Q. No.
Best method to preserve the wild relatives of plants:
1. By growing them in natural habitats
2. Gene library
3. By storing seeds
4. Cryopreservation
Which of the following is considered a hot spot of biodiversity in India?
1. Western Ghats
2. Indo-Gangetic plain
3. Eastern Ghats
4. Aravalli hills
1. Endemism
2. Accelerated species loss
3. Lesser interspecific competition
4. Species richness
| 1. | Conserve only extinct species |
| 2. | Protect and conserve the whole ecosystem |
| 3. | Conserve only high risk species |
| 4. | Conserve only endangered species |
Western Ghats have a large number of plant and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following terms will you use to notify such species?
| 1. | Endemic | 2. | Vulnerable |
| 3. | Threatened | 4. | Keystone |
The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere are termed as:
| 1. | Keystone | 2. | Alien |
| 3. | Endemic | 4. | Rare |
How many hotspots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers?
1. 17
2. 25
3. 34
4. 43
Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?
1. Sanctuary
2. Botanical garden
3. Biosphere reserve
4. National park
A. Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.
B. Chanda and Bastar area of Madhya Pradesh.
C. Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
D. Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| 1. | A only | 2. | C only |
| 3. | B and C only | 4. | C and D only |
In the following, in each set, a conservation approach and an example of a method of conservation are given.
| (a) | In-situ conservation - Biosphere Reserve |
| (b) | Ex-situ conservation - Sacred groves |
| (c) | In-situ conservation - Seed bank |
| (d) | Ex-situ conservation - Cryopreservation |
Select the option with the correct match of approach and method:
| 1. | (a) and (c) | 2. | (a) and (d) |
| 3. | (b) and (d) | 4. | (a) and (b) |
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