Q26
Allen
MCQ
The one horned rhinoceros is specific to which of the following sanctuary:
A.
Bandipur
B.
Kaziranga
C.
Corbett Park
D.
Manas
Q27
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
Q28
Allen
MCQ
Most diverse among vertebrates
A.
Insects
B.
Fishes
C.
Birds
D.
Reptiles
Q29
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
Q30
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
Q31
Allen
MCQ
Which is example of extinct species?
A.
Red panda
B.
Hangul
C.
Dodo
D.
Black buck
Q32
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
Q33
Allen
MCQ
A renewable natural resource is :
A.
Forest
B.
Coal
C.
Petroleum
D.
Minerals
Q34
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%
Q35
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
Q36
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
Q37
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
Q38
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
Q39
Allen
MCQ
Rivet popper hypothesis was proposed by
A.
David Tilman's
B.
Paul Ehrlich
C.
Robert May
D.
Edward Wilson
Q40
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
Q41
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
Q42
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) Firewood
(b) Fibres
(c) Pollination
(d) Product of medicinal importance
A.
One
B.
Three
C.
Four
D.
Two
Q43
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
Q44
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
Q45
Allen
MCQ
Which of the following is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context?
A.
Lantana
B.
Mangifera
C.
Parthenium
D.
Eichhornia
Q46
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
Q47
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
Q48
Allen
MCQ
The following pie chart is showing the global biodiversity of vertebrates:
Which sectors represent fishes and birds species respectively?
Which sectors represent fishes and birds species respectively?
A.
E and B
B.
B and D
C.
B and C
D.
A and C
Q49
Allen
MCQ
Amongst the global species diversity, more than 70 percent are of
A.
Animals
B.
Insects
C.
Fungi
D.
Plants
Q50
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