Biodiversity and Conservation

Given below is the representation of the extent of global diversity of invertebrates. What groups the four portions (A-D) represent respectively? [figure]

1. A Insects, B Crustaceans, C Other animal groups, D Molluscs
2. A Molluscs, B Other animal groups, C Crustaceans, D Insects
3. A Crustaceans, B Insects, C Molluscs, D Other animal groups
4. A Insects, B Molluscs, C Crustaceans, D Other animal groups

Which one of the following is not used for ex situ plant conservation?

1. Shifting cultivation
2. Field gene banks
3. Botanical Gardens
4. Seed banks

Which of the following represents maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?

1. Fungi
2. Algae
3. Mosses and Ferns
4. Lichens

Which of the following represents maximum number of species among global biodiversity ?

1. Fungi
2. Algae
3. Mosses and Ferns
4. Lichens

The largest tiger reserve in India is :-

1. Nagarjunsagar - Srisailam
2. Nagarhole
3. Valmiki
4. Periyar

Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India?

1. Wheat
2. Rice
3. Mango
4. Groundnut

Which organization publishes the 'Red Data Book' ?

1. WWF
2. GEF
3. IUCN
4. UNEP

Select the correct statement about biodiversity :

1. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism
2. The desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rare animals
3. Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
4. Conservation of biodiversity is just a fad pursued by the developed countries

Sacred groves are specially useful in

1. year-round flow of water in rivers
2. conserving rare and threatened species
3. preventing soil erosion
4. generating environmental awareness

Which one of the following areas in India is a hotspot of biodiversity?

1. Western Ghats
2. Gangetic plain
3. Sunderbans
4. Eastern Ghats