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Important Questions on Biodiversity and Conservation

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Alexander Von Humboldt described for the first time:
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Which of the following is correctly matched?
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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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India constitutes _____ percent of the world's land area and contributes _____ percent of the global species diversity.
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Define ex-situ conservation. Give one example.
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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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Amazon Rain Forest is known as __ .
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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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A graph of species richness vs area on log-log axis is:
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According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about
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What is Red Data Book? Which endemic animal of Assam is presently listed in Red Data Book?
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Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits the highest species diversity?
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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 Alexander von Humboldt:
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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 not included under in-situ conservation?
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The red list contains data or information on
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How is 'Sixth Extinction' presently in progress different from the previous episodes of mass extinction of species? Give two points to overcome such a disaster.
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The difference between the Red List and Red Data Book is