Biodiversity and Conservation


  1. The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed as:









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    Endemic species is confined to a particular area due to special type of adaptation according to that region.

    Correct Option: B

    Endemic species is confined to a particular area due to special type of adaptation according to that region.


  1. Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction?









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    The primary cause of human-induced extinction events is simply human overpopulation of planet Earth. The most important causal anthropogenic activities are habitat destruction and fragmentation.

    Correct Option: C

    The primary cause of human-induced extinction events is simply human overpopulation of planet Earth. The most important causal anthropogenic activities are habitat destruction and fragmentation.



  1. Alexander Von Humbolt described for the first time:









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    Alexander Von Humboldt noticed that within a region species richness increases with the increase in area.

    Correct Option: B

    Alexander Von Humboldt noticed that within a region species richness increases with the increase in area.


  1. Just as a person moving from Delhi to Shimla to escape the heat for the duration of hot summer, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to:









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    The Keoladeo National Park is a famous avifauna sanctuary in India that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the summer season. It is formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. October to February is the best time, for the migratory birds are there as well as the residents. In August local birds start their nest building and rear their young for the next few months. October/November is when the migrants arrive. Most stay till March including the Siberian Crane.

    Correct Option: D

    The Keoladeo National Park is a famous avifauna sanctuary in India that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the summer season. It is formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. October to February is the best time, for the migratory birds are there as well as the residents. In August local birds start their nest building and rear their young for the next few months. October/November is when the migrants arrive. Most stay till March including the Siberian Crane.



  1. Which one of the following pairs of organisms are exotic species introduced in India?









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    Exotic Species - a species that has been introduced from another geographic region to an area outside its natural range. Examples are water hyacinth, Lantana camara.

    Correct Option: A

    Exotic Species - a species that has been introduced from another geographic region to an area outside its natural range. Examples are water hyacinth, Lantana camara.