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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

Biodiversity of a geographic region represents

  1. Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region

  2. Species evdemism to the region

  3. Endangered species found in the region

  4. Diversity in organisms living in the region
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability among living organism and the ecological complexes in which they occur. Biodiversity of a particular region replaces the diversity in organism living in that region all the flora fauna different species that are present in that particular region.

So, the correct option is 'Diversity in organisms living in the region'.

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

Which of the following will not affect the frequency of the gene in a large population?

  1. A) Environmental selective pressure

  2. B) selective immigration

  3. C) Random mating

  4. D) Non random mating
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Selective pressures drive natural selection.
  •  Some members of the population will not survive and reproduce and, thus, will not pass on their genes into the next generation. This change in the genetic makeup of a population is called evolution. 
  • Hence, Environmental selective pressure will not affect the frequency of the gene in a large population. 
  • So, the correct answer is 'Environmental selective pressure'.
Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Which one of the following pairs of geographical areas show maximum biodiversity in our country?

  1. Sunderbans and Rann of Kutch

  2. Eastern Ghats and West Bengal

  3. Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats

  4. Kerala and Punjab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Biodiversity mainly depends on upon the climatic and geographical conditions available in a particular region. The Western Ghat runs along the western edge of peninsular India. It supports a diverse range of flora and fauna. There are over 6000 vascular plants belonging to over 2500 genera in this hotspot, of which over 3000 are endemic. It is a rich source of spices such as black pepper and cardamom. The highest concentration of species in the Western Ghats is believed to be the Agasthyamalai Hills in the extreme south. The region also harbors over 450 bird species, about 140 mammalian species, 260 reptiles, and 175 amphibians. Over 60% of the reptiles and amphibians are completely endemic to the hotspot. 
The Eastern Himalayas is the region encompassing Bhutan, northeastern India, and southern, central, and eastern Nepal. The region is geologically young and shows high altitudinal variation. The Eastern Himalayan hotspot has nearly 163 globally threatened species including the one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), the wild Asian water buffalo and in all 45 mammals, 50 birds, 17 reptiles, 12 amphibians, 3 invertebrate and 36 plant species. 
So, the correct answer is 'Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats'
Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

The biodiversity is positively associated with

  1. <p>Diversity of ecosystems</p>

  2. <p>Genetic variation within species</p>

  3. <p>Species diversity within communities</p>

  4. B and C only

  5. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Biodiversity represents the sum of the total of various life forms such as unicellular fungi, bacteria, protozoa and multicellular organisms such as plants, fishes and mammals at various biological levels including gene, habitats and ecosystem. Thus, the correct option is E.

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

Species biodiversity is a combination of which two factors? 

  1. The number of different species and the number of ecosystems in which they are found

  2. The number of different species and the number of each of those different species in an area

  3. The number of different genes in an organism and the number of ecosystems in which a species is found

  4. The number of different species and the number of times a particular gene is found in the species

  5. The number of different genes in an organism and the number of each species found in an ecosystem.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Species diversity refers to the variety of species within a region. Measures of species diversity are the number of species in particular area. Greater the species richness, greater is the species diversity. The number of niches, trophic levels and various ecological process that sustain energy flow, food webs and recycling of nutrients is ecological diversity. Thus, the correct answer is A.
Multiple choice evs animal- the base of our life diversity in the living world environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

'Vavilov mega diversity centre' is in

  1. Australia

  2. Siberia

  3. Andamans

  4. Tibet
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vavilov mega diversity center is in Australia. It was indicated by Dr. Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov. He stated that "plants were not domesticated somewhere in the world at random but there are regions where the domestication started". The center of origin is also considered the center of diversity.

Until today Vavilov centers are regions where a high diversity of crop wild relatives can be found, representing the natural relatives of domesticated crop plants.

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 the correct statement about biodiversity

  1. large scale planting of Bt cotton has no adverse effect on biodiversity

  2. conservation of biodiversity is a fad pursued by developed countries

  3. desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat have a very high level of desert animal species as well as numerous rate animals

  4. Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Hotspot of biodiversity are the areas which have a high density of biodiversity or megadiversity which are the most threatened points. All over the world, 25 terrestrial hotspots have been identified for the conservation of biodiversity. Out of these 15 hotspots have the tropical forest, 5 acres and Mediterranean time zones and 9 hotspots are present in tropics. Out of 25 hotspots of the world tour found in India. These are the Western Ghats and the eastern Himalayas.
So, the correct option is 'The Western Ghats have a very high degree of species richness and endemism'
Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Select the incorrect statement.

  1. Species diversity increases as we move away from the equator towards the poles.

  2. Stellar's sea cow and passenger pigeon got extinct due to over exploitation by man.

  3. Lantana and Eichhornia are invasive weed species in India.

  4. Among animals, insects are the most species-rich taxonomic group.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Species diversity decreases as we move away from the equator towards the poles due to:-

(i)Temperature decreases and conditions become harsh.
(ii)Both the amount and intensity of solar radiation decrease.
(iii)Vegetation decreases.
(iv)Fewer resources available to support species.

So the correct option is 'Species diversity increases as we move away from the equator towards the poles.'

Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

India has a greater ecosystem diversity than a Scandinavian country like Norway. What kind of diversity does it represent?

  1. Species diversity

  2. Ecological diversity

  3. Genetic diversity

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

Ecological diversity is the diversity at ecosystem level. India with its deserts, rainforests, mangroves, coral reefs, wetlands, estuaries and alpine meadows has a greater ecosystem diversity than a  Scandinavian country like Norway.