Biosphere Reserve

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Why should we conserve biodiversity?

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Define: (1) Threatened species (2) Extinct species (3) Endemic species (4) Endangered species

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Who coined the word biodiversity hotspot?

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The endemic flora of the Pachmarhi biosphere reserve includes sal and wild mango.

1. True
2. False

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The animals found in a particular region is called as

1. Flora

2. Fauna

3. Species

4. Both A and B

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A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding is called a __.

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Large areas of protected land for conservation of wildlife, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area are called as:

1. National park

2. Desert

3. Biosphere reserve

4. Wildlife sanctuary

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What is Biosphere Reserve? Name any two Biosphere Reserves of India. Where are these Biosphere Reserves located?

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With the help of a labelled diagram, describe the basic design of a Bioiphere Reserve.

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How biodiversity makes a distinction with biosphere?

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From the given map, Identify the location of the Pachmarhi biosphere reserve.

1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A

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Who Coined The Term Hotspot?

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Differentiate:

Endemic and Extinct species

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What are the major causes of extinction?

1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

2. Over-exploitation

3. Alien species invasion

4. Co-extinction

Q. Question 18
Why are endemic organisms in greater danger of becoming extinct?

Q. Plants and animal species that are on the verge of becoming extinct are called

1. Endemic
2. Endangered
3. Extinct
4. None of the above

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State the role of Biosphere Reserves.

Q. Find the species which are found in Andhra Pradesh and are listed as threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the Zoological Society of London.

1. Gooty tarantula
2. Indian Bustard
3. Greater Bamboo lemur
4. Hirola

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Which of the following is not a part of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve ?
(a) Borl Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Satpura National park
(c) Bandipur National Park
(d) Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary

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What do you mean by:-
(i) Species
(ii) Endangered species [2 MARKS]

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What is the purpose of establishing several Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks in India ?

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Question 2 (a)
Differentiate between Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve.

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Distinguish between flora and fauna.

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One of the following is not a part of the fauna of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. This one is :
(a) yak
(b) leopard
(c) blue bull
(d) barking deer

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How does a decrease in biodiversity impact an ecosystem?

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Give examples for national park, sanctuary and biosphere reserve. [3 MARKS]

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What are the differences between a Biosphere Reserve and a Wildlife Sanctuary ?

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With the help of a labelled diagram describe the basic design of a biosphere reserve.

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There can be a wildlife sanctuary within a biosphere reserve.

1. True
2. False

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Question 2 (c)
Differentiate between Endangered and extinct species.