Biodiversity MCQ: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
Logo of WWF-N is-
- ARed Panda
- BGiant Panda
- CPolar bear
- DTiger
Question 2 of 25
Main cause of extinction of species from tropics is-
- ASoil erosion
- BPollution
- CDeforestation
- DAforestation
Question 3 of 25
Which of the following is a Biological method of soil conservation ?
- AContour farming
- BContour terracing
- CGully control
- DBasin listing
Question 4 of 25
Fish can survive inside a frozen lake, because -
- AFish are warm blooded animals
- BFist hibernate in ice
- CWater near the bottom does not freeze
- Dlce is a good conductor of heat
Question 5 of 25
Which of the following is largest biosphere reserves of India ?
- AKanjiranga
- BSundarban
- CBandipur
- DPeriyar
Question 6 of 25
The term 'MTrLPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of :
- ACaptive breeding of Wild Fauna
- BMaintenance of Tiger Reserves
- CIndigenous Satellite Navigation System
- DSecurity of National Highways
Question 7 of 25
The book which contains information of plants is called as -
- AGreen book
- BYellow book
- CBlue book
- DRed book
Question 8 of 25
Which of the following is the smallest bird ?
- APigeon
- BHouse sparrow
- CHumming bird
- DParrot
Question 9 of 25
What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru ?
- AOryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains
- BOryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk
- COryx exists in Western lndia only whereas Chiru exists in North-East lndia only
- DNone of the statements (a),(b) and (c) given above is correct
Question 10 of 25
Which pair of geographical area shows maximum divesity in our country?
- AEastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
- BSundarvans and Rann of Kutchch
- CEastern Ghats & and West Bengal
- DKerala and Punjab
Question 11 of 25
Development of the natural systems is described as -
- AFunction of the system
- BEvolution of the systems
- CSelf sustained process of the system
- DNone of above
Question 12 of 25
Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora ?
- ABiosphere reserves
- BBotanical garden
- CWildlife Sancutary
- DNational Park
Question 13 of 25
The Coral reefs are the marine counterpart of _
- ATemperate forest
- BTropical rain forest
- CSavannahs
- DScrubland
Question 14 of 25
The reason of large-scale diversity among the organisms is -
- AAdaptation
- BCooperation
- CMutation
- DPolyploidy
Question 15 of 25
which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species ?
- AGreat lndian Bustard, Musk, Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass
- BKashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great lndian Bustard
- CSnow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane)
- DLion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal
Question 16 of 25
Hot spots of biodiversity are area with-
- ALittle biodiversity
- BMaximum biodiversity
- CMaximum con
Question 17 of 25
The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of-
- ABiosphere reserves
- BBotanical garden
- CNational park
- DWild life sanctuaries
Question 18 of 25
Where is Asiatic wild Ass is found ?
- ARann of Kachchh
- BKaziranga
- CRanthambore
- DPeriyar
Question 19 of 25
Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity ?
- AFragile ecosystems such as mangroves and wetlands
- BEnaccessible habitates in the Himalayas
- CDesstruction of natural habitates and vegetation for Jhum cultivation
- DCreation of biosphere reserves
Question 20 of 25
The percentage of land area covered under forest according to Indian Forest policy is-
- A0.43
- B0.23
- C0.33
- D0.13
Question 21 of 25
The 'red data book' containing information on all wild plant and animals which is in danger of extinction has been published by which one of the following /
- AInternational union for conservation of nature and natural Resources (IUCN)
- BWorld Wild life Fund (WWF)
- CWorld Conservation Fund (WCU)
- DUnited National union Program (UNEP)
Question 22 of 25
Which one of the following is the first national park established in India ?
- ABandipur
- BCorbert
- CVelavadar
- DPeriyar
Question 23 of 25
About how much of world's land area is tropical rain forest ?
- A0.09
- B0.07
- C0.1
- D0.2
Question 24 of 25
Organisation which is responsible for maintaining Red data book is -
- AlUCN
- BClTES
- CWWF
- DlBWL
Question 25 of 25
Number of plant species estimated to be present in India is :
- A40000
- B45000
- C50000
- D80000