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 From the following statements and select the correct option:

A. Out of every 10 animal species on this planet, 7 species are of insects.

B. The number of fungi species in this world is more than the combined total of species of fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.

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Important Questions on Biodiversity and Conservation

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A graph of species richness vs area on log-log axis is:
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The diversity which is richness of different species in a range of habitats within a geological area in known as?
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Which of the following is the most important cause for animals and plants being driven to extinction?
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Biological diversity increases with the productivity of an ecosystem. In which of the following habitats do we see the greatest diversity of species?
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According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about
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The red list contains data or information on
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A species is categorised as endemic because it is
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Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits the highest species diversity?
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Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?
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Identify the correct statements with reference to greater biodiversity in the tropics.
A. The duration of time available for species diversification is limited.
B. Solar energy and water resources are available in abundance.
C. Tropical climates are not constant and cannot be predictable.
D. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years.
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Alexander Von Humboldt described for the first time:
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Given below is the representation of the extent of the global diversity of invertebrates. What groups the four portions (A-D) represent respectively?
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The difference between the Red List and Red Data Book is
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Which of the following is correctly matched?
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Which of the following is the most important cause for animals and plants being driven to extinction?
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Amazon Rain Forest is known as __ .
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According to Alexander von Humboldt:
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Select the option from the following which is not a major characteristic feature of biodiversity hotspots:
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India constitutes _____ percent of the world's land area and contributes _____ percent of the global species diversity.
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Which one of the following class of animals constitutes the largest biomass on earth?