Biodiversity UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Biodiversity MCQ Questions


7.
What are producers in the food web?
A.
Animals eating plants
B.
Plants that produce energy from sunlight
C.
Humans who consume food
D.
Microorganisms that recycle nutrients
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ANSWER :
B. Plants that produce energy from sunlight
8.
What service is NOT part of ecosystem services provided by biodiversity?
A.
Climate stability
B.
Food production
C.
Pollution absorption
D.
Soil formation
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ANSWER :
B. Food production
9.
Which of the following is a biological service provided by biodiversity?
A.
Research and education
B.
Breeding stocks
C.
Climate regulation
D.
Tourism
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ANSWER :
B. Breeding stocks
10.
The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

UPSC - 2016

A.
pledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle East
B.
plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
C.
capital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
D.
plan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals
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ANSWER :
B. plan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate change
11.
What is NOT a man-made cause for biodiversity loss?
A.
Floods
B.
Pollution
C.
Habitat destruction
D.
Poaching
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ANSWER :
A. Floods
12.
Which of the following is an ex-situ conservation method?
A.
National park
B.
Wildlife sanctuary
C.
Seed bank
D.
Biosphere reserve
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ANSWER :
C. Seed bank