Which one of the following is not a major characteristic feature of biodiversity hotspots?
1. A large number of species
2. Abundance of endemic species
3. Mostly located in the tropics
4. Mostly located in the polar regions
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What is common to the following plants: Nepenthes, Psilotum, Rauwolfia, and Aconitum?
1. All are ornamental plants
2. All are phylogenic link species
3. All are prone to over-exploitation
4. All are exclusively present in the Eastern Himalayas
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The one-horned rhinoceros is specific to which of the following sanctuary?
1. | Bhitarkanika | 2. | Bandipur |
3. | Kaziranga | 4. | Corbett park |
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Amongst the animal groups given below, which one appears to be more vulnerable to extinction?
1. | Insects | 2. | Mammals |
3. | Amphibians | 4. | Reptiles |
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Which one of the following is an endangered plant species in India?
1. | Rauwolfia serpentine | 2. | Santalum album (Sandalwood) |
3. | Cycasbeddonel | 4. | All of these |
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The extinction of passenger pigeons was due to:
1. Increased number of predatory birds
2. Over-exploitation by humans
3. Non-availability of the food.
4. Bird flu virus infection
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Which of the following statements is correct?
1. Parthenium is an endemic species of our country.
2. African catfish is not a threat to indigenous catfishes.
3. Steller’s sea cow is an extinct animal
4. Lantana is popularly known as carrot grass.
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Among the ecosystem mentioned below, where can one find maximum biodiversity?
1. | Mangroves | 2. | Desert |
3. | Coral reefs | 4. | Alpine meadows |
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The active chemical drug reserpine is obtained from:
1. | Datura | 2. | Rauwolfia |
3. | Atropa | 4. | Papaver |
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Which of the following group exhibit more species diversity?
1. | Gymnosperms | 2. | Algae |
3. | Bryophytes | 4. | Fungi |
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