Description : Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct? [CDS 2010] (a) In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere (b) Biosphere reserves ... Pradesh (d) Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon? [CSAT 2011] (a) It has a high rainfall that supports ... Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region (d) It has less human interference
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : 35. The variation shown by the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria is ... b) Species diversity b) Ecological diversity c) Varietal diversity d) Genetic diversity
Last Answer : d) Genetic diversity
Description : 15. The variation shown by the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria is ... a) Species diversity b) Ecological diversity c) Varietal diversity d) Genetic diversity
Description : Have you seen sand sculptures of endangered species crafted to promote wildlife conservation?
Last Answer : No. I don’t live near Goa.
Description : What ecological research methods would you use to study bird migration Explain your choice?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of cropland ecosystem? (a) Absence of weeds (b) Ecological succession (c) Absence of soil organisms (d) Least genetic diversity
Last Answer : (d) Least genetic diversity
Description : Why should we conserve biodiversity? Because A. We should preserve the biodiversity we have inherited B. A loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability C. Both (a) and (b) D. None of the above.
Last Answer : C. Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : Both (a) and (b)
Description : How does biological loss of forest and wildlife correlate with loss of cultural diversity? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Biological loss of forest and wildlife has increasingly marginalised and impoverished many indigenous and other forest dependent communities, who directly depend on various components of the forest ... (iii) Due to biological loss of forest and wildlife many tribal communities have disappeared.
Description : How is biological loss of forest and wildlife correlated with loss of cultural diversity? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Biological loss of forest and wildlife is strongly correlated with the loss of cultural diversity as it has increasingly marginalised and impoverished many indigenous and other forest dependent communities who ... have to walk longer to get water or fuel which is directly affecting their lifestyle.
Description : 9. Montreal protocol aims at a) biodiversity conservation b) reduction of ozone depleting substances c) control of water pollution d) control of carbondioxide emission
Last Answer : a) biodiversity conservation
Description : The Industrial Revolution has led to (1) Conservation of forests (2) Increased pollution (3) Conservation of wild life (4) Ecological balance
Last Answer : Increased pollution
Description : “Conservation of rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry has become essential.” Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Loss of cultural diversity : The loss of forest and wildlife is not just a biological issue but it is also correlated with cultural diversity. There are many forests-dependent communities, which ... , over 26,200 sq. km of forest areas were converted into agricultural lands all over India.
Description : “Nature-worship is an old age belief”. Explain how has it helped in the conservation of forests and wildlife. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Nature-worship is an age old tribal belief based on the premise that all creations of nature have to be protected. Such beliefs have preserved several virgin forests in pristine form called Sacred ... , nilgai and peacocks can be seen as an integral part of the community and nobody harms them.
Description : Why is conservation of forest and wildlife necessary? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Conservation of forest and wildlife is important because for sustainable development it is necessary to protect forest and wildlife. Conservation ... intensive search for different conservation measures, even insects are beginning to find a place in conservation policy.
Description : Which one of the following is not a wildlife conservation project
Last Answer : Which one of the following is not a wildlife conservation project A. Project Dodo B. Project Tiger C. Project Hangul D. Project Indian Bustard
Description : Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora? [CSAT 2011] (a) Biosphere Reserve (b) Botanical Garden (c) National Park (d) Wildlife Sanctuary
Description : The ‘Chipko Movement' is related to – (1) Wildlife preservation (2) Forest conservation (3) Scientific agriculture (4) Deforestation
Last Answer : (2) Forest conservation Explanation: The Chipko movement or Chipko Andolan is a movement that practised the Gandhian methods of satyagraha and nonviolent resistance, through the act of hugging ... , environmental protests and movements the world over and created a precedent for nonviolent protest.
Description : In which wildlife sanctuaries of India, where project of conservation of rhinos is underway
Last Answer : Kaziranga
Description : Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation? (a) Wildlife sanctuary (b) Seed bank (c) Sacred groves (d) National park
Last Answer : (b) Seed bank
Description : An example of ex-situ conservation is (a) national park (b) seed bank (c) wildlife sanctuary (d) sacred grove.
