Biodiversity and Conservation PYQs

Exploring molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for products of economic importance is called:

Since the origin and diversification of life on Earth, there have been five episodes of mass extinction of species. How is the sixth extinction, which is in progress, different from the previous episodes?

Which of the following statements are correct? A. The Amazon rainforest being cut and cleared for cultivation of soyabeans is an example of habitat loss. B. Steller’s sea cow and passenger pigeon became extinct due to over-exploitation by humans. C. The Nile perch introduced into Lake Victoria in East Africa helped in population growth of cichlid fish in the lake. D. Water hyacinth is an invasive species. E. When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it are not affected. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is an in situ conservation method?

‘The Evil Quartet’ of biodiversity loss includes which of the following?

Match List I with List II : Choose the option with all correct matches.

List of endangered species was released by-

The type of conservation in which the threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care is called;

These are regarded as major causes of biodiversity loss: A. Over exploitation B. Co-extinction C. Mutation D. Habitat loss and fragmentation E. Migration Choose the correct option:

Tropical regions show greatest level of species richness because A. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years, hence more time was available for species diversification. B. Tropical environments are more seasonal. C. More solar energy is available in tropics. D. Constant environments promote niche specialization. E. Tropical environments are constant and predictable. Choose the correct answer from the options below:

Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Among ‘The Evil Quartet’, which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?

The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, 'The Earth Summit' was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year :

The entire fleet of buses in Delhi were converted to CNG from diesel. Which statement is false?

According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about:

Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits highest species diversity?

Western Ghats have a large number of plant and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following terms will you use to notify such species?

All of the following are included in 'ex-situ conservation' except:

Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below:

In stratosphere, which of the following elements acts as a catalyst in degradation of ozone and release of molecular oxygen?

Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?

World Ozone Day is celebrated on:

The region of Biosphere Reserve which is legally protected and where no human activity is allowed is known as

Which one of the following is related to $Ex\text{-}situ$ conservation of threatened animals and plants?

How many hotspots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers?

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

An example of ex situ conservation is:

A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called:

The organization which publishes the Red List of species is:

Which one of the following is not used for ex situ plant conservation?

Kyoto Protocol was endorsed at

Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity?

Global warming can be controlled by

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in

Select the correct statements about biodiversity:

Sacred groves are specially useful in:

Biodiversity of a geographical region represents:

Montreal protocol aims at:

Chipko movement was launched for the protection of:

Step taken by the Government of India to control air pollution include:

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in a river water:

DDT residues are rapidly passed through food chain causing biomagnification because DDT is:

Global agreement in specific control strategies to reduce the release of ozone depleting substances was adopted by:

Tiger is not a resident in which one of the following National Park?

Differentiate between Biological magnification and Eutrophication (Give one important difference).

Match the Column-I and Column-II

Apart from CO₂, name other greenhouse gases.

The 'blue baby' syndrome results from:

Crop plants grown in monoculture are:

Montreal protocol which calls for appropriate action to protect the ozone layer from human activities was passed in the year:

Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?

Photochemical smog pollution does not contain:

Which one of the following is the correctly matched pair of an endangered animal and a National Park?

Which of the following pairs of an animal and a plant represents endangered organisms in India?

Which of the following is considered a hot-spot of biodiversity in India?

Limit of BOD prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board for the discharge of industrial and municipal wastewater into natural surface water is:

According to IUCN Red List what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that:

Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year: