Q2. Which of the following is NOT a component of biodiversity conservation?A. In situ conservationB. Ex situ conservationC. Species cloningD. Habitat protection
Q3. Which of the following statements about the Red List is correct?A. It is published by IUCN.B. It includes only plant species.C. It does not classify species based on their extinction risk.D. It lists only species that have gone extinct.
Q4. Which term is used to describe species found only in a particular geographical location?A. Exotic speciesB. Endemic speciesC. Keystone speciesD. Indicator species
Q5. Which hypothesis explains why ecosystems with higher species richness tend to be more stable?A. Competitive exclusion principleB. Rivet popper hypothesisC. Island biogeography theoryD. Gaia hypothesis
Q6. Which hypothesis explains how biodiversity loss weakens ecosystems over time?A. Gaia hypothesisB. Rivet popper hypothesisC. Island biogeography theoryD. Competitive exclusion principle
Q7. Which of the following is an example of an endangered species?A. House SparrowB. Indian RhinoC. Common MynaD. Cockroach
Q8. Which of the following is an incorrect statement about climate change and biodiversity?A. Climate change can alter species distribution and migration patterns.B. Climate change has no effect on biodiversity.C. Rising temperatures can cause habitat loss.D. Climate change increases the frequency of extreme weather events affecting ecosystems.
Q9. What is the primary cause of species extinction in the last 500 years?A. Natural disastersB. Human activitiesC. Genetic mutationsD. Plate tectonics
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an invasive species?A. Rapid growthB. High reproductive rateC. Specialized dietD. Ability to outcompete native species