Conservation of Biodiversity and Its Importance

Q. The Himalayas and the Western Ghats are examples of biodiversity hotspots in India.

1. True
2. False

Q. Forests help in maintaining the ecological balance of the earth by regulating temperature and preventing soil erosion.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Forests cover up to 30% of the Earths land.

1. True
2. False

Q. Why are forests important in our biosphere?

1. Controlling soil erosion
2. Controlling floods
3. Reducing noise pollution
4. Controlling drought

Q. Which among the following factors is not responsible for the loss of biodiversity?

1. Poaching
2. Forest fires
3. Afforestation
4. Habitat loss

Q. Which factors are responsible for a loss in biodiversity?

1. Habitat loss
2. Poaching
3. Forest fires
4. Increase in temperature

Q. How does a place classify as a hotspot?

1. It must have at least 1, 500 vascular plants as endemics.
2. It must have at least 1, 000 vascular plants as endemics.
3. It must have 30% or less of its original natural vegetation.
4. It must have 40% or less of its original natural vegetation.

Q. What is poaching?

1. Illegal killing of wild animals
2. Illegal killing of domestic animals
3. Illegal cutting of forests
4. Illegal cutting of plants