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Question (1)

QN008299

Which of the following best explains why India is considered a biodiversity hotspot?

(A) Presence of only agricultural land
(B) Large number of endemic species and habitat loss
(C) Excessive snowfall in all regions
(D) Absence of deserts and plateaus

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Biodiversity hotspots contain many endemic species and face serious habitat destruction.

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Question (2)

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Which of the following is an endemic species found only in India?

(A) Kangaroo
(B) Polar bear
(C) Lion-tailed macaque
(D) Kiwi

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Lion-tailed macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.

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Question (3)

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A species restricted naturally to a particular region and not found elsewhere is called

(A) exotic species
(B) endangered species
(C) endemic species
(D) migratory species

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Endemic species are naturally confined to a specific geographical region.

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Question (4)

QN008302

Which region among the following is included in the global biodiversity hotspots associated with India?

(A) Thar Desert only
(B) Western Ghats
(C) Indo-Gangetic plains only
(D) Deccan industrial belt

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Western Ghats are recognised as a major biodiversity hotspot.

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Question (5)

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Nepenthes khasiana is an example of

(A) marine algae
(B) endemic pitcher plant
(C) desert cactus
(D) parasitic fungus

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Nepenthes khasiana is an endemic pitcher plant found in North East India.

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Question (6)

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Which condition is essential for a region to be called a biodiversity hotspot?

(A) Presence of glaciers
(B) Dense human population
(C) Large number of endemic species with habitat destruction
(D) Presence of only medicinal plants

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Biodiversity hotspots must have high endemic diversity and major habitat loss.

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Question (7)

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The Himalayas are important biodiversity hotspots mainly because they

(A) support very few species
(B) have uniform climate throughout
(C) possess diverse habitats and endemic organisms
(D) contain only snow-covered mountains

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Himalayas support varied habitats and many endemic species.

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Question (8)

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Neelakurinji is famous because it is

(A) a medicinal bacterium
(B) an endemic flowering plant
(C) a marine fish
(D) a desert shrub

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Neelakurinji is an endemic flowering plant of the Western Ghats.

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Question (9)

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Which of the following combinations is correctly matched?

(A) Nilgiri tahr — Antarctica
(B) Lion-tailed macaque — Western Ghats
(C) Nepenthes khasiana — Rajasthan desert
(D) Neelakurinji — Arctic region

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Lion-tailed macaque is found in the Western Ghats.

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Question (10)

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The term biodiversity refers to

(A) only plant diversity
(B) only animal diversity
(C) variety of living organisms
(D) diversity of rocks and minerals

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Biodiversity means the variety of living organisms in an area.

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Question (1)

Which of the following best explains why India is considered a biodiversity hotspot?

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Question (2)

Which of the following is an endemic species found only in India?

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A species restricted naturally to a particular region and not found elsewhere is called

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Question (4)

Which region among the following is included in the global biodiversity hotspots associated with India?

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Nepenthes khasiana is an example of

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Question (6)

Which condition is essential for a region to be called a biodiversity hotspot?

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Question (7)

The Himalayas are important biodiversity hotspots mainly because they

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Neelakurinji is famous because it is

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Question (9)

Which of the following combinations is correctly matched?

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The term biodiversity refers to

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