Conservation of...

Migratory birds fly to far away areas during a particular time of a year. Which of the following conditions present in their habitat during that time are responsible for this behaviour?

(i) Unavailability of food
(ii) Extreme weather conditions
(iii) Overcrowding
(iv) Lack of nesting areas

In India, Siberian Crane can be found in

Study the given table regarding different species and their status. Select the correct option for A, B, C and D.

I was a flightless bird. My large curved beak was one of my most distinctive features. I inhabited the island of Mauritius, but now no member of my species survives. Identify me.

A few differences between national park and sanctuary are given below:

Which of the following is a mismatched pair?

Project Tiger was started in 1973 with the aim to save the Bengal Tiger. Which of the following is not a tiger reserve?

Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve includes P National Park and two wildlife sanctuaries - Q and R. Correctly identify P, Q and R.

State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F):

(a) There can be a wildlife sanctuary within a biosphere reserve.
(b) Plants of a particular area are collectively termed as fauna.
(c) Deforestation leads to an increase in the water holding capacity of the soil.
(d) Bison is an endemic fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.

A new species X is introduced in a forest. It is it likely to affect the local species of that area due to

The Red Data Book keeps a record of all the

(i) endemic species
(ii) extinct species
(iii) endangered plants
(iv) endangered animals

Refer to the above flow chart and choose the incorrect option:

Three different causes that lead to X have been depicted in the figure above. Choose the correct option that indicates the consequences of X.

Refer to the above flow chart and choose the major effect of A.

Refer to the above Venn diagram and choose the right option accordingly.

Which one of the following statements is true about endemic species?

What do black buck, elephant, python and golden cat together represent in a forest?

Which of the following animals are not listed in Red Data Book?

Directions: Read the two statements and choose the correct alternative.

A: CO₂ in the atmosphere causes global warming.
R: CO₂ traps the heat reflected by the earth.

Which of the following factors makes it essential to recycle the paper?