iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
An example of ex situ conservation is :
A.
National Park
B.
Wildlife Sanctuary
C.
Seed Bank
D.
Sacred Grove
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
In Ex-situ conservation the threatened
animals and plants are taken out of their
natural habitat and are protected in special
parks or areas like, Zoological parks, Wild
life safari parks and Botanical gardens
etc. The ex situ conservation also includes
cryopreservation, fertilization of eggs in vitro
and propagation of plants through ‘Tissue
culture methods’, preservation of seeds
through Seed banks.
2014
Q52
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Arthropoda is the largest phylum of
Animalia which includes insects. Over twothirds of all named species on earth are
arthropods. They have organ system level of
organisation. Mollusca is the second largest
animal phylum. They are terrestrial or aquatic
(marine or fresh).
2014
Q53
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The organization which publishes the Red List of species is :
A.
ICFRE
B.
IUCN
C.
UNEP
D.
WWF
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
IUCN or WCN maintains a red data
book which is a catalogue of threatened
plants and animals facing risk of extinction.
The IUCN red list (2004) documents the
extinction of 784 species (including 338
vertebrates, 359 invertebrates and 87 plants)
in the last 500 years.
2013
Q54
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The largest tiger reserve in India is :-
A.
Nagarjunsagar - Srisailam
B.
Nagarhole
C.
Valmiki
D.
Periyar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
is the largest Tiger reserve in India and the
only Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh state.
2013
Q55
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which organization publishes the 'Red Data
Book' ?
A.
WWF
B.
GEF
C.
IUCN
D.
UNEP
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
IUCN or WCN maintains a red data
book which is a catalogue of threatened
plants and animals facing risk of extinction.
The IUCN red list (2004) documents the
extinction of 784 species (including 338 vertebrates, 359 invertebrates and 87 plants)
in the last 500 years.
2013
Q56
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which of the following has maximum genetic
diversity in India?
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Mango
D.
Groundnut
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
During the period 1960 to 2000 rice
production went up from 35 million tonnes
to 89.5 million tonnes. This was due to the
development of semi-dwarf varieties of rice.
There are 2,00,000 varieties of rice in India.
2013
Q57
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Shifting or Jhum cultivation contributes
to deforestation. Ex-situ conservation is a
biodiversity conservation method in which
threatened animals and plants are taken out of
their natural habitat and placed in protected
environments as zoological parks, botanical
gardens, wildlife safari parks, seed banks and
gene banks.
2013
Q58
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?
A.
Fungi
B.
Algae
C.
Mosses and Ferns
D.
Lichens
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Fungi is a large kingdom of over 72,000
species. They are achlorophyllous, heterotrophic,
spore forming, non-vascular, eukaryotic organisms
which contain chitin or fungal cellulose in their walls
and possess glycogen as food reserve. They are
major decomposers of many ecosystems and are
associate of many organisms.
2013
Q59
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?
A.
Fungi
B.
Algae
C.
Mosses and Ferns
D.
Lichens
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Fungi is a large kingdom of over 72,000
species. They are achlorophyllous, heterotrophic,
spore forming, non-vascular, eukaryotic organisms
which contain chitin or fungal cellulose in their walls
and possess glycogen as food reserve. They are
major decomposers of many ecosystems and are
associate of many organisms.
2012
Q60
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Western ghat is biodiversity rich
zone along with endemism. The forests
of the western ghats are some of the best
representatives of non-equatorial tropical
evergreen forests in the world. The Western
Ghats have evolved into one of the richest
centers of endemism owing to their isolation
from other moist areas.
2012
Q61
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
An area with particular types of trees
dedicated to local deities or ancestral spirits that are protected by local communities
through social traditions and taboos incorporating spiritual and ecological values are
called as sacred groves.
Sacred groves act as an ideal centre for
biodiversity conservation. Several plants and
animals that are threatened in the forest are
still well conserved in some of the sacred
groves. It has been observed that several
medicinal plants that are not to be found in
the forest are abundant in the sacred groves.
Further, rare, endangered, threatened and
endemic species are often concentrated in
sacred groves.
2012
Q62
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The highest number of species in the world
is represented by
A.
Fungi
B.
Mosses
C.
Algae
D.
Lichens
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The number of species of fungi is
maximum in respect to other options.
2012
Q63
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which one of the following areas in India, is a hotspot of biodiversity?
A.
Western Ghats
B.
Gangetic plain
C.
Sunderbans
D.
Eastern Ghats
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Hots are the geographical area where
biodiversity is maximum. Two hotspots in
India are western ghats and north eastern
himlayan region.
2011
Q64
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Biodiversity is the number of variety of
organism found within a specified geographic
region.
2011
Q65
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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 ?
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which of the following has maximum genetic
diversity in India?
A.
Wheat
B.
Mango
C.
Rice
D.
