Biodiversity and Conservation
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Biodiversity and Conservation
87 questions · Biology · NEET
- Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?2025 · Q32 · MCQ
- Match List-I with List-II Choose the option with all correct matches. Includes table2025 · Q48 · 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 called2024 · Q10 · 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:2024 · Q18 · MCQ
- List of endangered species was released by2024 · Q21 · 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…2024 · Q27 · MCQ
- Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Includes table2024 · Q37 · MCQ
- The regions with high level of species richness, high degree of endemism and a loss of of the species and habitat are identified as:2024 · Q1 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?2024 · Q10 · MCQ
- Cryopreservation technique is used for :2024 · Q24 · MCQ
- Match List-I with List-II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Includes table2024 · Q49 · MCQ
- In 'rivet popper hypothesis', Paul Ehrlich compared the rivets in an airplane to :2023 · Q10 · MCQ
- For chemical defence against herbivores, Calotropis has :2023 · Q30 · MCQ
- Which of the following is/are cause(s) of biodiversity losses ?2023 · Q55 · MCQ
- Among ‘The Evil Quartet’, which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?2023 · Q1 · MCQ
- The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, ‘The Earth Summit’ was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year2023 · Q26 · MCQ
- The World Summit on sustainable development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa pledged for2022 · Q20 · MCQ
- Match List - I with List - II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Includes table2022 · Q38 · MCQ
- Match the List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below : Includes table2022 · Q41 · MCQ
- Frugivorous birds are found in large numbers in tropical forests mainly because of :2022 · Q45 · MCQ
- The 5-C compound formed during TCA cycle is2022 · Q6 · MCQ
- Panspermia, an idea that is still a favourite for some astronomers, means:2022 · Q62 · MCQ
- Western Ghats have a large number of plants and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following term is used to notify such species?2022 · Q68 · MCQ
- Which of the following are true about the taxonomical aid 'key'? (a) Keys are based on the similarities and dissimilarities. (b) Key is analytical in nature. (c) Keys are based on the contrasting characters in pair called couplet. (d) Same…2022 · Q85 · MCQ
- Which of the following is not a method of ex situ conservation?2022 · Q1 · MCQ
- Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for :2022 · Q11 · MCQ
- In-situ conservation refers to :2022 · Q45 · MCQ
- Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below. Includes table2021 · Q79 · MCQ
- According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about2020 · Q72 · MCQ
- Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits highest species diversity?2020 · Q73 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity?2019 · Q56 · MCQ
- All of the following are included in ‘ex-situ conservation’ except2018 · Q56 · MCQ
- Pollen grains can be stored for several years in liquid nitrogen having a temperature of2018 · Q57 · MCQ
- Alexander Von Humbolt described for the first time :2017 · Q42 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is related to Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants ?2017 · Q52 · MCQ
- The region of Biosphere Reserve which is legally protected and where no human activity is allowed is known as :2017 · Q53 · MCQ
- Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction ?2016 · Q43 · MCQ
- Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India ?2016 · Q56 · MCQ
- Which of the following National Parks is home to the famous musk deer or hangul ?2016 · Q40 · MCQ
- How many hot spots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers ?2016 · Q49 · MCQ
- Which of the following is correctly matched ?2016 · Q50 · MCQ
- Red List contains data or information on2016 · Q51 · MCQ
- The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed as -2015 · Q41 · MCQ
- Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as:2015 · Q39 · MCQ
- In which of the following both pairs have correct combination ?2015 · Q45 · MCQ
- Given below is the representation of the extent of global diversity of invertebrates. What groups the four portions (A-D) represent respectively? Includes diagram2014 · Q40 · MCQ
- An example of ex situ conservation is :2014 · Q48 · MCQ
- A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called :2014 · Q49 · MCQ
- The organization which publishes the Red List of species is :2014 · Q50 · MCQ
- Which organization publishes the 'Red Data Book' ?2013 · Q43 · MCQ
- Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?2013 · Q44 · MCQ
- The largest tiger reserve in India is :-2013 · Q45 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is not used for ex situ plant conservation?2013 · Q47 · MCQ
- Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?2013 · Q48 · MCQ
- Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?2013 · Q49 · MCQ
- Sacred groves are specially useful in2012 · Q40 · MCQ
- Select the correct statement about biodiversity :2012 · Q41 · MCQ
- Which one of the following areas in India, is a hotspot of biodiversity?2012 · Q54 · MCQ
- The highest number of species in the world is represented by2012 · Q65 · MCQ
- Biodiversity of a geographical region represents :2011 · Q39 · MCQ
- 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)…2011 · Q40 · MCQ
- Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?2011 · Q49 · MCQ
- Which one of the following have the highest number of species in nature ?2011 · Q50 · MCQ
- The Indian Rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of which one of the Indian states ?2010 · Q35 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is an example of ex situ conservation ?2010 · Q46 · MCQ
- 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…2010 · Q58 · MCQ
- Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India ?2009 · Q50 · MCQ
- Tiger is not a resident in which one of the following National Park ?2009 · Q51 · MCQ
- 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… Includes diagram2008 · Q51 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots ?2008 · Q52 · MCQ
- World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in:2008 · Q53 · MCQ
- Which one of the following pairs of organisms are exotic species introduced in India ?2007 · Q39 · MCQ
- Identify the odd combination of the habitat and the particular animal concerned :2007 · Q40 · MCQ
- One of endangered species of Indian medicinal plants is that of:-2007 · Q41 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation ?2006 · Q44 · MCQ
- Which of the following pairs of an animal and a plant represents endangered organisms in India ?2006 · Q50 · MCQ
- Which of the following is considered a hot-spot of biodiversity in India ?2006 · Q51 · MCQ
- Which one of the following is the correctly matched pair of an endangered animal and a National Park ?2006 · Q53 · MCQ
- Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year -2005 · Q50 · MCQ
- According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) ?2005 · Q51 · MCQ
- In your opinion, which is the most effective way to conserve the plant diversity of an area ?2004 · Q51 · MCQ
- Which endangered animal is the source of the world's finest, lightest, warmest and most expensive wool - the shahtoosh ?2003 · Q42 · MCQ
- Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species ?2003 · Q53 · MCQ
- Wildlife is continuously decreasing. What is the main reason of this ?2002 · Q43 · MCQ
- Which of the following crops have been brought to India from New world ?2002 · Q47 · MCQ
- Viable material of endangered species can be preserved by :2000 · Q38 · MCQ
- Indri-indri lemur is found in :2000 · Q49 · MCQ