Biodiversity and Conservation


  1. Soil fertility is reduced by









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    During intensive agriculture most of the nutrients and minerals are exhausted from the soil so fertility decreases.

    Correct Option: D

    During intensive agriculture most of the nutrients and minerals are exhausted from the soil so fertility decreases.


  1. Minerals and metals are









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    Due to shorter recycling in case of biogenetic nutrients (minerals) they are renewable and due to very long recycling in case of metals and same minerals they are non-renewable.

    Correct Option: D

    Due to shorter recycling in case of biogenetic nutrients (minerals) they are renewable and due to very long recycling in case of metals and same minerals they are non-renewable.



  1. Petroleum is a









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    Petroleum is a non-renewable resource.

    Correct Option: C

    Petroleum is a non-renewable resource.


  1. Fertility of soil is measured by its ability to









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    The ability of soil to support life is called its fertility. It sustain agriculture plant growth.

    Correct Option: D

    The ability of soil to support life is called its fertility. It sustain agriculture plant growth.



  1. A non-renewable resource is









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    Non-renewable sources of energy are generally conventional (traditional) sources.

    Correct Option: B

    Non-renewable sources of energy are generally conventional (traditional) sources.