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Allen 2011 MCQ

The UN Conference of Parties on climate change in the year 2011 was held in :-

A

South Africa

B

Peru

C

Qatar

D

Poland

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Allen 2002 MCQ

The world summit on sustainable development held in 2002 in :

A

Rio de Janeiro

B

Johannesburg (in South Africa)

C

Kyoto

D

Canada

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Allen 2002 MCQ

World summit on sustainable Development (2002) was held in:-

A

Argentina

B

South Africa

C

Brazil

D

Sweden

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Allen 2002 MCQ

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

A

A significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss.

B

Declaration of more biodiversity hotspots.

C

Increase in agricultural production

D

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

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Allen 2002 Match the Columns

match Column-I with column-II

Column-I	Column-II
(a) Biodiversity hotspot (b) Sacred groves (c) Johannesburg, South Africa (d) Alien species invasion	(i) Khasi and Jaintia hills in Meghalaya (ii) World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002 (iii) *Parthenium* (iv) Western Ghats chose 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

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Allen 1992 MCQ

The Earth summit, 1992, was held at:

A

Rio de janeiro

B

Kyoto

C

St. Petersburg

D

Washington

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Allen 1992 MCQ

The convention on biological diversity held in Rio de janeiro in 1992 is known as

A

CITES Convention

B

The Earth Summit

C

G-16 Summit

D

MAB Programme

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Allen 1992 MCQ

The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 was called :

A

to reduce CO₂ emissions and global warming.

B

for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits.

C

to assess threat posed to native species by invasive weed species.

D

for immediate steps to discontinue use of CFCs that were damaging the ozone layer.

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Allen 1992 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

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Allen 1992 MCQ

The earth summit held at Rio de janeiro in 1992 resulted in to :-

A

Compilation of Red list

B

Establishment of Biosphere Reserves

C

Conservation of Biodiversity

D

IUCN

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Allen 1960 MCQ

Joint Forest Management Concept was introduced in India during :

A

1960 s

B

1970 s

C

1980 s

D

1990 s

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Allen 1947 MCQ

Wild life protection act was enacted in India in

A

1947

B

1962

C

1972

D

1992

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Allen MCQ

Find the wrongly matched pair:

A

Endemism – Species confined to a region and not found anywhere else

B

Hotspots – Western ghats

C

Sacred groves – Jaintia hills of Rajasthan

D

Ex situ conservation – Zoological parks

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Allen MCQ

Which one the following is false about habitat loss and fragmentation?

A

This is the most important cause driving animals and plants to extinction

B

The most dramatic examples of habitat loss come from temperate rain forests

C

Once covering more than 14% of the earths now cover not more than 6%.

D

The amazon rain forest harbouring probably millions of species.

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity losses?

A

Introduction of Nile perch into lake Victoria in east Africa

B

Introduction of water hyacinth in India

C

Introduction of African catfish in our rivers

D

All of the above

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Allen MCQ

Biodiversity loss occurs due to: A. Habitat loss and fragmentation B. Co-extinction C. over-exploitation D. Alien species invasion.

A

A, B

B

A, B, C

C

B, C, D

D

A, B, C, D

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Allen MCQ

A traditional strategy for protection of biodiversity in India is :

A

Ex-situ conservation

B

In-situ conservation

C

Biosphere reserve

D

Sacred groves

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Allen MCQ

India is a mega diversity country. Its share of the global species diversity is :

A

2.4%

B

8.1%

C

30%

D

16%

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Allen MCQ

The species-area relationship studied by Alexander Von Humboldt is a straight line on a logarithmic scale and is represented by equation :- $\mathrm{Log~S} = \mathrm{Log~C} + \mathrm{Z~Log~A}$ In this equation 'A' stands for: -

A

Area

B

Species richness

C

Slope of the line

D

Regression coefficient

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Allen MCQ

The given figure shows global biodiversity of proportionate number of species of major taxa of vertebrates. Identify A,B, C and D correctly :-

A

A-Mammals; B – Birds; C – Reptiles; D – Amphibians

B

A-Amphibians; B-Reptiles; C-Birds; D-Mammals

C

A-Mammals; B – Reptiles; C – Birds; D – Amphibians

D

A-Fishes; B – Mammals; C – Birds; D – Reptiles

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Allen MCQ

Find the odd one out w.r.t. exotic species:

A

Parthenium

B

Rauwolfia

C

Eichhornia

D

Lantana

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is an ex-situ conservation strategy?

