Question 1: Palette 1/91

NEET 2026 MCQ

Exploring molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for products of economic importance is called

A

Biofortification

B

Bioremediation

C

Bioprospecting

D

Biomagnification

Question 2: Palette 2/91

NEET 2026 MCQ

Since the origin and diversification of life on Earth, there have been five episodes of mass extinction of species. How is the sixth extinction, which is in progress, different from the previous episodes?

A

The present net species extinction rate is zero.

B

The current species extinction rate is nearly 10 times faster than in previous episodes.

C

The present species extinction rates are 100 to 1000 times faster than in the pre-human times.

D

The current species extinction rates are far lower than those in previous episodes.

Question 3: Palette 3/91

NEET 2026 MCQ

Which of the following statements are correct?

A. The Amazon rainforest being cut and cleared for cultivation of soyabeans is an example of habitat loss.

B. Steller's sea cow and passenger pigeon became extinct due to over-exploitation by humans.

C. The Nile perch introduced into Lake Victoria in East Africa helped in population growth of cichlid fish in the lake.

D. Water hyacinth is an invasive species.

E. When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it are not affected.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

A, B and E only

B

A, B and D only

C

C, D and E only

D

B, C and D only

Question 4: Palette 4/91

NEET 2026 MCQ

Which of the following is an in situ conservation method?

A

Sacred Groves

B

Wildlife Safari Parks

C

Botanical Gardens

D

Seed Banks

Question 5: Palette 5/91

NEET 2026 MCQ

"The Evil Quartet" of biodiversity loss includes which of the following?

A

Over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Air pollution; Co-extinctions

B

Habitat loss and fragmentation; Air pollution; Water pollution; Co-extinctions

C

Habitat loss and fragmentation; over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Co-extinctions

D

Over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Soil pollution; Co-extinctions

Question 6: Palette 6/91

NEET 2026 MCQ

Arrange the following in descending order of number of species in the Amazonian rain forest.

(a) Plants

(b) Birds

(c) Fishes

(d) Invertebrates

(e) Mammals

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

(b) $>$ (a) $>$ (d) $>$ (c) $>$ (e)

B

(c) $>$ (b) $>$ (d) $>$ (e) $>$ (a)

C

(d) $>$ (a) $>$ (c) $>$ (b) $>$ (e)

D

(e) $>$ (b) $>$ (a) $>$ (c) $>$ (d)

Question 7: Palette 7/91

NEET 2025 MCQ

Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

A

Zoos and botanical gardens

B

Protected areas

C

National Park

D

Wildlife Sanctuary

Question 8: Palette 8/91

NEET 2025 MCQ

Match List-I with List-II

	List - I		List - II
A	The Evil Quartet	I	Cryopreservation
B	Ex situ conservation	II	Alien species invasion
C	Lantana camara	III	Causes of biodiversity losses
D	Dodo	IV	Extinction

Choose the option with all correct matches.

A

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

B

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

C

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

D

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Question 9: Palette 9/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

The regions with high level of species richness, high degree of endemism and a loss of $70 \%$ of the species and habitat are identified as:

A

Natural Reserves

B

Sacred Groves

C

Biodiversity Hotspots

D

Biogeographical Regions

Question 10: Palette 10/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?

A

Wild-life sanctuary

B

Botanical garden

C

Biosphere reserve

D

National park

Question 11: Palette 11/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

Cryopreservation technique is used for :

A

Protection of environment

B

Protection of Biodiversity hotspots

C

Preservation of gametes in viable and fertile condition for a long period

D

In-situ conservation

Question 12: Palette 12/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

Match List-I with List-II:

	List - I		List - II
(A)	Biodiversity hotspot	(I)	Khasi and Jantia hills in Meghalaya
(B)	Sacred groves	(II)	World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002
(C)	Johannesburg, South Africa	(III)	Parthenium
(D)	Alien species invasion	(IV)	Western Ghats

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

B

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

C

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

D

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Question 13: Palette 13/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

The type of conservation in which the threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care is called

A

in-situ conservation

B

Biodiversity conservation

C

Semi-conservative method

D

Sustainable development

Question 14: Palette 14/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

These are regarded as major causes of biodiversity loss:

A. Over exploitation

B. Co-extinction

C. Mutation

D. Habitat loss and fragmentation

E. Migration

Choose the correct option:

A

A, C and D only

B

A, B, C and D only

C

A, B and E only

D

A, B and D only

Question 15: Palette 15/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

List of endangered species was released by

A

GEAC

B

WWF

C

FOAM

D

IUCN

Question 16: Palette 16/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

Tropical regions show greatest level of species richness because

A. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years, hence more time was available for species diversification.

B. Tropical environments are more seasonal.

C. More solar energy is available in tropics.

D. Constant environments promote niche specialization.

E. Tropical environments are constant and predictable.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A

A, C, D and E only

B

A and B only

C

A, B and E only

D

A, B and D only

Question 17: Palette 17/91

NEET 2024 MCQ

Match List I with List II

	List - I		List - II
A.	Robert May	I.	Species-Area relationship
B.	Alexander von Humboldt	II.	Long term ecosystem experiment using out door plots
C.	Paul Ehrlich	III.	Global species diversity at about 7 million
D.	David Tilman	IV.	Rivet popper hypothesis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

B

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

C

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

D

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Question 18: Palette 18/91

NEET 2023 MCQ

In 'rivet popper hypothesis', Paul Ehrlich compared the rivets in an airplane to :

A

species within a genus

B

genetic diversity

C

ecosystem

D

genera within a family

Question 19: Palette 19/91

NEET 2023 MCQ

For chemical defence against herbivores, Calotropis has :

A

cardiac glycosides

B

strychnine

C

toxic ricin

D

distasteful quinine

Question 20: Palette 20/91

NEET 2023 MCQ

Which of the following is/are cause(s) of biodiversity losses ?

A

Over-exploitation, habitat loss and fragmentation.

B

Climate change only

C

Over-Exploitation only

D

Habitat loss and fragmentation only

Question 21: Palette 21/91

NEET 2023 MCQ

Among ‘The Evil Quartet’, which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?

A

Over exploitation for economic gain

B

Alien species invasions

C

Co-extinctions

D

Habitat loss and fragmentation

Question 22: Palette 22/91

NEET 2023 MCQ

The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, ‘The Earth Summit’ was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year

A

1992

B

1986

C

2002

D

1985

Question 23: Palette 23/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

The World Summit on sustainable development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa pledged for

A

Collection and preservation of seeds of different genetic strains of commercially important plants.

B

A significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss.

C

Declaration of more biodiversity hotspots.

D

Increase in agricultural production.

Question 24: Palette 24/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Match List - I with List - II :

	List - I		List - II
(a)	Carbon dissolved in oceans	(i)	55 billion tons
(b)	Annual fixation of carbon through photosynthesis	(ii)	71%
(c)	PAR captured by plants	(iii)	4 $\times$ 10$^3$ kg
(d)	Productivity of oceans	(iv)	2 to 10%

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

B

(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)

C

(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

D

(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

Question 25: Palette 25/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Match the List-I with List-II :

	List - I		List - II
(a)	Sacred groves	(i)	Alien species
(b)	Zoological park	(ii)	Release of large quantity of oxygen
(c)	Nile perch	(iii)	Ex-situ conservation
(d)	Amazon forest	(iv)	Khasi Hills in Meghalaya

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

(a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)

B

(a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (i), (d) – (ii)

C

(a) – (ii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (i), (d) – (iii)

D

(a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iii)

Question 26: Palette 26/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Frugivorous birds are found in large numbers in tropical forests mainly because of :

A

Temperature conducive for their breeding

B

Lack of niche specialisation

C

Higher annual rainfall

D

Availability of fruits throughout the year

Question 27: Palette 27/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Western Ghats have a large number of plants and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following term is used to notify such species?

A

Vulnerable species

B

Threatened species

C

Keystone species

D

Endemic species

Question 28: Palette 28/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Which of the following are true about the taxonomical aid 'key'?

(a) Keys are based on the similarities and dissimilarities.

(b) Key is analytical in nature.

(c) Keys are based on the contrasting characters in pair called couplet.

(d) Same key can be used for all taxonomic categories.

(e) Each statement in the key is called Lead.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

(a), (c), (d) and (e) only

B

(a), (b) and (c) only

C

(b), (c), and (d) only

D

(a), (b), (c) and (e) only

Question 29: Palette 29/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Which of the following is not a method of ex situ conservation?

A

In vitro fertilization

B

National Parks

C

Micropropagation

D

Cryopreservation

Question 30: Palette 30/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for :

A

Population explosion

B

Competition

C

Biodiversity loss

D

Natality

Question 31: Palette 31/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

In-situ conservation refers to :

A

Protect and conserve the whole ecosystem

B

Conserve only high-risk species

C

Conserve only endangered species

D

Conserve only extinct species

Question 32: Palette 32/91

NEET 2022 MCQ

Give the correct descending order of organisms with reference to their estimated number found in Amazon forest.

