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Methods of conservation - class-VIII

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Nanda Devi biosphere reserve is found in

  1. Uttaranchal

  2. Assam

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Andhra Pradesh.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982, is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi in the state of Uttaranchal.

So, the correct option is 'Uttaranchal'.

How many species are documented to be extinct in last 500 years by IUCN Red List, 2004?

  1. 2,000

  2. 87

  3. 567

  4. 784


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IUCN Red List, 2004, documents the extinction of 784 species including 338 vertebrates. 359 invertebrates and 87 plants in the last 500 years.

Red Data Book deals with 

  1. organisms on the verge of extinction

  2. endemic plants

  3. organisms showing photoperiodism

  4. organisms that are extinct.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red data book is a catalogue of taxa facing risk of extinction. it is maintained by IUCN.  

Organisation responsible for maintaining Red Data Book is  

  1. IUCN

  2. WWF

  3. CITES

  4. IBWL.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), founded in 1965, has evolved to become the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. A series of Regional Red List are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The IUCN Red List is set upon precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. The aim is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to try to reduce species extinction. 
So the correct option is 'IUCN'.

IUCN stands for

  1. Indian Union of Chemical Nomenclature

  2. Indian Union for Conservation of Nature

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

  4. International Union for Conservation of Nutrients


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. It is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species.

So, the correct answer is 'International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources'.

Man and Biosphere Programme started in

  1. 1971

  2. 1976

  3. 1986

  4. 1996


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Launched in 1971, UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is an intergovernmental scientific programme that aims to establish a scientific basis for the improvement of relationships between people and the environments.
So, the correct answer is "1971".

Similipal is

  1. Sanctuary

  2. Biosphere Reserve

  3. National Park only

  4. Zoo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest is known as a biosphere reserve. UNESCO has given this label for protecting these sites. The main motive is to promote the management, research, and education in conservation of education. It also includes the  'sustainable use of natural resources'. The number of biosphere reserves in May 2002 was 408 in 94 countries. Similipal is a biosphere reserve in Odisha.

So, the correct answer is 'Biosphere Reserve'.

First national park of India is

  1. Kanha N.P.

  2. Periyar N.P.

  3. Corbett N.P.

  4. Bandipur N.P.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. Corbett National Park is the first national park of India.

So, the correct answer is 'Corbett N.P.'.

Biodiversity can be conserved by developing ................ and

  1. Hotspots and oceans

  2. Forest and hotspots

  3. Sanctuary and oceans

  4. Biosphere reserve and National park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Biodiversity can be conserved by developing Biosphere reserve and National park.
A biosphere reserve can be defined as a protected land or area to conserve the biological and cultural diversity of a region while promoting sustainable economic development. 
A national park is an area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitat and natural resources. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Biosphere reserve is

  1. A protected habitat for specific endangered species

  2. A place where specific endangered faunal species are well protected

  3. A reserve forest where specific endangered floral species are well protected

  4. A protected area for the whole ecosystem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting solutions to restore the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. The plan is to promote management, research and education in ecosystem conservation. This includes the 'sustainable use of natural resources'.

So, the correct answer is 'A protected area for the whole ecosystem'.

The red data book keeps the record of 

  1. Endangered animals and plants

  2. Extinct animals and plants

  3. Endemic animals and plants

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Red Data Book' contains lists of all the species of plants and animals whose continued existence is threatened. Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each 'Red Data Book' usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (eg., reptiles, insects, mosses). They are now being published in many different countries and provide useful information on the threat status of the species. The 'Red Data Book' is a list of endangered species. It is released by ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). It was first released in 1963.

Red data book provides data on 

  1. All plants

  2. All animals

  3. All animals and plants

  4. Endangered animals and plants


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Red data book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi. This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits. The Red data book is a list of endangered species. It is released by ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). It was first released in 1963.

Red data book provides data on 

  1. Red flowered plants

  2. Red coloured fishes

  3. Endangered plants and animals

  4. Red eyed birds


Correct Option: C

World Conservation Union maintains

  1. Red Data Book

  2. Red List

  3. Pink List

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization which works in the area of the conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources. Red Book is a state document which is established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi, as well as some local subspecies. Red list is the world's most detailed inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. IUCN maintains both the Red Data Book and Red List.

