The organisation which publishes the Red List of species is

1. ICFRE  

2. IUCN  

3. UNEP  

4. WWF

Given below is the representation of the extent of global diversity of invertebrates. What groups the four portions (A-D) represent respectively ? 

The highest number of species in the world is represented by

1. fungi

2. algae

3. mosses

4. lichens

Which one of the following expanded forms of the following acronyms is correct?

1. UNEP - United Nations Environmental Policy

2. EPA - Environmental Pollution Agency

3. IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

4. IPCC - International Panel for Climate change

Large woody vines are more commonly found in

1. mangrooves

2. tropical rainforests

3. alpine forests

4. temperate forests

Which one of the following shows maximum genetic diversity in India?

1. Rice                         

2. Maize

3. Mango                       

4. Groundnut

Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?

1. Teak                           

2. Mango

3. Wheat                         

4. Tea        

The table below gives the populations (in thousands) of ten species (A-J) in four areas (a-d) consisting of the number of habitats given within brackets against each. Study the table and answer the question which follows:

Which area out of a to d shows maximum species diversity?
1. b
2. c
3. d
4. a

Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hot spots?

1. Endemism

2. Accelerated species loss

3. Lesser interspecific competition

4. Species richness

World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in

1. Brazil

2. Argentina

3. Sweden

4. South Africa