(a) Plants (b) Invertebrates (c) Fishes (d) Mammals (e) Birds

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

(b) > (a) > (c) > (e) > (d)

B

(a) > (b) > (e) > (d) > (c)

C

(a) > (c) > (d) > (b) > (e)

D

(b) > (a) > (e) > (d) > (c)

Question 33: Palette 33/91

NEET 2020 MCQ

According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about

A

7 million

B

20 million

C

1.5 million

D

50 million

Question 34: Palette 34/91

NEET 2020 MCQ

Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits highest species diversity?

A

Amazon forests

B

Madagascar

C

Western Ghats of India

D

Himalayas

Question 35: Palette 35/91

NEET 2019 MCQ

Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity?

A

Botanical Garden

B

Sacred Grove

C

Biosphere Reserve

D

Wildife Sanctuary

Question 36: Palette 36/91

NEET 2018 MCQ

All of the following are included in ‘ex-situ conservation’ except

A

wildlife safari parks

B

sacred groves

C

botanical gardens

D

seed banks

Question 37: Palette 37/91

NEET 2018 MCQ

Pollen grains can be stored for several years in liquid nitrogen having a temperature of

A

-120^oC

B

-80^oC

C

-196^oC

D

-160^oC

Question 38: Palette 38/91

NEET 2017 MCQ

Alexander Von Humbolt described for the first time :

A

Laws of limiting factor

B

Population Growth equation

C

Species area relationships

D

Ecological Biodiversity

Question 39: Palette 39/91

NEET 2017 MCQ

The region of Biosphere Reserve which is legally protected and where no human activity is allowed is known as :

A

Transition zone

B

Restoration zone

C

Buffer zone

D

Core zone

Question 40: Palette 40/91

NEET 2017 MCQ

Which one of the following is related to Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants ?

A

Biodiversity hot spots

B

Himalayan region

C

Amazon rainforest

D

Wildlife Safari Parks

Question 41: Palette 41/91

NEET 2016 MCQ

Which of the following is correctly matched ?

A

Stratification-Population

B

Parthenium hysterophorus-Threat to biodiversity

C

Aerenchyma-Opuntia

D

Age pyramid-Biome

Question 42: Palette 42/91

NEET 2016 MCQ

Which of the following National Parks is home to the famous musk deer or hangul ?

A

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh

B

Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir

C

Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur

D

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Question 43: Palette 43/91

NEET 2016 MCQ

Red List contains data or information on

A

threatened species

B

marine vertebrates only

C

all economically important plants

D

plants whose products are in international trade

Question 44: Palette 44/91

NEET 2016 MCQ

How many hot spots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers ?

A

34

B

17

C

43

D

25

Question 45: Palette 45/91

NEET 2016 MCQ

Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India ?

A

River dolphin

B

Sea-horse

C

Gangetic shark

D

Blue whale

Question 46: Palette 46/91

NEET 2016 MCQ

Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction ?

A

Co-extinctions

B

Over-exploitation

C

Alien species invasion

D

Habitat loss and fragmentation

Question 47: Palette 47/91

NEET 2015 MCQ

The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed as -

A

Alien

B

Rate

C

Endemic

D

Keystone

Question 48: Palette 48/91

NEET 2015 MCQ

In which of the following both pairs have correct combination ?

A

In situ conservation : Cryopreservation
Ex situ conservation : Wildlife Sanctuary

B

In situ conservation : Tissue culture
Ex situ conservation : Sacred groves

C

In situ conservation : National Park
Ex situ conservation : Botanical Garden

D

In situ conservation : Seed Bank
Ex situ conservation : National Park

Question 49: Palette 49/91

NEET 2015 MCQ

Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as:

A

In situ conservation by sacred groves

B

In situ conservation of biodiversity

C

In situ cryo-conservation of biodiversity

D

Advanced ex-situ conservation of biodiversity

Question 50: Palette 50/91

NEET 2014 MCQ

A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called :

A

Vulnerable

B

Critically Endangered

C

Endemic

D

Extinct

Question 51: Palette 51/91

NEET 2014 MCQ

An example of ex situ conservation is :

A

National Park

B

Wildlife Sanctuary

C

Seed Bank

D

Sacred Grove

Question 52: Palette 52/91

NEET 2014 MCQ

Given below is the representation of the extent of global diversity of invertebrates. What groups the four portions (A-D) represent respectively?

