Biodiversity and Conservation — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding Biodiversity Hotspots is/are correct? 1. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics. 2. India is home to three of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots. 3. The Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats are recognized as biodiversity hotspots in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following pairs: 1. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Establishment of National Biodiversity Authority 2. Biological Diversity Act, 2002: Regulation of access to biological resources 3. Forest Conservation Act, 1980: Restriction on diversion of forest land Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?
With reference to the 'Nagoya Protocol', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). 2. It deals with the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. 3. India is not a party to the Nagoya Protocol. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which constitutional article places a fundamental duty on every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment?