Biodiversity and Its Conservation
Test 1

Correct answer Carries: 4.

Wrong Answer Carries: -1.

Which of the following levels of biodiversity refers to variations within a single species?

Genetic diversity
Species diversity
Ecological diversity
Taxonomic diversity
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Genetic diversity refers to variations in the genetic makeup within a species, allowing adaptation to different environmental conditions.

Which of the following species was driven to extinction due to overexploitation by humans?

Bengal Tiger
Passenger Pigeon
House Sparrow
Komodo Dragon
2

The Passenger Pigeon became extinct due to excessive hunting by humans.

Which of the following is a correct statement about national parks?

National parks protect biodiversity in its natural habitat.
National parks allow unrestricted hunting.
National parks promote deforestation.
National parks are not important for conservation.
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National parks are a form of in situ conservation, protecting species in their natural habitats.

Which of the following is NOT part of the "Evil Quartet" causing biodiversity loss?

Habitat loss
Over-exploitation
Pollination
Alien species invasion
3

Pollination is a natural ecosystem service, while habitat loss, over-exploitation, alien species invasion, and co-extinctions form the "Evil Quartet."

Which of the following is a correct statement about climate change?

Climate change can alter species distribution and ecosystem functions.
Climate change has no effect on biodiversity.
Climate change only affects marine ecosystems.
Climate change does not influence migration patterns.
1

Climate change affects species distribution, migration patterns, and overall ecosystem stability.

Which international agreement focuses on biodiversity conservation?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Convention on Biological Diversity
Paris Agreement
3

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was established to address global biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

Which biodiversity conservation strategy focuses on protecting species outside their natural habitats?

In situ conservation
Ex situ conservation
Habitat preservation
Biodiversity restoration
2

Ex situ conservation involves protecting species outside their natural habitat, such as in zoos, botanical gardens, and seed banks.

Which of the following statements about biodiversity loss is correct?

Biodiversity loss is only caused by human activities
Mass extinctions have only occurred in the past
Current extinction rates are higher than natural rates
Climate change has no impact on biodiversity
3

The current extinction rate is 100–1000 times higher than the natural background extinction rate, largely due to human activities.

Which of the following statements about ecosystem services is correct?

Ecosystem services are essential for human survival.
Ecosystem services only benefit wild animals.
Ecosystem services are unrelated to biodiversity.
Ecosystem services have no economic value.
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Ecosystem services, such as pollination, soil fertility, and climate regulation, are crucial for human survival and well-being.

Which method is commonly used to conserve plant genetic material?

Seed banks
Wildlife sanctuaries
Zoological parks
Biosphere reserves
1

Seed banks store plant genetic material in a preserved state for long-term conservation.

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