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Species which are in danger of extinction but the reason is unknown are called ________ species.

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Important Questions on Biodiversity and Its Conservation

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A graph of species richness vs area on log-log axis is:
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The difference between the Red List and Red Data Book is
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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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In which of the following both pairs have correct combination?
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Which one of the following class of animals constitutes the largest biomass on earth?
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A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called:
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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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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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Alexander Von Humboldt described for the first time:
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An example of ex situ conservation is :
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Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity?
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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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According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about
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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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The red list contains data or information on
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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?