Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity Conservation: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Conservation of Biodiversity, Hotspots of Biodiversity, Biosphere Reserves, Endemism, Gene Banks, Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity and, In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity
Important Questions on Biodiversity Conservation
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
Statement I : An area which is set aside, minimally disturbed for the conservation of the resources of the biosphere is Biosphere reserve.
Statement II : Specific endangered faunal species are well protected in national parks, which permits ecotourism.
The correct option among the following is
Statement I : In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildiife within were venerated and given total protection are referred as sacred groves.
Statement II : In Meghalaya, the sacred groves are the last refuges for a large number of rare and threatened animals.
Which of these statements is/are true about reforestation?
Ex situ conservation is carried out by establishing:
Every species has the right to live. This statement implies a value in conservation of biodiversity, which is known as……
Which one of the following is not an ‘ex situ’ conservation method?
Agenda- was adopted in
Ex-situ conservation is used for the conservation of
Which pair of geographical area shows maximum diversity in our country?
Sacred groves found in several regions in India are an example of
Assertion Specific endangered species are protected in sanctuaries.
Reason (R): Protection of animals in their natural habitats is called in-situ conservation
Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?
Kanha National Park is located in ______ and is famous for _______.
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?
