Biodiversity and Endangered Species MCQs

1. What does biodiversity refer to?
(A) The number of trees in a forest
(B) The variety of life in all forms, levels, and combinations
(C) The climate of a particular area
(D) The number of endangered species

2. Which of the following is a major cause of biodiversity loss?
(A) Rainfall
(B) Solar energy
(C) Habitat destruction
(D) Ecotourism

3. An endangered species is one that:
(A) Is overpopulated in its habitat
(B) Has no predators
(C) Is at serious risk of extinction
(D) Is found only in zoos

4. Which of the following is an example of an endangered species?
(A) House Sparrow
(B) African Elephant
(C) Domestic Dog
(D) Cow

5. Which organization maintains the “Red List” of threatened species?
(A) WHO
(B) UNEP
(C) IUCN
(D) WWF

6. What is in-situ conservation?
(A) Conservation in zoos
(B) Conservation in laboratories
(C) Conservation within natural habitats
(D) Conservation in aquariums

7. Which human activity has the greatest impact on species extinction?
(A) Sports
(B) Traveling
(C) Deforestation
(D) Photography

8. What is a biodiversity hotspot?
(A) A place where biodiversity is declining
(B) An area rich in endemic and endangered species
(C) A desert with few species
(D) A city park

9. Which of the following is a method to protect endangered species?
(A) Hunting regulations
(B) Increasing fossil fuel use
(C) Habitat fragmentation
(D) Urban expansion

10. Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?
(A) It slows down evolution
(B) It reduces soil erosion
(C) It increases ecosystem stability and resilience
(D) It eliminates natural predators