So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

Species listed in Red Data Book are

  1. Vulnerable

  2. Threatened

  3. Endangered

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future are known as threatened species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'

The Red Data Book records

  1. Species diversity of wet lands

  2. List of water pollutants

  3. List of threatened species

  4. Rate of population decline


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization which works in the area of the conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources. The Red Book is a state document which is established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi, as well as some local subspecies. The species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future are known as threatened species. IUCN treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. 

So, the correct answer is 'List of threatened species'.

Red data book is a record of endangered

  1. Endangered plants only

  2. Endangered animals only 

  3. Endangered plant and animals

  4. All plant and animals that are living


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Red Data Book is a public document which was created for the recording of endangered and rare species including plants, animals, fungi as well as some local species which are present in the states or country.

So the answer is  'Endangered plants and animals'.

Red data book keeps a record of:

  1. endangered plants, animals and other species

  2. endemic plants,animals and other species

  3. extinct plants,animals and other species

  4. imbalanced species

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Data contains a complete list of threatened species of living organisms.

So, the correct option is 'endangered plants, animals and other species'.

Red data book contains data of

  1. all plant species

  2. all animal species

  3. economically important species

  4. threatened species


Correct Option: D

Students were taken to a museum on an educational trip. Which one of the following documents will provide the information on endangered animals and plants?

  1. Data book

  2. Atlas

  3. Red data book

  4. Dictionary


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
A red data book contains lists of species whose continued existence is threatened. Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each red data book usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants. They are now being published in many different countries and provide useful information on the threat status of the species
So, the correct answer is 'Red data book'

The taxa believed likely to join the endangered category in near future is called as

  1. Extinct

  2. Rare

  3. Vulnerable

  4. Out

  5. Living fossil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A vulnerable species can be defined as the species of animals or plants, which are likely to become endangered unless something changes. Something has to be done to remove the things, that are harmful to their survival, and their rate of reproduction needs to increase. There are 8,565 species listed as vulnerable on the IUCN 'Red List'.

Red data book is for enlisting

  1. Endemic species

  2. Decorative plants

  3. Exotic species

  4. Plants on verge of extinction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Red Data Book is also known as 'Red Book' or 'Russian Red Data Book'. It is a state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi, as well as some local subspecies that exist within the territory of the 'Russian Federation' and its continental shelf and marine economic zone. The book has been adopted by Russia and all CIS states to enact a common agreement on rare and endangered species protection. The book provides a central information source in organizing studies and monitoring programs on rare and endangered species and their habitats. It is regularly consulted when developing and implementing special measures for the protection and rehabilitation of such species.

'Red Data Book' provides information of

  1. Threatened species

  2. Biota of Red Sea

  3. World flora

  4. World fauna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Red Data Book' provides information on threatened species.

A Red Data Book contains lists of all the species whose continued existence is threatened. Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each Red Data Book usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (e. reptiles, insects, mosses). They are now being published in many different countries and provide useful information on the threat status of the species. 
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species.

What is Red Data Book?

  1. Red coloured book

  2. Book that maintains an international list of all endangered animal and plant species

  3. Book that maintains an international list of all endangered animal species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Red Data Book is a list of endangered species. It is released by ICUN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature). It was first released in 1963.

A Red Data Book contains lists of species whose continued existence is threatened. Species are classified into different categories of perceived risk. Each Red Data Book usually deals with a specific group of animals or plants (reptiles, insects, mosses). They are now being published in many different countries and provide useful information on the threat status of the species. 
The red-listing assessment is a simple logical process to determine the status of the threat to a species based on available information.

The .......... maintains Red Data Book.

  1. IUCN 

  2. MAB

  3. WHO

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IUCN - the International Union for the conservation of Nature & Natural resources maintains Red Data Book. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization which works in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, lobbying and education. IUCN's mission is to "influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable."

