Multiple Choice QuestionsBiodiversity of a geographical region represents
endangered species found in the region
the diversity in the organism living in the region
genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region
genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region
Which one of the following is an example of ex- situ conservation?
Wildlife sanctuary
Seed bank
Sacred groves
Sacred groves
Which one of the following is one of the cahracteristics of a biological community?
Stratification
Natality
Mortality
Mortality
A.
Stratification
Stratification is the characteristic of the biological community. Stratification is the vertical layering or the phenomenon of having more than one stratum including formed by different plants/ organisms in the same place. A forest may have 5-7 state including large or canopy trees, medium trees, short trees, shrubs, herbs, ground flora etc. Stratification is useful as it can accommodate a large number of organisms of different types and more efficient use of resources. The animals that occupy such similar strata or ecological niches although geographically separated are called ecological equivalents
Tiger is not a resident, in which one of the following national park?
Ranthambhor
Sunderbans
Gir
Gir
Which of the following plant species would you select for the production of bioethanol?
Brassica
Zea mays
Pongamia
Pongamia
Which one of the following has maximum genetic diversity in india?
Teak
Mango
Wheat
Wheat
Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hot spots?
Endemism
Accelerated species loss
Lesser interspecific competition
Lesser interspecific competition
Consider the following four statement (A-D) about certain desert animals such as kangaroo rat
A) they have a dark colour and high rate of reproduction and excrete solid urine.
B) they do not drink water, breathe at a slow rate of conserve water and have their body covered with thick hairs.
C) they feed on dry seeds and do not require drinking water.
D) they excrete very concentrated urine and do not use water to regulate body temperature.
Which two of above statement for such animals are true?
C and D
B and C
C and A
C and A
Identify the odd combination of the habitat and the particular animal concerned
Dachigam National park - Snow Leopard.
Sunderbans - Bengal Tiger
Periyar - Elephant
Periyar - Elephant
Which one of the following ecosystem types has the highest annual net primary productivity?
Tropical rain forest
Tropical deciduous forest
Temperate evergreen forest
Temperate evergreen forest
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