Assertion (A): | Island ecosystems are generally more prone to invasion by the introduced species. |
Reason (R): | Invasion is more likely in ecosystems that was similar to the one in which the potential invader evolved. |
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. |
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Assertion (A): | Animals like elephants and whales are highly prone to extinction due to over-exploitation. |
Reason (R): | Large-body-sized animals with low rates of reproduction makes them more susceptible to extinction. |
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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. |
Assertion (A): | Conserving the biological diversity of the ecological hotspots is very important component of efforts to safeguard the world’s biological heritage. |
Reason (R): | The hotspots of biodiversity cover a large percentage of the land area of earth. |
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. |
Assertion (A): | Ex-situ conservation, while helpful in humankind's efforts to sustain and protect our environment, is rarely enough to save a species from extinction. |
Reason (R): | It is to be used as a last resort, or as a supplement to in-situ conservation. |
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. |
Assertion (A): | Biosphere reserves attempt to achieve three interconnected functions: conservation, development and logistic support. |
Reason (R): | They are legally protected areas where no human activity is allowed. |
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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. |
Assertion (A): | The current mass extinction is different from the previous episodes of mass extinctions. |
Reason (R): | It is happening at a faster rate and is mainly anthropogenic in nature. |
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. |
When the habitat gets fragmented, the edge effect:
1. | increases | 2. | decreases |
3. | remains the same | 4. | is irrelevant |
The best preservation areas are:
1. small in size but multiple in number
2. large ones are better than small-sized ones
3. the size is less important than the number
4. size and number are irrelevant
The dramatic increase in the population of Nile perch in Lake Victoria was due to:
1. | floods | 2. | eutrophication |
3. | drought | 4. | the introduction of new food |
Migratory birds like Siberian cranes are facing threats of extinction mainly due to:
1. pesticides
2. fragmentation or loss of habitat
3. urbanization
4. bad weather