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Threatened species - class-V

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Select the incorrectly matched pair.

  1. UNESCO = United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

  2. CITES = Convention in International Trade in Elite Species.

  3. IUCN = International Union of Conservation for Nature and Natural Resources.

  4. WWF = World Wilde Fund for Nature.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.

So, the correct option is 'CITES = Convention in International Trade in Elite Species.'

Select the correct term for the following definitions (i, ii, iii, iv).
(i) The taxon is liable to become extinct if not allowed to realise its full biotic potential by providing protection from exotic species/human exploitation/ habitat deterioration/ depletion of food.
(ii) The taxon has been completely eliminated or died out from earth, e.g., Dodo.
(iii) The taxon is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future due to decrease in its habitat, excessive predation or poaching.
(iv) They are species with naturally small populations, either localised or thinly scattered, which are always at risk from pests/pathogens/predators/exotic species.

  1. (i) - Threatened; (ii) - Extinct; (iii) - Endangered; (iv) - Rare

  2. (i) - Endangered; (ii) - Extinct; (iii) - Threatened; (iv) - Rare

  3. (i) - Extinct; (ii) - Rare; (iii) - Threatened; (iv) - Endangered

  4. (i) - Threatened; (ii) - Extinct; (iii) - Rare; (iv) - Endangered


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(i) A threatened species is a plant, animal, or other living organism that is becoming rare and that may become in danger of extinction if current trends continue. The international Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) divides threatened species into three categories: vulnerable species, endangered species and critically endangered species. The US National Wildlife federation on the other hand, distinguishes between threatened and endangered species.

(ii) Extinction of a particular animal or plant species occurs when there are no more individuals of that species alive anywhere in the world - the species has died out. This is a natural part of evolution. But sometimes extinctions happen at a much faster rate than usual.
(iii) An endangered species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become extinct. Endangered (EN), as categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, is the second most severe conservation status for wild populations in the IUCN's schema after Critically Endangered (CR). Many nations have laws that protect conservation-reliant species: for example, forbidding hunting, restricting land development or creating preserves. Population numbers, trends and species' conservation status can be found at the lists of organisms by population.
(iv) A rare species is a group of organisms that are very uncommon, scarce, or infrequently encountered. This designation may be applied to either a plant or animal taxon, and is distinct from the term endangered or threatened. Designation of a rare species may be made by an official body, such as a national government, state, or province. The term more commonly appears without reference to specific criteria. The IUCN does not normally make such designations, but may use the term in scientific discussion. Rarity rests on a specific species being represented by a small number of organisms worldwide, usually fewer than 10,000. However, a species having a very narrow endemic range or fragmented habitat also influences the concept. Almost 75% of known species can be classified as "rare'.
So the correct option is '(i)- threatened, (ii)- extinct, (iii)- endangered, (iv)- rare'.

Sacred groves are found in Khasi and Jaintia hills of (i), Aravalli hills of (ii), Western Ghat religions of (iii).

  1. (i) - Meghalaya; (ii) - Rajasthan; (iii) - Karanataka and Maharashtra

  2. (i) - Meghalaya and Maharashtra; (ii) - Rajasthan; (iii) - Madhya Pradesh

  3. (i) - Madhya Pradesh; (ii) - Rajasthan; (iii) - Meghalaya

  4. (i) - Rajasthan; (ii) - Meghalaya; (iii) - Karanataka and Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(i) In Meghalaya sacred groves represent a long tradition of environmental conservation based on indigenous knowledge by the tribal communities. They are among the few least disturbed forest patches which are serving as the natural treasure house of biodiversity and a refuge for a large number of endemic, endangered and rare taxa. The general term for sacred groves in the Khasi Hills is 'Khlaw Kyntang' or 'Law Kyntang' or 'Law Lyngdoh' while in the Jaintia Hills it is called 'Khloo Blai'. The sacred groves in the Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills District are fundamentally based on the traditional religious belief of the tribals i.e., Khasis and Pnars, which is called Seng Khasi and Niam Tre respectively.

