Biodiversity and Conservation


  1. Identify the odd combination of the habitat and the particular animal concerned.









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    Dachigam national park is for conservation of Hangul which is one of India's most scenically beautiful wildlife reserves. It is located only 22 kilometers from Srinagar, the capital city of the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 square kilometers.

    Correct Option: D

    Dachigam national park is for conservation of Hangul which is one of India's most scenically beautiful wildlife reserves. It is located only 22 kilometers from Srinagar, the capital city of the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. It covers an area of 141 square kilometers.


  1. One of endangered species of Indian medicinal plants is that of









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    Podophyllum is one of the endangered species of Indian medicinal plants. It is used to remove benign (not cancer) growths, such as certain kinds of warts. It works by destroying the tissue of the growth.

    Correct Option: D

    Podophyllum is one of the endangered species of Indian medicinal plants. It is used to remove benign (not cancer) growths, such as certain kinds of warts. It works by destroying the tissue of the growth.



  1. World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in









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    World Summit on sustainable development (2002) was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 190 countries pledged their commitment to achieve by 2010, a significant in reduction the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local levels.

    Correct Option: D

    World Summit on sustainable development (2002) was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 190 countries pledged their commitment to achieve by 2010, a significant in reduction the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and local levels.


  1. Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots?









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    Lesser inter-specific competition is not observe in biodiversity hotspots, levels of species richness and high degree of endemism. Initially 25 biodiversity hotspots were identified but subsequently nine more have of biodiversity hotspots in the world to 34. These hotspots are also regions of accelerated habitat loss.

    Correct Option: B

    Lesser inter-specific competition is not observe in biodiversity hotspots, levels of species richness and high degree of endemism. Initially 25 biodiversity hotspots were identified but subsequently nine more have of biodiversity hotspots in the world to 34. These hotspots are also regions of accelerated habitat loss.



  1. Which one of the following is an example of Exsitu conservation?









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    Ex-situ conservation is the conservation of selected organism in places outside their natural homes. They include off site collection and gene banks. In situ conservation, on the other hand, is the conservation of endangered species in their natural habitat. Biosphere reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and sacred groves all are examples of In situ conservation.

    Correct Option: B

    Ex-situ conservation is the conservation of selected organism in places outside their natural homes. They include off site collection and gene banks. In situ conservation, on the other hand, is the conservation of endangered species in their natural habitat. Biosphere reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and sacred groves all are examples of In situ conservation.