund. The inspiration for the WWF logo came from Chi-Chi, a giant panda that was living at the London zoo in 1961, the same year WWF was created. WWF's founders were aware of the need for a strong, recognizable symbol that would overcome all language barriers.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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Plants found in particular area is called as

A
Fauna

B
Flora

C
Endemic

D
None of the above

Solution

The variety of plants which are found in a particular region at a time is known as flora. This flora includes all the type of plant life and can be organised into different categories as native plants, agricultural, horticultural, floral and weeds. The flora of a particular region at a time is documented and then published. This helps to maintain a record of the type of plants in the region which existed at a particular time.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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Which one of the following statements is true about a biosphere reserve?

A
It is a protected area where only endemic species live.

B
It is meant only for the conservation of plants and animals.

C
It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area.

D
There are no other protected area within its limits.

Solution

Biosphere reserves are large protected areas that protect the plants and animals of those areas. Not only plants and animals, but biosphere reserves also grant protection to various human communities living in these areas along with their way of living (culture). So, the correct answer is 'It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area'.
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Which of the following Ministries initiated a "Project Tiger' programme to save tiger population?

A
WHO

B
WWE

C
MEF

D
UNEP

Solution

The ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MEF) initiated the project on tiger for the conservation of the tiger population. The number of the tigers have been drastically reduced due to the activities like hunting and poaching. Project Tiger was started in the year 1973 by the Government of India. The main goal of this project was to conserve Bengal tigers in their natural habitat and prevent them from extinction.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
Question 5
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Which of the following natural disasters affect habitat in the environment?

A
Droughts

B
Floods

C
The thinning of the ozone layer

D
All of these

Solution

Drought is the condition of shortage of water which affects all life forms. Flood is the condition of the overflow of water on land that can submerged plants, human-made articles and thinning of the ozone layer increases the global warming and climate change which affects the flora and fauna. All these conditions can harm the organisms and their habitat and thus, can threat to the biodiversity.
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Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?

A
Decrease in atmosphere temperature

B
Increase in water holding capacity of soil

C
Increased chances of foods

D
Conversion of fertile land into a desert

Solution

Desertification is a type of land degradation in which a relatively dry land region becomes increasingly arid, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife. It is caused by a variety of factors, such as climate change and human activities
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What is a National Park?

A
An area strictly reserved for improvement of wild life

B
An area where grazing and cultivation are permitted

C
A park where the whole nation can have picnics

D
A park which can be privately owned

Solution

National parks are maintained by the government and are reserved areas for the betterment of wildlife. This is a restricted area where the animals are protected and taken care of. Cultivation, grazing, forestry and habitat manipulation are prohibited.
Thus, te correct answer is option A.
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Which of the following is the flora of the Panchmari biosphere reserve?

A
Silver fern

B
Sal

C
Arjun

D
All of the above

Solution

Biosphere reserves can be defined as the areas which are meant for protection of biodiversity. Pachmarhi reserve is distributed in three districts which include Hoshangabad, Betul, and Chindwara. Flora is the plant life which is found in this region. Some of the important timber species of the reserve are teak and sal. Wild mango is an endemic species of mango which is found in this reserve. Whisk fern, Silver fern, Arjun, and Jamun are certain endemic species which are flora of this reserve.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Question 9
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The natural disasters that can affect habitats in the environment are

A
Droughts

B
Floods

C
Thinning of ozone

D
Both A and B

Solution

Drought and floods both are the natural disasters in which there is the extreme scarcity of water due to the absence of rainfall and floods due to heavy rainfall. Drought results in infertile agricultural lands due to nonavailability of water for crop production. Hence there is no food and water for the organisms in that area that results in either migration of organisms or their death. Flood makes soli saline and erodes the fertile soil that affects the crop production even it damages the flora, fauna and other infrastructure. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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Paper and Glass are the wastes that can be

A
Reuse

B
Recycle

C
Decompose

D
Both A and B

Solution

The 'three Rs' that will help us to conserve natural resources for long-term use are reduced, recycle and reuse.
Reduce- Make use of smaller or less in amount, degree or size. For example, electricity and water.
Recycle- Convert (waste) into reusable material. For example, plastic cups and buckets, glass tumbler, paper, metal objects.
Reuse- Use again or more than once. For example, used envelopes, plastic carry bags, bottles of jam.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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Question 1

Panda

Whale

Lion

Tiger

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Question 2

Fauna

Flora

Endemic

None of the above

Solution

Question 3

It is a protected area where only endemic species live.

It is meant only for the conservation of plants and animals.

It is meant to conserve both, the biodiversity and the culture of that area.

There are no other protected area within its limits.

Solution

Question 4

WHO

WWE

MEF

UNEP

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Question 5

Droughts

Floods

The thinning of the ozone layer

All of these

Solution

Question 6

Decrease in atmosphere temperature

Increase in water holding capacity of soil

Increased chances of foods

Conversion of fertile land into a desert

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Question 7

An area strictly reserved for improvement of wild life

An area where grazing and cultivation are permitted

A park where the whole nation can have picnics

A park which can be privately owned

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Question 8

Silver fern

Sal

Arjun

All of the above

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Question 9

Droughts

Floods

Thinning of ozone

Both A and B

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Question 10

Reuse

Recycle

Decompose

Both A and B

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