SSC CGL Preparation – Day 19

MCQs: Biodiversity and Conservation

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1. Which of the following is not a level of biodiversity?
A) Genetic diversity
B) Species diversity
C) Ecosystem diversity
D) Functional diversity

✅ Answer: D) Functional diversity
📝 The 3 main recognized levels are genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.

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2. How many biodiversity hotspots are there in India?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

✅ Answer: C) 4
📝 India has 4 biodiversity hotspots: Himalayas, Western Ghats, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland.

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3. Which of the following is an example of in-situ conservation?
A) Zoological parks
B) Botanical gardens
C) Wildlife sanctuaries
D) Seed banks

✅ Answer: C) Wildlife sanctuaries
📝 In-situ means conservation in natural habitats, like sanctuaries and national parks.

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4. The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in which year?
A) 1980
B) 1972
C) 1975
D) 1986

✅ Answer: B) 1972
📝 The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 provides legal protection to wild animals and birds.

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5. Which Indian park is famous for the conservation of Asiatic Lions?
A) Bandipur
B) Gir National Park
C) Ranthambore
D) Kanha National Park

✅ Answer: B) Gir National Park
📝 Located in Gujarat, Gir is the only place where Asiatic Lions are found in the wild.

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6. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was signed in:
A) Montreal
B) Rio de Janeiro
C) Kyoto
D) Paris

✅ Answer: B) Rio de Janeiro
📝 CBD was signed at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992 to conserve biological diversity.

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7. Which of the following animals is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List?
A) Tiger
B) Asian Elephant
C) Indian Vulture
D) Gharial

✅ Answer: C) Indian Vulture
📝 The Indian Vulture population declined drastically due to Diclofenac poisoning.

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8. Which of the following is a Ramsar Wetland Site in India?
A) Ranthambore
B) Wular Lake
C) Gir Forest
D) Bandhavgarh

✅ Answer: B) Wular Lake
📝 Wular Lake (Jammu & Kashmir) is one of India’s Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance).

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9. Which of the following is an ex-situ conservation method?
A) National Park
B) Biosphere Reserve
C) Seed Bank
D) Community Reserve

✅ Answer: C) Seed Bank
📝 Seed banks conserve genetic material outside the natural habitat.

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10. The Green India Mission aims to:
A) Increase GDP through green technology
B) Promote tree plantation and ecosystem restoration
C) Create awareness about hygiene
D) Protect rivers and aquatic life

✅ Answer: B) Promote tree plantation and ecosystem restoration
📝 It is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).