Identify the correctly matched pairs:
I Narrowly utilitarian argument for conserving biodiversity Humans derive countless direct benefits from nature.
II. Broadly utilitarian argument for conserving biodiversity We owe to millions of plant, animal and microbe species with whom we share this planet
III. Ethical argument for conserving biodiversity Biodiversity plays a major role in many ecosystem services that nature provides
1. Only I
2. Only II and III
3. I, II and III
4. None

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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The largest tiger reserve in India is:
1. Valmiki
2. Nagarjunsagar - Srisailam
3. Periyar
4. Nagarhole
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Which organization publishes the 'Red Data Book'?
1. IUCN
2. UNEP
3. WWF
4. GEF
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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The map given in the picture below shows:
 
1. Location of desert biomes on Earth
2. Hotspots of biodiversity
3. Sites of major earthquake disasters in the present century
4. Places on Earth where the threat to biodiversity is absent
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Assertion(A): It is not easy to tell the exact number of species recorded on Earth.
Reason(R): There are published records of all the species discovered and named.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Introduction & Types |
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Assertion(A): The conservation of biodiversity is a collective responsibility of all nations.
Reason(R): Biodiversity knows no political boundaries.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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Assertion (A): There are three different zones in a biosphere reserve.
Reason (R): Limited human activity is allowed in core zone.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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A more conservative and scientifically sound estimate made by Robert May places the global species diversity at about:
1. 1.8 million
2. 7 million
3. 22.22 million
4. 50 million
Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity | Biodiversity Patterns |
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Biodiversity hotspots are characterised by all the following features except:
1. Presence of a large number of species
2. High degree of endemism
3. Mostly located in the tropical region
4. No threat of extinction of any species
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I:  In general, species diversity increases as we move away from the equator towards the poles.
Statement II:  With very few exceptions, tropics harbour more species than temperate or polar areas.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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