CBSE Questions for Class 12 Medical Biology Biodiversity And Its Conservation Quiz 15 - MCQExams.com

Choose the right one which denotes genetic hierarchy.
  • Chromosomes - nucleotides - genes - individuals - populations
  • Populations - individuals - chromosomes - nucleotides - genes
  • Genes - nucleotides - chromosomes - individuals - populations
  • Nucleotides - genes - chromosomes - individuals - populations
A graph of species richness vs area on log-log axes is?
  • Linear
  • Sigmoidal
  • Oscillatory
  • Parabolic
India constitutes _______ percent of the world's land area and contributes _______ percent of the global species diversity.
  • 1.0, 5.5
  • 5.5, 1.0
  • 8.1, 2.4
  • 2.4, 8.1
Identify different types of diversity denoted by 1, 2 and 3 in the given figure.
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  • 1 - Alpha diversity; 2 - Beta diversity; 3 - Gamma diversity
  • 1 - Gamma diversity; 2 - Alpha diversity; 3 - Beta diversity
  • 1 - Gamma diversity; 2 - Beta diversity; 3 - Alpha diversity
  • 1 - Beta diversity; 2 - Alpha diversity; 3 - Gamma diversity
The map gives the former and present distribution. Which one of the following it could be?
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  • Wild Ass
  • Nilgai
  • Black Buck
  • Lion
Consider the following statements regarding project Brahma?
1 .It aims to document ideas on education, environment and society related and relevant to India.
2 . www.biodiversityofindia.org is a website related to the project.
3 . It is an open- source community driven project.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  • Only 1
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • All of the above
Select option giving absolute correct statement for biodiversity.
(i) Tandoba national park is situated in Madhya Pradesh.
(ii) Conservation of genetic resources outside their natural habitat is known as In-situ conservation.
(iii) Buffer zone is managed to use for research and educational activities.
(iv) In our country Eastern Himalayan region is called biodiversity hot spot.
  • (i), (ii) and (iv)
  • (iii) and (iv)
  • (i) and (iii)
  • (ii) and (iv)
Select the option that correctly identifies, I, II, III and IV.
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  • I - Biosphere reserves; II - National parks, wildlife sanctuaries; III - Scared groves; IV - Gene banks, cryopreservation.
  • I - Scared plants, home gardens; II - National parks, wildlife sanctuaries; III - Arboreta; IV - Gene banks, cryopreservation.
  • I - Biosphere reserves; II - Gene banks, cryopreservation; III - Scared plants, home gardens; IV - National parks, wildlife sanctuaries.
  • I - Biosphere reserves; II - Arboreta; III - Gene banks, cryopreservation IV - National parks, wildlife sanctuaries.
Which of the following National Parks is home to the famous deer Hangul
  • Dachigam Nationa park $$J$$ and $$K$$
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur
  • Bandhavgrah National Park, Madhya Pradesh
  • Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal pradesh
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option. 
The values of z lies in the range of _______ regardless of the taxonomic group or the region.
  • 0.1 to 0.2
  • 0.3 to 0.8
  • 0.1 to 1.0
  • 0.6 to 1.8
On a logarithmic scale, the species area relationship is a straight line described by the equation log S = log C + Z log A.
What does S, C, Z and A represent in the given equation? Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Species richness = 1
Slope of the line  = 2
Y- intercept          = 3 
Area                    = 4
  • 1 - C; 2 - S; 3 - Z; 4 - A
  • 1 - S; 2 - Z; 3 - C; 4 - A
  • 1 - Z; 2 - S; 3 - C; 4 - A
  • 1 - A; 2 - C; 3 - S; 4 - Z
Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
  • Alpha diversity $$\rightarrow$$  Diversity within a particular ecosystem 
  • Gamma diversity $$\rightarrow$$  Diversity within a large region
  • Beta diversity $$\rightarrow$$ Diversity within a large region
  • Epsilon diversity $$\rightarrow$$ Diversity in a single ecosystem 
Which is the correct option for the statements X, Y and Z?
Statement - X : Gene bank can be developed for conservation of rare genes.
Statement - Y : It has become particularly important for conservation of Crop Varieties and wild genetic resources.
Statement - Z : It is utilised in future crop improvement and forestation programmes.
  • Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement Z gives correct description for Y.
  • Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement Z does not give correct description for Y.
  • Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement X gives correct description for Y.
  • Statements X, Y and Z are wrong.
Consider the following statements (i-iv) each having one or two blanks. 
(i) Bears go into .....(1)..... during winter to .....(2)..... cold weather. 
(ii) A conical pyramid with a broad base represents .....(3)..... human population. 
(iii) A wasp pollinating a fig flower is an example of .....(4)...... 
(iv) An area with a high level of species richness is known as .....(5)......
  • (a) - expanding, (4) - commensalism, (5) - biodiversity park
  • (1) - hibernation, (2) - escape, (3) - expanding, (5) - hotspot
  • (3) - stable, (4) - commensalism, (5) - marsh
  • (1) - aestivation, (2) - escape, (3) - stable, (4) - mutualism.
It is a common mushroom in Europe and Western North America, recognizable for its foul odour. The fruiting structure is tall and white with a slimy, dark olive coloured conical head. Known as the gleba, this material contains the spores, and is transported by insects which are attracted by the odour - described as resembling carrion. Identify this mushroom.
  • Galerina marginata
  • Phallus impudicus
  • Cortinarius species
  • Amanita phalloides
Match the following:
A. $$\alpha$$ diversityThe richness of different species in a habitat. 
B. $$\beta$$ diversityThe richness of different species along with a gradient from one habitat to another habitat within the community. 