(ii) Sacred Groves are found from the western part of Rajasthan to the east of the Aravalli range. These groves are known under various names in Rajasthan as sacred groves (deora, malvan, deorai, rakhat bani, oran, etc.), sacred corridors (deo ghats), temple forests (mandir van) and sacred gardens (baugh). Brandis, as early as 1887, gave initial information on sacred groves of Aravallis. He wrote, 'though very few papers have been published on sacred groves, this does not mean that such areas do not abound in India'. 
(iii) Western Ghats also known as Sahyadri (Benevolent Mountains) is a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. Forest clearance was inevitable for farming and yet, there was an overwhelming belief in the sacredness of the woods.  They were important tracts of pre-colonial forest conservation in the Western Ghats. Myriad relics of such groves, exist even today all over the Western Ghats. They may be called Devrai in Maharashtra, Devarkadu in Kodagu and Kavu in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, these forests in pre-colonial landscape, served many functions like the conservation of biodiversity and watershed, moderation of climate and promoted varied wildlife.
So the correct option is ' (i) Meghalaya, (ii) Rajasthan (iii) Karnataka and Maharashtra'.

Which of these organisms are protected by people of 'Bishnoi' community of Rajasthan?

  1. Prosopis cineraria

  2. Black buck

  3. Bhojpatra

  4. Both (a) and (b)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The Bishnois are a community in India living mostly in the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

  • They are renowned for adapting to the harsh conditions of the Thar Desert. This is the example for showing that the biodiversity of Rajasthan’s arid desert can be preserved not by isolating people, but through their active participation.

  • Jambheshwar announced a set of 29 tenets. These were contained in a document called Shabadwani, written in the Nagari script, which consists of 120 shabads. 

  • Of his 29 tenets, ten are directed towards personal hygiene and maintaining good basic health, seven for healthy social behavior, and four tenets to the worship of God.

So the correct option is 'both (a) and (b)'.

.......... kind of species are found only in a particular area.

  1. Endemic

  2. Pandemic

  3. Exotic

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Species found only in a particular area are known as endemic. Endemic species are often endangered.

Pandemic species is one that is widely distributed throughout a country or continent.
Exotic species are those species that live outside their natural habitat.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Migration is an

  1. Annual event

  2. Biannual event

  3. Quarterly event

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is 'annual event'

Migration done by birds is usually dome during winters in search of a warmer environment and food. Since winters are only one of the 4 seasons of a year, migration only occurs during winters and thus only once a year.

Which of the following migration of population does not change the size of the population?

  1. External migration

  2. Internal migration

  3. International migration

  4. National migration


Correct Option: B

What do you mean by wildlife conservation?

  1. Plant a rain garden

  2. Plant windbreaks

  3. Protection of wild plants and animal

  4. Plant buffer strips along stream banks


Correct Option: C

MAB stands for

  1. Man and biosphere programme

  2. Man, antibiotics and bacteria

  3. Man and biotic community

  4. Mayer, Anderson and Bishby


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

UNESCO MAB i.e., man and biosphere is an intergovernmental scientific program which was launched in order to improve the relation between people and their environment. It provides opportunities for education to improve human livelihood, it promotes the innovative approaches to economic development that are environmentally sustainable. It also includes the preservation of plants and animals under biosphere reserves with the help of human efforts. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Siberian crane is a regular visitor of bird sanctuary of

  1. Ranganathittu (Karnataka)

  2. Bharatpur (Rajasthan)

  3. Vedanthangal (Tamil Nadu)

  4. Lalbagh (Karnataka)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ghana bird sanctuary national park is located in Bharatpur district in Rajasthan. Every year during winters when the temperature in Siberia becomes very low, migratory birds like Siberian crane from Siberia, reach this national park for breeding.

Which of the following characteristics of tiger helps to reduce the poaching of the tiger? 