MAB - Man and the Biosphere Programme
World Health Organization: WHO

Red Data Book listed about .......... species in 2000.

  1. 11096

  2. 101

  3. 12

  4. 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red Data Book listed about 11096 species in 2000. The Red Data Book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local sub-species that exist within the territory of the state or country. This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits. 

In Red data book, on the basis of the degree of threat, ............. categories have been given.

  1. Nine

  2. Ten

  3. Six

  4. Five


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Red data book, on the basis of the degree of threat, 9 categories have been given.

Species are classified by the IUCN Red List into nine groups, set through criteria such as rate of decline, population size, the area of geographic distribution, and degree of population and distribution fragmentation.

  1. Extinct (EX) – No known individuals remaining.
  2. Extinct in the wild (EW) – Known only to survive in captivity, or as a naturalized population outside its historic range.
  3. Critically endangered (CR) – Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
  4. Endangered (EN) – High risk of extinction in the wild.
  5. Vulnerable (VU) – High risk of endangerment in the wild.
  6. Near threatened (NT) – Likely to become endangered in the near future.
  7. Least concern (LC) – Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
  8. Data deficient (DD) – Not enough data to make an assessment of its risk of extinction.
  9. Not evaluated (NE) – Has not yet been evaluated against the criteria.

When discussing the IUCN Red List, the official term "threatened" is a grouping of three categories: Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable.

Head office of IUCN is located at ......... in Switzerland.

  1. Morges

  2. New York

  3. Moscow

  4. Rio de Janerio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The head office of IUCN is located at Morges in Switzerland.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

Different species are classified into different threat categories in the

  1. Blue Data Book

  2. Yellow Data Book

  3. Black Data Book

  4. Red Data Book


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Red data book will provide information about endangered species. The Red Data Book was established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and other organisms. Species which are facing the high risk of extinction are called endangered species. Some of the endangered plants include Ebony tree, Umbrella tree, Indian mallow etc., and few of the endangered animals are Blackbuck, One Horned Rhinoceros, and Asiatic Lion etc.

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Red Data Book contains information about

  1. Red coloured insects

  2. Red coloured fishes

  3. Red eyed birds

  4. Endangered plants and animals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Red Data Book' enlists the rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi, as well as some local subspecies. The book provides a central information source in organizing studies and monitoring programs on rare and endangered species and their habitats. It is regularly consulted when developing and implementing special measures for the protection and rehabilitation of such species.

The taxon likely to join the category of endangered category in near future is

  1. Extinct

  2. Rare

  3. Vulnerable

  4. Living fossil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The taxon likely to join the category of endangered category in near future is Vulnerable if the causal factors continue to operate. Vulnerable included all those taxa in which most or all population decrease in size because of over-exploitation, extensive destruction of habitat and other environmental disturbances. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

The knowledge of which of the following factors does not help in the management of endangered animal?

  1. Habitat of the animal

  2. Behavior of the animal

  3. Food habit of the animal

  4. Name of the animal


Correct Option: D

Viable materials of endangered species can be preserved by

  1. Gene bank

  2. Gene library

  3. Gene pool

  4. Herbarium


Correct Option: A

Red data book which maintains the list of endangered species, was released by

  1. IUCNNR

  2. The Bombay Natural History Society

  3. WPSI

  4. IUCN


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IUCN is 'International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources', which is now called as 'World Conservation Union' or WCU. It has its headquarters at Morges, Switzerland. It maintains a 'Red Data Book' or 'Red List' which is a catalog of taxa facing the risk of extinction.

............. is the taxon, which is likely to move into endangered category in near future, if conditions prevail as it is.

  1. Vulnerable

  2. Endanger

  3. Rare

  4. Extinct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endangered species is a species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future due to a decrease in its habitat, excessive predation or poaching.
Vulnerable species are those for which presently the population is sufficient but is undergoing depletion due to some factors so that it is facing the risk of extinction in a medium term.
Rare species are species with naturally small populations, either localized or thinly scattered.
Extinct species are the taxon completely eliminated or died out from Earth, e.g., Dodo.

