Biodiversity and Its Significance

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The term “Biodiversity” was coined by whom? Why is India known as mega diversity centre?

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What do you understand by genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecological diversity?

Q. Which of the following is a biotic factor?

1. Soil
2. Water
3. Air
4. Plants

Q. Which one of the following has the highest measure of net primary productivity?

1. Tropical rain forest
2. Tropical deciduous forest
3. Temperate evergreen forest
4. Temperate deciduous forest

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How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem?

Q. The ethical approach to conserving biodiversity involves conserving biodiversity because each organism has an intrinsic value, and conserving it is our responsibility. We have a moral duty to pass on our biological legacy in good order to future generations.

1. True
2. False

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_______ is the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.

1. Ecosystem

2. Biodiversity

3. Trophic level

4. Consumer

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Which of the following is(are) type(s) of biodiversity?

1. Genetic diversity

2. All of the above

3. Species diversity

4. Ecosystem diversity

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The Western Ghats is also known as 'Sahyadri'

1. False

2. True

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How we can protect the ecosystem?

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_______ includes all the diverse organisms that inhabit the Earth along with their ecosystems.

1. Species

2. Biodiversity

3. Population

4. Community

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The term biodiversity was coined by

1. Walter G Rosen

2. Nicolaus Copernicus

3. Alfred Wallace

4. Charles Darwin

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Which of the following organisms is/are NOT on the verge of extinction?

1. Nilgiri Tahr

2. Mara manjal (Tree turmeric)

3. Saraca Indica (Ashoka Tree)

4. Azadirachta indica (Neem tree)

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Cultural services of biodiversity do NOT include

1. nutrient recycling

2. ecological studies

3. aesthetics

4. recreation

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Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Jaisamand Lake, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar are examples of __________________.

1. Historical tourist places
2. Geographical places
3. Religious places
4. All of these

Q. What are the 5Fs of Chipko Movement?

Q. Explain the value of biological diversity for food and ecological security.

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Biodiversity serves the ecosystem by

1. Prevention of soil erosion

2. Providing recreation

3. Providing construction materials

4. Controlling floods.

Q. State whether true or false:
The ethical approach to conserving biodiversity involves conserving biodiversity because each organism has an intrinsic value, and conserving it is our responsibility. We have a moral duty to pass on our biological legacy in good order to future generations.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of following options is correct about Indian alligator and Indian giant squirrel?

1. Both are examples of extinct species.
2. Both are examples of exotic species.
3. Both are found in Satpura National Park.
4. Both are examples of endemic species.

Q. Very short answer type questions.
What is biodiversity prospecting?

Q. Group of a single type of living organisms in an ecosystem is known as ______.

1. population
2. fauna
3. community
4. flora

Q. Father of Indian ecology is

1. Prof. R. Misra
2. G. S. Puri
3. S. C. Pandeya
4. Prof. N. Dudgeon

Q. Of the four major causes for the loss of biodiversity (alien species invasion, habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation and co-extinctions which according to you is the major cause for the loss of biodiversity? Give reasons in support.

Q. What is biodiversity?