Which of the below mentioned is an example of In-situ conservation method?
Important Questions on Practice Test
Which of the following two criteria have to be met in order to qualify as a 'biodiversity hotspot' on the world hotspots map?
1. The region must contain at least 0.5 percent or 1500 species of vascular plants as endemic species.
2. The region has to have lost at least 70 percent of its primary vegetation.
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Consider the following statements.
1. Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats are two biodiversity hot spots in India.
2. The biodiversity hot spots are mostly confined to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
3. The South-East Asian islands are not rich in biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Consider the following Biosphere Reserves in India:
1. Nanda Devi
2. Dehang Debang
3. Achanakmar-Amarkantak
Which of the above mentioned Biosphere are included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere?
Namami Gange Programme would implicitly strengthen the Indian compliance to.
1. Convention of biological diversity.
2. Ramsar convention.
3. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).
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Consider the following statements.
1. A Swamp is a wetland that is forested.
2. Myristica swamps are tropical freshwater swamp forests in the Western Ghats.
3. Swamps serve vital roles in Carbon storage and water purification.
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Match the following:
| List-1 (Type of Biodiversity) | List-2 (Features) |
| A. Genetic diversity | 1. Combination of communities of living things with the physical environment. |
| B. Species diversity | 2. Diversity within species. |
| C. Ecological diversity | 3. Different species that are represented in a given community. |
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Consider the following statements.
1. Species diversity increases as we move away from the equator towards the poles.
2. Species diversity decreases as we move higher altitude in mountain ecosystem.
Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
There has been a steady decline in the number of Olive Ridley turtles. This has been due to:
1. Artificial illumination near beaches.
2. Widespread use of Diclofenac.
3. Loss of nesting habitat.
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