Endangered Species and Keystone Species Quiz

What are the three prime objectives of biodiversity conservation mentioned in the text?

Protecting natural areas, improving traditional plant varieties, managing ecosystem exploitation
Enhancing ecological processes, preserving traditional plant varieties, minimizing exploitation of ecosystems
Creating wildlife reserves, encouraging farming partnerships, controlling poaching activities
Maintaining ecological processes, preserving species variety, sustainable exploitation of ecosystems (correct)

What is the main objective of in situ conservation as described in the text?

Promote exploitation of natural resources for economic gain
Encourage poaching activities for species protection
Develop artificial settings for biodiversity preservation
Maintain large areas of undeveloped land for ecosystem and biodiversity flourishing (correct)

Which of the following is a limitation of in situ conservation mentioned in the text?

Complete cessation of flora and fauna exploitation near reserves
Extensive involvement of local communities near reserves in conservation processes
Effective control of poachers and settlers in all wildlife reserves
Protection and management levels of many reserves being insufficient (correct)

What is the main purpose of seed banks in ex-situ conservation?

To store a diverse collection of plant genetic materials for future use (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does ex situ conservation involve according to the text?

Conserving biodiversity in artificial settings away from the original place (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some seeds not remain alive indefinitely in seed banks?

They dry out before storage and cannot tolerate storage conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT part of ex situ conservation based on the text?

Protection of natural areas for biodiversity preservation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of captive-breeding programs in conservation efforts?

To avoid extinction and reintroduce species back into their natural habitats (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the special case of in situ conservation mentioned in the text?

Partnership between farmers and scientists for plant variety improvement (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do zoos face limitations in preserving endangered species?

Because they require large spaces and funding (A) Signup and view all the answers

In ex-situ conservation, what is the significance of animals breeding in captivity?

It enables reintroduction of animals into reserves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges faced by seed banks in maintaining genetic material?

"Seed drying out before storage" issue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the reduction in tiger population mentioned in the text?

Demand for bones for traditional oriental medicines (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which biosphere reserve mentioned in the text is the largest?

Rann of Kutch (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Global Water Distribution like according to the text?

Unevenly distributed with some areas having more water resources than others (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which entity was established by the Government in 2006 for Tiger conservation?

National Tiger Conservation Authority (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Water Footprint measure according to the text?

Indicator that measures direct and virtual water use in producing goods and services (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many bird species out of the described total are at risk of extinction according to the Report?

1300 bird species (13% of described total) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Renewable Resources from Non-renewable Resources?

Renewable resources replenish over time while non-renewable resources do not (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the text for species that are sensitive indicators of environmental problems and early indicators that affect other species?

Sentinel species (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many mammal species are at risk of extinction according to the Report?

1200 mammal species (26% of described total) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used in the text to describe species that determine the ability of other species to survive and result in a cascade effect if they become extinct?

Keystone species (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the text to refer to the value associated with the aesthetics of biodiversity?

Aesthetic value (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which region is specifically mentioned in the text regarding the percentages of species threatened by various causes and endangered to various groups?

Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern related to building reservoirs as mentioned in the text?

Large-scale displacement of local communities (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does sustainable development aim to balance present and future needs?

By meeting the needs of the present without jeopardizing future generations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of bioenergy mentioned in the text?

Reduction in carbon emissions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does sustainable development aim to achieve?

Balancing present and future needs effectively (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is compensation for displaced people often an issue related to large-scale projects like building reservoirs?

Displaced people are often not paid or paid inadequately (D) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to a significant portion of India's energy needs according to the text?

Biomass energy utilization (B) Signup and view all the answers