1. Which one of the following is the correct matched pair of an endangered animal and National Park ?

A. Rhinoceros - Kaziranga National Park
B. Wild ass National - Dudhwa Park
C. Great Indian bustard - Keoladeo National Park
D. Lion - Corbett National Park
Answer :   Rhinoceros - Kaziranga National Park
Discuss Question

2. Western Ghats have a large number of plant and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following terms will you use to notify such species?

A. Keystone
B. Endemic
C. Vulnerable
D. Threatened
Answer :   Endemic
Discuss Question

3. MAB stands for

A. Man and Biology Programme
B. Man and Biosphere Programme
C. Mammals and Biosphere Programme
D. Mammals and Biology Programme
Answer :   Man and Biosphere Programme
Discuss Question

4. Decline in the population of Indian native fishes due to introduction of Clarias gariepinus in river Yamuna can be categorised as

A. Alien species invasion
B. Co-extinction
C. Habitat fragmentation
D. Over exploitation
Answer :   Alien species invasion
Discuss Question

5. According to IUCN Red List, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

A. Critically endangered species
B. Vulnerable species
C. Extinct species
D. Endangered species
Answer :   Endangered species
Discuss Question

6. Which organization publishes the Red Data Book?

A. GEF
B. IUCN
C. UNEP
D. WWF
Answer :   IUCN
Discuss Question

7. Which one of the following is related to Ex- situ conservation of threatened animals and plants ?

A. Biodiversity hot spots
B. Amazon rainforest
C. Himalayan region
D. Wildlife safari parks
Answer :   Wildlife safari parks
Discuss Question

8. A number of natural reserves have been created to conserve specific wild life species. Identify the correct combination from the following

A. Gir forest - Tiger
B. Kaziranga - Elephants
C. Rann of Kutch - Wild Ass
D. Manas wild life Sanctuary - Musk deer
Answer :   Rann of Kutch - Wild Ass
Discuss Question

9. Quercus species are the dominant component in

A. Temperate deciduous forests
B. Alpine forests
C. Scrub forests
D. Tropical rain forests
Answer :   Temperate deciduous forests
Discuss Question

10. An institution where valuable plant material likely to become irretrievably lost in the wild or in cultivation is preserved in a viable condition is known as

A. Genome
B. Herbarium
C. Gene library
D. Gene bank
Answer :   Gene bank
Discuss Question