Biodiversity and its Conservation Test

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Question 1
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The reason behind conserving biodiversity have been grouped into which of the following categories?

A
Narrowly utilitarian

B
Broadly utilitarian

C
Ethical

D
All of these

Solution

We should conserve biodiversity. The reason for this can be broadly divided into three categories.
(i) Narrowly utilltarian (Humans derive a major part of their requirement from organisms).
(ii) Broadly utilitarian (Biodiversity is fundamental to ecosystem services of nature).
(iii) Ethical (Every living species has an intrinsic value, it is our moral duty not to destory them).
Question 2
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'Broadly utilitarian' argument for the conservation of biodiversity does not include

A
bioprospecting

B
pollination

C
aesthetic value

D
climatic regulation

Solution

Bioprospecting or exploring molecular, genetic and species level-diversity for gaining the products of economic importance. It comes under narrowly utilitarian category.
Question 3
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In a national park, protection is provided to

A
flora and fauna

B
entire ecosystem

C
fauna only

D
flora only

Solution

National park is a reserved area used for conservation purposes. It is maintained by government. Cultivation, grazing, forestry and habitat manipulation are not allowed. Protection is provided to the entire ecosystem.
Question 4
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Presently, total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world is

A
25

B
34

C
37

D
40

Solution

Total number of hotspots indentified by ecologists is 34 covering an area less than 2% of land surface with about 44% of species.
Question 5
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Presently india has ____ biosphere reserves_____national park and ___wildlife sancturies

A
20; 90; 500

B
14; 85; 348

C
14; 89; 448

D
11; 91; 500

Solution

India now has 14 biosphere reserves, 89 national parks and 448 wildlife sanctuaries. Biosphere reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are all examples of in-situ conservation.
Question 6
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India relishes a history of relishes a history of religious and culture traditions which emphasised the protection of nature. In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Such areas are refferred to as

A
hotspots

B
ethical groves

C
sacred groves

D
protected areas

Solution

Sacred forests (= sacred groves) are forest patches around places of worship which are held in high esteem by tribal communities. They are the most undisturbed forest patches (island of pristine forests) which are often surrounded by highly degraded landscapes. They are found in several parts of India, e.g., Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, etc. Many endemic species which are of have become extinct elsewhere can be seen to flourish here.
Question 7
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Which of these organisms are protected by people of 'Bishnoi' community of Rajasthan?

A
Prosopis cineraria

B
Black buck

C
Bhojpatra

D
Both (a) and (b)

Solution

Bishnois of Rajasthan protect Prosopis cineraria and black buck religiously.
Question 8
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Which of the following statements regarding biodiversity hotspots are incorrect?
(i) High endemism
(ii) High level of species richness
(iii) Total number is 34 in the world
(iv) Five of these occur in India
(v) High alien species invasion
(vi) Cover less than 2% of the earth's land area, but if properly conserved, they can reduce extinctions by about 30%

A
(iii) and (iv)

B
(iv) and (v)

C
(iv), (v) and (vi)

D
(iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)

Solution

Exotic species tend to cause a threat to biodiversity. They are not found in hotspots which are regions of high biodiversity. In India, 3 hotspots are found, i.e., Western Ghats and Sri Lanka, Indo-Burma (N-E India) and Himalayas.
Question 9
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The narrowly utilitarian arguments for biodiversity conservation include which of the following from the given list?
(i) Industrial products like dyes, lubricants
(ii) Ecosystem services like photosynthesis
(iii) Pollinators layer of bees, birds and bats
(iv) Firewood, fibre and construction material
(v) The aesthetic pleasure of walking through thick woods
(vi) Products of medicinal importance
(vii) Watching spring flowers in full bloom

A
(i), (ii), (v) and (vii)

B
(ii), (iii), (v) and (vii)

C
(i), (iv) and (vi)

D
(ii), (v), (vi) and (vii)

Solution

Narrowly utilitarian arguments for biodiversity conservation include direct benefits from organisms. Industrual products, firewood, fibre, construction material and medicinal products are all included under narrowly utilitarian category.
Question 10
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Ex situ conservation is used for the conservation of

A
all plants

B
all animals

C
threatened animals and plants

D
both (a) and (b)

Solution

Ex situ (off site) conservation is conservation of selected rare plants/animals in places outside their natural homes. It is a desirable approach to save threatened or endangered plant or animal species from extinction. Ex situ conservation includes offsite collections, gene banks, in vitro fertilisation, cryopreservation techniques and tissue calture.
Question 11
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Which of the following is not an example of in situ conservation?

A
Bioshpere reserves

B
National parks

C
Wildlife sanctuaries

D
Zoological parks

Solution

In situ (on site) conservation is conservation and protection of the whole ecosystem and its biodiversity at all levels in order to protect the treatened species. Two methods are being used to save biodiversity, hotspots and protected areas. Protected areas include national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves and sacred forests. Zoological parks serve the purpose of ex-situ conservation.
Question 12
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_______National Park was the first national park of India.

