Biodiversity and Conservation


  1. National Park associated with Rhinoceros is









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    Kaziranga National Park in Assam is associated with Rhinoceros.

    Correct Option: A

    Kaziranga National Park in Assam is associated with Rhinoceros.


  1. Ranthambore National Park is situated in









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    Rajasthan

    Correct Option: B

    Rajasthan



  1. Which of the following is the correct matching pair of a sanctuary and its main protected wild animal?









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    Gir forest is important for protecting lion. The ecosystem of Gir, with its diverse flora and fauna, is a result of the efforts of the Government, forest department, wildlife activists and NGOs. The forest area of Gir and its lions were declared as “protected” in the early 1900’s by the then Nawab of the princely state of Junagadh. This initiative assisted in the conservation of the lions whose population had plummeted to only 15 through slaughter for trophy hunting.

    Correct Option: A

    Gir forest is important for protecting lion. The ecosystem of Gir, with its diverse flora and fauna, is a result of the efforts of the Government, forest department, wildlife activists and NGOs. The forest area of Gir and its lions were declared as “protected” in the early 1900’s by the then Nawab of the princely state of Junagadh. This initiative assisted in the conservation of the lions whose population had plummeted to only 15 through slaughter for trophy hunting.


  1. A number of natural reserves have been created to conserve specific wild life species. Identify the correct combination from the following









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    Gir forest – Lion Kaziranga – Rhinoceros Manas – Elephant, Rhinoceros Manali – Musk deer

    Correct Option: C

    Gir forest – Lion Kaziranga – Rhinoceros Manas – Elephant, Rhinoceros Manali – Musk deer



  1. A high density of a protected animal in a National Park can result into









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    Competition between organisms of the same species is called intraspecific competition. Mutualism is obligatory and mutually beneficial relationship occurring between two interacting organisms. Predation is the act of capturing, killing and eating. It is a negative interaction between two organisms. Migration is a permanent outward movement of individuals from a population for settling into a new area.

    Correct Option: B

    Competition between organisms of the same species is called intraspecific competition. Mutualism is obligatory and mutually beneficial relationship occurring between two interacting organisms. Predation is the act of capturing, killing and eating. It is a negative interaction between two organisms. Migration is a permanent outward movement of individuals from a population for settling into a new area.