14000+ MCQs Environment & Ecology(Biodiversity)

I. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
II. Gulf of Kachchh
III. Gulf of Mannar
IV. Sunderbans
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I. It is an intergovernmental organisation formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
II. It works at the ground level to develop and mobilise knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.
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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. Environmental diversity
II. Species diversity
III. Genetic diversity
IV. Ecosystem diversity
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I. Oak
II. Rhododendron
III. Sandal wood
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I. Project Tiger
II. Project Elephant
III. Wildlife Protection Act
IV. Biological Diversity Act
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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. Tamil Nadu
II. Kerala
III. Karnataka
IV. Andhra Pradesh
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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. Alpha diversity refer to the diversity within a particular area or ecosystem and is usually expressed by the number of species.
II. Gamma diversity is a measure of the overall diversity for the different ecosystem within a region.
III. Beta diversity measures the total number of species that are unique to each of the ecosystems being compared.
Which among the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
II. The purpose of the Declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kind of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
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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?

Assertion (A): Maximum number of the species of butterflies are found in tropical countries.
Reason (R): Butterflies cannot tolerate low temperatures. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

I. Soil formation
II. Prevention of soil erosion.
III. Recycling of waste
IV. Pollination of crops
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I. Steppes in Central Asia
II. Prairie in North America
III. Veld in South America
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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. Alpha-diversity – Between community diversity
II. Beta-diversity – Within community diversity
III. Gamma diversity – Overall Biodiversity
Which among the above is/are incorrectly paired?

I. there has been an abnormal increase in the number of hunters.
II. bio-pesticides and organic manure are being used on an large scale.
III. there has been a large scale reduction in the habitats of birds.
IV. there has been a large scale use of pesticides, chemical fertilisers and mosquito repellents.
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I. Protection of biodiversity
II. Resilience of forest ecosystems
III. Poverty reduction
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I. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
II. Threatened plant and animal species.
III. Protected sites for conservation of nature and nature resources in various countries.
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