A

Sacred groves

B

Biodiversity hotspot

C

Botanical garden

D

National Park

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following will not result in loss of biodiversity?

A

Over-exploitation of natural resources

B

Introduction of alien species

C

Keeping animal in a zoological garden

D

Commercial exploitation of hot spots

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Allen Match the Columns

Match some examples of recent extinctions of animals in the column-I with their locations (Countries) in column - II :-

Column-I	Column-II
(a) Steller’s Sea cow (b) Thylacine (c) Dodo (d) Quagga	(i) Africa (ii) Mauritius (iii) India (iv) Russia (v) Australia

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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Allen MCQ

The extinction of passenger pigeon was due to-

A

Increased number of predatory birds

B

Over exploitation

C

Non- availability of the food

D

Disease in pigeon

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Allen MCQ

The one horned rhinoceros is specific to which of the following sanctuary:

A

Bandipur

B

Kaziranga

C

Corbett Park

D

Manas

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Allen MCQ

Introduction of Nile Perch in Lake Victoria of South Africa resulted in :

A

Excessive growth of water weeds

B

Elimination of water weeds

C

Elimination of many species of Cichlid fish

D

Excessive growth of cichlid fish

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Allen MCQ

Most diverse among vertebrates

A

Insects

B

Fishes

C

Birds

D

Reptiles

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Allen MCQ

According to Robert May number of species present on Earth are: -

A

1.5 Million

B

1.7 Million

C

7 Million

D

70 Million

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Allen MCQ

A table of species diversity in different area is given below. Area| Taxonomic group I | A-3, B-3, C-3, D-8, E-9 II | A-10,B-4, C-3, D-2, E-– III| A-5, B-4, C-4, D-5, E-6 IV | A-4, B-–, C-3, D-2, E-2 Which area is seemingly more diverse?

A

III

B

I

C

II

D

IV

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Allen MCQ

Which is example of extinct species?

A

Red panda

B

Hangul

C

Dodo

D

Black buck

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Allen MCQ

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

A

34

B

17

C

51

D

3

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Allen MCQ

A renewable natural resource is :

A

Forest

B

Coal

C

Petroleum

D

Minerals

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following forest is known as the "lungs of the Planet" (earth) and their total contribution of oxygen to earth?

A

Rain forest of Kerela, 25%

B

Amazon rain forest, 20%

C

Taiga forest, 10%

D

Amazon rain forest, 45%

Question 35: Palette 35/138

Allen MCQ

The main cause for the extinction of more than 200 species of cichlid fish in the Lake Victoria in East Africa was :-

A

Over-exploitation

B

Co-extinction

C

Alien-species invasion

D

Habitat fragmentation

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Allen MCQ

Endangered or threatened animals are taken out from their natural habitat and can be given special care and protection by establishing: -

A

Zoological park

B

National park

C

Biosphere reserve

D

Sanctuary

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Allen MCQ

All of the following are included in 'ex-situ' conservation except:

A

Wildlife safari parks

B

Sacred groves

C

Botanical garden

D

Seed banks

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Allen MCQ

Alexander Von Humboldt described for the first time :

A

Species Area relationship

B

Population growth equation

C

Ecological biodiversity

D

Laws of limiting factor

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Allen MCQ

Rivet popper hypothesis was proposed by

A

David Tilman's

B

Paul Ehrlich

C

Robert May

D

Edward Wilson

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Allen MCQ

One of the important function of botanical gardens is that :-

A

In situ conservation of biodiversity

B

One can observe only dried plants (non-living) there

C

They allow ex situ conservation of Biodiversity

D

They provide the natural habitat for wildlife

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Allen MCQ

The 'Evil Quartet' is the sobriquet used to describe causes of biodiversity loss. This 'Evil Quartet' involve:

A

Habitat loss & fragmentation

B

Alien species invasions

C

Overexploitation & coextinction

D

All of the above

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Allen MCQ

How many of the following are broadly utilitarian reasons for conserving biodiversity?
(a) Firewood
(b) Fibres
(c) Pollination
(d) Product of medicinal importance

A

One

B

Three

C

Four

D

Two

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is wrong about hotspots?

A

They bear less than 2% area of earth

B

They show high degree of endemism

C

They are rich in biodiversity

D

They represent ex-situ conservation

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Allen MCQ

Find the correct option w.r.t. deforestation:

A

Decrease a major greenhouse gas

B

Promote better hydrological cycle

C

Promote biodiversity conservation

D

Loss of biodiversity

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context?

A

Lantana

B

Mangifera

C

Parthenium

D

Eichhornia

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Allen MCQ

The concept of Joint Forest Management (JFM) involves

A

Conservation of forest and agricultural land by the government only

B

Conservation of forests and wildlife by the local communities only

C

Working of government with close association of the local communities for protecting and managing forests

D

Over exploitation of beneficial forest products only which case biodiversity

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Allen MCQ

Endangered or threatened animals and plants are taken out from their natural habitat and can be given special care and protection by establishing:-

A

Zoological park and Botanical Garden

B

National park

C

Biosphere reserve

D

Sanctuary

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Allen MCQ

The following pie chart is showing the global biodiversity of vertebrates: Which sectors represent fishes and birds species respectively?

A

E and B

B

B and D

C

B and C

D

A and C

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Allen MCQ

Amongst the global species diversity, more than 70 percent are of

A

Animals

B

Insects

C

Fungi

D

Plants

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Allen MCQ

According to “Rivet popper hypothesis” related to biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Which of the following is referred as aeroplane?

A

Species

B

Key-stone species

C

Ecosystem

D

Human

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Allen MCQ

Which is not a renewable source -

A

Forest

B

Coal

C

Water

D

Forest organism

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Allen MCQ

Biosphere refers to

A

Plants of the world

B

Special plants

C

Area occupied by living beings

D

Plants of a particular area

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is the non-conventional source of energy

A

Coal

B

Petroleum

C

Electricity from nuclear power plants

D

Solar radiations

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Allen MCQ

Petroleum resource is

A

Renewable

B

Non-renewable

C

Synthetic

D

Infinite & non-conventional

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Allen MCQ

Red data book is famous for -

A

Extinct plants and animals only

B

Extinct plants only

C

Endangered plants and animals

D

Extinct animals only

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Allen MCQ

Green book contains: -

A

The list of endangered plants

B

The list of extinct plants

C

The list of rare plants grown in botanical gardens

D

Flora of certain area

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Allen MCQ

The method by which endangered plant species are conserved in a botanical garden or in some controlled circumstances -

A

Afforestation

B

In situ conservation

C

Ex situ conservation

D

None of the above

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Allen MCQ

Which one of the following may be the reason for extinction of plant species due to human activities -

A

Earthquakes

B

Pollution

C

Diseases

D

Evolution

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Allen MCQ

The main aim of plant conservation is -

A

To conserve the necessary ecological activities and life supporting systems

B

To conserve species diversity and range of genetic material

C

Both the above

D

None of the above

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following species is in an endangered state:

A

Indian bustard & rhino

B

Asiatic donkey

C

Hangul-Kashmir Stag

D

All the above

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Allen MCQ

Number of wild life is continuously decreasing. What is the main reason of this: -

A

Predation

B

Cutting down of forest

C

Destruction of habitat

D

Hunting

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Allen MCQ

One of the following is associated with the conservation of forests

A

Kaziranga

B

Ghana

C

Silent valley

D

Gir

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Biosphere reserve

B

National park

C

Sanctuary

D

Botanical garden

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Allen MCQ

Which of the following is considered a hotspot of biodiversity in India?

