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Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Variety of organisms in different ecosystem can be measured by 

  1. Genetics

  2. Microbiology

  3. Biodiversity

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Biodiversity is the measure of the variety of life on the earth. It can refer to genetic variation, ecosystem variation, or species variation within an area, biome, or planet. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

................ is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems.

  1. Environment

  2. Biodiversity

  3. Generation

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Biodiversity, a contraction of "biological diversity," generally refers to the variety and variability of life on the Earth. One of the most widely used definitions defines it in terms of the variability within species, between species and between ecosystems. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems.  

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Biodiversity consists of variety of

  1. Plants

  2. Animals

  3. Organisms

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The different variety of life forms is known as biodiversity which includes plants, animals and microorganisms where they interact with each other and maintain the ecosystem. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Convention of biodiversity came into force on

  1. 29 December 1993

  2. 6 June 1992

  3. 3 October 1994

  4. 4 October 1993
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in 1992. Earth summit at Rio, Brazil, promoted 'Convention on Biological Diversity' (CBD), which was signed by 152 nations. Its recommendations came into effect on 29th Dec. 1993. India became a party to this 'Convention on Biological Diversity' in May 1994.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Alpha diversity is biodiversity present

  1. Within community

  2. Between community

  3. Ranges of communities

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The local species pool is known as alpha diversity. It is also the diversity present within the community. Beta diversity is the diversity present between the communities. The diversity present in the ranges of communities is known as Gamma diversity.

So, the correct answer is 'Within community'.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Biodiversity is determined by

  1. Number of individuals in an area

  2. Species richness

  3. Evenness

  4. Both B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The variety and variability of living organisms (both plants and animals) are known as biodiversity. The variation measured by biodiversity is at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level. Species richness and evenness are major factors determining biodiversity. Tropics have the highest biodiversity.

So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C'.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Biodiversity act of India was passed by Parliament in

  1. 1992

  2. 1996

  3. 2000

  4. 2002
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An Act of the Parliament of India for the preservation of biological diversity in India was passed in 2002 known as the Biodiversity Act of India. This act provides methods for the sharing of benefits in an equitable manner arising out of the use of traditional biological resources and its knowledge. The function of this act includes: Regulation of acts prohibited under the Act, Advise the Government on the conservation of biodiversity, etc. Any offense under this Act is non-bailable and cognizable.

So, the correct answer is '2002'.

Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

India became a party to convention on biological diversity in

  1. 1994

  2. 1993

  3. 1992

  4. 1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth Summit of Rio de Janeiro, also known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), was held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992. It resulted in the Convention on Biodiversity, a multilateral treaty. Three major goals were addressed in this convention which included: conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the genetic resources. India became a party to Convention on Biological Diversity in '1994'.
So, the correct answer is '1994'.
Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

World biodiversity day is

  1. 22$^{nd}$ April
  2. 16$^{th}$ September
  3. 5$^{th}$ June
  4. 22$^{nd}$ may
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Biodiversity day or the Biological diversity day is a UN sanctioned day celebrated internationally. It addresses the promotion of biodiversity issues. Currently, the day is held on May 22. Earlier, it was held on December 29 to celebrate the day in which the Convention on Biological Diversity came into action.
So, the correct answer is '22 May'.
Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Select correct statement about biodiversity.

  1. Desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as rare animals

  2. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism

  3. Conservation of biodiversity is a fad pursued by developed countries

  4. Large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula is known as the Western Ghats. The area has over 7,402 species of flowering plants, 1,814 species of non-flowering plants, 139 mammal species, 508 bird species, 179 amphibian species, 6,000 insects species, and 290 freshwater fish species. Many undiscovered species also exist. Around 325 globally threatened species also occur here. And this makes clear that the Western Ghats are the most biodiversity-rich zone in India. It is also known as 'Cradle of speciation'.

So, the correct answer is 'Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism'.