  1. Whiskers of tiger help to sense the prey.

  2. The ears are flexible which carries the sound from large distances.

  3. Tigers can smell the urine of another tiger.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D

Animals species should be preserved mainly because

  1. They are lovely creatures.

  2. They are useful to mankind.

  3. Man cannot recreate a species of animals if it be destroyed.

  4. Zoologists want to study them.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are many reasons to conserve biodiversity, but all equally important. They can be grouped into three categories: narrowly utilitarian (economic benefit), broadly utilitarian (importance in natural ecological balance), and ethical (moral reasons). 

All the animals are a part of biodiversity, hence need to be conserved. 
Man makes special efforts to conserve the animals which are likely to become extinct without special efforts of man. In fact man makes an effort to conserve biodiversity and animals are a part of biodiversity. 
Once a species becomes extinct the entire gene pool is lost for ever. This is also called as genetic erosion.

The people who kill the animals are known as

  1. Poachers

  2. Inhabitants

  3. Immigrants

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

In ecology, the word conservation means

  1. Management and protection of natural resources

  2. Management and protection of plants

  3. Management and protection of animals

  4. Management and protection of endangered plants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In ecology, the word conservation means management and protection of natural resources. Conservation ecology is concerned with the preservation and management of biodiversity and natural resources. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Management and protection of natural resources.'

Which of the following will help most in conservation of wildlife?

  1. Making stringent laws

  2. Making numerous zoos

  3. Making numerous sanctuaries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A naturally occurring sanctuary, such as an island, which protects species from getting hunted, predated or poached is called as a wildlife refuge. It is also known as a wildlife sanctuary. Being a protected area, it is a geographic territory within which wildlife is protected. Private operations are limited in such areas. Thus, making numerous wildlife sanctuaries will be most helpful.

So, the correct answer is 'Making numerous sanctuaries'.

What is present expansion of WWF?

  1. World War Fund for Nature

  2. World Wide Forestry Fund

  3. World Wide Fund for Nature

  4. World Wild life Fund for Nature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

WWF stands for The World Wide Fund for Nature. Founded back in 1961, it's an international non-governmental organization. Earlier it used to stand for World Wildlife Fund. It works in the field of wildlife preservation, and the reduction of human impact on the environment.

So, the correct answer is 'World Wide Fund for Nature'.

Wildlife is

  1. All biota excluding man, domestic animals and cultivated crops

  2. All vertebrates of reserve forests

  3. All animals of reserve forests

  4. All animals and plants of reserve forests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All plants, fungi, and other organisms that grow or live in the wild in an area without being introduced by humans are included under wildlife. A great threat is being possessed to the wildlife due to their excessive habitat destruction. Man, domestic animals, and cultivated crops are not included in the wildlife. Different measures to save wildlife are being adopted.

So, the correct answer is 'All biota excluding man, domestic animals and cultivated crops'.

Which is not a wildlife conservation project?

  1. Project Indian Bastard

  2. Project Tiger

  3. Project Hangul

  4. Project Dodo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Project Dodo does not exist, rest three are projects to conserve the respected species. The Dodo is an extinct flightless bird endemic to Mauritius, east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. It belonged to the subfamily Raphinae. In 1662, the last sighting of the dodo occurred. There's also a phrase saying "As dead as Dodo".

So, the correct answer is 'Project Dodo'.

The term wildlife was coined by

  1. Hornaday

  2. Augus

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Wiener


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Temple Hornaday, Sc.D.  was an American zoologist, conservationist, taxidermist, and author. He served as the first director of the New York Zoological Park, known today as the Bronx Zoo, and he was a pioneer and coined the term wildlife and played a key role in the conservation movement in the United States.

So the correct answer is 'Hornaday'.

People who kill animals are called 

  1. Poachers

  2. Hunters

  3. Forest Officer

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  1. people kills the animals are called poachers and hunters as they usually leads to the selling of the killed animal. 
  2.  Forest Officer who holds the responsibility to safeguard the forests from illegal cutting and poaching of flora and fauna of the area under his jurisdiction. So option D is correct.

