Biodiversity and Conservation · Question 5

Arrange the following in descending order of number of species in the Amazonian rain forest.

1. B > A > D > C > E
2. C > B > D > E > A
3. D > A > C > B > E
4. E > B > A > C > D

Which one of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?

1. Zoos and botanical gardens
2. Protected areas
3. National Park
4. Wildlife Sanctuary

Match List-I with List-II Choose the option with all correct matches.

1. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

The type of conservation in which the threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed in special setting where they can be protected and given special care is called

1. in-situ conservation
2. Ex-situ conservation
3. Semi-conservative method
4. Sustainable development

These are regarded as major causes of biodiversity loss: Choose the correct option:

1. A, C and D only
2. A, B, C and D only
3. A, B and E only
4. A, B and D only

List of endangered species was released by

1. GEAC
2. WWF
3. FOAM
4. IUCN

Tropical regions show greatest level of species richness because Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1. A, C, D and E only
2. A and B only
3. A, B and E only
4. A, B and D only

Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
2. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
4. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

The regions with high level of species richness, high degree of endemism and a loss of 70\% of the species and habitat are identified as:

1. Natural Reserves
2. Sacred Groves
3. Biodiversity Hotspots
4. Biogeographical Regions

Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?

1. Wild-life sanctuary
2. Botanical garden
3. Biosphere reserve
4. National park