2014
NEET
MCQ
AIPMT 2014
A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called :
A.
Vulnerable
B.
Critically Endangered
C.
Endemic
D.
Extinct
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?
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) 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
(3) - stable, (4) - mutualism
B.
(3) - expanding, (4) - commensalism,
(5) - biodiversity park
(5) - biodiversity park
C.
(1) - hibernation, (2) - escape,
(3) - expanding, (5) - hot spot
(3) - expanding, (5) - hot spot
D.
(3) - stable, (4) - commensalism,
(5) - marsh
(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) 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:
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