Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve is located in which Indian state?

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Important Questions on Biodiversity

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 6>Q 1

Taxonomy is a science that deals with _____.

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 6>Q 2

The highest bio-diversity is found in which climate?

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 6>Q 3

The smallest unit of classification is:

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 6>Q 4

Consider the following statements:
1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 6>Q 5

Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Many mangrove plants possess high levels of organic solutes.
Reason (R): This is an adaptation to survive and grow in salty waters.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 6>Q 6

Statement I : In Tundra climate, biodiversity is comparatively less.
Statement II : Tundra climate has less reproductive warm period.
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Environment and Ecology for Defence Exams>Chapter 2 - Biodiversity>Exercise 7>Q 1

At which one of the following places is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturally found?

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