UPSC Prelims Marathon 5th April – Biodiversity & Conservation – 2024

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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 Apr Biodiversity & Conservation

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding “Genetic diversity”:
1.It is concerned with the variation in genes within a particular species.
2.It does not allow species to adapt to changing environments.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements:
1.Alpha diversity is a measure of the overall diversity for the different ecosystems within a region.
2.Beta diversity is a comparison of diversity between ecosystems, usually measured as the change in number of species between the ecosystems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

The building blocks of plants, animals and humans are identical, and are made of which of the following element/s?
1.Carbon
2.Hydrogen
3.Nitrogen
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 4

Which of the following is/are natural cause/s of biodiversity loss?
1.Extension of agriculture
2.Floods
3.Earthquakes
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 5

Which of the following is not in-situ conservation method?

ABotanical garden

BReserved forests

CSanctuaries

DBiosphere reserves

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Question No. 6

The red data book is often seen in news related to which of the following?

AIUCN

BWEF

CUNEP

DUNDP

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Question No. 7

The “Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary” is recently seen in news located at?

AGujarat

BMaharashtra

CHaryana

DUttar Pradesh

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Question No. 8

Which of the following bustard species is/are found in India?
1.Great Indian bustard
2.Macqueen’s bustard
3.Bengal florican
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 9

Which of the following country/countries is/are adopted the Global declaration of River Dolphins by 2030?
1.India
2.China
3.Thailand
How many of the statements given above are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 10

The “Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act” was enacted in?

A1951

B1971

C1991

D2001

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