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MCQ on Biodiversity and Conservation for Class 12 Students
As a result of their annual survey, the National Geographic Society and an international polling firm Globe Scan gave India the top rank in Greendex 2009 score. What is this score?
(a) It is a measure of efforts made by different countries in adopting technologies for reducing carbon footprint.
(b) It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behavior in different countries.
(c) It is an assessment of programs/ schemes undertaken by different countries for improving the conservation of natural resources.
(d) It is an index showing the volume of carbon credits sold by different countries.
Option b – It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behavior in different countries
India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar sites. Which of the following statements best describes how we should maintain these sites in the context of this convention?
(a) Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they will not be exploited.
(b) Conserve all the sites through an ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only.
(c) Conserve all the sites through an ecosystem approach for a period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and a specific period for each site, and then allow sustainable use of them by future generations.
(d) Conserve all the sites through an ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use.
Option d – Conserve all the sites through an ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use
important rivers-one with its source in Jharkhand Two by a different name in Odisha), and another, (and known in Odisha-merge at a place only a short with its source the coast of the Bay of Bengal before flowing distance from an important site of wildlife and into the sea. This is a protected area. Which one of the biodiversity and the following could be this?
(a) Bhitarkanika
(b) Chandipur-on-sea
(c) Gopalpur-on-sea
(d) Simlipal
Option a – Bhitarkanika
Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats, Sri Lanka, and Indo Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity: Species richness 2. Vegetation density 3. Endemism 4. Ethno-botanical importance 5. Threat perception 6. Adaption of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?
(a) 1, 2 and 6
(b) 2, 4 and 6
(c) 1, 3 and 5
(d) 3, 4 and 6
Option c – 1, 3 and 5
Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is / correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option c – 1 and 3 only
A pesticide that is a chlorinated hydrocarbon sprayed on a food crop. The food chain is the Food crop – Rat – Snake Hawk. In this food chain, the highest concentration of the pesticide would accumulate in which one of the following?
(a) Food crop
(b) Rat
(c) Snake
(d) Hawk
Option d – Hawk
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Option c – Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Option c – 1 and 3 only
The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural resources (IUCN) contain lists of? 1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2. Threatened plant and animal species. 3. Protected sites for the conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Option b – 2 only
Which one of the following is not a site for the in-situ method of conservation of flora? ( Biodiversity and Conservation Class 12 MCQ )
(a) Biosphere Reserve
(b) Botanical Garden
(c) National Park
(d) Wildlife Sanctuary
Option b – Botanical Garden
The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
(a) The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live nor venture out
(b) The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of any natural disaster
(c) The mangrove trees that are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami
(d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots.
Option d – The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots
The Himalayan range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
(a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
(b) It is a confluence of different biogeographical zones.
(c) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region.
(d) It has less human interference.
Option b – It is a confluence of different biogeographical zones
A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
(a) Indian wild buffalo
(b) Indian wild ass
(c) Indian wild boar
(d) Indian gazelle
Option b – Indian wild ass
Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways: 1. Soil formation 2. Prevention of soil erosion 3. Recycling of waste 4. Pollination of crops Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
Option d – 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
Excessive exposure of humans to UV rays results in (i) damage to the immune system (ii) damage to the lungs (iii) skin cancer (iv) peptic ulcers
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
Option c – (i) and (iii)
Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called
(a) Keystone species
(b) Allopatric species
(c) Sympatric species
(d) Threatened species
Option a – Keystone species
Consider the following animals of India: 1. Crocodile 2. Elephant Which of these is/are endangered species?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Option a – Only 1
Consider the following statements: 1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Option a – 1 only
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Option d – Neither 1 nor 2
In the given food chain, suppose the amount of energy at the fourth trophic level is 3 kJ, what will be the energy available at the producer level? Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Hawk
(a) 3 kJ
(b) 30 kJ
(c) 300 kJ
(d) 3000 kJ
Option d – 3000 kJ
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