Groundnut
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
During the period 1960 to 2000 rice
production went up from 35 million tonnes
to 89.5 million tonnes. This was due to the
development of semi-dwarf varieties of rice.
There are 2,00,000 varieties of rice in India.
2011
Q67
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which one of the following have the highest
number of species in nature ?
A.
Fungi
B.
Angiosperms
C.
Birds
D.
Insects
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Insects have highest number of species
found in nature. The insecta is the largest class of
animals. It has over 7,00,000 species. The insects
are the most successful land invertebrates and the
only major competitors with humans for dominance
in the world.
2010
Q68
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of
which one of the Indian states ?
A.
Uttarakhand
B.
Assam
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Indian rhinoceros is a endemic of
north-east region of India. Kaziranga National Park
(Assam) is famous for rhinoceros.
2010
Q69
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Ex-situ conservation is the conservation
of selected organism in places outside
their natural homes. They include off site
collection and gene banks.
In situ conservation, on the other hand, is the
conservation of endangered species in their
natural habitat. Biosphere reserves, national
parks, wildlife sanctuaries and sacred groves
all are examples of In situ conservation.
2010
Q70
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Predator and prey evolve together. The
prey is part of the predator’s environment, and the
predator dies if it does to get food, so it evolves
whatever is necessary in order to eat the prey.
Likewise, the predator is part of the prey’s
environment, and the prey dies if it is eaten by the
predator, so it evolves whatever is necessary to
avoid being eaten. So, predators cannot lead to the
extinction of prey species.
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the night shade family
of plants (Solanaceae) that constitutes approximately
0.6–3.0% of dry weight of tobacco, with biosynthesis
taking place in the roots and accumulation occurring
in the leaves. Strychnine is an alkaloid plant toxin
extracted chiefly from Nux vomica; formerly used as
a stimulant. These are not metabolic disorder
products but are metabolic wastes.
2009
Q71
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Tiger is not a resident in which one of the
following National Park ?
A.
Ranthambhor
B.
Sunderbans
C.
Jim Corbett
D.
Gir
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Tiger is not resident in Gir national
park. Gir has a large population of marsh
crocodile or mugger, which is among the 40
species of reptiles and amphibians recorded
in the sanctuary. According to official census
figures, Gir has about 300 lions and 300
leopards, making it one of the major big-cat
concentrations in India. Sambar and spotted
deer (chital), blue bull (nilgai), chousingha
(the world’s only four-horned antelope),
chinkara (Indian gazelle) and wild boar thrive
in Gir. Jackal, striped hyena, jungle cat, rustyspotted cat, langur, porcupine, black-naped
Indian hare are among the other mammals
of Gir.
2009
Q72
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which one of the following has maximum
genetic diversity in India ?
A.
Mango
B.
Tea
C.
Wheat
D.
Teak
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Wheat genetics is more complicated
than that of most other domesticated species.
Some wheat species are diploid, with two
sets of chromosomes, but many are stable
polyploids, with four sets of chromosomes
(tetraploid) or six (hexaploid). India has more
genetically diverse varieties of rice and than
the varieties of mangoes.
2008
Q73
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Species richness refers to the number of
species per unit area. Species evenness is the
relative abundance with which each species
is represented in an area. Thus variation in
the number of species, kinds of species as
well as the number of individuals per species
lead to greater diversity. Area(d) and number
of habitats (12) shows the maximum species
diversity.
2008
Q74
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
World Summit on Sustainable Development
(2002) was held in:
A.
South Africa
B.
Sweden
C.
Brazil
D.
Argentina
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
World Summit on sustainable development (2002) was held in Johannesburg, South
Africa, 190 countries pledged their commitment to achieve by 2010, a significant in
reduction the current rate of biodiversity loss
at global, regional and local levels.
2008
Q75
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Lesser inter-specific competition is
not observe in biodiversity hotspots, levels
of species richness and high degree of
endemism. Initially 25 biodiversity hotspots
were identified but subsequently nine more
have of biodiversity hotspots in the world
to 34. These hotspots are also regions of
accelerated habitat loss.
2007
Q76
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
One of endangered species of Indian medicinal
plants is that of:-
A.
Podophyllum
B.
Nepenthes
C.
Garlic
D.
Ocimum
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
An endangered species is a population of
an organism which are at risk of becoming extinct
because it is either a few in number or threatened by
changing environmental or predation parameters.
Podophyllum is such an endangered species of
Indian medicinal plants. They contain,
podophyllotoxin and podophyllin that is used as a
purgative and as a cytostatic. They are also grown
as ornamental plants for their attractive foliage and
flowers. Extracts of plants are used for genital warts
and some skin cancers.
2007
Q77
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Dachigam national park is for conservation of Hangul which is one of India's most
scenically beautiful wildlife reserves. It is
located only 22 kilometers from Srinagar, the
capital city of the northern state of Jammu
and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 square
kilometers.
