IUCN
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Is botanical garden an in situ conservation of flora?
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Species found only in a particular area is known as ___________.
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What is IUCN red List? Give any two uses of this list?
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The place meant for the conservation of biodiversity in their natural habitat are: (i) Zoological gardens (ii) Botanical gardens (iii) Wildlife sanctuaries (iv) National park
I & ii
ii & iii
iii & iv
I & iv
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The sum of plant species in a given area is called:
Endemic species
Fauna of that area
Endangered species
Flora of that area
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Why Indian rhinoceros and Asian elephants are placed on the Red List. Explain, giving examples.
Q. Example of vulnerable species is _________.
- Asiatic cheetah
- Himalayan brown bear
- Gangetic dolphin
- Asiatic buffalo
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What name is given to those species?
That is on the verge of vanishing from earth?
Q. The Red List maintained by the IUCN contains a list of all of the following except:
- Extinct species
- Species extinct in the wild
- Endangered species
- Vulnerable species
- Domesticated species
- Low risk species
- Critically endangered species
Q. When was the programme of Biosphere Reserve initiated by UNESCO?
- In 1976
- In 1975
- In 1977
- In 1971
Q. Classification of existing plant and animal kingdom based on their characteristics is given by ___________.
- International World Wildlife Fund
- International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
- International Green Peace Organization
- International Union for Forest
Q. A single commercially valuable species, extensively planted and other species eliminated, is called ___________.
- Primitive subsistence farming
- Intensive subsistence farming
- Enrichment plantation
- Shifting agriculture
Q. Write a short note on Biodiversity in India and when did India became member of International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Q. The endangered species of animals are ___________.
- Rhinoceros
- Tiger
- Indian Bustard
- All of these
Q. What is IUCN?
- Indian Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
- International Union for Conservation of Nature
- Intercontinental Union for Conservation of Nature
- International Union of Courtiers for Nature and Natural Resources
Q. Name an endangered wildlife animal among the following _________.
- Asiatic Elephant
- Asiatic buffalo
- Nicobar pigeon
- Indian Rhino
Q. Species, found in areas isolated by geographical barriers, is called _________.
- Normal species
- Endemic species
- Rare species
- Extinct species
Q. The species which are not found after searching known areas where they may occur are __________.
- Endangered Species
- Rare Species
- Extinct Species
- Normal Species
Q. In situ conservation is also called off site conservation.
- True
- False
Q. Plant species which have come to India from outside the country are called ___________.
- Endemic species
- Indigenous species
- Exotic species
- Extinct species
Q. Biodiversity hotspot shows high species richness and high level of endemism.
- False
- True
Q. According to the IUCN Red List, what is the status of the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)?
- Vulnerable species
- Endangered species
- Critically endangered species
- Extinct species
Q. The organisation that maintains the Red List is ___________.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
- National Wildlife Action Plan
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Q. IUCN stands for:
- International Union for Conservation of Nature
- International University for Conservation of Nature
- International Union for Competitive Natural Resources
- International Union for Completion of Natural resources
Q. Which community in India is famous for protecting the blackbucks?
- Dogras
- Santhals
- Bishnois
- All of these
Q. Give any two names of endangered species.
Q. What are Rare Species?
Q. Percentage of mammal species on the verge of extinction is ___________.
- 10
- 20
- 15
- 25
Q. The species which are not found in the areas of their occurrence are known as _______.
- Endangered Species
- Extinct Species
- Rare Species
- Normal Species
Q. Which is an endangered species of Manipur?
- Panther
- Chital
- Sangai (brown antlered deer)
- None of these