Q. No.Identify the correctly matched pairs:
1. Only I
2. Only II and III
3. I, II and III
4. None
| I | Narrowly utilitarian argument for conserving biodiversity |
Humans derive countless direct benefits from nature. |
| II. | Broadly utilitarian argument for conserving biodiversity |
We owe to millions of plant, animal and microbe species with whom we share this planet |
| III. | Ethical argument for conserving biodiversity | Biodiversity plays a major role in many ecosystem services that nature provides |
2. Only II and III
3. I, II and III
4. None
Subtopic: Â In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Level 2: 60%+
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The search for previously unknown compounds in organisms that have never been used in traditional medicine is known as:
| 1. | Biopiracy | 2. | Bioprospecting |
| 3. | Molecular pharming | 4. | Bioremediation |
Subtopic: Â Importance of Biodiversity |Â In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
 74%
Level 2: 60%+
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When a threatened plant needs urgent measures to save it from extinction, the desirable approach is:
| 1. | in-situ conservation | 2. | ex-situ conservation |
| 3. | cryopreservation | 4. | biopreservation |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
 70%
Level 2: 60%+
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
| Assertion (A): | Biosphere reserves attempt to achieve three interconnected functions: conservation, development and logistic support. |
| Reason (R): | They are legally protected areas where no human activity is allowed. |
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
| Assertion (A): | Ex-situ conservation, while helpful in humankind's efforts to sustain and protect our environment, is rarely enough to save a species from extinction. |
| Reason (R): | It is to be used as a last resort, or as a supplement to in-situ conservation. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | Both (A) and (R) are False. |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Which of the following is not an ex-situ method for conservation of biodiversity?
| 1. | Seed banks | 2. | Zoological parks |
| 3. | Sacred groves | 4. | Cryopreservation of gametes |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
 89%
Level 1: 80%+
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
| 1. | Kaziranga national park - one horned rhinoceros |
| 2. | Keoladeo national park - siberian cranes |
| 3. | Dachigam national park - hangul or kashmiri stag |
| 4. | Manas national park - great Indian bustard |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Level 2: 60%+
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The first biosphere reserves established in India was:
| 1. | Nilgiri | 2. | Kanchenjunga |
| 3. | Gulf of Mannar | 4. | Sunderbans |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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The historic convention on Biological Diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as:
| 1. | CITES Convention | 2. | The Earth Summit |
| 3. | G-16 Summit | 4. | MAB Programme |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Level 1: 80%+
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The World Summit on Sustainable Development was held in:
| 1. | 1992 in Rio de Janeiro | 2. | 1971 in Ramsar |
| 3. | 2002 in Johannesburg | 4. | 1987 in Montreal |
Subtopic: Â Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Level 2: 60%+
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