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There is greater biodiversity in tropical/subtropical regions than in the temperate region. Explain.

Important Questions on Biodiversity and Conservation

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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 7
Why are the conventional methods not suitable for the assessment of biodiversity of bacteria?
HARD
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 8
What criteria should one use in categorising a species as threatened?
HARD
12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 9
What could be the possible explanation for greater vulnerability of amphibians to extinction as compared to other animal groups?
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 10
How do scientists extrapolate the total number of species on Earth?
EASY
12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 11
Humans benefit from diversity of life. Give two examples.
MEDIUM
12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 12
List any two major causes, other than anthropogenic causes, of the loss of biodiversity.
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 13
What is an endangered species? Give an example of an endangered plant and animal species each.
MEDIUM
12th CBSE
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 15 - Biodiversity and Conservation>SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 14
What are sacred groves and their role in biodiversity conservation?