A

Eastern Ghats

B

Aravalli Hills

C

Western Ghats

D

Indo-Gangetic Plain

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Lesser inter-specific competition

B

Species richness

C

Endemism

D

Accelerated species loss

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Allen MCQ

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

A

National park

B

Wildlife sanctuary

C

Seed bank

D

Sacred groves

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Allen MCQ

A renewable exhaustible natural resource is

A

Forest

B

Coal

C

Petroleum

D

Minerals

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Fungi

B

Insects

C

Birds

D

Angiosperms

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Groundnut

B

Rice

C

Maize

D

Mango

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Allen MCQ

Biodiversity of a geographical region represents:

A

Species endemic to the region

B

Endangered species found in the region

C

The diversity in the organisms living in the region.

D

Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region.

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Sunderbans

B

Western Ghats

C

Eastern Ghats

D

Gangetic plain

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Allen MCQ

The highest number of species in the world is represented by :-

A

Algae

B

Lichens

C

Fungi

D

Mosses

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Allen MCQ

Select the correct statement about biodiversity:-

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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Allen MCQ

Sacred groves are specially useful in :-

A

year round flow of water in rivers

B

conserving rare and threatened species

C

generating environmental awareness

D

preventing soil erosion

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Botanical Gardens

B

Field gene banks

C

Seed banks

D

Shifting cultivation

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Allen MCQ

An example of ex situ conservation is :-

A

National Park

B

Seed Bank

C

Wildlife Sanctuary

D

Sacred Grove

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Vulnerable

B

Endemic

C

Critically Endangered

D

Extinct

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Allen 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-Insects, B-Crustaceans, C-Other animal groups, D-Molluscs

B

A-Crustaceans, B-Insects, C-Molluscs, D-Other animal groups

C

A-Molluscs, B-Other animal groups, C-Crustaceans, D-Insects

D

A-Insects, B-Molluscs, C-Crustaceans, D-Other animal groups

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Allen MCQ

Just as a person moving from Delhi to Shimla to escape the heat for the duration of hot summer, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to :-

A

Western Ghat

B

Meghalaya

C

Corbett National Park

D

Keolado National Park

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Advanced ex-situ conservation of biodiversity

B

In situ conservation by sacred groves

C

In situ cryo-conservation of biodiversity

D

In situ conservation of biodiversity

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Allen 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: Seed Bank
Ex situ conservation: National Park

C

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

D

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

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Rare

B

Keystone

C

Alien

D

Endemic

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Allen MCQ

A system of rotating crops with legume or grass pasture to improve soil structure and fertility is called:-

A

Ley farming

B

Contour farming

C

Strip farming

D

Shifting agriculture

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Allen MCQ

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

A

34

B

43

C

17

D

25

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Allen 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

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Over - exploitation

B

Alien species invasion

C

Habitat loss and fragmentation

D

Co-extinctions

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Biodiversity hot spots

B

Amazon rainforest

C

Himalayan region

D

Wildlife safari parks

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Allen MCQ

Alexander Von Humbolt described for the first time:

A

Laws of limiting factor

B

Species area relationships

C

Population Growth equation

D

Ecological Biodiversity

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Buffer zone

B

Transition zone

C

Restoration zone

D

Core zone

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Allen MCQ

Van Mahotsava is a festival of:

A

Planting trees in open areas

B

Taking oath to protect trees

C

Worshipping trees

D

Conservation of sacred groves

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Allen MCQ

Which scientist proposed 'Rivet popper hypothesis' related to biodiversity and Ecosystems?

