CBSE Questions for Class 12 Medical Biology Biodiversity And Its Conservation Quiz 6 - MCQExams.com

_____ are the biodiversity-rich areas.
  • Hotspots
  • Deserts
  •  A highly eutrophic lake
  • None of the above
The introduction of exotic species into an area:
  • helps to conserve wildlife
  • helps to protect biodiversity
  • affects native species adversely
  • helps native species survive
Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe the concept of biodiversity.
  • Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area.
  • Biodiversity is greater in a forest.
  • Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area.
  • Both A and B 
Which of the following is true about conservation and preservation?
I. Protects the ecosystem from destruction
II. Prevents the depletion of natural resources.
III. Maintains the population of endangered plants and animal species.
  • I only
  • I and II only
  • II and III only
  • I, II and III
Which of the following is a bird sanctuary?
  • Ranthambore
  • Periyar
  • Keoladeo
  • AIl of the above
Which of the following is a wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan?
  • Ranthambore
  • Periyar
  • Kaziranga
  • Bandhavgarh
Which zone comprises a highly protected and undisturbed ecosystem?
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  • Core zone 
  • Buffer zone
  • Transition zone
  • Both A and B
Dachigam sanctuary is famous for Siberian crane.
  • True
  • False
Endangered species in Satpura national park are ........... and ............
  • Lion, elephants
  • Wild Buffaloes, barasingha
  • Both A and B
  • None of the above
Largest tiger reserve in India is Ranthambhore National Park.
  • True
  • False
World's first national park is ............... located in kew (England).
  • Yellow Stone National Park
  • Australia's Royal National Park
  • Del Este National Park
  • El Choco National Park
Wildlife refers to
  • Any living organism kept in cage
  • Any living organism present in sanctuary
  • Any plant species growing in garden
  • Any living organism in its natural habitat
Kaziranga national park is located in 
  • Assam
  • West Bengal
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Orisha
Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots?
  • Lesser interspecific competition
  • Species richness
  • Endemism
  • Accelerated species loss
Ex-situ conservation is carried out in
  • Sanctuary
  • National park
  • Biosphere reserve
  • Zoo
An example of ex situ conservation is
  • National park
  • Seed bank
  • Wildlife santuary
  • Sacred Grove
Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary is famous for ............... birds.
  • Migratory birds / Siberian crane
  • Tiger
  • Bear
  • Wolf
World biodiversity day is
  • 22$$^{nd}$$ April
  • 16$$^{th}$$ September
  • 5$$^{th}$$ June
  • 22$$^{nd}$$ May
Gene bank is collection of
  • Frozen germplasm
  • Spores
  • Seeds
  • All of the above
An in situ method of conservation is
  • Botanical garden
  • National park
  • Genetic engineering
  • Cryopreservation
Western Ghats have come under the category of hotspot because of
  • High endemism
  • High elevation
  • Tropical climate
  • All of the above
Indri indri occurs in
  • India
  • Mauritius
  • Fiji
  • Madagascar
Which one of the following shows maximum genetic diversity in India?
  • Groundnut
  • Rice
  • Maize
  • Mango
Kanha National Park is located in
  • Assam
  • Rajasthan
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Madhya Pradesh
Which one of the following is not a conservation category of wildlife?
  • Vulnerable
  • Endangered
  • Endemic
  • Both A and B
The Siberian crane from Russia is a regular visitor to the bird sanctuary in which place in India? 
  • Lallbagh, Bangalore
  • Vedanthgol sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
  • Ranganathathittis sanctuary, Karnataka
  • Bharatpur sanctuary, Rajasthan
The first plants to reappear in a badly burned forest area will most probably be
  • Liverworts
  • Ferns
  • Grasses
  • Mosses
The organisation that provides funds for preserving the wildlife in our country is.
  • UNO
  • UNICEF
  • WWF
  • IUCN
Kaziranga National Park is located in the state of
  • West Bengal
  • Kerala
  • Karnataka
  • Assam
Which of the following shows the maximum diversity?
  • Algae
  • Fungi
  • Pteridophytes
  • Bryophytes
Which one of the following is an example of in-situ conservation?
  • Seed bank
  • Sacred groves
  • Zoo
  • Wildlife sanctuary
Four species of birds have different egg colours: [1] white with no markings, [2] pale brown with no markings, [3] grey-brown with dark streaks and spots, [4] pale blue with dark blue-green spots. Based on egg colour, which species is most likely to nest in a deep tree hole?
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
A biosphere reserve conserves and preserves
  • Wild animals
  • Land
  • Natural vegetation
  • All of the above
When plant diversity is maintained in natural habitat the conservation is called?
  • In vivo
  • In vitro
  • Ex-situ
  • In-situ
Variety of organisms existing on the earth, their interrelationships and their relationship with the environment is called as
  • Diversity
  • Biosphere
  • Biology
  • Biodiversity
Measure of biodiversity of an area is
  • The number of species found there
  • The range of different life forms
  • Both A and B
  • None of the above
An example of ex-situ conservation is
  • Seed bank
  • Sacred groves
  • National parks
  • Wildlife Sanctuary
How many species are believed to exist on Earth at present time?
  • 5,000 to 10,000.
  • Approximately 100,000.
  • Approximately 500,000.
  • Between 5 million and 30 million.
Why should we conserve biodiversity?
  • We should preserve the biodiversity we have inherited
  • A loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability
  • Both A and B
  • None of these
The Siberian crane from Russia is a regular visitor to the bird sanctuary in which place in India?
  • Lalbagh, Bangalore
  • Vedanthangal sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
  • Ranganathittu sanctuary, Karnataka
  • Bharatpur sanctuary, Rajasthan
Which among the following help in replacing the use of conventional energy?
  • Solar energy
  • Coal
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  • Petrol
Different local population of a species is known as 
  • Deme
  • Sister population
  • Community
  • Ecophenes
Which of the following is not a method of management of resources.
  • Meeting the needs of increasing population
  • Equitable distribution of natural resources
  • Present environmental damage
  • All
Development of botanical garden is what type of conservation
  • Ex-situ
  • In vitro
  • In vivo
  • In-situ
Biogas is a result of ______
  • Anaerobic process
  • Aerobic process
  • Chemical agents
  • Mechanical process
Which of the following is not included under in situ conservation?
  • National parks
  • Botanical garden
  • Sanctuary
  • Biosphere reserve
Which of the following is not a measure to conserve environment ?
  • Conservation of soil from erosion
  • Crop rotation
  • Use of compost
  • None of these
Conservation of species in its natural habitat is
  • In-situ
  • Ex-situ
  • In-vitro
  • Both b and c
Find the odd one out:
  • Methanobacteria
  • Pseudomonas
  • Clostridium
  • E.coli
India celebrates Van Mahotsav every year in the month of _______ in which lakhs of trees are planted across the country. 
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
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