Biodiversity Test
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Biodiversity Test
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1. The variety and the numbers of living organisms present in an ecosystem is called
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to A. protection of biodiversity B. resilience of forest ecosystems C. poverty reduction [CSE (Pre) 2016] Select the correct answer using the code given below:
3. Species with very restricted distribution over relatively small ranges is called
4. The greatest loss of biodiversity in the last two centuries has resulted from:
5. Although unusually high, extinction rates may be
6. Globalisation has helped to address which of the following problems?
7. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of [CSE (Pre) 2014]
8. Endemic species are
9. In which of the following states is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat. 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Keral. 3. Karnataka 4. Andhra Pradesh [CSE (Pre) 2013] Select the correct answer using the codes given below
10. Consider the following statement. 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. [CSE (Pre) 2011] Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
11. The greatest threat to global biodiversity is
12. The concept of biodiversity hotspots is given by
13. Protection of biodiversity around the world requires
14. Biodiversity in the world is
15. Protection and preservation of endangered species away from their natural habitat under human care in zoos, nurseries and laboratories is known as
16. Using an organism's natural social characteristics to return a species to parts of its native range is a conservation strategy called
17. The acronym HIPPO identifies the five major factors contributing to extinction today. These are
18. Which one of the following is not a site for in situ method of conservation of flora? [CSE (Pre) 2011]
19. Where is Bundala Biosphere Reserve which has been recently added to the UNESCO's Man and Biosphere (MAB) network located? [CSE (Pre) 2006]
20. It works at the field level to develop and mobilise knowledge and use practical experience to advocate for better policies. [CSE (Pre) 2014] Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
21. The concept of biological fitness is based on two separate abilities. These are the ability to
22. Threatened and endangered species receive special protection from human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction because these activities
23. Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area. 1. Global warming 2. Fragmentation of habita. 3. Invasion of alien species 4. Promotion of vegetarianism [CSE (Pre) 2012] Select the correct answer using the codes given below
24. Protection of endangered species by preserving the entire ecosystem is known as
25. Over the past 20 years, vultures in India and Pakistan have declined by more than 95 per cent due to