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Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

According to red list in India .......... plant species are critically endangered.

  1. 44

  2. 50

  3. 60

  4. 80
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to red list in the world, 11046 species; out of which 5,485 are animals and 5611 are plants, which are listed as threatened on the 2000 red list. Of these 1939 are listed as critically endangered. In India, 44 plant species are considered as critically endangered, 113 are endangered and 87 vulnerable. Amongst animals, 18 are critically endangered, 54 endangered and 143 vulnerable.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

IUCN red list includes species 

  1. Rich in anthocyanin

  2. Endangered and threatened

  3. Tropical region

  4. Relatives of wild type animals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The IUCN 'Red List of Threatened Species' is also known as the IUCN Red List or 'Red Data List'. It was founded in 1964, and it is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species. 

A series of 'Regional Red Lists' are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The IUCN Red List is set upon precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. The aim is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to try to reduce species extinction.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) which maintains red data book has its head quarters at 

  1. Kew, London

  2. Calcutta, India

  3. Morges, Switzerland

  4. New York, USA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'The International Union for Conservation of Nature' (IUCN) is an international organization which is working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. 

It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, lobbying and education. 
IUCN has a membership of over 1200 governmental and non-governmental organizations. 
Some 11,000 scientists and experts participate in the work of IUCN commissions on a voluntary basis. It employs approximately 1000 full-time staff in more than 60 countries. Its headquarters is in Switzerland. 

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

According to IUCN red List, what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

  1. Vulnerable species

  2. Critically endangered species

  3. Extinct species

  4. Endangered species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Endangered species are those species which are on verge of becoming extinct. According to IUCN Red List, the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) comes under the list of endangered species. Due to deforestation, poaching, red pandas are at very high risk of being extinct. Its population has declined below 50% in last three generation.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

If a certain plant species is not found in its wild localities even after repeated search, then it would be listed in which category in the "Red Data Book"?

  1. Extinct

  2. Endangered

  3. Vulnerable

  4. Rare
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are nine categories present in the 'IUCN Red List' system: extinct, extinct in the wild, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, least concern, data deficient and not evaluated. 

Classification into these categories occurs through a set of quantitative criteria that are based on biological factors that include the rate of decline, population size, the area of geographic distribution, and degree of population and distribution fragmentation. 
A species is listed as extinct in the wild when it is known only to survive in cultivation, captivity or as a naturalized population outside the previous range. A species is presumed extinct in the wild when exhaustive surveys in known and/or expected habitat, at appropriate times (diurnal, seasonal, annual), throughout its historic range have failed to record an individual.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Red data book is famous for 

  1. Extinct plants and animals

  2. Extinct plants only

  3. Endangered plants and animals

  4. Extinct animals only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Red Data Book' is the state document which is established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local subspecies, that exist within the territory of the state or country. This book provides essential information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits. 

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

The organisation which has published Red Data Book is

  1. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource

  2. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute

  3. National Wildlife Action Plan

  4. Convention on International trade in Endangered species of Wild fauna and flora
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The IUCN Red List of threatened species was founded in 1964. It is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Read the given statements with one or two blanks and select the option which correctly fill the blanks of any two statements.
(a) .................. is being maintained by .............. which is now known as World Conservation Union.
(b) ................. is specified land area in which multiple use of land is permitted for preserving biodiversity.
(c) .............. are species which are likely to move to ................. category in near future, if causative factors continue to operate.
(d) ............. are those specific regions of mega-biodiversity nations which have large numbers of .................. species.

  1. a - Red Data Book, IUCN, c - Vulnerable, endangered

  2. c- Endangered, rare, d - Hot spots, extinct

  3. b - Biosphere reserve, d - National park, exotic

  4. a - Red Data Book, WWF, b - Wild life sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Red Data Book is being maintained by IUCN which is now known as the World Conservation Union. Vulnerable are species which are likely to move to the endangered category in near future if causative factors continue to operate. A biosphere reserve is a specified land area in which multiple uses of land is permitted for preserving biodiversity. Hot spots are areas with high density of biodiversity or mega diversity.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Which one of the following expanded forms of the following acronyms is correct?

  1. IPCC- International Panel for Climate Change

  2. UNEP- United Nations Environmental Policy

  3. EPA- Environmental Pollution Agency

  4. IUCN- International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - (IPCC) 

The United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources - IUCN
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book conservation of wildlife

Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is now

  1. Endangered

  2. Extinct in wild

  3. Vulnerable

  4. Critically endangered
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Endangered species is a species facing a high risk of extinction in the near future due to a decrease in its habitat, excessive predation or poaching. 
The population of vulnerable species is presently sufficient but can become endangered in near future due to loss of habitat.
Critically endangered taxon is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild and can become extinct any moment in the immediate future. 
Lion (Panthera leo persica) is at a higher risk of extinction due to loss of habitat.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.