Conservation of Biodiversity

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Conservation of Biodiversity: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Conservation of Biodiversity, Methods of Conservation of Biodiversity, Ethical Reasons for Biodiversity Conservation & Endemism etc.

Important Questions on Conservation of Biodiversity

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Which one of the following pairs of geographical areas show maximum biodiversity in our country?

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Biosphere reserves differ from National parks and Wildlife sanctuaries because in the former:

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One of the ex-situ conservation methods for endangered species is

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In alveoli of the lungs, the air at the site of gas exchange, is separated from the blood by

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Ex-situ conservation is used for the conservation of

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Which pair of geographical area shows maximum diversity in our country?

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What is in-situ conservation of biodiversity?

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Fill in the blank with the correct word given in the bracket.

The species confined to a particular region and not found anywhere else are called _____ (endemic/exotic) species.

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Protecting endangered plant or animal species in their natural habitat is known as Ex-situ Conservation.

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Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?

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Endemic species are not confined to a particular region.

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Assertion (A): Specific endangered species are protected in sanctuaries.

Reason (R): Protection of animals in their natural habitats is called in-situ conservation

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Lemur is an example of endangered species.

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Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?

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Royal Botanic Garden is situated in

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What percentage of plants (flowering) are endemic to India?
 

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Maximum amphibian species are endemic in which biogeographical region of India?

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Which of the following is incorrect for the use of biodiversity in modern agriculture ?
 

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A species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild is called _____ species. (critically endangered/extinct)