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Endemism denotes:
1. The introduction of exotic species into a native ecosystem
2. The occurrence of a species in a specific geographic area
3. The extinction of species in a given geographic area
4. The migration of species within a continental area

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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The IUCN [International Union for Conservation of Nature] Red List is an important source giving comprehensive information regarding:
1. Endangered species
2. Protected areas
3. Invasive species
4. Conservation policies
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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As we move from poles to equator, broadly speaking, biodiversity:
1. Increases
2. Decreases
3. Remains the same
4. There is no correlation
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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A direct benefit of biodiversity to humans will be:
1. Cultural and aesthetic value
2. Carbon sequestration
3. Medicinal resources
4. All of the above
Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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What is the main objective of conservation biologists when they employ ex-situ conservation?
1. Protecting species in their natural habitats
2. Conserving species with high threat of extinction
3. Implementing sustainable farming practices
4. Creating wildlife reserves
Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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The number of mega-diversity countries in the world are [choose the NCERT number as your answer]:
1. 4 2. 8
3. 12 4. 17
Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity |
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The largest extinct carnivore marsupial, thylacine, was a native of:
1. Brazil
2. South Africa
3. Peru
4. Australia
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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What percentage of world oxygen is thought to be created by Amazonian Rain Forests?
1. 10
2. 20
3. 50
4. 90
Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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The search for valuable chemical and biological products in natural biological resources is called as:
1. Biopiracy
2. Bioremediation
3. Bioinformatics
4. Bioprospecting
Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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One aquarium has 10 different species of fish, 3 species of plankton, and 5 species of seaweeds. The other aquarium has 2 turtles of the same species and 100 fishes of same species. What can be said regarding the two aquariums?
I: The first aquarium has more species diversity than the second aquarium.
II: Over time, the community within second aquarium will be more stable than first aquarium.
1. Only I
2. Only II
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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