A

A $ \to $ Insects , B $ \to $ Crustaceans, C $ \to $ Other animal groups , D $ \to $ Molluscs

B

A $ \to $ Molluscs, B $ \to $ Other animal groups , C $ \to $ Crustaceans, D $ \to $ Insects

C

A $ \to $ Crustaceans, B $ \to $ Insects, C $ \to $ Molluscs, D $ \to $ Other animal groups

D

A $ \to $ Insects, B $ \to $ Molluscs, C $ \to $ Crustaceans, D $ \to $ Other animal groups

Question 53: Palette 53/91

NEET 2014 MCQ

The organization which publishes the Red List of species is :

A

ICFRE

B

IUCN

C

UNEP

D

WWF

Question 54: Palette 54/91

NEET 2013 MCQ

The largest tiger reserve in India is :-

A

Nagarjunsagar - Srisailam

B

Nagarhole

C

Valmiki

D

Periyar

Question 55: Palette 55/91

NEET 2013 MCQ

Which organization publishes the 'Red Data Book' ?

A

WWF

B

GEF

C

IUCN

D

UNEP

Question 56: Palette 56/91

NEET 2013 MCQ

Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?

A

Wheat

B

Rice

C

Mango

D

Groundnut

Question 57: Palette 57/91

NEET 2013 MCQ

Which one of the following is not used for ex situ plant conservation?

A

Shifting cultivation

B

Field gene banks

C

Botanical Gardens

D

Seed banks

Question 58: Palette 58/91

NEET 2013 MCQ

Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?

A

Fungi

B

Algae

C

Mosses and Ferns

D

Lichens

Question 59: Palette 59/91

NEET 2013 MCQ

Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?

A

Fungi

B

Algae

C

Mosses and Ferns

D

Lichens

Question 60: Palette 60/91

NEET 2012 MCQ

Select the correct statement about biodiversity :

A

Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism

B

The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals

C

Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity

D

Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries

Question 61: Palette 61/91

NEET 2012 MCQ

Sacred groves are specially useful in

A

year-round flow of water in rivers

B

conserving rare and threatened species

C

preventing soil erosion

D

generating environmental awareness

Question 62: Palette 62/91

NEET 2012 MCQ

The highest number of species in the world is represented by

A

Fungi

B

Mosses

C

Algae

D

Lichens

Question 63: Palette 63/91

NEET 2012 MCQ

Which one of the following areas in India, is a hotspot of biodiversity?

A

Western Ghats

B

Gangetic plain

C

Sunderbans

D

Eastern Ghats

Question 64: Palette 64/91

NEET 2011 MCQ

Biodiversity of a geographical region represents :

A

The diversity in the organisms living in the region

B

Species endemic to the region

C

Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region.

D

Endangered species found in the region

Question 65: Palette 65/91

NEET 2011 MCQ

Consider the following statements (A)-(D) each with one or two blanks :
(A) Bears go into _____ (1) ____ during winter to _____(2)____ cold weather.
(B) A conical age pyramid with a broad base represents ____(3)_____ human population.
(C) A wasp pollinating a fig flower is an example of _____ (4) _____ .
(D) An area with high levels of species richness is known as ____(5)_____.
Which of the following options, gives the correct fill ups for the respective blank numbers from (1) to (5) in the statements ?

A

(1) - aestivation, (2) - escape,
(3) - stable, (4) - mutualism

B

(3) - expanding, (4) - commensalism,
(5) - biodiversity park

C

(1) - hibernation, (2) - escape,
(3) - expanding, (5) - hot spot

D

(3) - stable, (4) - commensalism,
(5) - marsh

Question 66: Palette 66/91

NEET 2011 MCQ

Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?

A

Wheat

B

Mango

C

Rice

D

Groundnut

Question 67: Palette 67/91

NEET 2011 MCQ

Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature ?

A

Fungi

B

Angiosperms

C

Birds

D

Insects

Question 68: Palette 68/91

NEET 2010 MCQ

The Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of which one of the Indian states ?

A

Uttarakhand

B

Assam

C

Uttar Pradesh

D

Himachal Pradesh

Question 69: Palette 69/91

NEET 2010 MCQ

Which one of the following is an example of ex situ conservation ?

A

Sacred groves

B

Wild life sanctuary

C

National park

D

Seed bank

Question 70: Palette 70/91

NEET 2010 MCQ

Study the four statements (a–d) given below and select the two correct ones out of them –
(a) A lion eating a deer and a sparrow feeding on grain are ecologically similar in being consumers
(b) Predator star fish Pisaster helps in maintaining species diversity of some invertebrates
(c) Predators ultimately lead to the extinction of prey species
(d) Production of chemicals such as nicotine, strychnine by the plants are metaboilic disorders
The two correct stament are-

A

b and c

B

a and d

C

c and d

D

a and b

Question 71: Palette 71/91

NEET 2009 MCQ

Tiger is not a resident in which one of the following National Park ?

