Biodiversity and Conservation

91 Questions
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
An example of ex situ conservation is :
A.
National Park
B.
Wildlife Sanctuary
C.
Seed Bank
D.
Sacred Grove
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
Given below is the representation of the extent of global diversity of invertebrates. What groups the four portions (A-D) represent respectively? AIPMT 2014 Biology - Biodiversity and Conservation Question 75 English
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
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
The organization which publishes the Red List of species is :
A.
ICFRE
B.
IUCN
C.
UNEP
D.
WWF
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
The largest tiger reserve in India is :-
A.
Nagarjunsagar - Srisailam
B.
Nagarhole
C.
Valmiki
D.
Periyar
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
Which organization publishes the 'Red Data Book' ?
A.
WWF
B.
GEF
C.
IUCN
D.
UNEP
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Mango
D.
Groundnut
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
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
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?
A.
Fungi
B.
Algae
C.
Mosses and Ferns
D.
Lichens
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?
A.
Fungi
B.
Algae
C.
Mosses and Ferns
D.
Lichens
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Mains
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
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Mains
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
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
The highest number of species in the world is represented by
A.
Fungi
B.
Mosses
C.
Algae
D.
Lichens
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
Which one of the following areas in India, is a hotspot of biodiversity?
A.
Western Ghats
B.
Gangetic plain
C.
Sunderbans
D.
Eastern Ghats
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
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
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
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
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?
A.
Wheat
B.
Mango
C.
Rice
D.
Groundnut
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature ?
A.
Fungi
B.
Angiosperms
C.
Birds
D.
Insects
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Mains
The Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of which one of the Indian states ?
A.
Uttarakhand
B.
Assam
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Himachal Pradesh
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
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
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
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
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Tiger is not a resident in which one of the following National Park ?
A.
Ranthambhor
B.
Sunderbans
C.
Jim Corbett
D.
Gir
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India ?
A.
Mango
B.
Tea
C.
Wheat
D.
Teak
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
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: AIPMT 2008 Biology - Biodiversity and Conservation Question 56 English Which area out of a to d shows maximum species diversity?
A.
b
B.
d
C.
c
D.
a
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in:
A.
South Africa
B.
Sweden
C.
Brazil
D.
Argentina
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
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
2007 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2007
One of endangered species of Indian medicinal plants is that of:-
A.
Podophyllum
B.
Nepenthes
C.
Garlic
D.
Ocimum
2007 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2007
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
2007 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2007
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
2006 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2006
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
2006 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2006
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
2006 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2006
Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation ?
A.
Biosphere reserve
B.
National park
C.
Sanctuary
D.
Botanical garden
2006 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2006
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
2005 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2005
Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year -
A.
2000
B.
2002
C.
1992
D.
1996
2005 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2005
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
2004 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2004
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
2003 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2003
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
2003 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2003
Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species ?
A.
Fishes
B.
Mammals
C.
Birds
D.
Reptiles
2002 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2002
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
2002 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2002
Wildlife is continuously decreasing. What is the main reason of this ?
A.
Cutting down of fores
B.
Predation
C.
Hunting
D.
Destruction of habitat
2000 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2000
Viable material of endangered species can be preserved by :
A.
Gene library
B.
Gene bank
C.
Gene pool
D.
Herbarium
2000 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2000
Indri-indri lemur is found in :
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Mauritius
C.
Madagascar
D.
India