Which of the following is not an invasive species?

(1) Parthenium hysterophorus

(2) Nelumbo (lotus)

(3) Lantana camara

(4) Eichhornia crassipes

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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The total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world are

(1) 72           

(2) 34             

(3) 52           

(4) 24.

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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AIIMS - 2014
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Which of the following statements is not true?

(1) The biodiversity decreases with increasing altitude.

(2) The biodiversity decreases with increasing pollution.

(3) The fishes show greatest biodiversity among vertebrates.

(4) The biodiversity of bryophytes is greater than that of angiosperms.

Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity |
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One out of the following is not responsible for biodiversity loss.

(1) Alien species invasion

(2) Co-extinction

(3) Ex-situ conservation

(4) Deforestation

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Refer the following figure represent global biodiversity. Identify A-E and choose the correct option.

  A B C D E
(1) Birds Reptiles Algae Molluscs Mosses
(2) Mammals Birds Lichens Molluscs Mosses
(3) Birds Amphibians Mosses Insects Algae
(4) Birds Reptiles Algae Insects Mosses
Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity |
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Select the correct statement about biodiversity.
 

1. The desert area of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animals.
2. Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
3. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism
4. Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries.

Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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The species diversity decreases from lower to higher altitudes on a mountain. This is due to
(1) increase in temperature

(2) decrease in temperature

(3) greater seasonal variability

(4) Both (b) and (c)

Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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Different varieties of Indian mangoes are most popular in Western and some other European countries. The varieties with different flavour, colour, sugar and fleshy content is due to

(1) genetic diversity

(2) species diversity

(3) induced mutation

(4) hybridisation

Subtopic:  Introduction & Types |
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IUCN stands for

(1) Indian Union for Conservation of Nature

(2) International Union for Conservation of Nature

(3) Indian Union for Chemical Nomenclature

(4) International Union for Conservation of Nutrients

 

Subtopic:  Introduction & Types |
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For better survival of human Indian population, which is the most important Step?
(1) Afforestation

(2) Reduction in population density

(3) conservation of wild life including tribals

(4) Both (a) and (c)

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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AIIMS - 2011
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