NEET Biology: Biodiversity and Its Conservation — Practice Set 9

Q1. Which factor is responsible for the high biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest?

A. Frequent seasonal changes
B. Long evolutionary time and stable environment
C. Low competition among species
D. Limited solar energy availability

Q2. Which of the following statements about invasive species is correct?

A. Invasive species can disrupt native ecosystems by competing for resources.
B. Invasive species always have a positive impact on biodiversity.
C. Invasive species cannot spread beyond their introduced habitat.
D. Invasive species never affect native plant populations.

Q3. Which of the following statements about in situ conservation is incorrect?

A. It involves protecting species in their natural habitats.
B. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are examples of in situ conservation.
C. Zoos and botanical gardens are part of in situ conservation.
D. Biosphere reserves help in in situ conservation.

Q4. Which region in India is NOT part of the country's biodiversity hotspots?

A. Western Ghats
B. Himalayas
C. Indo-Burma
D. Thar Desert

Q5. Which species concept is difficult to apply to prokaryotes?

A. Morphological species concept
B. Biological species concept
C. Phylogenetic species concept
D. Ecological species concept

Q6. Which of the following statements about biodiversity hotspots is correct?

A. Biodiversity hotspots have high species richness and endemism.
B. Biodiversity hotspots have low conservation value.
C. All ecosystems on Earth are biodiversity hotspots.
D. Biodiversity hotspots are found only in temperate regions.

Q7. Which of the following is a key feature of biodiversity hotspots?

A. They have low species richness
B. They are located only in temperate regions
C. They contain a high number of endemic species
D. They have little ecological importance

Q8. Which of the following organisms is most vulnerable to extinction?

A. Generalist species
B. Species with small population sizes
C. Species with high reproductive rates
D. Species that can adapt to diverse habitats

Q9. Which of the following statements about endemic species is incorrect?

A. Endemic species are found only in a specific geographic region.
B. Endemic species are widespread across multiple continents.
C. Many endemic species are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss.
D. The Western Ghats of India have a high number of endemic species.

Q10. Which of the following statements about invasive species is incorrect?

A. Invasive species can outcompete native species.
B. Invasive species always increase biodiversity.
C. Invasive species can alter habitat conditions.
D. Invasive species can cause the decline of native populations.

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