According to IUCN 'Red List', what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

  1. Vulnerable species

  2. Critically endangered species

  3. Extinct species

  4. Endangered species


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endangered species is a species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future due to a decrease in its habitat, excessive predation or poaching. 

The percentage number of endangered species in the list of threatened ones is 19 percent mammals, 17 percent birds, 21 percent reptiles, 22 percent amphibians and 19 percent angiosperms. 
In India, their number is 54 animals and 113 plants. E.g., Ailurus fulgens (red panda), Bentinckia nicobarica. Some other examples are blue whale, Asiatic wild ass and lion-tailed macaque.

Assertion : Red data book has a record of all animals.

Reason : Endangered species are need to be noticed.

  1. Both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  2. Both the Assertion and the Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  3. The Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

  4. Both the Assertion and the Reason are false.

  5. The Assertion is false but the Reason is true.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

IUCN is the 'International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources', which is not called as 'World Conservation Union' (WCU). It maintains a 'Red Data Book' Or 'Red List', which is a catalog of taxa facing the risk of extinction. The purpose of preparing the 'Red List' is to provide awareness to the degree of threat to biodiversity, provide global index about already declined biodiversity. Identification of species at greater risk of extinctions and preparing conservation priorities and help in conservation. 

Endangered species need to be noticed because only after that the planning for their protection and improving their population can be given the proper direction.

Number of threatened species in 2000 Red List is

  1. 4175

  2. 8198

  3. 11,096

  4. 16,241


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future are known as threatened species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species.

So, the correct answer is '11,096'.

Number of categories recognised by Red List is

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization which works in the area of the conservation of nature and sustainable use of natural resources. Red list is the world's most detailed inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The Red list has divided species into categories based on their condition. A total of 8 categories are identified such as extinct, endangered, etc.

So, the correct answer is '8'.

The organisation which has published Red Data Book is

  1. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource

  2. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute

  3. National Wildlife Action Plan

  4. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IUCN Red Data Book is the most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It evaluates the threat of species towards extinction. The list classifies threatened species under nine categories. The categories include extinct, extinct in the wild, endangered species, etc.

So, the correct answer is 'International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource'.

Red Data Book or IUCN Red List provides data on

  1. Biota of Red Sea

  2. Effect of red light or photosynthesis

  3. Red pigmented plants

  4. Threatened species


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The species (including animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment in the near future are known as threatened species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species.

So, the correct answer is 'Threatened species'.

In India, red list of plant species is prepared by

  1. Botanical Survey of India

  2. Forest Department of India

  3. Geological Survey of India

  4. Census Department of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In India, red list of plant species is prepared by Botanical Survey of India. Botanical Survey of India is Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's organization for the survey, research, and conservation of plant resources, flora and endangered species of India. It was founded on 13 February 1890, by the East India Company. The headquarters are located in DF Block, Sector I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata.

So, the correct answer is 'Botanical survey of India'.

According to IUCN Red List, during the last two decades, the maximum increase in the number of threatened species is among

  1. Mammals

  2. Amphibians

  3. Reptiles

  4. Birds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to the IUCN Red List, during the last two decades, the maximum increase in the number of threatened species is among amphibians as some groups like amphibians appear to be more vulnerable to extinction. More than 15,500 species worldwide are facing the threat of extinction. Presently, 12 percent of all bird species, 23 percent of all mammal species, 32 percent of all amphibian species and 31per cent of all gymnosperm species in the world face the threat of extinction.
So, the correct answer is 'Amphibians'.

Which one of the following statements is appropriate for the Red Data Book?

  1. It gives data on species threatened with extinction

  2. It is a list of plants and animals is Res Sea

  3. It provides data on effect of red light on photosynthesis

  4. It is the list of red-pigmented plants


Correct Option: A

According to red list in India .......... plant species are critically endangered.

  1. 44

  2. 50

  3. 60

  4. 80


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to red list in the world, 11046 species; out of which 5,485 are animals and 5611 are plants, which are listed as threatened on the 2000 red list. Of these 1939 are listed as critically endangered. In India, 44 plant species are considered as critically endangered, 113 are endangered and 87 vulnerable. Amongst animals, 18 are critically endangered, 54 endangered and 143 vulnerable.

