List of endangered species was released by:
1. WWF
2. FOAM
3. IUCN
4. GEAC
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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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 called:
1. Biodiversity conservation
2. Semi-conservative method
3. Sustainable development
4. In-situ conservation
Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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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 seasonal.
C: More solar energy is available in tropics.
D: Constant environments promote niche specialization.
E: Tropical environments are constant and predictable.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B and E only
2. A and B only
3. A, B and D only
4. A, C, D and E only
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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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:
1. A, B, C and D only
2. A, B and E only
3. A, B and D only
4. A, C and D only
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Match List I with List II:
List I List II
A. Robert May I. Species-Area relationship
B. Alexander von Humboldt II. Long term ecosystem experiment using outdoor plots
C. Paul Ehrlich III. Global species diversity is about 7 million
D. David Tilman IV. Rivet Popper hypothesis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
2. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
3. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns | Biodiversity |
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Given below are two statements:
Statement l: Rain forests, which used to cover more than 14% of the earth's land surface, are now reduced to 6%.
Statement II: The Amazon rain forest has the greatest biodiversity on earth.
In  light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true 
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns | Loss of Biodiversity |
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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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Highest annual Net Primary Productivity is observed in:
1. Tropical deciduous forest
2. Temperate evergreen forest
3. Temperate deciduous forest
4. Tropical rain forest
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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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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Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?
1. Wild-life sanctuary
2. Botanical garden
3. Biosphere reserve
4. National park
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity | In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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