Those species of plants and animals that are found exclusively in a particular area are termed as
  • endemic species
  • exclusive species
  • particular species
  • significant species
The killing of animals illegally is referred to as
  • assassinating
  • poaching
  • killing
  • hunting
Which statement is incorrect about endangered species?
  • Their natural habitat needs to be protected.
  • Their number has decreased drastically.
  • They might become extinct in the near future
  • They pose a danger to other animals.
Part of the earth which supports life where living beings exists is called ____
  • ecosystem
  • Biosphere Reserve
  • Biodiversity
  • None of these
The Red Data Book keeps a record of all the (i) endemic species. (ii) extinct species. (iii) endangered plants. (iv) endangered animals.
  • ii & iii
  • i & ii
  • iii & iv
  • i & iv
Fauna indicates for
  • None of these
  • Both the plants and animals
  • Plants
  • Animals
Which one of the following changes may occur due to desertification?
  • Increase in water holding capacity of soil.
  • Decrease in atmospheric temperature.
  • Increased chances of floods.
  • Conversion of fertile land into a desert.
which one does not belongs to Endemic species?
  • Sal
  • flying squirrel
  • Bison
  • gharial
Match the column
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  • p -> iv, q -> iii, r -> ii , s ->i
  • p -> ii, q -> iv, r -> iii , s ->i
  • p -> iv, q -> iii, r -> ii, s ->i
  • p -> iii, q -> iv, r -> i , s ->ii
The group of all the plants, animals and microorganisms in an area along with non-living components such as climate, soil, river deltas is called as
  • ecosystem
  • None of these
  • Biosphere Reserve
  • Biodiversity
Which one of the following statements is true about endemic species?
  • They are found exclusively in a specific habitat.
  • They are found only in zoos and botanical gardens.
  • Endemic species can never become endangered.
  • They are not affected by the destruction of their habitat.
which one of following statement is false?
  • Reforestation is restocking of the destroyed forests by planting new trees
  • None of these
  • Animals whose numbers are diminishing to a level that they might face extinction are known as the endangered animals
  • There can be a wildlife sanctuary within a biosphere reserve.
What is the full form of WWF?
  • World Wrestling Federation
  • World Wildlife Federation
  • World Wide Fund
  • World Wide Fuel
Where is Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve located?
  • Assam
  • Uttrakhand
  • Sikkim
  • Goa
When was UNESCO created an international list of National Parks and equivalent Reserves?
  • 1934
  • 1950
  • 1958
  • 1959
Which of the following is an endangered species?
  • Tasmanian Wolf
  • Dodo
  • One-horned rhinoceros
  • Dog
Which of the following is an extinct species?
  • Snow leopard
  • Tiger
  • Dodo
  • Albatros
When was the world’s first global environment organization formed?
  • 1923
  • 1949
  • 1948
  • 1950
Who created the first international list of National Parks and Reserves?
  • IUCN
  • WWF
  • BBC
  • UNESCO
When was the Ford Foundation provided grant to IUCN?
  • 1969
  • 1968
  • 1967
  • 1966
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