Which is an example of endangered plant species of India?
(A) Aak
(B) Basil
(C) Neem
(D) Rohida
I.U.C.N. In which field is the organization engaged?
(A) water conservation
(B) animal protection
(C) Soil Conservation
(D) Soil Conservation
IUCN works to conserve coastal, marine and polar ecosystems, and the many benefits they provide for humanity. IUCN works to protect ecosystems, promote the sustainable use of landscapes and advance justice and equity in conservation.
What is called the circle of organisms on the surface of the earth including water, air, and land?
(A) Lithosphere
(B) biosphere
(C) hydrosphere
(D) Atmosphere
The biosphere is a global ecosystem made up of living organisms (biota) and the nonliving (abiotic) factors that provide them with energy and nutrients. The biosphere is a narrow zone on the surface of the earth where soil, water, and air combine to sustain life.
In which continent the hottest spots have been marked?
(A) Asia
(B) Africa
(C) South America
(D) North America
The hottest spots in the world are in arid climates. The temperature in the arid Death Valley National Park, California, U.S., reached 56.7° Celsius (134° Fahrenheit) on July 10, 1913—the highest temperature ever recorded.
What is a sensitive site with an abundance of biodiversity and predominance of area-specific organisms called?
(A) Cold Place
(B) Hot spot
(C) Green space
(D) Red spot
Where is Ranthambore National Park located?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan
In which category are the countries rich in biodiversity placed?
(A) Multi Diversity Countries
(B) Super Diversity Country
(C) Mega Diversity Country
(D) Mass Diversity Country
The mega-diverse countries are those that house the largest indices of biodiversity, including a large number of endemic species.
What percentage of global biodiversity is found in tropical evergreen forests?
(A) 25
(B) 33
(C) 50
(D) more than 50
Equatorial forests are examples of which level of biodiversity?
(A) Local
(B) National
(C) Continental
(D) Global
What is global biodiversity called?
(A) Alpha
(B) beta
(C) Gamma
(D) Nano
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