Ecology and Its Relevance to Man

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Ecology and Its Relevance to Man: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Climate Change Threats, Ecological Movements in India, Ecology and Its Relevance to Man, Climate Change and Ecosystems & Practical Applications of Agriculture and Rural Development etc.

Important Questions on Ecology and Its Relevance to Man

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Ecotype is a type of species in which environmentally induced variations are

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Lindeman's law of tropic efficiency states that the efficiency of energy transfer:

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Climate change has implications for
1. soil moisture 2. forest fires
3. biodiversity   4. ground water
Identify the correct combination according to the code :

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The government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant?
I. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
II. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
III. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
IV. Its timber is of great commercial value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of:

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What is the main cause of the Chipko movement?

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Which among the following is an ecological movement that was started by Sunderlal Bahuguna?

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What is/are the effects of global warming on human health?

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Loss of sea ice by melting in the Arctic Ocean leads to:

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Which of the following is the climate impact on ecosystem?

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Which of the following are the effects of the climate change on living species?
1) Destroy the places where they live.
2) Wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities.
Choose the codes below.

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Which of the following branches deals with the interactions of same species of living organisms with their non-living environment?