Free Test Biodiversity – Civil S...

Q1: What is biodiversity?

A. Variety of life forms in an ecosystem B. Only plants in a forest C. Number of endangered species D. Climate of a region

Q2: Which is the hotspot of biodiversity in India?

A. Western Ghats B. Thar Desert C. Himalayas D. Indo-Gangetic Plain

Q3: What is an endemic species?

A. Species found only in a particular region B. Species found worldwide C. Species in zoos D. Extinct species

Q4: What is the main cause of biodiversity loss?

A. Habitat destruction B. Natural disasters C. Volcanic eruptions D. Plate tectonics

Q5: Which international treaty focuses on biodiversity conservation?

A. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) B. Kyoto Protocol C. Paris Agreement D. Montreal Protocol

Q6: What is genetic diversity?

A. Variation in genes within species B. Number of species in an area C. Different ecosystems in a region D. Diversity in climate

Q7: Which Indian organization is responsible for biodiversity conservation?

A. Zoological Survey of India B. Forest Survey of India C. Pollution Control Board D. Water Resources Ministry

Q8: What is a keystone species?

A. Species that have a large effect on ecosystem B. Most abundant species C. Endangered species D. Invasive species

Q9: Which of the following is a threatened species?

A. One that is likely to become endangered B. Species abundant in population C. Species introduced from outside D. Species extinct in wild

Q10: What is ecological succession?

A. Gradual change in species composition over time B. Sudden disaster in ecosystem C. Species extinction D. Migration of species

Q11: What is the Red Data Book?

A. List of endangered species B. Book on climate change C. Guide to forests D. Manual for farming

Q12: Which ecosystem has the highest biodiversity?

A. Tropical rainforests B. Deserts C. Tundra D. Grasslands

Q13: What is an invasive species?

A. Non-native species causing harm B. Native species C. Endangered species D. Domestic animals

Q14: Which of the following is a biosphere reserve in India?

A. Nilgiri B. Sundarbans C. Gir D. Kaziranga

Q15: What does IUCN stand for?

A. International Union for Conservation of Nature B. Indian Union for Climate and Nature C. International Unit for Climate Negotiation D. Institute of Urban Conservation

Q16: Which is a biodiversity hotspot outside India?

A. Amazon rainforest B. Siberian tundra C. Sahara desert D. Gobi desert

Q17: What is a biodiversity corridor?

A. Area connecting fragmented habitats B. Protected forest area C. Wetland zone D. Agricultural land

Q18: Which one is a major threat to coral reefs?

A. Ocean acidification B. Deforestation C. Air pollution D. Noise pollution

Q19: The term “Extinct species” means:

A. Species that no longer exist B. Species threatened with extinction C. Species found only in zoos D. Species found in one region

Q20: Which of these is an example of in situ conservation?

A. National parks B. Zoos C. Botanical gardens D. Gene banks

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