Exploring molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for products of economic importance is called :
1. Biomagnification 2. Biofortification
3. Bioremediation 4. Bioprospecting
Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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Since the origin and diversification of life on Earth, there have been five episodes of extinction of species. How is the sixth extinction which is in progress different from the previous episodes?
1. The current species extinction rates are lower than those in previous episodes.
2. The present species extinction rates are 100 to 1000 times faster than in the pre-human times.
3. The present net species extinction rate is zero.
4. The current species extinction rate is nearly 10 times faster than that in previous episodes.
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Which of the following is an in situ conservation method?
1. Sacred Groves 2. Wildlife Safari Parks
3. Botanical Gardens 4. Seed Banks
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Which of the following statements are correct ?
A. The Amazon rainforest being cut and cleared for cultivation of soyabeans is an example of habitat loss. 
B. Steller's sea cow and passenger pigeon >became extinct due to over-exploitation by humans.
C. The Nile perch introduced into Lake Victoria in East Africa helped in population growth of cichlid fish in the lake.
D. Water hyacinth is an invasive species.
E. When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it are not affected.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1. B, C and D only 
2. A, B and D only 
3. A, B and E only 
4. C, D and E only 
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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"The Evil Quartet" of biodiversity loss includes. which of the following?
1. Over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Air pollution; Co-extincutions
2. Habitat loss and fragmentation; over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Co-extinctions
3. Habitat loss and fragmentation; Air pollution; Water pollution; Co-extinctions
4. Over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Soil pollution; Co-extinctions
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Arrange the following in descending order of number of species in the Amazonian rain forest.
(a) Plants
(b) Birds
(c) Fishes
(d) Invertebrates
(e) Mammals
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1. (b) > (a) > (d) > (c) > (e)
2. (c) > (b) > (d) > (e) > (a)
3. (d) > (a) > (c) > (b) > (e)
4. (e) > (b) > (a) > (c) > (d)
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
A. The Evil Quartet I. Cryopreservation
B. Ex-situ II. Alien species invasion
C. Lantana camara III. Causes of biodiversity losses
D. Dodo IV. Extinction
Choose the options with all correct matches.
1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |  Biodiversity Conservation |
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Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?
1. Zoos and botanical gardens
2. Protected areas
3. National Park
4. Wildlife Sanctuary
Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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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 :
1. Natural Reserves 
2. Sacred Groves 
3. Biodiversity Hotspots 
4. Biogeographical Regions
Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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Identify the place(s) from the following where sacred groves are not found.
A. Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.
B. Chanda and Bastar area of Madhya Pradesh.
C. Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
D. Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A only 2. C only
3. B and C only 4. C and D only
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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