Ecology and Environment AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Biology

Ecology and Environment MCQ Questions


7.
Robert May's scientifically sound estimate of total global species diversity is about:
A.
50 million
B.
1.5 million
C.
7 million
D.
20 million
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ANSWER :
C. 7 million
8.
IUCN stands for:
A.
International Council for Universal Nature Conservation
B.
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
C.
Indian Union for Conservation of Nature
D.
International Union for Climate and Nature
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ANSWER :
B. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
9.
More than what percentage of all the species recorded on Earth are animals?
A.
70%
B.
90%
C.
22%
D.
50%
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ANSWER :
A. 70%
10.
Among animals, which is the most species-rich taxonomic group, making up more than 70% of all animals?
A.
Molluscs
B.
Fishes
C.
Insects
D.
Birds
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ANSWER :
C. Insects
11.
The number of species of fungi in the world is:
A.
Roughly equal to the number of bird species
B.
More than the combined total of fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals
C.
Less than the number of insect species but more than that of birds
D.
Less than that of mammals alone
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ANSWER :
B. More than the combined total of fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals
12.
India's share of the world's land area is approximately:
A.
2.4%
B.
10%
C.
8.1%
D.
5%
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ANSWER :
A. 2.4%