Organisms that are least likely to experience extinction over the long term are most likely to be found in:

1. areas inhabited by humans 2. very stable habitats
3. desert 4. savanna

Subtopic:  Importance of Biodiversity |
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Consider the two statements:
I. Ex situ conservation is rarely enough to save a species from extinction.
II. It is to be used as a last resort, or as a supplement to in situ conservation

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. Both I and II are incorrect.
4. Only I is correct.

Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Consider the two statements:

I. Biological control by an introduced control can affect biodiversity.
II. An introduced control does not always target only the intended pest species; it can also target native species.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. I is correct but II is incorrect.
4. Both I and II are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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Exploring molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for products of economic importance is called as:

1.Molecular pharming2.rDNA technology
3.Bioprospecting4.Bioharvesting

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We all know that water hyacinth is an invasive plant that has caused havoc in many water bodies in our country. But it has some usefulness as well. This includes:
I. Substrate for biogas production
II. Bio cleaning of industrial waters
III. Source of effective antipyretic

1.Only I and II2.Only I and III
3.Only II and III4.I, II and III

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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The most effective biologic control of insects is achieved by:

1.insectivorous birds2.biocides
3.parasitoid wasps4.parasitic nematodes

Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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Which of the following is a biocide that was first to be used on a large scale?

1.DDT2.2,4-D
3.Mercury4.Methane

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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The type of species that will most likely be supported by small parks will be:

1.k - selected species2.r - selected species
3.climax species4.species with small niches

Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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Plants are an important source of medicines for human use. Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

 

PLANT

MEDICINE

1.

Taxusbrevifolia

Anticancer drug

2.

Cinchona officinalis

Anti-malarial

3.

Rauwolfiaserpentina

Anti-hypertensive

4.

Catharanthusroseus

Anti-helminthic

Subtopic:  Importance of Biodiversity |
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Overexploitation is one of the “evil quartet” that increases the risk of extinction mainly for the:
1. animals that feed on a lower trophic level
2. large animals with low intrinsic reproductive rates
3. aquatic animals
4. terrestrial organisms

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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