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A population characteristic of a species susceptible to extinction:
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Important Questions on Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues
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Which of the following is a recently extinct animal?
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What is Red Data Book? Which endemic animal of Assam is presently listed in Red Data Book?
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Define ex-situ conservation. Give one example.
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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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In which of the following both pairs have correct combination?
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A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called:
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How is 'Sixth Extinction' presently in progress different from the previous episodes of mass extinction of species? Give two points to overcome such a disaster.
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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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Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as:
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Complete the following chart and rewrite:
| S.No | Type | Example |
| 1. | Vulnerable species | Clouded leopard, Musk deer |
| 2. | ______ | Great Indian Bustard, Hawaiian monk seal |
| 3. | ______ | Three-banded armadillo (Brazil) Short-eared rabbit (Sumatra) |
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A graph of species richness vs area on log-log axis is:
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An example of ex situ conservation is :
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Which of the following is correctly matched?
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The red list contains data or information on
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Which one of the following class of animals constitutes the largest biomass on earth?
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Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity?
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Alexander Von Humboldt described for the first time:
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The difference between the Red List and Red Data Book is
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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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Which one of the following is related to ex situ conservation of threatened animals and plants?
