Conservation of Plants and Animals

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What are the objectives of the Environment Protection Act, 1986?

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Who published the red data book?

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Gir national park is in gujarat is famous for

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Where are the tropical, temperate and boreal forests found? List the animals found in different types of forests.

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Give one example of an ex-situ conservation method to conserve biodiversity.

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Gir national park is famous for:

1. tiger

2. musk deer

3. panther

4. Asiatic lion

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Is pollen bank, In-situ conservation?

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Full form of IUCN is ________.

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The biggest example of human migration leading to a pattern of extinction of other animals can be seen when humans colonised Madagascar. Which of the following species became extinct as a result?

1. Hippopotamus
2. Lemurs
3. Dodos
4. All of the above

Q. What do you call ‘a phenomenon where a species that used to exist, doesn’t exist anymore’?

1. Extinction
2. Disappearance
3. Loss
4. Withdrawl

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Why did IUCN prepare red data book?

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Red Data Book is published under the aegis of

1. WWF

2. IUCN

3. UNICEF

4. WHO

Q. A regular pattern of extinction of plants and animals on earth can be correlated with .

1. lightning
2. afforestation
3. human migration
4. lava flow

Q. is a phenomenon in which a species that used to exist on Earth, does not exist anymore.

1. Extinction
2. Loss
3. Withdrawal
4. Disappearance

Q. Match the Gymnosperms to their distinguishing characteristics.

1. Tallest Gymnosperm
2. Living fossil
3. Smallest gymnosperm

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Animals whose numbers are rapidly falling are called___species.

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What does it mean by ex situ conservation methods? Give two examples.

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Who publishes the Red list of Threatened species?

Q. Global warming can lead to mass extinction.

1. False
2. True

Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Red Data Book?
[3 marks]

Q. Iridium is found naturally on the surface of the Earth.

1. True
2. False

Q. is a phenomenon in which a species that used to exist on Earth, does not exist anymore.

1. Extinction
2. Loss
3. Withdrawal
4. Disappearance

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The biggest example of human migration leading to a pattern of extinction of other animals can be seen when humans colonized Madagascar. Which of the following species became extinct as a result?

1. Hippopotamus
2. Lemurs
3. Dodos
4. All of the above

Q. is a phenomenon in which a species that used to exist on Earth, does not exist anymore.

1. Extinction
2. Loss
3. Withdrawal
4. Disappearance

Q. Consider the following statements:
A. In the Tundra region, animals have thick fur and thick skin.
B. Most of the animals in grasslands are herbivores.
C. In tropical rain forests, many animals live on trees.
Which of the following best explains these statements?

1. Dependence of natural vegetation on animals
2. Exploitation of wildlife and natural vegetation
3. Relationship between density of vegetation and wildlife
4. Adaptation to natural environment

Q. The book which keeps a record of all the endangered species is known as:

1. Black Data Book
2. Blue Data Book
3. Pink Data Book
4. Red Data Book

Q. What is main purpose of having designated areas such as national parks?

1. To conserve the flora and fauna
2. To make the research on wildlife easier
3. To reduce effects of pollution
4. To promote eco-tourism

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What is extinction?

1. End of a species
2. Phenomenon that contributes to evolution
3. Both A and B are correct
4. Neither A nor B is correct

Q. Which among the following animals are now extinct?

1. Caspian tigers
2. Elephants
3. Irish Elk
4. Lemur
5. Quagga
6. Tigers
7. Mammoth
8. Dodos
9. Great auk

Q. If there is no proper management of the environment happening, what will be the possible outcome?

1. Humans can continue to live without any problems
2. Plants would flourish and grow in number
3. Animals would be prevented from becoming extinct
4. The balance of environment will be disturbed