A

Ranthambhor

B

Sunderbans

C

Jim Corbett

D

Gir

Question 72: Palette 72/91

NEET 2009 MCQ

Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India ?

A

Mango

B

Tea

C

Wheat

D

Teak

Question 73: Palette 73/91

NEET 2008 MCQ

The table below gives the populations (in thousands) of ten species (A-J) in four areas (a-d) consisting of the number of habitats given within brackets against each. Study the table and answer the question which follows: Which area out of a to d shows maximum species diversity?

A

b

B

d

C

c

D

a

Question 74: Palette 74/91

NEET 2008 MCQ

World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in:

A

South Africa

B

Sweden

C

Brazil

D

Argentina

Question 75: Palette 75/91

NEET 2008 MCQ

Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots ?

A

Endenism

B

Lesser inter-specific competition

C

Accelerated species loss

D

Species richness

Question 76: Palette 76/91

NEET 2007 MCQ

One of endangered species of Indian medicinal plants is that of:-

A

Podophyllum

B

Nepenthes

C

Garlic

D

Ocimum

Question 77: Palette 77/91

NEET 2007 MCQ

Identify the odd combination of the habitat and the particular animal concerned :

A

Sunderbans – Bengal Tiger

B

Periyar – Elephant

C

Rann of Kutch – Wild Ass

D

Dachigam National Park – Snow Leopard

Question 78: Palette 78/91

NEET 2007 MCQ

Which one of the following pairs of organisms are exotic species introduced in India ?

A

Ficus religiosa, Lantana camara

B

Nile perch, Ficus religiosa

C

Water hyacinth, Prosopis cinereria

D

Lantana camara, Water hyacinth

Question 79: Palette 79/91

NEET 2006 MCQ

Which one of the following is the correctly matched pair of an endangered animal and a National Park ?

A

Wild Ass – Dudhwa National Park

B

Lion – Corbett National Park

C

Great Indian – Keoladeo National Park Bustard

D

Rhinoceros – Kaziranga National Park

Question 80: Palette 80/91

NEET 2006 MCQ

Which of the following is considered a hot-spot of biodiversity in India ?

A

Eastern Ghats

B

Western Ghats

C

Aravalli Hills

D

Indo-Gangetic Plain

Question 81: Palette 81/91

NEET 2006 MCQ

Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation ?

A

Biosphere reserve

B

National park

C

Sanctuary

D

Botanical garden

Question 82: Palette 82/91

NEET 2006 MCQ

Which of the following pairs of an animal and a plant represents endangered organisms in India ?

A

Cinchona and Leopard

B

Tamarind and Rhesus monkey

C

Banyan and Black buck

D

Bentinckia nicobarica and Red Panda

Question 83: Palette 83/91

NEET 2005 MCQ

Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year -

A

2000

B

2002

C

1992

D

1996

Question 84: Palette 84/91

NEET 2005 MCQ

According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) ?

A

Extinct species

B

Vulnerable species

C

Endangered species

D

Critically endangered species

Question 85: Palette 85/91

NEET 2004 MCQ

In your opinion, which is the most effective way to conserve the plant diversity of an area ?

A

By creating botanical garden

B

By creating biosphere reserve

C

By tissue culture method

D

By developing seed bank

Question 86: Palette 86/91

NEET 2003 MCQ

Which endangered animal is the source of the world's finest, lightest, warmest and most expensive wool - the shahtoosh ?

A

Kashmiri goat

B

Chir

C

Nilgai

D

Cheetal

Question 87: Palette 87/91

NEET 2003 MCQ

Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species ?

A

Fishes

B

Mammals

C

Birds

D

Reptiles

Question 88: Palette 88/91

NEET 2002 MCQ

Which of the following crops have been brought to India from New world ?

A

Mango, tea

B

Coffee

C

Tea, rubber, mango

D

Cashewnut, potato, rubber

Question 89: Palette 89/91

NEET 2002 MCQ

Wildlife is continuously decreasing. What is the main reason of this ?

A

Cutting down of fores

B

Predation

C

Hunting

D

Destruction of habitat

Question 90: Palette 90/91

NEET 2000 MCQ

Viable material of endangered species can be preserved by :

A

Gene library

B

Gene bank

C

Gene pool

D

Herbarium

Question 91: Palette 91/91

NEET 2000 MCQ

Indri-indri lemur is found in :

A

Sri Lanka

B

Mauritius

C

Madagascar

D

India