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)

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity | Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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According to Alexander von Humboldt :

1. Species richness decreases with increasing area of exploration
2. Species richness increases with the increasing area, but only up to a limit
3. There is no relationship between species richness and the area explored
4. Species richness goes on increasing with increasing area of exploration
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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According to Robert May, global species diversity is about:
1. 20 Million
2. 50 Million
3. 7 Million
4. 1.5 Million

Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity |
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Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits the highest species diversity?

1. Madagascar 2. Himalayas
3. Amazon forests 4. Western Ghats of India
Subtopic:  Magnitude of Biodiversity |
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Habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for : 
1. Natality 
2. Population explosion 
3. Competition
4. Biodiversity loss
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Which of the following is not a method of ex situ conservation?
1. Cryopreservation 2. In vitro fertilization
3. National Parks 4. Micropropagation
Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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In-situ conservation refers to:
1. Conserve only extinct species
2. Protect and conserve the whole ecosystem
3. Conserve only high risk species
4. Conserve only endangered species
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Which of the following come under the "Evil Quarter"?
(a) Habitat loss and fragmentation
(b) Over-exploitation
(c) Alien species invasion
(d) Mortality
(e) Competition

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (a), (c) and (d) 2. (b), (c) and (d)
3. (a), (b) and (c) 4. (a), (b) and (d)
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Species Area relationship is described by the following equation. 
log S = log C + Z log A 
where Z is: 
1. Area 
2. Species richness 
3. Slope of the line 
4. Y-intercept 

Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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Endemism refers to: 
1. Species richness 
2. Species evenness 
3. Species confined to that region 
4. Species diversity 

Subtopic:  Importance of Biodiversity | Loss of Biodiversity |
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