Select the correct statement about biodiversity:

1.  The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species
as well as numerous rare 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 developed countries.

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity?
1. Lichens
2. Fungi
3. Mosses and Ferns
4. Algae

Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity |
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Which one of the following is not used for ex situ plant conservation?
1. Seed banks
2. Shifting cultivation
3. Botanical Gardens
4. Field gene banks

Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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An example of ex situ conservation is :
1. National Park
2. Seed Bank
3. Wildlife santuary
4. Sacred Grove

Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called:
1. Vulnerable
2. Endemic
3. Critically Endangered
4. Extinct

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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The organization which published the Red List of species is :
1. ICFRE
2. IUCN
3. UNEP
4. WWF

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Given below is the representation of the extent of the global diversity of invertebrates. What groups do the four portions (A-D) represent respectively?
                                

Insects Crustaceans Other animal groups Molluscs
1. A B C D
2. B A D C
3. D C B A
4. A C D B
Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity |
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Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as :
1. Advanced ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
2. In situ conservation by sacred groves
3. In situ cryo-conservation of biodiversity
4. In situ conservation of biodiversity

Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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In which of the following do both pairs have the correct combination?

1. In situ conservation: Cryopreservation Ex situ conservation: Wildlife Sanctuary
2. In situ conservation: Seed Bank Ex situ conservation: National Park
3. In situ conservation: Tissue culture Ex situ conservation: Sacred groves
4. In situ conservation: National Park Ex situ conservation: Botanical Garden

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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The UN Conference of Parties on climate change in the year 2011 was held in:
1. South Africa
2. Peru
3. Qatar
4. Poland

Subtopic:  Importance of Biodiversity |
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