2007
Q78
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Exotic Species - a species that has been
introduced from another geographic region to
an area outside its natural range. Examples
are water hyacinth, Lantana camara.
2006
Q79
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Kaziranga National Park of Assam is
known for the conservation of rhinoceros.
2006
Q80
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Hot spot are those areas which were
rich in biodiversity but now under threat due
to direct or indirect interference of human
activites. These regions are on the edge to get
some of their species extinct due to humans.
Western Ghats in India are under threat due
to continuous developmental activities and
Doon valley is under threat due to continuous
mining activities.
2006
Q81
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which one of the following is not included
under in-situ conservation ?
A.
Biosphere reserve
B.
National park
C.
Sanctuary
D.
Botanical garden
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
In situ conservation means “on-site
conservation”. In situ conservation is the protection
and management of important components of
biological diversity through a network of protected
areas e.g., National Park, sanctuary, biosphere
reserve, etc. Botanical gardens come under ex situ
conservation.
2006
Q82
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Endangered plant is Bentinckia nicobarica
& endangered animal is Red Panda (Ailurus
fulgens).
2005
Q83
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the
Parliament in the year -
A.
2000
B.
2002
C.
1992
D.
1996
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Biodiversity Act of India was passed by
the parliament in the year 2002.
2005
Q84
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MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
According to IUCN Red list, the status of
Red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is endangered species.
Endangered species are those species that are facing
a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near
future. This category is used when the species
suffered a population reduction of 80% or more.
Vulnerable species have sufficient population at
present but are depleting fast. e.g., Golden langur,
leopard cat. Extinct species no longer exist, e.g.,
Dodo. Critically endangered species are threatened
to a greater extent.
2004
Q85
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Tissue culture method is used to
propagate plant. Creating biosphere reserve
conserves both flora and fauna. Botanical
gardens can conserve only a few specific
varieties of plants.
2003
Q86
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Chiru or the Tibetan antelope (Pantholops
hodgsoni) is medium-sized bovid which is about
1.2 m in height. Its coat is grey to reddish brown,
with a white underside. The Chiru’s wool, known as
the shahtoosh, is worm, soft and fine. The wool can
only be obtained by killing the animal. It is listed as
endangered by the world conservation union and
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service due to
commercial poaching for its wool.
2003
Q87
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Which group of vertebrates comprises the
highest number of endangered species ?
A.
Fishes
B.
Mammals
C.
Birds
D.
Reptiles
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
IUCN Red List (2004) documents the
extinction of 784 species (including 338 vertebrate
species, 359 invertebrate species and 87 plant
species) in the last 500 years. On worldwide basis,
more than 15,500 species are facing the threat of
extinction. At present, 12% of the bird species, 23%
of mammal species, 32% of amphibian species and
31% of gymnosperm species are facing the threat of
extinction in the world. Several endangered
mammalian species are Panthera pandus (Leopard),
Panthera leo persica (Lion), Presbytis pilaetus
(capped langur) etc.
2002
Q88
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
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
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Cashewnut, potato, rubber crops have
been brought to India from New world.
2002
Q89
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Wildlife is continuously decreasing.
What is the main reason of this ?
A.
Cutting down of fores
B.
Predation
C.
Hunting
D.
Destruction of habitat
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Wildlife refers to all living organisms
(terrestrial, aquatic and aerial) living in all possible
natural habitats of their own, other than the
cultivated plants and domesticated animals. Thus
“wildlife” does not exist only in jungles and are
hunted down but wild life includes even the
migrating birds, turtles, coral reefs, microorganisms,
insects, fishes, etc.
Several hundred organisms are endangered or on
the verge of extinction. The reasons are
deforestation, pollution, killing, over exploitation etc.
The most important among them is deforestation or
destruction of their natural habitat because it will
affect the species (flora and fauna) of complete area
and not only the few organisms. The natural habitat
may be destroyed by man for his settlements,
grazing grounds, agriculture, mining, industries,
dam building etc. As a consequence of this, the
species must adapt to the changes, move elsewhere
or may succumb to predation, starvation or disease,
and eventually dies.
2000
Q90
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Viable material of endangered species can be
preserved by :
A.
Gene library
B.
Gene bank
C.
Gene pool
D.
Herbarium
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Viable material of endangered species can
be preserved by gene bank. Gene bank is an institute
that maintains stocks of viable seeds (seed banks),
live growing plants (orchards), tissue culture and
frozen germplasm with the whole range of genetic
variability
2000
Q91
NEET
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Indri-indri lemur is found in :
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Mauritius
C.
Madagascar
D.
India
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Indri-indri lemur is found in Madagascar.
It is the largest of all surviving lemurs and is best
known for its beautiful song which can carry for
more than 2 km. Today, the Indri’s number is small
and dwindling due to habitat loss.
