Biodiversity UPSC Questions

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

Biodiversity MCQ Questions


13.
In-situ conservation includes all EXCEPT:
A.
Sanctuaries
B.
Biosphere reserves
C.
Zoological parks
D.
National parks
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ANSWER :
C. Zoological parks
14.
Which organization publishes the Red Data Book?
A.
UNEP
B.
WWF
C.
IUCN
D.
CZA
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ANSWER :
C. IUCN
15.
What does the pink page in the Red Data Book signify?
A.
Recovered species
B.
Species in danger of extinction
C.
Species of least concern
D.
Not evaluated species
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ANSWER :
B. Species in danger of extinction
16.
A species is classified as 'Critically Endangered' when:
A.
Its population has reduced by 70%
B.
There are less than 50 mature individuals
C.
Probability of extinction is 20%
D.
There are no known individuals
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ANSWER :
B. There are less than 50 mature individuals
17.
Which is a correct criterion for 'Endangered' species?
A.
Less than 50 mature individuals
B.
Reduction in population >90%
C.
Probability of extinction within 20 years is 20%
D.
Species is extinct in the wild
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ANSWER :
C. Probability of extinction within 20 years is 20%
18.
What category represents species that may qualify for threatened status in the near future?
A.
Vulnerable
B.
Least Concern
C.
Critically Endangered
D.
Near Threatened
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ANSWER :
D. Near Threatened