NEET Biology - New - Biodiversity And Conservation

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Question - 1

Red list contains data or information on :

  • A Threatened species
  • B Marine vertebrates only
  • C All economically Important plants
  • D Plants whose products are in international Trade

Question - 2

The biodiversity of a geographic region represents :

  • A Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region
  • B Species endemic to the region
  • C Endangered species found in the region
  • D Diversity of organisms living in the region

Question - 3

Diversity of organisms living in the region:

  • A Birds
  • B Angiosperms
  • C Fungi
  • D Insects

Question - 4

Ten species (i) to (x) sampled in four areas A - D having 11 - 13 habitats (given in the brackets) possess populations (in thousands) given in the table. Which one has the maximum species diversity?

  • A           (i) (ii) (iii) (iv (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) A  (11) 1.2 1.2 0.52 - - 3.1 1.1 9.0 - 10.3
  • B           (i) (ii) (iii) (iv (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) B (12) 10.2 - 0.62 1.5 1.5  3.0 - 8.2 1.1 11.2
  • C           (i) (ii) (iii) (iv (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) C (13) 11.3   0.9  0.48 1.45 1.4 4.2 0.8 8.4 2.2 4.1
  • D           (i) (ii) (iii) (iv (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) D (12) 3.2 10.2 11.1 0.4 0.43 3.3 0.8 7.3 11.3 2.1

Question - 5

Which one of the following is related to Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants?

  • A Wildlife Safari parks
  • B Biodiversity hot spots
  • C Amazon rainforest
  • D Himalayan region

Question - 6

Which of the following National Parks is home to the famous deer Hangul?

  • A Dachigam National Park, J and K
  • B Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur
  • C Bandhavgrah National Park, Madhya Pradesh
  • D Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh

Question - 7

Which is the national aquatic animal of India?

  • A Sea horse
  • B Gangetic shark
  • C River dolphin
  • D Blue whale

Question - 8

An area is declared as 'hot spot' when:

  • A It has 1500 or more endemic species and 75% of its original habitat is lost
  • B It has 1500 or more vertebral species and 75% of its original habitat is lost
  • C It has more than 2000 species of plants
  • D Most of the species inhabiting the area are facing

Question - 9

Which is not used for ex situ plant conservation?

  • A Botanical gardens
  • B Field gene banks
  • C Seed banks
  • D Shifting cultivation

Question - 10

Select the correct statement about diversity :

  • A Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
  • B Conservation of biodiversity is a fad pursued by developed countries
  • C Desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals
  • D Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism