Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves

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Match List I with List II :List I: A. The Evil Quartet B. Ex situ conservation C. Lantana camara D. DodoList II: I. Cryopreservation II. Alien species invasion III. Causes of biodiversity losses IV. ExtinctionChoose the correct matches. Answer: 2. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV Key idea: Biodiversity conservation terms. The Evil Quartet: the causes of biodiversity losses (A-III). Ex... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation? Answer: 3. Zoos and botanical gardens Key idea: Ex-situ conservation means protecting species outside their natural habitat. Zoos and botani... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
The type of conservation in which the threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care is called; Answer: 3. Biodiversity conservation Key idea: removing threatened species from their natural habitat and caring for them in a special setti... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
List of endangered species was released by- Answer: 1. IUCN Key idea: the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) publishes the Red List of threatened species. GEAC appro... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, 'The Earth Summit' was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year : Answer: 3. 1992 Key idea: The Earth Summit (Convention on Biological Diversity) was held at Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The 2002 summit was held... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
In-situ conservation refers to : Answer: 2. Protect and conserve the whole ecosystem Key idea: In-situ conservation protects species in their natural habitat, so the whole e... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which of the following is not a method of ex situ conservation ? Answer: 3. National Parks National parks protect organisms in their natural habitat, so they are in situ conservation. Cryopreservation, in... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which of these following methods is the most suitable for disposal of nuclear waste ? Answer: 4. Bury the waste within rocks deep below the Earth's surface Key idea: Nuclear waste must be stored in a safe, geologically stable... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Polyblend, a fine powder of recycled modified plastic, has proved to be a good material for : Answer: 3. construction of roads Key idea: Polyblend, made from recycled modified plastic, is used to lay roads. It is mixed with bitumen to... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which of the following protocols did aim for reducing emission of chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere ? Answer: 1. Montreal Protocol Key idea: The Montreal Protocol (1987) controls substances that deplete the ozone layer, mainly CFCs. Kyoto Pro... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which of the following is the most important cause for animals and plants being driven to extinction ? Answer: 1. Habitat loss and fragmentation The "evil quartet" lists the causes of biodiversity loss. The most important is habitat loss and f... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which one of the following is not a method of *in situ* conservation of biodiversity ? Answer: 3. Botanical Garden In situ conservation protects species in their natural habitat: biosphere reserves, sanctuaries, national parks... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 was called : Answer: 2. for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits. The 1992 Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro (the UN Con... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
All of the following are included in 'Ex-situ conservation' except Answer: 3. Sacred groves Key idea: Ex-situ conservation means protecting species outside their natural habitat. In-situ means within the nat... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which one of the following is related to Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants ? Answer: 4. Wildlife Safari parks Ex-situ conservation protects species outside their natural habitat, for example in zoos, botanical gardens... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
The region of Biosphere Reserve which is legally protected and where no human activity is allowed is known as : Answer: 4. Core zone A biosphere reserve has three zones. Core zone: legally protected, no human activity allowed. Buffer zone: limited rese... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which of the following National Parks is home to the famous musk deer or hangul? Answer: 3. Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir The Kashmir stag, called hangul, lives in Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir. Ke... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Red List contains data or information on Answer: 2. threatened species The IUCN Red List documents the conservation status of threatened species of plants and animals, with categori... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
How many hot spots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers? Answer: 2. 34 Biodiversity hotspots are regions with very high species richness and many endemic species that are under threat. Norman Myers... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which of the following is correctly matched? Answer: 2. *Parthenium hysterophorus*—Threat to biodiversity Parthenium hysterophorus (carrot grass) is an invasive weed that threatens nati... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India ? Answer: 2. River dolphin Key idea: The river dolphin (Gangetic dolphin, Platanista gangetica) is India's National Aquatic Animal, declared i... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer
Joint Forest Management Concept was introduced in India during : Answer: 3. 1980s Key idea: Joint Forest Management (JFM) was introduced in India in 1980s. It involves local communities in protecting and m... Biodiversity conservation: hotspots, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks, sacred groves 1 answer