Conservation of Biodiversity

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Conservation of Biodiversity: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Conservation of Biodiversity, Narrowly Utilitarian Reasons for Biodiversity Conservation, Broadly Utilitarian Reasons for Biodiversity Conservation, 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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Which of these statements is/are true about reforestation?

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Ex situ conservation is carried out by establishing:

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Every species has the right to live. This statement implies a value in conservation of biodiversity, which is known as……

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Which one of the following is not an ‘ex situ’ conservation method?

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Which of the following is/are the objectives of the ethical argument for the conservation of biodiversity?

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

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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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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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Development of botanical garden is a type of _______ conservation.

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In Maharashtra, there are ________ national parks and ________ sanctuaries.