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Unit 3 - Practice Quiz

CHE110

1 Which term describes the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems?

A. Biomass
B. Biodiversity
C. Biome
D. Biosphere

2 Variation of genes within a species is known as:

A. Species diversity
B. Ecosystem diversity
C. Genetic diversity
D. Community diversity

3 Which of the following represents the richness of species in a given area?

A. Genetic diversity
B. Species diversity
C. Ecosystem diversity
D. Landscape diversity

4 What type of diversity refers to the variety of habitats, biotic communities, and ecological processes in the biosphere?

A. Genetic diversity
B. Species diversity
C. Ecosystem diversity
D. Molecular diversity

5 Which of the following is an example of an 'Ecosystem Service' provided by biodiversity?

A. Plastic production
B. Pollination of crops
C. Concrete manufacturing
D. Gold mining

6 The ethical or philosophical belief that every species has a right to exist falls under which value of biodiversity?

A. Economic value
B. Ethical/Existence value
C. Aesthetic value
D. Option value

7 Tourism based on the enjoyment of nature and wildlife represents which value of biodiversity?

A. Consumptive use value
B. Productive use value
C. Aesthetic value
D. Option value

8 Deriving drugs and medicines like Quinine (from Cinchona tree) is an example of which value of biodiversity?

A. Social value
B. Productive use value
C. Ethical value
D. Aesthetic value

9 Who introduced the concept of 'Biodiversity Hotspots'?

A. Charles Darwin
B. Norman Myers
C. E.O. Wilson
D. Rachel Carson

10 Which of the following is a primary criterion for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot?

A. Large geographical area
B. Presence of large mammals
C. High level of endemism
D. Low human population

11 How many Biodiversity Hotspots are generally recognized in India (including shared regions)?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 10

12 The Western Ghats is famous for being a:

A. Desert ecosystem
B. Biodiversity Hotspot
C. Tundra region
D. Coral reef zone only

13 What is the single largest threat to biodiversity globally?

A. Habitat loss and fragmentation
B. Pollution
C. Disease
D. Earthquakes

14 The illegal killing or capturing of wild animals is known as:

A. Culling
B. Poaching
C. Harvesting
D. Conservation

15 Which of the following is an example of a biological invasion in India?

A. Neem tree
B. Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia)
C. Banyan tree
D. Peepal tree

16 Human-wildlife conflict often arises due to:

A. Increase in forest cover
B. Encroachment of wildlife habitats
C. Decrease in human population
D. Strict wildlife laws

17 The IUCN Red List is a catalogue of:

A. Biodiversity hotspots
B. Threatened species
C. National Parks
D. Medicinal plants

18 A species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth is classified as:

A. Endangered
B. Extinct
C. Vulnerable
D. Rare

19 The Dodo bird is an example of a(n) _____ species.

A. Endangered
B. Vulnerable
C. Extinct
D. Rare

20 Which category represents species facing a 'very high risk' of extinction in the wild in the near future?

A. Least Concern
B. Endangered
C. Vulnerable
D. Near Threatened

21 Species with a small population that are not currently endangered but are at risk are often termed:

A. Rare species
B. Extinct species
C. Dominant species
D. Invasive species

22 What does the acronym EDGE stand for in conservation biology?

A. Ecologically Diverse and Globally Endangered
B. Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered
C. Environmentally Distinct and Genetically Endangered
D. Endemic Diverse and Globally Extinct

23 Which of the following is an example of In-situ conservation?

A. Zoological Garden
B. Botanical Garden
C. National Park
D. Gene Bank

24 Conservation of biodiversity outside the natural habitat is called:

A. In-situ conservation
B. Ex-situ conservation
C. On-site conservation
D. Natural conservation

25 Which of the following is an example of Ex-situ conservation?

A. Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Biosphere Reserve
C. Seed Bank
D. Sacred Grove

26 Cryopreservation uses liquid nitrogen to preserve germplasm at a temperature of:

A. -100°C
B. -196°C
C. 0°C
D. -50°C

27 How many Biogeographic zones is India divided into?

A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 15

28 Which Biogeographic zone covers the largest area in India?

A. The Himalayas
B. The Deccan Peninsula
C. The Desert
D. The Islands

29 India is considered a 'Mega Diversity Nation' because:

A. It has a large human population
B. It has high industrial growth
C. It possesses a high percentage of global biodiversity and endemism
D. It has the largest desert

30 Species found only in a particular region and nowhere else are called:

A. Pandemic species
B. Endemic species
C. Exotic species
D. Cosmopolitan species

31 The 'Red Data Book' is published by which organization?

A. WWF
B. UNEP
C. IUCN
D. UNESCO

32 The fragmentation of large forests into smaller patches primarily affects:

A. Micro-organisms only
B. Species requiring large territories
C. Invasive species
D. Aquatic life

33 Which of the following is a 'Vulnerable' species in India?

A. House Crow
B. One-horned Rhinoceros
C. Domestic Dog
D. Blue Rock Pigeon

34 Lantana camara is known as a:

A. Keystone species
B. Invasive weed
C. Medicinal herb
D. Endangered shrub

35 Sacred Groves are an example of:

A. Ex-situ conservation
B. Community-based In-situ conservation
C. Government zoos
D. Botanical gardens

36 Which of these is NOT a level of biological diversity?

A. Genetic diversity
B. Species diversity
C. Ecosystem diversity
D. Industrial diversity

37 The Project Tiger was launched in India in the year:

A. 1973
B. 1980
C. 1992
D. 2000

38 Informational value of biodiversity refers to:

A. Wood for timber
B. Genetic data for future engineering
C. Religious beliefs
D. Tourism revenue

39 Which biogeographic zone of India includes the Thar Desert?

A. The Semi-Arid Zone
B. The Desert Zone
C. The Gangetic Plain
D. The Deccan Peninsula

40 Alpha diversity refers to diversity:

A. Between communities
B. Within a particular community or ecosystem
C. Over a total geographical landscape
D. Global diversity

41 Which act was enacted in India to conserve biological diversity and provide a mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits?

A. Forest Rights Act
B. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
C. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
D. Environment Protection Act, 1986

42 What is the primary difference between a National Park and a Wildlife Sanctuary in India?

A. Tourism is banned in Sanctuaries
B. Human activities are strictly restricted in National Parks
C. Sanctuaries are only for plants
D. National Parks are Ex-situ

43 The 'Pink-headed Duck' is a species that is:

A. Vulnerable
B. Endangered
C. Presumed Extinct
D. Invasive

44 Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'Keystone Species'?

A. It is the most abundant species
B. Its removal causes a collapse of the ecosystem
C. It is always a carnivore
D. It is an invasive species

45 Which of the following represents 'Consumptive Use Value'?

A. Selling timber in the market
B. Gathering firewood for personal cooking
C. Ecotourism
D. Using snake venom for research

46 Which zone lies between the Trans-Himalayas and the Gangetic Plains?

A. The Himalayas
B. The Islands
C. The Coasts
D. The North-East

47 Beta diversity is a comparison of diversity:

A. Within a single habitat
B. Between ecosystem types
C. Globally
D. Genetically

48 The 'Pangolin' is often poached for its:

A. Tusks
B. Scales
C. Horns
D. Teeth

49 Parthenium hysterophorus (Carrot Grass) causes a threat to biodiversity by:

A. Eating insects
B. Providing too much oxygen
C. Outcompeting native plants and causing allergies
D. Increasing soil fertility

50 The aesthetic value of biodiversity is most closely linked to:

A. Agriculture
B. Ecotourism
C. Pharmaceuticals
D. Mining