Exploration of molecular, genetic, and species level diversity for novel products of economic importance is known as:

1. Biopiracy

2. Bioenergetics

3. Bioremediation

4. Bioprospecting

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?

Which of the following statement is/are correct?
a. As we move on Earth from low to high latitude, the
biodiversity increases.
b. In rivet popper hypothesis given by Paul Ehrlich,
rivets on the wings are considered as key species.
c. India possesses 8.1% species diversity of the world.

1. b and c only 
2. b only
3. All a, b and c 
4. a and c only

Consider the given facts with respect to biosphere reserves and find the correct one

a. 14 in India

b. Tribal settlements are allowed in core zone

c. Meant to conserve a specific animal species

d. High species diversity with high degree of habitat loss

1. Only (a)

2. Both (a) & (b)

3. Both (a) & (d)

4. All except (c)

“When we conserve and protect the whole ecosystem, its biodiversity at all levels in protected.” This approach includes all of the following, except

1. Seed bank

2. Biosphere reserves

3. National parks

4. Sanctuaries

More conservative and scientifically sound estimate made by Robert May places the global species diversity at about

1. 1.5 million

2. 7 million

3. 1.7 million

4. 17 million

Consider the following statements and state True (T)
contributes to global warming or False (F)

a. The Eastern Ghats have higher amphibian species
diversity than the Western Ghats.

b. Habitat loss and fragmentation is the most
important cause driving animals and plants to
extinction.

c. Loss of biodiversity in a region may lead to lowered
resistance to environmental perturbations.

d. In onsite conservation approaches, biodiversity at
all levels is protected.
A B C D

1. F T T T
2. T F T T
3. F F T T
4. T T T F

Which of the following factor has not aided in high species diversity of tropics?

1. Less seasonal variation promoting niche specialization

2. Availability of more solar energy

3. Pest pressure

4. Less migration

The World summit on sustainable development held in ________ in _________. (Fill the gaps respectively by selecting the correct option).

1. 2002, Johannesburg, South Africa

2. 2002, Johannesburg, South America

3. 1992, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4. 2002, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

Which one is not a key criteria for determining a hotspot?
1. Very high levels of species richness.
2. High degree of those species which are confined to that region and not found anywhere else.
3. Degree of threat, which is measured in terms of habitat loss.
4. No habitat loss.