Free Biodiversity And Conservation (Daily Quiz: 9) NEET Biology Questions & Answers with Detailed Explanation & Full Review

Question-1

Which one of the following is an example of ex situ conservation?

(a) Seed bank

(b) Sacred groves

(c) Wildlife sanctuary

(d) National park

Question-2

Humans have altered _____ of Earth's land surface.

(a) about 25%

(b) very little

(c) about 50%

(d) about 80%

Question-3

Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as:-

(a) In situ conservation by sacred groves

(b) Advanced ex-situ conservation of biodiversity

(c) In situ cryo-conservation of biodiversity

(d) In situ conservation of biodiversity

Question-4

Given below are pie diagrams A, B and C related to proportionate number of species of major taxa of invertebrates, vertebrates and plants respectively. Critically study and fill in the blanks I, II, III and IV.

(a) I- Molluscs, II-Amphibians, III-Angiosperms, IV-Fungi

(b) I- Hexapoda, II-Amphibians, III-Fungi, IV-Angiosperms

(c) I- Molluscs, II-Amphibians, III-Fungi, IV-Angiosperms

(d) I- Turtles, II-Amphibians, III-Fungi, IV-Angiosperms

Question-5

What is the major cause of diminishing wildlife number?

(a) Paucity of drinking water

(b) Cannibalism

(c) Felling of trees

(d) Habitat destruction