30 Questions
What is the term used to refer to the variety of life on Earth?
Biodiversity
What is the term used to describe the variety of species within a habitat or a region?
Species diversity
What is the term used to describe the variety of genes within a species?
Genetic diversity
What are the three levels of biodiversity?
Species, Genetic, and Ecosystem
What is the term used to describe the number of individuals per species in a community?
Species abundance
Why is it important to conserve different populations of a species?
To conserve genetic diversity
What is an ecosystem?
A community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together
What is an endemic species?
A species that exists only in one geographical region
What is a Red Data Book?
A document that keeps a record of all the endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi
What is the criterion for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot?
The region should have at least 1500 species of vascular plants
What is the percentage of original habitat that a region can have to qualify as a hotspot?
30% or less
How many biodiversity hotspots are there in the world?
36
What is the main objective of biodiversity conservation?
To preserve the diversity of species and ecosystems
What is one of the consequences of biodiversity loss?
Imbalance in nature
What is the primary goal of In-situ conservation?
To conserve and protect all endangered species in their natural habitat
What is one of the benefits of biodiversity conservation?
It provides economic and ethical benefits and adds aesthetic value
What is the primary reason for biodiversity loss?
Loss of habitat, over-exploitation of resources, climatic changes, pollution, diseases, and hunting
How many hotspots are there in India?
4
What is the primary goal of ex-situ conservation of biodiversity?
To breed and protect endangered species in a new habitat
What percentage of land in a forest is considered dense forest?
More than 70%
What is the role of forests in regulating the climate?
They release huge amounts of oxygen into the air
What type of forest has a tree cover between 10% and 40%?
Open forest
What is the purpose of the National Forest Policy?
To increase the forest area to 33%
What is the percentage of forest cover in India?
21.67%
What is the name of the organization that conducts surveys and assessments of forest resources in India?
FSI
Which district in Karnataka has the highest forest cover?
Uttara Kannada
What is the term used to describe the forests due to their role in releasing oxygen?
Earth's lungs
What is the name of the largest national park in Karnataka?
Bandipur National Park
What is the name of the place that receives the highest rainfall in India?
Mawsynram
What is the term used to describe Non-Wood Forest Products?
NWFP
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