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Multiple choice biology conservation of plants and animals classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Similipal is

  1. Sanctuary

  2. Biosphere Reserve

  3. National Park only

  4. Zoo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest is known as a biosphere reserve. UNESCO has given this label for protecting these sites. The main motive is to promote the management, research, and education in conservation of education. It also includes the  'sustainable use of natural resources'. The number of biosphere reserves in May 2002 was 408 in 94 countries. Similipal is a biosphere reserve in Odisha.

So, the correct answer is 'Biosphere Reserve'.

Multiple choice biology conservation of plants and animals classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

First national park of India is

  1. Kanha N.P.

  2. Periyar N.P.

  3. Corbett N.P.

  4. Bandipur N.P.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. Corbett National Park is the first national park of India.

So, the correct answer is 'Corbett N.P.'.

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

Biodiversity can be conserved by developing ................ and

  1. Hotspots and oceans

  2. Forest and hotspots

  3. Sanctuary and oceans

  4. Biosphere reserve and National park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Biodiversity can be conserved by developing Biosphere reserve and National park.
A biosphere reserve can be defined as a protected land or area to conserve the biological and cultural diversity of a region while promoting sustainable economic development. 
A national park is an area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitat and natural resources. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Multiple choice biology main natural resources classification of threatened species red data book methods of conservation

Biosphere reserve is

  1. A protected habitat for specific endangered species

  2. A place where specific endangered faunal species are well protected

  3. A reserve forest where specific endangered floral species are well protected

  4. A protected area for the whole ecosystem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting solutions to restore the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. The plan is to promote management, research and education in ecosystem conservation. This includes the 'sustainable use of natural resources'.

So, the correct answer is 'A protected area for the whole ecosystem'.

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

The red data book keeps the record of 

  1. Endangered animals and plants

  2. Extinct animals and plants

  3. Endemic animals and plants

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

'Red Data Book' contains lists of all the species of plants and animals whose continued existence is threatened. Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each 'Red Data Book' usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (eg., reptiles, insects, mosses). They are now being published in many different countries and provide useful information on the threat status of the species. The 'Red Data Book' is a list of endangered species. It is released by ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). It was first released in 1963.

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

Red data book provides data on 

  1. All plants

  2. All animals

  3. All animals and plants

  4. Endangered animals and plants
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Red data book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi. This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits. The Red data book is a list of endangered species. It is released by ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). It was first released in 1963.

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

Red data book provides data on 

  1. Red flowered plants

  2. Red coloured fishes

  3. Endangered plants and animals

  4. Red eyed birds
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Data Book is a public document created for recording endangered and rare species of animals, plants, and fungi, as well as some local subspecies that are present within a particular region.

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

World Conservation Union maintains

  1. Red Data Book

  2. Red List

  3. Pink List

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

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization which works in the area of the conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources. Red Book is a state document which is established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi, as well as some local subspecies. Red list is the world's most detailed inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. IUCN maintains both the Red Data Book and Red List.

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

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

Species listed in Red Data Book are

  1. Vulnerable

  2. Threatened

  3. Endangered

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

The species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future are known as threatened species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'

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

The Red Data Book records

  1. Species diversity of wet lands

  2. List of water pollutants

  3. List of threatened species

  4. Rate of population decline
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization which works in the area of the conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources. The Red Book is a state document which is established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi, as well as some local subspecies. The species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future are known as threatened species. IUCN treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. 

So, the correct answer is 'List of threatened species'.