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Biodiversity and Climate Change in India

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What is the term used to describe the loss of biodiversity?

  1. Biodegradation

  2. Bioaccumulation

  3. Biomagnification

  4. Biodiversity loss


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodiversity loss is the term used to describe the decline in the number and variety of species on Earth.

Which of the following is a major cause of biodiversity loss in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, pollution, and climate change are all major causes of biodiversity loss in India.

What percentage of India's land area is covered by forests?

  1. 21%

  2. 24%

  3. 27%

  4. 30%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 24% of India's land area is covered by forests.

Which of the following is a major threat to India's forests?

  1. Logging

  2. Mining

  3. Agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Logging, mining, and agriculture are all major threats to India's forests.

What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

  1. It leads to the loss of habitat for many species.

  2. It disrupts the food chain and ecosystem.

  3. It contributes to climate change.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation leads to the loss of habitat for many species, disrupts the food chain and ecosystem, and contributes to climate change.

What is the impact of pollution on biodiversity?

  1. It can cause respiratory problems in animals.

  2. It can contaminate water sources.

  3. It can accumulate in the food chain.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution can cause respiratory problems in animals, contaminate water sources, and accumulate in the food chain.

What is the impact of climate change on biodiversity?

  1. It can lead to changes in species' ranges.

  2. It can disrupt the timing of life cycles.

  3. It can increase the risk of extinction.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can lead to changes in species' ranges, disrupt the timing of life cycles, and increase the risk of extinction.

What are some of the ways to mitigate the impacts of biodiversity loss?

  1. Protecting and restoring habitats.

  2. Reducing pollution.

  3. Promoting sustainable agriculture.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protecting and restoring habitats, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainable agriculture are all ways to mitigate the impacts of biodiversity loss.

What are some of the ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change on biodiversity?

  1. Developing climate-resilient crops.

  2. Creating wildlife corridors.

  3. Restoring degraded ecosystems.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Developing climate-resilient crops, creating wildlife corridors, and restoring degraded ecosystems are all ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change on biodiversity.

What is the role of biodiversity in climate change mitigation?

  1. Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

  2. Wetlands store carbon dioxide and methane.

  3. Biodiversity can help us adapt to the impacts of climate change.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, wetlands store carbon dioxide and methane, and biodiversity can help us adapt to the impacts of climate change.

What is the role of biodiversity in climate change adaptation?

  1. Biodiversity can help us adapt to changes in temperature and precipitation.

  2. Biodiversity can help us adapt to changes in sea level.

  3. Biodiversity can help us adapt to changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodiversity can help us adapt to changes in temperature and precipitation, changes in sea level, and changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

What is the importance of conserving biodiversity in India?

  1. Biodiversity provides us with food, water, and other resources.

  2. Biodiversity helps to regulate the climate.

  3. Biodiversity supports the livelihoods of millions of people.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodiversity provides us with food, water, and other resources, helps to regulate the climate, and supports the livelihoods of millions of people.

What are some of the challenges to conserving biodiversity in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, pollution, and climate change are all challenges to conserving biodiversity in India.

What are some of the opportunities for conserving biodiversity in India?

  1. Protecting and restoring habitats.

  2. Reducing pollution.

  3. Promoting sustainable agriculture.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protecting and restoring habitats, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainable agriculture are all opportunities for conserving biodiversity in India.

What is the role of the government in conserving biodiversity in India?

  1. Enacting and enforcing environmental laws.

  2. Providing financial and technical assistance to conservation efforts.

  3. Educating the public about the importance of biodiversity.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enacting and enforcing environmental laws, providing financial and technical assistance to conservation efforts, and educating the public about the importance of biodiversity are all roles of the government in conserving biodiversity in India.

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