Topic 4.

Biodiversity and Its Conservation (6 Marks)

Q. No. Question Option i Option ii Option iii Option iv Answer Key

the scientific study of the geographic

1 biodiversity. biogeography. ecology biology biogeography.
distributon of plants and animals is called as

The total area of India is classified into

2 Six. Eight. Nine. Ten. Ten.
following number of biogeographical zones
Species with very restricted distribution over None of the
3 endangerd species. extinct species endemic species. endemic species.
relatively small ranges is called given
which of the following is a biodiversity Mediterranean Eastern Eastern
4 Secculant Karoo. Sundland
hotspot of India Basin. Himalayas. Himalayas.
Extinction of a weaker species by an endemisim of weaker all of the the Domino
5 habitat loss the Domino effect
aggressive alien species is the result of species. given effect
Protection of endengered species by ex-situ none of the in-situ
6 in-situ conservation biodiversity conservatin.
preserving the entire ecosystem is known as conservation given conservation

The species with thin population localised

7 Rare Treatened Endangered Vulnerable Rare
within restricted area is said to be

8 Bharatpur bird sanctuary is situated in… Kerala Karnataka Gujarat Rajasthan Rajasthan

Deccan Deccan
Which of the following is major biodiversity Deccan Peninsula - Deccan Peninsula - None of the
9 Peninsula - Peninsula -
in Maharashtra Chhota Nagpur Central Highlands above
Deccan South Chhota Nagpur
None of the
10 Himalayan mountain falls in which region 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D 8A 6B 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
above
"Genetic Pollution" may be originated due
Uncontrolled Unprofitabilit None of the Uncontrolled
11 to one of the following. Which of the Natural Phenomenon
Hybridization y above Hybridization
following may be possible reason
The national
A world map of hot spots with details of The national Scientific None of the
12 Environmentalists geographic
Flora & Fauna is prepared by geographic society Organizations above
society
Q. No. Question Option i Option ii Option iii Option iv Answer Key
The phenomenon of the entry of toxic chemicals
13 into the food chains and more concentrated at Biological control Biomagnification Algal bloom Red tide Biomagnification
higher trophic levels is called
14 Bharatpur bird sanctuary is situated in Kerala Karnataka Gujarat Rajasthan Rajasthan
15 Which of the following is an air pollutant? Nitrogen Carbon Carbon monooxide Oxygen Carbon monooxide
Which of the following is a secondary air Sulphur
16 Ozone Carbon Dioxide Carbon monooxide Ozone
pollutant? dioxide
Temperature Temperature
Temperature increases Temperature remains None of the
17 During Inversion: decreases with increases with
with altitude constant above
altitude altitude
Which of the following on inhalation dissolved in Carbon mono- Carbon mono-
18 Sulphur dioxide Ozone Nitrous oxide
the blood hemoglobin more rapidly than oxygen? oxide oxide