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प्रश्न
How can you, as an individual, prevent the loss of biodiversity?
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उत्तर
The loss of biodiversity can be prevented by
- Practice of recycling waste paper etc.
- Judicious exploitation of medicinal and commercial plants and animals.
- Generating awareness among the public on the importance of biodiversity and conservation through skits, screening of films, lectures, etc.
Teaching people how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through alternate eco-friendly green technologies like the use of solar energy, wind energy, biogas, vermicompost, organic farming, etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Acronym for IUCN is ____________.
Which among the following is an exception to invasive species?
'The Evil Quartet' is a concept which describes the ______.
Threatened species are those which ______.
What is common to lantana Eichhomia and African catfish?
Which of the following is/are endangered plant species?
Which of the following are major causes of species losses in a geographical region?
IUCN means
Match the animals given in column I with their location in column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Dodo | i. Africa |
| B. Quagga | ii. Russia |
| C. Thylacine | iii. Mauritius |
| D. Stellar's sea cow | iv. Australia |
Choose the correct match from the following:
Explain as to how protection of biodiversity hot spots alone can reduce up to 30% of the current rate of species extinction.
What is common to the species shown in figures A and B?
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| A | B |
What is common to the species shown in figures A and B?
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| A | B |
Though the conflict between humans and wildlife started with the evolution of man, the intensity of conflict has increased due to the activities of modern man. Justify your answer with suitable examples.
How many Biodiversity hotspots have been identified around the world?
There was a loss of biodiversity in the ecosystem due to a new construction project in that area. What would be its impact on the ecosystem? State any three.
Enlist two criteria that are used to identify a region for maximum protection as 'Biodiversity hotspots'.
Western Ghats have a large number of plant and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following terms will you use to notify such species?
Many species like Stellar's Sea cow and passenger pigeon have been driven to the brink of extinction. Which of the following describes this situation?
What is ex-situ conservation?
Give definitions of Endangered species.
What are the reasons for loss of biodiversity?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the 'Evil Quartet' responsible for the loss of biodiversity?
Damage to biodiversity takes place due to natural reasons which includes the following EXCEPТ:
Which of the following pairs correctly represents examples of alien species invasion?
Which of the following animals is correctly categorised as 'Vulnerable' under the IUCN Red List?
