Biodiversity Conservation in Different Areas

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Biodiversity Conservation in Different Areas: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as National Parks, Biosphere Reserves of India, and Biosphere Reserves.

Important Questions on Biodiversity Conservation in Different Areas

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The word " biodiversity " was first coined by

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The Periyar sanctuary is located in _____. (Tamil Nadu/Kerala)

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The three zones of biosphere reserve are core zone, buffer zone and transition zone.

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Biosphere reserve is a kind of ex-situ conservation.

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 Kanha National Park is located in ______ and is famous for _______.

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The one-horned rhinoceros is specific to which of the following sanctuary?

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Some animals are shown below. Identify the National Park concerned chiefly with their preservation and select the correct option.

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A. Velavadar National Park, Gujarat
B. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
C. Gir Forest, Gujarat
D. Kaziranga National Park, Assam

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The first white tiger in the world was found in

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What is the most effective way to conserve plant diversity of an area?

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Select the incorrect match w.r.t. protected animal and their National Park/Sanctuary.

A. One–horned rhinoceros–Khangchendzonga National Park

B. Elephant–Periyar Sanctuary

C. Snow leopard–Ranthambore National Park

D. Tiger– Kanha National Park

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The one-horned rhinoceros is specific to which of the following sanctuaries?

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Nanda Devi biosphere reserve is found in

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_____ National Park was the first national park of India.

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Which of the given statements is true?

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Refer to the given figure representing different zones of a biosphere reserve.
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Choose the correct answer as per the statements given below.
(i) Limited human activity is allowed such as for research and education.
(ii) An active co-operation occurs between reserve management and local people for activities like cropping, settlements, etc.
(iii) No human activity is allowed.

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In a national park, protection is provided to

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Newly formed Biosphere Reserve of India (2013) is

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Statement I: A biosphere reserve is a specified area.
Statement II: No restriction on human activities has been imposed in the biosphere reserve.

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Which of the following is the most effective way to conserve the plant diversity of an area?