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Biodiversity and Conservation NEET PYQs
Class XII Biology
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21 questions in this chapter
The historic Convention on Biological Diversity, "The Earth Summit" was held in Rio de Janeiro in the year:
A 2002
B 1992
C 1985
D 1986
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Which of the following is not a method of ex situ conservation?
A In vitro fertilization
B National Parks
C Micropropagation
D Cryopreservation
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Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for:
A Population explosion
B Competition
C Biodiversity loss
D Natality
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In-situ conservation refers to:
A Conserve only high risk species
B Conserve only endangered species
C Conserve only extinct species
D Protect and conserve the whole ecosystem
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In the following in each set a conservation approach and an example of method of conservation are given:
A. In situ conservation - Biosphere Reserve
B. Ex situ conservation - Sacred groves
C. In situ conservation - Seed bank
D. Ex situ conservation - Cryopreservation
Select the option with correct match of approach and
method:
A (A) and (C)
B (A) and (D)
C (B) and (D)
D (A) and (B)
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Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits highest species diversity?
A Western Ghats of India
B Madagascar
C Himalayas
D Amazon forests
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According to Robert May, the global species
diversity is about:
A 1.5 million
B 20 million
C 50 million
D 7 million
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Which of the following is the most important causes
for animals and plants being driven to extinction?
A Alien species invasion
B Economic exploitation
C Drought and floods
D Habitat loss and fragmentation
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Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity?
A Biosphere Reserve
B Botanical Garden
C Wildlife Sanctuary
D Sacred Grove
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The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992
was called:
A for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable
utilization of its benefits.
B to reduce CO2 emissions and global warming.
C to assess threat posed to native species by
invasive weed species.
D for immediate steps to discontinue use of CFCs
that were damaging the ozone layer.
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