Biodiversity MCQ: MCQ Test (25 questions)

Question 1 of 25

The 'red data book' containing information on all wild plant and animals which is in danger of extinction has been published by which one of the following /

AInternational union for conservation of nature and natural Resources (IUCN)
BWorld Wild life Fund (WWF)
CWorld Conservation Fund (WCU)
DUnited National union Program (UNEP)

Question 2 of 25

Which pair of geographical area shows maximum divesity in our country?

AEastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
BSundarvans and Rann of Kutchch
CEastern Ghats & and West Bengal
DKerala and Punjab

Question 3 of 25

Where is Asiatic wild Ass is found ?

ARann of Kachchh
BKaziranga
CRanthambore
DPeriyar

Question 4 of 25

The percentage of land area covered under forest according to Indian Forest policy is-

A0.43
B0.23
C0.33
D0.13

Question 5 of 25

Which of the following is a Biological method of soil conservation ?

AContour farming
BContour terracing
CGully control
DBasin listing

Question 6 of 25

The reason of large-scale diversity among the organisms is -

AAdaptation
BCooperation
CMutation
DPolyploidy

Question 7 of 25

Fish can survive inside a frozen lake, because -

AFish are warm blooded animals
BFist hibernate in ice
CWater near the bottom does not freeze
Dlce is a good conductor of heat

Question 8 of 25

The Coral reefs are the marine counterpart of _

ATemperate forest
BTropical rain forest
CSavannahs
DScrubland

Question 9 of 25

According to your text, what can be thought of as the genetic library that Keeps life going on Earth ?

AA bio-engineering lab
BHuman genes
CThe human genome project
DBiodiversity

Question 10 of 25

Logo of WWF-N is-

ARed Panda
BGiant Panda
CPolar bear
DTiger

Question 11 of 25

Which of the following is the smallest bird ?

APigeon
BHouse sparrow
CHumming bird
DParrot

Question 12 of 25

The book which contains information of plants is called as -

AGreen book
BYellow book
CBlue book
DRed book

Question 13 of 25

Organisation which is responsible for maintaining Red data book is -

AlUCN
BClTES
CWWF
DlBWL

Question 14 of 25

Development of the natural systems is described as -

AFunction of the system
BEvolution of the systems
CSelf sustained process of the system
DNone of above

Question 15 of 25

Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity ?

AFragile ecosystems such as mangroves and wetlands
BEnaccessible habitates in the Himalayas
CDesstruction of natural habitates and vegetation for Jhum cultivation
DCreation of biosphere reserves

Question 16 of 25

Main cause of extinction of species from tropics is-

ASoil erosion
BPollution
CDeforestation
DAforestation

Question 17 of 25

Hot spots of biodiversity are area with-

ALittle biodiversity
BMaximum biodiversity
CMaximum con

Question 18 of 25

The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of-

ABiosphere reserves
BBotanical garden
CNational park
DWild life sanctuaries

Question 19 of 25

What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru ?

AOryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains
BOryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
COryx exists in Western lndia only whereas Chiru exists in North-East lndia only
DNone of the statements (a),(b) and (c) given above is correct

Question 20 of 25

The term 'MTrLPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of :

ACaptive breeding of Wild Fauna
BMaintenance of Tiger Reserves
CIndigenous Satellite Navigation System
DSecurity of National Highways

Question 21 of 25

Which of the following is largest biosphere reserves of India ?

AKanjiranga
BSundarban
CBandipur
DPeriyar

Question 22 of 25

About how much of world's land area is tropical rain forest ?

A0.09
B0.07
C0.1
D0.2

Question 23 of 25

Number of plant species estimated to be present in India is :

A40000
B45000
C50000
D80000

Question 24 of 25

which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species ?

AGreat lndian Bustard, Musk, Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass
BKashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great lndian Bustard
CSnow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane)
DLion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal

Question 25 of 25

Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora ?

ABiosphere reserves
BBotanical garden
CWildlife Sancutary
DNational Park