Which of the following is a correct statement?

  1. Musk deer are killed to make a little scent from its musk.

  2. Rhinoceros are killed for its horn.

  3. Crocodiles are killed for their skins.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Musk deer belong to the family Moschidae. To obtain deer musk, the deer is killed and its gland also called "musk pod", is removed. They are killed to make a little scent from its musk. Hence Musk deer are killed to make a little scent from its musk.
  • A rhinoceros belong to the family Rhinocerotidae Rhinoceros are killed by some humans for their horns, which are bought and sold on the black market, and used by some cultures for ornaments or traditional medicine. East Asia, specifically Vietnam, is the largest market for rhino horns. Hence Rhinoceros is killed for its horn.
  • Crocodiles or true crocodiles are large semiaquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. They are killed for their skin. Their skin is used to manufacture high-quality leather.
  • So, the correct answer is 'All the above'.

'Ornithology' deals with

  1. Study of birds

  2. Study of Insects

  3. Origin of species

  4. Study of trees


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Study of birds comes under Ornithology.

Study of insects is called Entomology.
Study of trees or wooded plants is called Dendrology.

So correct answer is 'Study of birds'.

Consider the following statements.
(a)  Migration is the movement of people across the regions and territories.
(b)  The rural-urban migration has resulted in a decline in the percentage of the population in cities.
(c)  Migration can be internal as well as external.
(d)  Migration is the important determinant of population change.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a) and (d)

  2. (a), (c) and (d)

  3. (b) and (c)

  4. (b), (c) and (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Migration is the movement of organisms across the regions and territories. It has resulted in a steady increase in the percentage of organisms in that regions. Migration causes population change due to genetic drift, gene flow etc. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Which state in India has richest flora and fauna?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. UP

  4. MP


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh, is endowed with rich and diverse forest resources. It is a reservoir of biodiversity. The forest area of the state constitutes 31% of the geographical area of the state and 12.44% of the forest area of the country. Legally this area has been classified into reserve forest, protected forest and unclassified forest. One third of the state is forested and offers a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife. In the National parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Shivpuri and many other, one has the rare opportunity to see the tiger, the bison and a wide variety of deer and antelope in sylvan surroundings.

Wildlife conservation and soil conservation are closely related.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Wildlife conservation, forest conservation and soil conservation are greatly related as wildlife depend on forests because forests are only home and shelter for them so wildlife would be conserved if forests conservation is done. If any animals die its humus helps the plant to grow because it gives so many minerals and many animals help in germination of seeds. Then forests would be conserved if wildlife conservation is done. Then plant's roots hold the soil and soil degradation is greatly reduced which is done due to forests conservation. And we know it takes million years to form soil. So wildlife conservation, soil conservation and forest conservation are closely related. Each of them are interdependent.
So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Migratory birds fly to far away places because of ........... changes.

  1. Climatic

  2. Health

  3. Water

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Migratory birds fly to far away places because of climatic changes. Bird migration is the regular seasonal movement, often north and south along a flyway for breeding, food availability, habitat and weather. For example, a flock of barnacle geese migrates during autumn.

What do you understand by the term migration?

  1. Movement of an organism or a group of organisms.

  2. Movement of natural habitat.

  3. Movement of an organism or a group of organisms from its natural habitat to another place at a particular time every year.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration is usually an annual event in which many animals travel to faraway places in search of food and breeding ground when climatic changes take place in their natural habitat. Many birds from Siberia come to India during winter months.

The habitat of an animal is disturbed

  1. Migration

  2. Extinction of that animal

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The habitat of an animal provides it with necessities such as shelter, food, and protection. If the habitat of an animal is disturbed, then it will be forced to go to other places in search of food and shelter. The animal could get killed by other animals in this process and may become extinct in future.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

What is the main cause of extinction of wild life?