A

Alexander von Humboldt

B

Paul Ehrlich

C

David Tilman

D

Tansley

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Allen 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

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Biosphere Reserve

B

Wildlife Sanctuary

C

Botanical Garden

D

Sacred Grove

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Habitat loss and fragmentation

B

Drought and floods

C

Economic exploitation

D

Alien species invasion

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Allen MCQ

Decline in the population of Indian native fishes due to introduction of Clarias gariepinus in river Yamuna can be categoriesd as :-

A

Co-extinction

B

Habitat fragmentation

C

Over exploitation

D

Alien species invasion

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Allen MCQ

Western Ghats have a large number of plant and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following terms will you use to notify such species?

A

Endemic

B

Vulnerable

C

Threatened

D

Keystone

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Allen MCQ

According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about :

A

7 million

B

1.5 million

C

20 million

D

50 million

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Amazon forests

B

Western Ghats of India

C

Madagascar

D

Himalayas

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Allen MCQ

According to Alexander von Humboldt :

A

Species richness decreases with increasing area of exploration

B

Species richness increases with increasing area, but only up to limit

C

There is no relationship between species richness and area explored.

D

Species richness goes on increasing with increasing area of exploration

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Allen MCQ

In the following in each set a conservation approach and an example of method of conservation are given
(a) In situ conservation - Biosphere Reserve
(b) Ex situ conservation - Sacred groves
(c) In situ conservation - Seed bank
(d) Ex situ conservation - Cryopreservation Select the option with correct match of approach and method :

A

(a) and (c)

B

(a) and (d)

C

(b) and (d)

D

(a) and (b)

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Allen MCQ

Find the wrongly matched pair.

A

Clarias gariepinus – African cat fish

B

Himalaya – Hotspot

C

Aravalli hills – Sacred groves

D

Earth Summit – South Africa

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Allen MCQ

The following graph shows

A

Plant–animal relationship

B

Algae–fungi relationship

C

Species–volume relationship

D

Species-area relationship

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Allen MCQ

Loss of biodiversity in a region may lead to

A

Decline in plant production

B

Lowered resistance to drought

C

Increased variability in disease cycles

D

All of the above

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Allen MCQ

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

A

Competition

B

Biodiversity loss

C

Natality

D

Population explosion

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Allen MCQ

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

A

National Parks

B

Micropropagation

C

Cryopreservation

D

In vitro fertilization

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Allen 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

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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Allen MCQ

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

A

lack of niche specialisation

B

higher annual rainfall

C

availability of fruits throughout the year

D

temperature conducive for their breeding

Question 108: Palette 108/138

Allen Match the Columns

Match Column-I with Column-II.

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

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

Question 109: Palette 109/138

Allen MCQ

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

A

Threatened species

B

Keystone species

C

Endemic species

D

Vulnerable species

Question 110: Palette 110/138

Allen 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 fragmentatio

Question 111: Palette 111/138

Allen 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

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Allen 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 113: Palette 113/138

Allen MCQ

List of endangered species was released by-

A

GEAC

B

WWF

C

FOAM

D

IUCN

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Allen 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

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Allen 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 116: Palette 116/138

Allen 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 117: Palette 117/138

Allen Match the Columns

Match Column-I with Column-II.

Column-I	Column-II
(a) Robert May (b) Alexander von Humboldt (c) Paul Ehrlich (d) David Tilman	(i) Species-area relationship (ii) Long-term ecosystem experiment using outdoor plots (iii) Global species diversity at about 7 million (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 118: Palette 118/138

Allen 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 119: Palette 119/138

Allen 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.

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Allen MCQ

Cryo preservation technique is used for :

A

Protection of environment

B

Proteciton of Biodiversity hotspots.

