Biodiversity and Conservation MCQs 25 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/25 Subscribe 1. : The variety of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or the entire Earth is called: (A) Ecology (B) Biodiversity (C) Evolution (D) Genetics 2. : Which type of biodiversity refers to the variety of species in an ecosystem? (A) Genetic diversity (B) Species diversity (C) Ecosystem diversity (D) Functional diversity 3. : The “hotspots of biodiversity” concept was introduced by: (A) Norman Myers (B) Charles Darwin (C) Alfred Wallace (D) E.O. Wilson 4. : How many global biodiversity hotspots are currently recognized? (A) 17 (B) 25 (C) 36 (D) 42 5. : Which country is known as a “megadiverse country”? (A) Japan (B) Brazil (C) Canada (D) Russia 6. : Endemic species are those that: (A) Are found worldwide (B) Are found only in a particular region (C) Are extinct everywhere (D) Are migratory 7. : The Red Data Book is published by: (A) WWF (B) UNEP (C) IUCN (D) IPCC 8. : Which of the following is NOT an in-situ conservation method? (A) National parks (B) Wildlife sanctuaries (C) Botanical gardens (D) Biosphere reserves 9. : The ex-situ conservation technique includes: (A) Sacred groves (B) Seed banks and gene banks (C) Wildlife sanctuaries (D) National parks 10. : Which biome has the highest biodiversity? (A) Desert (B) Tundra (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Temperate grassland 11. : The main cause of biodiversity loss worldwide is: (A) Climate change (B) Habitat destruction (C) Invasive species (D) Overexploitation 12. : Which international treaty aims to conserve biological diversity? (A) Kyoto Protocol (B) Montreal Protocol (C) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (D) Paris Agreement 13. : The “edge effect” is most closely associated with: (A) Habitat fragmentation (B) Species extinction (C) Genetic drift (D) Inbreeding 14. : Which of the following is a keystone species? (A) Tiger in forests (B) Earthworm in soil (C) Honeybee in pollination (D) All of the above 15. : CITES is an international agreement focused on: (A) Controlling trade in endangered species (B) Preventing greenhouse gases (C) Managing fisheries (D) Protecting ozone layer 16. : The loss of a species from a local area, though it exists elsewhere, is called: (A) Global extinction (B) Local extinction (extirpation) (C) Mass extinction (D) Background extinction 17. : Sacred groves in India are an example of: (A) In-situ conservation (B) Ex-situ conservation (C) Deforestation practices (D) Agroforestry 18. : Which biodiversity hotspot is located in Pakistan? (A) Himalaya (Indo-Burma) (B) Sundalands (C) Madagascar (D) Tundra region 19. : Genetic diversity within a species provides: (A) Resistance to diseases and adaptability (B) Uniform traits only (C) Faster extinction (D) None of the above 20. : The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) was signed in: (A) 1973 (B) 1987 (C) 1992 (D) 2000 21. : Which of the following is an example of an endangered species? (A) House sparrow (B) Bengal tiger (C) Cow (D) Pigeon 22. : The term “biodiversity hotspot” means an area that has: (A) Low species diversity (B) High species richness and high endemism (C) Only one type of vegetation (D) Low productivity ecosystems 23. : Which organization publishes the “Living Planet Report”? (A) UNEP (B) WWF (C) IUCN (D) IPCC 24. : Bioprospecting refers to: (A) Searching for mineral resources (B) Exploration of biodiversity for new resources of social and commercial value (C) Studying geological formations (D) Climate modeling 25. : The ultimate goal of biodiversity conservation is to: (A) Promote tourism only (B) Ensure sustainable use of biological resources (C) Reduce natural vegetation (D) Increase deforestation for development