  1. Urbanisation

  2. Poaching

  3. Falling of trees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Wildlife species may become totally extinct if no measures are taken to protect them. Some of reasons for extinction of wildlife are.

a) Destruction of their natural habitats by environmental pollution, deforestation, soil erosion, overgrazing, increased urbanization, forest fires, and developmental works.
b) Indiscriminate hunting
Example: Cheetah is extinct in India
c) Introduction of exotic species.
d) Overexploitation of natural resource.
e) Disturbance in migratory routes.
f) International trade in rare animals.
g) Lack of education.

Many birds from Siberia come to India, during winter months, in the search of 

  1. Warm climate and food

  2. Cool climate

  3. Water availability

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is 'warm climate and food'

Birds from Siberia such as the Siberian cranes come to India during winter months as they are cold-blooded animals and cannot survive in the extreme winters of their country. Food production and availability also reduces during winters making these the prime reasons for their migration to India.

Which one of the following statements are correct?
$1$. Migration leads to the redistribution of the population within a country.
$2$. Migration act as agents of social change.
$3$. Migration leads to segregation of people from diverse cultures.

  1. Only $1$ and $2$

  2. Only $1$ and $3$

  3. Only $2$ and $3$

  4. $1, 2$ and $3$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
 Migration is relocating from one country to another hence, there is redistribution of the population within a country. Migration acts as agents of social change as for example -new ideas regarding modern technology are diffused from urban to rural population because of migration.
So, the correct answer is 'Only 11 and 2'

Which of these animals migrate the farthest?

  1. Panda

  2. Mali elephants

  3. Monarch butterflies

  4. Army ants


Correct Option: C

Which of the following helps to preserve the biosphere for future generations?

  1. Make use of technology to develop new herbicides

  2. Put all wild animals in game preserves

  3. Explore ways to drain and fill wetlands along the seacoast

  4. Understand how living things interact with their environment

  5. Settle more people inland, away from the coasts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The biosphere can be defined as a global ecological system that integrates all living beings and their relationships with other elements of the lithosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. To preserve the biosphere for future generations, one needs to understand the livings things present and how they interact with their environment and the extent to with they are interdependent.

So, the correct option is D.

How do national parks help in conservation of wildlife?

  1. They protect wildlife

  2. They avoid pollution

  3. They protect different ecosystems

  4. They protect all types of flora


Correct Option: C

How is increase of human population a threat to wildlife?

  1. More population results in increased use of food, water and fuel

  2. Results in more use of water

  3. Results in pollution

  4. Results in use of resource


Correct Option: A

All the organisms of the animal kingdom are termed as 

  1. Fauna

  2. Protozoans

  3. Flora

  4. Wild life


Correct Option: A

Which of the following conditions causes the extinction of species?

  1. Lack of flora

  2. Lack of favourable climatic condition

  3. High temperatures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

 .............. species are the species which face the danger of extinction due to the hard conditions to survive.

  1. Threatened

  2. Extinct

  3. Migratory species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Threatened species are the species which face the danger of extinction due to the hard survival conditions. Giant tortoise, African elephant, polar bear are some examples of threatened species. Extinct species are species who has died out. Extinction means no more individuals of that species is alive anywhere in the world. Passenger pigeon, black soft-shell turtle, Guam kingfisher are examples of extinct species. Migratory species are those animals that migrate to Australia or pass over Australian waters during their annual migrations. Whales, turtles, Monarch butterfly are some examples of migratory species. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following are endangered species?

  1. Polar bears

  2. Giant pandas

  3. Rhinos

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endangered species are those species which are at very high risk of extinction. Due to loss of polar bears' habitat which has resulted from climate change, they are considered as an endangered species. Due to habitat destruction and food shortage, giant pandas are also considered as endangered species. Rhinos are considered as endangered species because of rising demand for the horn of rhinos. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following are an extinct species?

