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

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

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

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

Ex-situ conservation is used for the conservation of

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

What is in-situ conservation of biodiversity?

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.

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

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

Endemic species are not confined to a particular region.

Assertion Specific endangered species are protected in sanctuaries.
Reason (R): Protection of animals in their natural habitats is called in-situ conservation

Lemur is an example of endangered species.

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

Royal Botanic Garden is situated in

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

Endemism refers to

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

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

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