Which of the following is correctly matched?
(1) Arenchyma - Opuntia
(2) Age pyramid - Biome
(3) Parthenium hysterophorus - Threat to biodiversity
(4) Stratification - Population
Red List contains data or information on
(1) all economically important plants
(2) plants whose products are in international trade
(3) threatened species
(4) marine vertebrates only
The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed as
(1) keystone
(2) alien
(3) endemic
(4) rare
Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as
1. in situ conservation of biodiversity
2. advanced ex situ conservation of biodiversity
3. in situ conservation by sacred groves
4. in situ cryo-conservation of biodiversity
The organisation which publishes the Red List of species is
1. ICFRE
2. IUCN
3. UNEP
4. WWF
Given below is the representation of the extent of global diversity of invertebrates. What groups the four portions (A-D) represent respectively ?
A | B | C | D | |
1. | Insects | Crustaceans | Other animal groups | Molluscs |
2. | Insects | Other animal groups | Crustaceans | Molluscs |
3. | Molluscs | Other animal groups | Crustaceans | Insects |
4. | Insects | Molluscs | Crustaceans | Other animal groups |
Which one of the following expanded forms of the following acronyms is correct?
1. UNEP - United Nations Environmental Policy
2. EPA - Environmental Pollution Agency
3. IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
4. IPCC - International Panel for Climate change
Which one of the following shows maximum genetic diversity in India?
1. Rice
2. Maize
3. Mango
4. Groundnut
Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?
1. Teak
2. Mango
3. Wheat
4. Tea
Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hot spots?
1. Endemism
2. Accelerated species loss
3. Lesser interspecific competition
4. Species richness