  1. Dinosaurs

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Extinct species are species who has died out. Extinction means no more individuals of that species is alive anywhere in the world. Passenger pigeon, black soft-shell turtle, Guam kingfisher, dinosaurs are some examples of extinct species. Endangered species are species who are at high risk of becoming extinct. Tiger and elephant are endangered species. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following factors pose a threat to the species?

  1. Lack of food

  2. Lack of rainfall

  3. Lack of natural resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Destruction of natural resources like forest may result in lack or removal of natural habitat for many species. Lack of food and rainfall affects the health of the species and may increase in the disease condition. All these pose a threat to the species and can result in extinction of species. 
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

World Wildlife Week is observed in

  1. First week of October

  2. Last week of October

  3. Third week of October

  4. First week of September

  5. Last week of September


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wildlife Week is celebrated from October 2 to 8 annually in India. For the conservation and protection of the biodiversity, this initiative is given importance. In this week, seminars to bring the more difficult aspects of wildlife conservation are conducted. Biodiversity is also being conserved ex-situ and in-situ.

So, the correct answer is 'First week of October'.

Breeding place of Flamingo (Hansawar) in India is

  1. Chilka Lake

  2. Sambar Lake

  3. Rann of Kutch

  4. Ghana Vihar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Situated in Gujarat, Rann of Kutch is also known as the Flamingo city. It houses a great number of beautiful pink flamingos. These birds fly here from central Asia after each monsoon to build their nests, breeding in shifts through the winter and in summer they disappear. It is a major attraction for tourists.

So, the correct answer is 'Rann of Kutch'.

Various forms of life should be conserved as they

  1. Will be lost otherwise

  2. Have economic values

  3. Contain diverse genetic resources

  4. Are important for maintaining balance of nature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biodiversity includes the enormous diversity of flora and fauna in the world. A great threat to it is now possessed by the increased rates of destructive activities. Various methods are being adopted by the authorities to conserve the species richness at various levels. If any species gets extinct, the gene pool of that species will be lost. So, the need for conservation of species is to conserve the different genetic resources.

So, the correct answer is 'Contain diverse genetic resources'.

Which one is non-existing programme?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Cheetah

  3. Project Rhino

  4. Project Hungal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A) Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched on 1 April 1973 by the Government of India.

B) Project Cheetah does not exist.
C) Project Rhino was launched on World Rhino Day, 22 September 2011.

D) Project Hangul is for the conservation of Kashmir Stag.
So, the correct answer is 'Project Cheetah'.

Which one of the following is not connected with wildlife conservation?

  1. IBWL

  2. WWF

  3. IUCN

  4. IVF


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A) IBWL stands for the Indian Board for Wild Life (IBWL).

B) WWF stands for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
C) IUCN stands for the International Union for Conservation of Nature and natural resources.
D) IVF stands for In Vitro Fertilization.
So, the correct answer is 'IVF'.

Symbol of WWF is

  1. Giant Panda

  2. Rhododendron

  3. White Bear

  4. Red Panda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, which works for wilderness preservation and the reduction of destructive human impact on the environment. Also named as World Wildlife Fund, which is its official name in Canada and the United States till date. The logo has a symbol of the Giant Panda. The logo tries to focus the attention of people towards saving Giant Panda.

So, the correct answer is 'Giant Panda'.

Identify the correct match of the tiger reserve and its state

  1. Palamau- Orrisa

  2. Bandipur-Tamil Nadu

  3. Manas- Assam

  4. Corbett- Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Manas National Park is a beautiful place, located in the two districts Bongaigaon, & Barpeta, in the state of Assam. Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Biosphere Reserve, National Park and also a Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Manas National Park has recorded the presence of 30 tigers.
  • Hence Manas- Assam is the correct match of the tiger reserve and its state.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Manas- Assam'.