Last Answer : b) seed bank
Description : In which of the following, both pairs have correct combination? (a) In-situ conservation : Seed Bank Ex-situ conservation : National Park (b) In-situ conservation : Tissue ... conservation : Botanical Garden (d) In-situ conservation : Cryopreservation Ex-situ conservation : Wildlife Sanctuary
Last Answer : (c) In-situ conservation : National Park Ex-situ conservation : Botanical Garden
Description : Which one of the following is related to ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants? (a) Biodiversity hotspots (b) Amazon rainforest (c) Himalayan region (d) Wildlife safari parks
Last Answer : (d) Wildlife safari parks
Description : All of the following are included in ‘ex-situ conservation’ except (a) wildlife safari parks (b) sacred groves (c) botanical gardens (d) seed banks
Last Answer : b) sacred groves
Description : Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity ? (a) Sacred grove (b) Biosphere reserve (c) Wildlife sanctuary (d) Botanical garden
Last Answer : (d) Botanical garden
Description : Which of the following are in-situ methods of conservation?(Agriculture MCQ) [a] National Parks [b] Sacred Grooves [c] Biosphere Reserves [d] Wildlife Sanctuaries [e] All of these
Last Answer : [d] Wildlife Sanctuaries
Description : Which one of the following is related to Ex-situ conservation of threatened animals and plants ? (1) Biodiversity hot spots (2) Amazon rainforest (3) I-Iimalayan region (4) Wildlife safari parks
Last Answer : (4) Wildlife safari parks
Description : All of the following are included in 'Ex-situ conservation' except (1) Wildlife safari parks (2) Sacred groves (3) Botanical gardens (4) Seed banks
Last Answer : (2) Sacred groves
Description : What species is Althnanthera "Christmas Tree" sold by Exotic Angle Plants?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Exotic plants refer to imported vegetation while endemic refers to inexpensive plant species -Social Science
Last Answer : False (This statement is not correct)
Description : Which of the following exotic species has become men- ace to many water bodies in India?
Last Answer : Which of the following exotic species has become men- ace to many water bodies in ... crassipes C. Parthenium hysterophorus D. Eupatorium odoratum
Description : What are exotic species had how do they endanger other species?
Description : Which one of the following pairs of organisms are exotic species introduced in India? (a) Lantana camara, water hyacinth (b) Water hyacinth, Prosopis cinereria (c) Nile perch, Ficus religiosa (d) Ficus religiosa, Lantana camara
Last Answer : (a) Lantana camara, water hyacinth
Description : The animals produced by mating of two different breeds of the same species is known as – a) Mixed breed b) Cross breed c) Exotic breed d) Pure breed
Last Answer : b) Cross breed
Description : The animals produced by mating of two different breeds of the same species is known as – a) Mixed breed b) Cross breed c) Exotic breed
Description : An exotic species that is introduced to a new area, spreads rapidly and eliminates native species is called (a) Immigrant species (b) Invasive species (c) Destructive species (d) Traditional species
Last Answer : (b) Invasive species
Description : Evolution of different species in a given area starting from a point and spreading to other geographical areas is known as (1) Divergent evolution (2) Adaptive radiation (3) Natural selection (4) Migration
Last Answer : Adaptive radiation
Description : Which of these organizations lists "preventing mass extinction of species" as one of its goals?
Last Answer : The Convention on Biological Diversity
Description : Sacred groves are specially useful in (a) generating environmental awareness (b) preventing soil erosion (c) year-round flow of water in rivers (d) conserving rare and threatened species.
Last Answer : (d) conserving rare and threatened species.
Description : Alexander von Humboldt described for the first time (a) laws of limiting factor (b) species area relationships (c) population growth equation (d) ecological biodiversity.
Last Answer : (b) species area relationships
Description : During ecological succession (a) the numbers and types of animals remain constant (b) the changes lead to a community that is in near equilibrium with the environment and is called pioneer community ( ... area (d) the establishment of a new biotic community is very fast in its primary phase.
Last Answer : (c) the gradual and predictable change in species composition occurs in a given area
Description : An association of individuals of different species living in the same habitat and having functional interactions is (a) ecosystem (b) population (c) ecological niche (d) biotic community.
Last Answer : (d) biotic community.
Description : Alexander Von Humbolt described for the first time: (1) Laws of limiting factor (2) Species area relationships (3) Population Growth equation (4) Ecological Biodiversity
Last Answer : (2) Species area relationships
Description : What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect the endangered species of animals? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, implemented in 1972 several programmes were adopted to protect the remaining population of certain endangered species. The steps taken in this regard included ... rhinoceros, the Asiatic lion, the Kashmir stag or hangul and three types of crocodile.
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic ... ) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : The most important human activity, leading to the extinction of wildlife, is (a) pollution of air and water (b) hunting for valuable wildlife products (c) introduction of alien species (d) alteration and destruction of the natural habitats.
Last Answer : (d) alteration and destruction of the natural habitats.
Description : Since Hitler Wrote Mein Kamph in 1927 why did Rossevelt Administration continue to trade and enrich the Nazis-and Japanese- for nearly 10 years?
Last Answer : Better to isolate them with sactions from the beginning, I would think.
Description : How can I loosen and enrich the soil in my densely planted perennial garden without destroying my flowers?
Last Answer : can you use a long claw rake and work some mulch into the soil or composted cow manure.