Biodiversity — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about biodiversity hotspots are correct? 1. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics. 2. It must have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation. 3. India has five biodiversity hotspots. 4. The Sundaland hotspot includes the Nicobar Islands.
Which of the following are objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)? 1. Conservation of biological diversity. 2. Sustainable use of its components. 3. Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. 4. Regulation of international trade in endangered species.
Consider the following pairs: 1. National Biodiversity Authority: Statutory body under MoEFCC 2. Biodiversity Management Committees: Formed at local body levels 3. People's Biodiversity Register: Document local biodiversity and traditional knowledge Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the following conservation methods is considered 'in-situ' conservation? 1. Botanical Gardens 2. National Parks 3. Seed Banks 4. Wildlife Sanctuaries
The term '30x30 target', often seen in news regarding biodiversity, is associated with which of the following international agreements/frameworks?