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Important Questions on Biodiversity and Conservation
Assertion : Diversity observed in the entire geographical area, is called gamma diversity.
Reason : Bio-diversity decreases from high altitude to low altitude.

Assertion : Alpha diversity is said to be higher if the dissimilarity between communities is higher.
Reason : Alpha diversity is a measure of diversity between the communities.

Assertion : Bird ringing was carried in Harike Pattan Sanctuary.
Reason : Bird ringing was helpful in bird census.

Assertion : Red data book has a record of all animals.
Reason : Endangered species are need to be noticed

Assertion : Great Indian Bustard is a rare species.
Reason : Vulnerable species are rare species.

Assertion: National parks are meant for the welfare of wildlife.
Reason: National parks are controlled by state governments.

Assertion : Pitti island of Lakshadweep is a sanctuary.
Reason : Lions are protected in Pitti island.

. Assertion : Tiger is not an endangered animal in India.
Reason : Project Tiger was launched to improve tiger population.
