Q101
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q102
Allen
1. PYQ
MCQ
The following graph shows
A.
Plant–animal relationship
B.
Algae–fungi relationship
C.
Species–volume relationship
D.
Species-area relationship
Q103
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q104
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q105
Allen
1. PYQ
MCQ
Which of the following is not a method of ex situ conservation?
A.
National Parks
B.
Micropropagation
C.
Cryopreservation
D.
In vitro fertilization
Q106
Allen
1. PYQ
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) 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)
Q107
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q108
Allen
1. PYQ
Match the Columns
Match Column-I with Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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)
Q109
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q110
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q111
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q112
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q113
Allen
1. PYQ
MCQ
List of endangered species was released by-
A.
GEAC
B.
WWF
C.
FOAM
D.
IUCN
Q114
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q115
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q116
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q117
Allen
1. PYQ
Match the Columns
Match Column-I with Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
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
Q118
Allen
1. PYQ
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
Q119
Allen
2. Biodiversity and Conservation
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.
Q120
Allen
2. Biodiversity and Conservation
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
Q121
Allen
3. (A) NCERT BASED QUESTIONS
MCQ
Direct economic benefit from nature are included in-
A.
Broadly utilitarian
B.
Ethical
C.
Social forestry
D.
Narrowly utilitarian
Q122
Allen
3. (A) NCERT BASED QUESTIONS
MCQ
Reason for elimination of wild life is :-
A.
Deforestation
B.
Forest fire
C.
Floods
D.
Less Rain fall
Q123
Allen
3. (A) NCERT BASED QUESTIONS
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.
Q124
Allen
3. (A) NCERT BASED QUESTIONS
MCQ
Main reason of disturbance of biological diversity:-
A.
Green house effect
B.
Hunting
C.
Soil erosion
D.
Destruction of natural habitats
Q125
Allen
3. (A) NCERT BASED QUESTIONS
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