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Biodiversity & Conservation

46 questions in Environment & Ecology.

Asked in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2003, 2002, 1998, 1996

2012 · Q95Environment & EcologyBiodiversity & Conservationmoderate

What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?

  1. (a)Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains
  2. (b)Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
  3. (c)Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only
  4. (d)None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
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Official answer(a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains

2012 · Q100Environment & EcologyBiodiversity & Conservationeasy

Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to

  1. (a)the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species
  2. (b)a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle
  3. (c)scarcity of food available to them
  4. (d)a widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them
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Official answer(b) a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle

2011 · Q20Environment & EcologyBiodiversity & Conservationmoderate

Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity: 1. Species richness 2. Vegetation density 3. Endemism 4. Ethno-botanical importance 5. Threat perception 6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?

  1. (a)1, 2 and 6
  2. (b)2, 4 and 6
  3. (c)1, 3 and 5
  4. (d)3, 4 and 6
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Official answer(c) 1, 3 and 5

2011 · Q24Environment & EcologyBiodiversity & Conservationeasy

The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?

  1. (a)It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
  2. (b)It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
  3. (c)Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
  4. (d)It has less human interference
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Official answer(b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones

2011 · Q79Environment & EcologyBiodiversity & Conservationmoderate

The "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of 1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2. Threatened plant and animal species. 3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. (a)1 and 3
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)2 and 3
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2002 · Q50Environment & EcologyBiodiversity & Conservation

Match List I (Indian Wildlife Species) with List II (Scientific Names) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Indian Wildlife Species) A. Asiatic Wild Ass B. Barasingha C. Chinkara D. Nilgai List II (Scientific Names) 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus 2. Cervus duvauceli 3. Equus hemionus 4. Gazella gazella Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)2 3 1 4
  2. (b)3 2 4 1
  3. (c)2 3 4 1
  4. (d)3 2 1 4
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Official answer(b) 3 2 4 1