How many of the following are broadly utilitarian reasons for conserving biodiversity?
(i) Oxygen
(ii) Pollination
(iii) Flood and erosion control
(iv) Fibres and wood
(v) Drugs
(vi) Aesthetic pleasure
Important Questions on Diversity in the Living World
Statement II: Gene banks are examples for in situ conservation.
In the following, in each set, a conservation approach and an example of a method of conservation are given
(a) In situ conservation-Biosphere Reserve
(b) Ex situ conservation-Sacred groves
(c) In situ conservation-Seed bank
(d) Ex situ conservation-Cryopreservation
Select the option with a correct match of approach and method:
Match Column - I and Column - II
| Column - I | Column - II | ||
| Narrowly utilitarian argument | p | Conserving biodiversity for major ecosystem services | |
| Broadly utilitarian argument | q | Every species has an intrinsic value and moral duty to pass our biological legacy in good order to future generation | |
| Ethical argument | r | Receiving benefits like food, medicine & industrial products |
I. Cryopreservation of gametes
II. Plant tissue culture method
III. Seed bank
IV. In-vitro fertilisation
Write a note on the following:
Joint forest management.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i) | Biodiversity Hotspots | a) | Minimally disturbed for the conservation of the resources |
| ii) | Biosphere reserves | b) | Specific endangered faunal species |
| iii) | National Parks | c) | A grove of trees of special religious importance |
| iv) | Sanctuaries | d) | Biologically richest and most threatened terrestrial ecoregions |
| i) | Sacred groves | e) | A natural habitat is strictly reserved for the protection of natural life |
Which among the following belongs to ex-situ conservation?
Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves, Zoological parks, National parks, Sacred groves
