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Which of ·the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
1. Global warming
2. Fragmentation of habitat
3. Invasion of alien species
4. Promotion of vegetarianism
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Important Questions on Biodiversity
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Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?
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With reference to a conservation organisation called Wetlands International which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an intergovernmental organisation formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilise knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.
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Consider the following pairs:
| Wetlands | Confluence of Rivers |
| 1. Harike Wetlands National Park | Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej |
| 2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park | Confluence of Banas and Chambal |
| 3. Kolleru Lake | Confluence of Musi and Krishna |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
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With reference to an organisation known as 'Birdlife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organisations.
2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organisation.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'lmportant Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.
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What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
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Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
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With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
