IUCN stands for:
1. Indian Union for Conservation of Nature
2. International Union for Conservation of Nature
3. Indian Union for Chemical Nomenclature
4. International Union for Conservation of Nutrients

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The IUCN Red Data List (2004) in the last 500 years documents the extinction of nearly 784 species including: 
1. 330 invertebrates 
2. 338 invertebrates 
3. 359 invertebrates 
4. 362 invertebrates 
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Which one of the following groups faces maximum threat of extinction?
1. Gymnosperms 
2. Birds 
3. Amphibian 
4. Mammals
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One of the ex-situ conservation methods for endangered species is 
1. Biosphere reserves 
2. National parks 
3. Cryopreservation 
4. Wildlife sanctuaries
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Which of the following is/are cause(s) of biodiversity losses?
1. Over-exploitation, habitat loss and fragmentation
2. Climate change only
3. Over-exploitation only
4. Habitat loss and fragmentation only
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The species of plants that plays a vital role in controlling the relative abundance of other species in a community is called _______.
1. alien species
2. endemic species
3. exotic species
4. keystone species
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In 'rivet popper hypothesis', Paul Ehrlich compared the rivets in an airplane to
1.species within a genus2.genetic diversity
3.ecosystem4.genera within a family
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Among 'The Evil Quartet', which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?
1. Co-extinctions
2. Habitat loss and fragmentation 
3. Over exploitation for economic gain 
4. Alien species invasions
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The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, 'The Earth Summit' was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year :
1.20022.1985
3.19924.1986
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The Earth Summit was held in:
1. Montreal, 1987 2. Kyoto, 1997
3. Rio de Janeiro, 1992 4. Johannesburg, 2002
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