Biodiversity and Its Conservation

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Biodiversity and Its Conservation: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Conservation of Biodiversity, Biosphere Reserves, Gene Banks and, Sacred Groves and Lakes

Important Questions on Biodiversity and Its Conservation

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The exotic fish that exhibit buccal incubation is

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Sacred groves found in several regions in India are an example of

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What is wildlife symbol of WWF, whether it is the Alpaca or Giant Panda?

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Extinction of a keystone species led to the loss of biodiversity – Justify.

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Write an essay on efforts made for the conservation of biodiversity.

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Illustrate the National level efforts made for the conservation of biodiversity.

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What is the most effective way to conserve plant diversity of an area?

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Select the incorrectly matched pair.

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Sacred groves are found in Khasi and Jaintia hills of __(i)__, Aravalli hills of __(ii)__, Western Ghat regions of __(iii)__

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Select the correct option regarding sacred forests or groves.

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India relishes a history of religious and cultural traditions which emphasized the protection of nature. In many cultures, tracts of forest were set aside, all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Such areas are referred to as

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Nanda Devi biosphere reserve is found in

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Refer to the given figure representing different zones of a biosphere reserve.
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Choose the correct answer as per the statements given below.
(i) Limited human activity is allowed such as for research and education.
(ii) An active co-operation occurs between reserve management and local people for activities like cropping, settlements, etc.
(iii) No human activity is allowed.

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Assertion: Bird ringing was carried in Harike Pattan Sanctuary.
Reason: Bird ringing was helpful in bird census.

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Statement I: A biosphere reserve is a specified area.
Statement II: No restriction on human activities has been imposed in the biosphere reserve.

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Dudhwa National Park is located in

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Which of the following is the most effective way to conserve the plant diversity of an area?

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Plant genes of endangered species are stored at:

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The blackwood tree of India is: