Question No:1
The species diversity of plants (22%) is much less than that of animals (72%), what could be the explanation to how animals achieved greater diversification?
[A] Animal are non-motile.
[B] Their movement to diverse habitats resulted in more evolutionary changes occurring in animals.
[C] Animals use carbohydrate and lipid as a source of energy
[D] Animal DNA is different from plant DNA in terms of type of nitrogen bases.
Question No:2
Which extinction is presently in progress?
[A] Fifth
[B] Sixth
[C] Forth
[D] Third
Question No:3
Which of the following require large territories?
[A] Birds
[B] Amphibians
[C] Mammals
[D] Both (a) and (c)
Question No:4
Presently which of the following face maximum threat of extinction?
[A] Birds
[B] Amphibians
[C] Mammals
[D] Gymnosperm
Question No:5
Loss of biodiversity in a region leads to increase in variability in certain ecosystem processes like
[A] Plant productivity
[B] Water use
[C] Pest and disease cycle
[D] All of these
Question No:6
Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile condition for long periods using
[A] PCR technique
[B] CTAB
[C] Cryopreservation technique
[D] In situ conservation
Question No:7
At present, how many biosphere reserves does India have?
[A] 11
[B] 14
[C] 17
[D] 20
Question No:8
How many biodiversity hotspots are found in the world?
[A] 25
[B] 34
[C] 9
[D] 20
Question No:9
Hotspot is a region of
[A] Endemism
[B] Accelerated habitat loss
[C] Low level of species richness
[D] Both (a) and (b)
Question No:10
Following are direct benefits from biodiversity except
[A] Firewood
[B] Fibre
[C] Food
[D] Pollination
Question No:11
Following are indirect benefits from biodiversity except?
[A] Pest control
[B] Climate moderation
[C] Flood control
[D] Dyes, resins and perfumes
Question No:12
Which area of M.P. (Madhya Pradesh) contain sacred groves?
[A] Sarguja
[B] Chanda
[C] Bastar
[D] All of these
Question No:13
Find the incorrect match.
[A] Pollinator — Bees, Bumblebees, Bats and Birds
[B] Legally protected biodiversity rich region – Biosphere reserve, National park, wildlife sanctuaries, sacred groves
[C] Lung of planet – Amazonian rain forest
[D] Rivet popper hypothesis – Harvard ecologist Paul Ehrlich
Question No:14
Stellar’s Sea cow became extinct from
[A] Mauritius
[B] Africa
[C] Russia
[D] Australia
Question No:15
Strict protection of hotspots can reduce ongoing mass extinction by
[A] 20%
[B] 30%
[C] 40%
[D] 50%
Biodiversity and Conservation Mock Exam-6
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