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Biodiversity and wildlife - Test Set 5

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  1. Question 1

    Which of the following regions of India has been designated as Biodiversity Hot-spots?
    1. Eastern Himalaya
    2. Eastern Ghats
    3. Western Ghats
    4. Western Himalaya

    Select the correct answer from the code given below:
    Code
    1. Only 1 and 2
    2. Only 1 and 3
    3. Only 2 and 4
    4. Only 3 and 4
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  2. Question 2

    Which of the following can be threats to the Biodiversity of a geographical area?
    1. Global warming
    2. Fragmentation of habitat
    3. Invasion of alien species
    4. Promotion of vegetarianism

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    Code
    1. Only 1, 2 and 3
    2. Only 2 and 3
    3. Only 1 and 4
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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  3. Question 3

    Consider the following.
    1. Black-necked crane
    2. Cheetah
    3. Flying squirrel
    4. Snow leopard

    Which of the above are naturally found in India?
    1. Only 1, 2 and 3
    2. Only 1, 3 and 4
    3. Only 2 and 4
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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  4. Question 4

    Which of the following is an example of 'In-situ' conservation?
    1. Botanical Garden
    2. Zoological Park
    3. Seed Bank
    4. National Park
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  5. Question 5

    The term 'Biodiversity Hotspot' was coined by:
    1. A.G. Tansley
    2. Norman Myers
    3. E.O. Wilson
    4. Ernst Haeckel
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  6. Question 6

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Biodiversity Hotspot?
    1. High endemism
    2. High species richness
    3. Significant habitat loss
    4. Large geographic area with low human population density
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  7. Question 7

    How many Biodiversity Hot-spots are recognized globally?
    1. 25
    2. 30
    3. 36
    4. 42
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  8. Question 8

    What is the primary purpose of a 'Seed Bank'?
    1. To cultivate new varieties of crops.
    2. To store seeds for future use, especially of endangered or economically important plants.
    3. To conduct genetic research on plant species.
    4. To distribute seeds to farmers.
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  9. Question 9

    Which Act in India provides for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants?
    1. Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
    2. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
    3. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
    4. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
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  10. Question 10

    Which of the following is considered the most effective way to conserve biodiversity?
    1. Captive breeding programs
    2. Habitat restoration
    3. Ex-situ conservation
    4. In-situ conservation
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  11. Question 11

    Biosphere Reserves are designated under which international program?
    1. UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme
    2. UNESCO's World Heritage Programme
    3. Ramsar Convention
    4. CITES
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  12. Question 12

    What is the main objective of establishing a 'National Park'?
    1. To promote tourism activities.
    2. To allow limited human settlement and resource extraction.
    3. To conduct agricultural research.
    4. To protect wildlife and their habitats, often with strict regulations.
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  13. Question 13

    The 'Biological Diversity Act' in India was enacted in which year?
    1. 2002
    2. 1972
    3. 1986
    4. 2010
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  14. Question 14

    Which of the following is NOT an example of ex-situ conservation?
    1. Zoological gardens
    2. Botanical gardens
    3. Wildlife Sanctuaries
    4. Gene banks
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  15. Question 15

    The concept of 'Ecological Hot-spot' refers to:
    1. Areas with high levels of pollution.
    2. Areas with significant biodiversity loss.
    3. Areas with volcanic activity.
    4. Regions with high species richness and endemism, facing threat.
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  16. Question 16

    Project Tiger was launched in India in which year?
    1. 1970
    2. 1973
    3. 1975
    4. 1980
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  17. Question 17

    Which state in India is often referred to as the 'Tiger Capital' due to its highest tiger population?
    1. Karnataka
    2. Madhya Pradesh
    3. Uttarakhand
    4. Maharashtra
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  18. Question 18

    In which year was Project Elephant launched in India?
    1. 1992
    2. 1973
    3. 1982
    4. 2002
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  19. Question 19

    How many Biosphere Reserves are currently recognized in India?
    1. 15
    2. 12
    3. 20
    4. 18
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following is the largest Biosphere Reserve in India?
    1. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
    2. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
    3. Great Rann of Kutch
    4. Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve
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