Free Biodiversity And Conservation (Daily Quiz: 6) NEET Biology Questions & Answers with Detailed Explanation & Full Review

Question-1

Assertion:
Colombia located near the equator has nearly 1400 species of birds which New York 41° N has 105 species and green land at 71°N only 56 species.
Reason:
Generally tropics harbour more species than temperate or polar region.

(a) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .

(b) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

(d) If both the assertion and reason are false

Question-2

The Cichlid species of Lake Victoria were driven to, or nearly to, extinction by the introduction of _________.

(a) Nile perch

(b) Eels

(c) North American sturgeon

(d) Bass

Question-3

Which animal has gone extinct in recent times in India?

(a) Acinonyx jubatus

(b) Panthera leo

(c) Antilope cervicapra

(d) Rhinoceros unicornis

Question-4

Which of the following represent maximum number of species among global biodiversity?

(a) Mosses and Ferns

(b) Algae

(c) Fungi

(d) Lichens

Question-5

A species facing extremely high risk of extinction in the immediate future is called

(a) Endemic

(b) Vulnerable

(c) Critically Endangered

(d) Extinct