Just as a person moving from Delhi to Shimla to escape the heat of hot summer, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to

  1. Meghalaya or

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Keoladeo National Park

  4. Western Ghats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Keoladeo National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur national park is situated in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. In winters, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to this park. The birds are called Siberian cranes. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident. It is a major center of tourist attraction.

So, the correct answer is 'Keoladeo National Park'.

Deforestation has an impact on the population of tigers.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Deforestation, clearance, clearcutting or clearing is the removal of a forest or stands of trees from the land which is then converted to a non-forest use.
  • Deforestation results in habitat loss, reduction of prey populations, and direct hunting of tigers.
  • Hence Deforestation has an impact on the population of tigers is a True statement.

Hunters are biggest threat to tigers as they kill them for their skin.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Tiger hunting is the capture and killing of tigers.
  • There is strong demand for tiger parts in traditional medicine, and for skins for use as home décor, so the tigers are targeted by professional hunters to earn quick money.
  • Hunters are the biggest threat to tigers as they kill them for their skin because it has high economic value in the market.
  • Hence Hunters are the biggest threat to tigers as they kill them for their skin is a true statement.

What is the full form of IUCN?

  1. International union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource

  2. Indian Union and Committee of Nature

  3. International union for Conservation of Nature

  4. Indian Union and Committee of Nature and Natural Resource


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organisation working in field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It's headquarters is in Switzerland
So, the correct answer is 'Option C'.

Which of the following statement is incorrect about endangered species?

  1. Their number has decreased drastically.

  2. They might become extinct in the near future.

  3. Their natural habitat needs to be protected.

  4. They pose a danger to other animals.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  •  Endangered species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become extinct in the near future. For example, Amur Leopard, Asian Elephant. ,Black Rhino,snow leopard,etc.
  • Their number has decreased drastically and they might become extinct in the near future. Their natural habitat needs to be protected to prevent them from extinction.
  • They do not pose danger to other animals.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Option D'.

Consider the following statements-
(a) Industrialization changed the force of urbanization in the modern period.
(b) Manchester and Leads attracted a large number of migrants.
(c) By 1750, many people migrated from London.
(d) With the technological developments, women got industrial jobs.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a) and (d)

  2. (b) and (c)

  3. (a) and (b)

  4. (b) and (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The increasing population has aroused the problem of unemployment which is the biggest obstacle in the path of development of our progressive nation. Industrialization has enhanced the opportunities for employment. Industrialization is the period of economic change that has forced the urbanization in the modern period. Manchester and Leads were major industrial hubs and they attracted the large population of workers for their industries.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Select the correct statements with respect to migration in animals.
a. The same Siberian crane can be seen in Bharatpur in two consecutive winters.
b. Some fish lay eggs in rivers and the fingerlings gradually swim to sea.
c. Some fish migrate from cold climate to a warmer climate to escape cold weather.
d. Some butterflies migrate up to 10,000 kilometers to escape cold weather.
Which of the following alternative has the correct statements?

  1. a and b

  2. b and c

  3. c and d

  4. a and d


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Migration of a particular species depends on the climatic conditions available for their survival. The harsh conditions decrease the biodiversity in a particular region while the favorable climatic conditions enrich the biodiversity of a particular region. 

The Siberian cranes used to arrive Bharatpur bird sanctuary, Rajasthan every year during winter time between the months of October to March/April. The Siberian cranes had made Bharatpur bird sanctuary their home for more than two centuries during the winter months to escape the harsh winter in their hometown in western Siberia and used to fly over 2,500 km to reach Rajasthan and other parts of India for warmer winters. The species has become endangered due to the fact that it is hunted on its destruction of wetlands. 
Some butterflies migrate in the south, central America, or they may even go to Mexico, to escape from the harsh and cold winter. In the spring they flutter back to their warm homes in the United States and Canada. One of these butterflies that migrate is Monarch. It is the winner of long distance. The Monarch can travel as far as 2000 miles, from Canada and the Northern States to California, Florida, and Mexico. The butterflies spend most of their winter time resting and saving up energy for their flight to return in the spring. 
Many types of fish migrate on a regular basis, on time scales ranging from daily to annual and over distances ranging from a few meters to thousands of kilometers. Fish usually migrate because of diet or reproductive needs and not to escape the cold weather.