A
Jim Corbett

B
Nanda Devi

C
Kaziranga

D
Jaldapara

Solution

Jim Corbett National Park (District Nainital, Uttrakhand) is the first national park of India, established in 1936.
Question 13
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'Wikh of the following is not an objective of Convention of Biodiversity?

A
Conservation of biodiversity

B
Sustainable use of biodiversity

C
Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of genetic resources

D
Selective hunting of dangerous and threatening species

Solution

The various commitments of Convertion on Biological Diversity (CBD) at Rio de Janeiro (1992), Brazil were (i) Adoption of ways and means to conserve biodiversity (ii) Managing biodiversity for sustainable use (iii) Ensuring equitable sharing of benefits from biological diversity including utilisation of genetic resources.
Question 14
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First 'Earth Summit' for Convention on Biological Diversity' (CBD) was held at

A
Johanneberg (2002), South Africa.

B
Rio de Janeiro (1992), Brazil.

C
Dehradun (1992), India.

D
New York (2000), U.S.A.

Solution

Earth summit at Rio de Jenerio (1992), Brazil promoted Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) which was signed by 152 nations. Its recommendations came into effect on 29th Dec. 1993. India became a party to this Convention on Biological Diversity in May, 1994.
Question 15
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Select the incorrectly matched pair.

A
UNESCO = United nations Educational Scientific and cultural Organisation

B
CITES = Convention in International Trade in Elite Species

C
IUCN = International Union of Conservation for Nature and Natural Resources

D
WWF =World Wide Fund for Nature

Solution

CITES is Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Question 16
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Symbol of WWF is

A
tiger

B
rhododendron

C
white bear

D
giant panda

Solution

The symbol of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is a giant panda.
Question 17
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Refer to the given figure representing different zones of a biosphere reserve.

Choose the correct answer as per the statements given below:
(i) Limited human activity is allowed such as for research and education.
(ii) An active co-operation occurs between reserve management and local people for activities like cropping, settlements, etc.
(iii) No human activity is allowed.

A
(i) - A; (ii) - B; (iii) - C

B
(i) - B; (ii) - C; (iii) - A

C
(i) - C; (ii) - A; (iii) - B

D
(i) - C; (ii) - B; (iii) - A

Solution

A − Core area
B − Buffer zone
C − Transition zone
Question 18
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Cryopreservation is the reservation of germplasm at very low temperature of around

A
−121^∘C

B
−196^∘C

C
0^∘C

D
−101^∘C

Solution

Cryopreservation is preservation at −196^∘C (liquid nitrogen). It can maintain tissue culture, embryos, animal cells/ tissues, spermatozoa indefinitely. The cryopreserved material is revived through special technique when required.
Question 19
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Which of the given statements is true?

A
National parks are meant for the protection of fauna only

B
Wildlife sanctuaries are meant for the protection of both flora and fauna

C
Activities like collection of forest products, harvesting of timber, private ownership of land, etc. are allowed in national parks

D
None of these

Solution

National parks are meant for protection of entire ecosystem (both flora and fauna). Wildlife sanctuaries are ecosystem tracts of land where wild animals (fauna) can take refuge without being hunted. Activities such as collection of forest products, harvesting of timber, private ownership of land, etc. are not allowed in national parks.
Question 20
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Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year

A
1992

B
1996

C
2000

D
2002

Solution

The bidiversity Act provids support for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of biological resources. The Biological Act of ndia was passed in 2002. This act of pailiament received the assent of President of India on the 5^thFebruary 2003.

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Question 1

Narrowly utilitarian

Broadly utilitarian

Ethical

All of these

Solution

Question 2

bioprospecting

pollination

aesthetic value

climatic regulation

Solution

Question 3

flora and fauna

entire ecosystem

fauna only

flora only

Solution

Question 4

25

34

37

40

Solution

Question 5

20; 90; 500

14; 85; 348

14; 89; 448

11; 91; 500

Solution

Question 6

hotspots

ethical groves

sacred groves

protected areas

Solution

Question 7

Prosopis cineraria

Black buck

Bhojpatra

Both (a) and (b)

Solution

Question 8

(iii) and (iv)

(iv) and (v)

(iv), (v) and (vi)

(iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)

Solution

Question 9

(i), (ii), (v) and (vii)

(ii), (iii), (v) and (vii)

(i), (iv) and (vi)

(ii), (v), (vi) and (vii)

Solution

Question 10

all plants

all animals

threatened animals and plants

both (a) and (b)

Solution

Question 11

Bioshpere reserves

National parks

Wildlife sanctuaries

Zoological parks

Solution

Question 12

Jim Corbett

Nanda Devi

Kaziranga

Jaldapara

Solution

−121^∘C

−196^∘C

0^∘C

−101^∘C