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प्रश्न
Name any two biodiversity hot spots in India.
Name any two “hotspot” regions in our country.
Name any two hotspots in India.
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उत्तर
Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas are two important hotspots situated in India.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Substantiate with the help of one example that in an ecosystem mutualists
are also one of the major causes of biodiversity loss.
Answer the following question:
Substantiate with the help of one example that in an ecosystem mutualists
(i) tend to co-evolve and
(ii) are also one of the major causes of biodiversity loss.
Dodo bird, stellar sea cow and passenger pigeon are few examples of extinction due to ______.
Enlist any six categories into which a given species is placed once it has been thoroughly evaluated by IUCN.
Species that possess a very high risk of extinction due to population decline of about 30 - 50 % over past 10 years are categorized as _______.
Species that possess a high risk of extinction with very few surviving members (50) are categorised as ____________ by the IUCN.
Which among the following is an exception to invasive species?
Which among the following is an in situ conservation method for national genetic resources?
What are the major factors that are responsible for the loss of biodiversity? What steps are needed to prevent them?
Match the following columns.
| Column - I | Column - II |
| (i) Dodo | (a) Africa |
| (ii) Ouagga | (b) Russia |
| (iii) Thylacine | (c) Mauritius |
| (iv) Stellar's sea cow | (d) Australia |
Choose the correct match from the following
Which of these is NOT amongst the effects of loss of biodiversity?
Of the four major causes for the loss of biodiversity (Alien species invasion, habitat loss and fragmentation, over-exploitation and co-extinctions which according to you is the major cause for the loss of biodiversity? Give reasons in support.
Explain the concept of "co-extinction" by taking two examples.
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?
Consider the following statements:
- Statement I: Endemism and accelerated habitat loss are characteristics of biodiversity hotspots.
- Statement II: Gene bank is an in-situ method of biodiversity conservation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
When a species goes extinct in one area, it is often desirable to re-introduce the species from other populations. A major problem with this approach is that ______.
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?
Mention any two places where the ex-situ conservation is undertaken.
Red Data Book is maintained by ______.
The IUCN Red Data List (2004) in the last 500 years documents the extinction of nearly 784 species including ______.
Which one of the following groups faces maximum threat of extinction?
The sixth extinction in progress currently is different from all previous extinctions on earth as it is ______.
Give definitions of Invasive species.
Which one of the following is NOT one of the 'Evil Quartet' responsible for the loss of biodiversity?