Which of the following is not associated with wildlife protection?

  1. 'Project Tiger'

  2. 'Project Hungul'

  3. 'Project Great Indian Bustard'

  4. 'Project Kaiga'


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Kaiga Generating Station' (KGS) is a nuclear power plant, located in the Karwar District of Karnataka state in India. Kaiga is now the third largest nuclear plant in India. So, it is not related with wildlife protection.

What is the animal symbol of WWF (World Wild Life Fund)?

  1. Dolphin

  2. Kangaroo

  3. Tiger

  4. Giant panda

  5. Great Indian bustard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'World Wide Fund for Nature' (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded on April 29, 1961, and is working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment. It was formerly named the 'World Wildlife Fund', which remains its official name in Canada and the united states. WWF's giant panda logo originated from a panda named 'Chi Chi' that had been transferred from Beijing zoo to London zoo in 1958, three years before WWF became established. 

Which endangered animal is the source of the world's finest, lightest warmest and most expensive wool the shahtoosh?

  1. Nilgai

  2. Cheetal

  3. Kashmiri goat

  4. Chiru


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chiru or the Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsoni) is medium-sized bovid which is about 1.2 m in height. Its coat is grey to reddish brown, with a white underside. The Chiru’s wool, known as shahtoosh, is worm, soft and fine. Shahtoosh is very warmest, lightest and most expensive wool. The wool can only be obtained by killing the animal. It is listed as endangered by the world conservation union and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service due to commercial poaching for its wool. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Annual migration does not occur in case of

  1. Arctic tern

  2. Salamander

  3. Salmon

  4. Siberian Crane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Migration is used by a number of species, including birds, fish, invertebrates, and mammals, as one strategy for dealing with a seasonally variable environment. In many cases, migration is obligated, but in some species, within a migratory population, only some individuals migrate in a given season (migrants), while the rest remain in the same location (residents), a phenomenon called as partial migration. 

Partial migration can also occur when residents and migrants share a common ground but breed in separate locations. Another form of partial migration occurs when non-migrating individuals actually forgo reproduction this is essentially a special form of low-frequency reproduction. This type of partial migration is well documented in salamanders, newts, sea turtles, and many species of fish.

Which of these programmes is used to conserve a species from extinction?

  1. Captive breeding

  2. Natural resources

  3. Sustainable use

  4. Edge effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Captive breeding is the process of maintaining plants or animals in controlled environments, such as wildlife reserves, zoos, botanic gardens, and other conservation facilities. It is sometimes employed to help species that are being threatened by human activities. The activities which pose threat include habitat loss, fragmentation, over-hunting or fishing, pollution, predation, disease, and parasitism. The objective of many captive populations is to hold similar levels of genetic diversity to what is found in wild populations.

So, the correct answer is 'Captive breeding'.

Which one is connected with management of zoo in India?

  1. IUCN

  2. SSC

  3. CZA

  4. WZCS


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A) IUCN stands for the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.

B) SSC stands for The Species Survival Commission.
C) CZA stands for  The Central Zoo Authority, which manages the zoos in India.
D) WZCS stands for The World Zoo Conservation Strategy.
So, the correct answer is 'CZA'.

White lions are getting extinct and can be protected by

  1. Test cross

  2. Reciprocal cross

  3. Back cross

  4. Triple cross


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a reciprocal cross, a male expressing the trait of interest will be crossed with a female not expressing the trait or vice versa. The method can be used for the protection of white lions from getting extinct as some white lions will be produced in the progeny. There are fewer than 12 White Lions in the wilds of their endemic habitat. The need for conserving white lions is extreme now.

So, the correct answer is 'Reciprocal cross'.

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