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Choose the correct statement from the following.

A. The western ghats have a greater amphibian species diversity than the eastern ghats.
B. Diversity exists at all levels of biological organization ranging from macromolecules within cells to biomes.
C. Rauwolfia vomitoria show genetic variation in terms of potency and concentration of the reserpine produced.
D. Norway has greater ecosystem diversity than India.

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Important Questions on Biodiversity and Conservation

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Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits the highest species diversity?
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The difference between the Red List and Red Data Book is
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According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about
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Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?
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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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India constitutes _____ percent of the world's land area and contributes _____ percent of the global species diversity.
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Match for M and N with the species-area relationship shown in the graphic representation below and choose the correct option.

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Alexander Von Humboldt described for the first time:
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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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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 of the following is correctly matched?
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Which one of the following statements is a general feature of global species diversity?
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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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An ecologist samples trees in multiple forest plots to determine species richness. Which ONE of the following can help determine the adequacy of sampling effort?
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The exponent z of the species-area curve measured at continental scales is
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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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Which one of the following class of animals constitutes the largest biomass on earth?
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The red list contains data or information on