IUCN red list includes species 

  1. Rich in anthocyanin

  2. Endangered and threatened

  3. Tropical region

  4. Relatives of wild type animals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IUCN 'Red List of Threatened Species' is also known as the IUCN Red List or 'Red Data List'. It was founded in 1964, and it is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species. 

A series of 'Regional Red Lists' are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The IUCN Red List is set upon precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. The aim is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to try to reduce species extinction.

IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) which maintains red data book has its head quarters at 

  1. Kew, London

  2. Calcutta, India

  3. Morges, Switzerland

  4. New York, USA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'The International Union for Conservation of Nature' (IUCN) is an international organization which is working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. 

It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, lobbying and education. 
IUCN has a membership of over 1200 governmental and non-governmental organizations. 
Some 11,000 scientists and experts participate in the work of IUCN commissions on a voluntary basis. It employs approximately 1000 full-time staff in more than 60 countries. Its headquarters is in Switzerland. 

According to IUCN red List, what is the status of red panda (Ailurus fulgens)?

  1. Vulnerable species

  2. Critically endangered species

  3. Extinct species

  4. Endangered species


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endangered species are those species which are on verge of becoming extinct. According to IUCN Red List, the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) comes under the list of endangered species. Due to deforestation, poaching, red pandas are at very high risk of being extinct. Its population has declined below 50% in last three generation.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

If a certain plant species is not found in its wild localities even after repeated search, then it would be listed in which category in the "Red Data Book"?

  1. Extinct

  2. Endangered

  3. Vulnerable

  4. Rare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are nine categories present in the 'IUCN Red List' system: extinct, extinct in the wild, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, least concern, data deficient and not evaluated. 

Classification into these categories occurs through a set of quantitative criteria that are based on biological factors that include the rate of decline, population size, the area of geographic distribution, and degree of population and distribution fragmentation. 
A species is listed as extinct in the wild when it is known only to survive in cultivation, captivity or as a naturalized population outside the previous range. A species is presumed extinct in the wild when exhaustive surveys in known and/or expected habitat, at appropriate times (diurnal, seasonal, annual), throughout its historic range have failed to record an individual.

Red data book is famous for 

  1. Extinct plants and animals

  2. Extinct plants only

  3. Endangered plants and animals

  4. Extinct animals only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'Red Data Book' is the state document which is established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local subspecies, that exist within the territory of the state or country. This book provides essential information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits. 

The organisation which has published Red Data Book is

  1. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource

  2. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute

  3. National Wildlife Action Plan

  4. Convention on International trade in Endangered species of Wild fauna and flora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IUCN Red List of threatened species was founded in 1964. It is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world's main authority on the conservation status of species. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Read the given statements with one or two blanks and select the option which correctly fill the blanks of any two statements.
(a) .................. is being maintained by .............. which is now known as World Conservation Union.
(b) ................. is specified land area in which multiple use of land is permitted for preserving biodiversity.
(c) .............. are species which are likely to move to ................. category in near future, if causative factors continue to operate.
(d) ............. are those specific regions of mega-biodiversity nations which have large numbers of .................. species.

  1. a - Red Data Book, IUCN, c - Vulnerable, endangered

  2. c- Endangered, rare, d - Hot spots, extinct

  3. b - Biosphere reserve, d - National park, exotic

  4. a - Red Data Book, WWF, b - Wild life sanctuary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red Data Book is being maintained by IUCN which is now known as the World Conservation Union. Vulnerable are species which are likely to move to the endangered category in near future if causative factors continue to operate. A biosphere reserve is a specified land area in which multiple uses of land is permitted for preserving biodiversity. Hot spots are areas with high density of biodiversity or mega diversity.

Which one of the following expanded forms of the following acronyms is correct?

  1. IPCC- International Panel for Climate Change

  2. UNEP- United Nations Environmental Policy

  3. EPA- Environmental Pollution Agency

  4. IUCN- International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - (IPCC) 

The United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources - IUCN
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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