C. $$\gamma$$ diversityThe richness of different species in different habitat.
  • A-3, B-2, C-3
  • A-1, B-3, C-2
  • A-2, B-1, C-3
  • A-3, B-2, C-1
What is the approximate ratio of animals and plants species in our country? 
  • 3 : 1
  • 2 : 1
  • 1 : 3
  • 1 : 2
Which of the following will not affect the frequency of the gene in a large population?
  • A) Environmental selective pressure
  • B) selective immigration
  • C) Random mating
  • D) Non random mating
Select an incorrect statement about biodiversity.
  • Mountain peaks are more diverse than foot hills.
  • Valley's are more diverse than mountain peaks.
  • Shade sides are more diverse than sun sides of mountains.
  • Western ghats are more diverse than eastern ghats.
Riya visited her village after $$10$$ years and found that there is a problem of desertification. What could be the probable reasons for this?
(i) Overgrazing.
(ii) Indiscriminate cutting of trees.
(iii) Poorly drained irrigation systems.
  • (i) and (ii) only
  • (ii) and (iii) only
  • (i) and (iii) only
  • All of the above 
Which of the following statement for biosphere reserve is incorrect?
  • They are meant for preserving genetic diversity in representative ecosystem.
  • They are also notified as national parks.
  • Transition zone is legally protected as undisturbed ecosystem.
  • Important in conservation, development, scientific research and monitoring.
In the above graph relation between species richness and area for a wide variety of taxa turns out to be a rectangular hyperbola on a logorithmic scale, the relationship shown by straight line. In which area slope of line to be much steeper.
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  • Grass land
  • Temperature region
  • Tropical rain forests
  • Tundra
Find out the correct match from the following table :
Column-IColumn-IIColumn.
(i)In situ conservationBotanical gardensEndemic species
(ii)Ex situ conservationZoological parksCritically endangered
(iii)Narrowly utilitarian
pollinationDirect economic benefit
  • i only
  • ii only
  • i and ii
  • ii and iii
Following arrangement is correct from the point of view of decreasing biodiversity in angiosperms (N), fungi (F), pteridophytes (P) and algae (A).
  • N $$>$$ F $$>$$ P $$>$$ A
  • N $$>$$ F $$>$$ A $$>$$ P
  • F $$>$$ N $$>$$ P $$>$$ A
  • F $$>$$ N $$>$$ A $$>$$ P
which of the following character is not related to biodiversity hot spot?
  • High species richness
  • High Endemism
  • Lesser internspecific interaction
  • Habitat loss
According to theory of special creation which one is wrong?
  • All living organisms were created as such.
  • Diversity was same since the creation.
  • Diversity will increase as the changes in the environment come.
  • The Earth is about 4000 years ago.
The most important reason for decrease in biodiversity is ________.
  • Habitat pollution
  • Introduction of exotic species
  • Over-exploitation
  • Habitat destruction
IUCN is also called as
  • Man and Biosphere program
  • World Conservation Union
  • World Conservation Consortium
  • World Wide Conservation Union
Which latitude belt best describes the middle latitudes?
  • $$20^{o} \,to \,80^{o}$$
  • $$10^{o} \,to \,35^{o}$$
  • $$20^{o} \,to \,35^{o}$$
  • $$30^{c}irs \,to \,35^{c}irs$$
World Conservation Monitoring Centre, a biodiversity information and assessment arm of the United Nations Environment Programme is located at?
  • Cambridge
  • New York
  • Geneva
  • Paris
Who among the following chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India?
  • Prime Minister
  • Minister of Environment & Forest
  • Environment Secretary
  • A renowned environmentalist of the country
What is the official name of IUCN?
  • World Wide Fund for Nature
  • World Conservation Union
  • United Nations Environment Programme
  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Guajarath
  • Tripura
"Nagoya Protocol" is related to which among the following?
  • International Finance
  • Biodiversity
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Global Warming
Gyan Bharati Reserve, a Biosphere Reserve of India is located in which of the following state?
  • West Bengal
  • Rajasthan
  • Gujarath
  • Bihar
Which among the following correctly defines Global 200?
  • An annual list of top ranking 200 companies released by Forbes Magazine
  • List of 200 World Heritage Sites released by UNESCO
  • List of 200 Cities which are of strategic importance
  • List of 200 Ecoregions identified by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as priorities for conservation
"Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary", is located in which state:
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Gujarath
  • Maharastra
  • Andhra Pradesh
Convention on Biological Diversity" is also denoted by which among the following?
  • COP 10
  • COP 11
  • COP 12
  • COP 15
In which of the following states of India located a tiger reserve, which is also a World Heritage Site?
  • Rajasthan
  • Assam
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Uttar Pradesh
India is one of the select mega biodiversity countries of the world. In this context, approximately what fraction of the recorded species of the world, India accounts for ____________ ?
  • 2-3%
  • 7-8%
  • 11-12%
  • 15-16%
The National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the large eco-reserves of the country is co administered by which among the following states?
  • Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh
  • Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
  • Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
  • Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
In context with the Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which among the following marked Rio+20 CBDconference?
  • Montreal
  • Nagoya
  • Tokyo
  • Paris
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Elephant Reserve of which of the following states?
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Karnataka
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Gujarat
Which among the following is India's largest wildlife sanctuary?
  • Dibang Valley
  • Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary
  • Kumbhalgarh
  • Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.

List I
ARhinoceros
BIn-situ conservation
CEx-situ conservation
DHotspots
List II
1High endemism
2Off-site conservation
3On-site conservation
4Kaziranga
  • A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  • A-4, B-3, C-2, A-1
  • A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
  • A- 3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Earth Hour is organized by _____________?
  • UNESCO
  • Earth Hour Foundation
  • World Wildlife Fund
  • United Nations Environment Programme
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