14000+ MCQs Environment & Ecology(Biodiversity)

I. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
II. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
III. Application for intellectual property right related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

I. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
II. Gulf of Kachchh
III. Gulf of Mannar
IV. Sunderbans
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I. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.
II. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.
III. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Under Ramsar convention, it is mandatory on the part of the government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
II. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the government of India based on the recommendation of Ramsar convention.
III. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompasses the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

I. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
II. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
III. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognise, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
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I. Oak
II. Rhododendron
III. Sandal wood
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I. India has 70% of total global tiger’s population.
II. Nearly 30% of India’s tigers live outside tiger reserve.
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I. Gharial
II. Leatherback sea turtle
III. Swamp deer
Which of the above is/are endangered?

I. It is herbivorous marine animal.
II. It is found along the entire coast of India.
III. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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I. Project Tiger
II. Project Elephant
III. Wildlife Protection Act
IV. Biological Diversity Act
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I. It must have at least 1500 vascular plants as endemic.
II. It must have 30% or less of its original natural vegetation.
III. There are 36 bio-diversity hotspots in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
II. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of the some cultivated plants.
III. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
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I. CITES is an International Agreement drafted as a result of resolution adopted in 1963 at the IUCN meeting.
II. CITES came into force on 1st July, 1975.
III. Member of a CITES is known as a Party.
IV. The agreement is a watchdog on the trade of endangered floral and faunal species.
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I. Some species of turtles are herbivores.
II. Some species of fish are herbivores.
III. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
IV. Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

I. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
II. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

I. Protection of biodiversity
II. Resilience of forest ecosystems
III. Poverty reduction
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I. Steppes in Central Asia
II. Prairie in North America
III. Veld in South America
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I. The idea of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1973-74.
II. There are 18 designated Biosphere Reserves in India.
III. All Biosphere Reserves in India have been included in world network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO.
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I. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
II. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?