C

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

D

In-situ conservation

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Allen MCQ

Direct economic benefit from nature are included in-

A

Broadly utilitarian

B

Ethical

C

Social forestry

D

Narrowly utilitarian

Question 122: Palette 122/138

Allen MCQ

Reason for elimination of wild life is :-

A

Deforestation

B

Forest fire

C

Floods

D

Less Rain fall

Question 123: Palette 123/138

Allen MCQ

Best economic method to harvest the solar energy :-

A

Solar cell

B

Energy plantation

C

Cultivation of sugar cane then energy obtain by burning it.

D

Solar cooker.

Question 124: Palette 124/138

Allen MCQ

Main reason of disturbance of biological diversity:-

A

Green house effect

B

Hunting

C

Soil erosion

D

Destruction of natural habitats

Question 125: Palette 125/138

Allen MCQ

Best method to preserve the wild relatives of plants :-

A

By growing them in natural habitats

B

Gene library

C

By storing seeds

D

Cryopreservation

Question 126: Palette 126/138

Allen MCQ

What shall be the effect of destruction of wild life :—

A

Wild gene of disease resistance will not be obtained

B

Soil erosion

C

Floods

D

Green house effect

Question 127: Palette 127/138

Allen MCQ

Which of the following are generally considered to be the major reasons why biodiversity should be conserved-
(i) Economic benefits
(ii) Ethical reason
(iii) Political advantages
(iv) For scientific study
(v) Ecological benefits

A

(i), (iii), (iv)

B

(i), (ii), (iv)

C

(iii), (v)

D

(ii), (iii)

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Allen MCQ

Presently India has ____ Biosphere reserve, ____ National parks and ____ wildlife sanctuaries.

A

20, 90, 500

B

14, 85, 348

C

11, 90, 448

D

14, 90, 448

Question 129: Palette 129/138

Allen MCQ

Which one of the following is a pair of endangered species

A

Garden lizard and Mexican poppy

B

Rhesus monkey and Sal tree

C

Indian peacock and carrot grass

D

Hornbill and Indian Aconite

Question 130: Palette 130/138

Allen MCQ

If the Bengal Tiger becomes extinct

A

Hyenas and wolves will become scarce

B

The wild areas will be safe for man and domestic animals

C

Its gene pool will be lost for ever

D

The populations of beautiful animals like deers will get stabilized.

Question 131: Palette 131/138

Allen MCQ

Which one of the following pairs of geographical areas show maximum biodiversity in our country:-

A

Sunderbans and Rann of Kutch

B

Eastern Ghats and West Bengal

C

Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghats

D

Kerala and Punjab

Question 132: Palette 132/138

Allen MCQ

One of the ex situ conservation methods for endangered species is :-

A

Wildlife Sanctuaries

B

Biosphere Reserves

C

Cryopreservation

D

National Parks

Question 133: Palette 133/138

Allen MCQ

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

A

Biodiversity

B

Biopiracy

C

Bioprospecting

D

Bioremediation

Question 134: Palette 134/138

Allen MCQ

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

A

Cinchona and Leopard

B

Banyan and Black buck

C

Bentinckia nicobarica and Red Panda

D

Tamarind and Rhesus monkey

Question 135: Palette 135/138

Allen 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

Great Indian Bustard—Keoladeo National Park

C

Lion—Corbett National Park

D

Rhinoceros—Kaziranga National Park

Question 136: Palette 136/138

Allen MCQ

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

A

Rann of Kutch — Wild Ass

B

Dachigam National Park—Snow Leopard

C

Sunderbans — Bengal Tiger

D

Periyar — Elephant

Question 137: Palette 137/138

Allen MCQ

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

A

Nile perch, Ficus religiosa

B

Ficus religiosa, Lantana camara

C

Lantana camara, Water hyacinth

D

Water hyacinth, Prosopis cineraria

Question 138: Palette 138/138

Allen MCQ

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

A

Uttar Pradesh

B

Himachal Pradesh

C

Assam

D

Uttarakhand