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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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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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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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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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

Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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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
Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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The decline in the population of Indian native fishes due to the introduction of Clarias gariepinus in river Yamuna can be categorised as:

1. Co-extinction

2. Habitat fragmentation

3. Over exploitation

4. Alien species invasion

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Sacred groves are especially useful in:
1. preventing soil erosion
2. year-round flow of water in rivers
3. conserving rare and threatened species
4. generating environmental awareness

Subtopic:  In Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Biodiversity of a geographical region represents:

1. Species endemic to the region
2. Endangered species found in the region
3. The diversity in the organisms living in the region
4. Genetic diversity is present in the dominant species of the region.
Subtopic:  Introduction & Types |
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AIPMT - 2011
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One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that:

1. They allow ex-situ conservation of germplasm

2. They provide the natural habitat for wildlife

3. One can observe tropical plants there

4. They provide a beautiful area for recreation

Subtopic:  Ex Situ Conservation of Biodiversity |
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