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Biodiversity and Future Generations in India

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What is the term used to describe the variety of life on Earth, including the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the ecosystems in which they live?

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Ecosystem Diversity

  3. Species Diversity

  4. Genetic Diversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life on Earth, including the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the ecosystems in which they live.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of biodiversity?

  1. Species Diversity

  2. Ecosystem Diversity

  3. Genetic Diversity

  4. Cultural Diversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Diversity is not a major type of biodiversity. Species Diversity, Ecosystem Diversity, and Genetic Diversity are the major types of biodiversity.

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

  1. Biodiversity Loss

  2. Extinction

  3. Habitat Loss

  4. Pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity Loss is the term used to describe the loss of biodiversity.

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of biodiversity loss?

  1. Habitat Loss

  2. Climate Change

  3. Pollution

  4. Overpopulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overpopulation is not a major cause of biodiversity loss. Habitat Loss, Climate Change, and Pollution are the major causes of biodiversity loss.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting and restoring biodiversity?

  1. Biodiversity Conservation

  2. Ecosystem Restoration

  3. Species Recovery

  4. Habitat Conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity Conservation is the term used to describe the process of protecting and restoring biodiversity.

Which of the following is NOT a major strategy for biodiversity conservation?

  1. Habitat Protection

  2. Species Recovery

  3. Ecosystem Restoration

  4. Sustainable Use


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable Use is not a major strategy for biodiversity conservation. Habitat Protection, Species Recovery, and Ecosystem Restoration are the major strategies for biodiversity conservation.

What is the term used to describe the benefits that humans derive from biodiversity?

  1. Ecosystem Services

  2. Biodiversity Benefits

  3. Nature's Benefits

  4. Natural Capital


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem Services is the term used to describe the benefits that humans derive from biodiversity.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem service?

  1. Clean Air

  2. Clean Water

  3. Food

  4. Medicine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medicine is not an example of an ecosystem service. Clean Air, Clean Water, and Food are examples of ecosystem services.

What is the term used to describe the role that biodiversity plays in supporting human well-being?

  1. Biodiversity and Human Well-being

  2. Biodiversity and Human Health

  3. Biodiversity and Food Security

  4. Biodiversity and Water Security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity and Human Well-being is the term used to describe the role that biodiversity plays in supporting human well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a major threat to biodiversity in India?

  1. Habitat Loss

  2. Climate Change

  3. Pollution

  4. Invasive Species


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Invasive Species is not a major threat to biodiversity in India. Habitat Loss, Climate Change, and Pollution are the major threats to biodiversity in India.

What is the term used to describe the process of introducing non-native species into an ecosystem?

  1. Invasive Species Introduction

  2. Alien Species Introduction

  3. Non-native Species Introduction

  4. Exotic Species Introduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Invasive Species Introduction is the term used to describe the process of introducing non-native species into an ecosystem.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an invasive species in India?

  1. Lantana camara

  2. Parthenium hysterophorus

  3. Water hyacinth

  4. Neem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neem is not an example of an invasive species in India. Lantana camara, Parthenium hysterophorus, and Water hyacinth are examples of invasive species in India.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting and restoring ecosystems?

  1. Ecosystem Restoration

  2. Habitat Restoration

  3. Species Recovery

  4. Biodiversity Conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecosystem Restoration is the term used to describe the process of protecting and restoring ecosystems.

Which of the following is NOT a major strategy for ecosystem restoration?

  1. Habitat Restoration

  2. Species Recovery

  3. Reforestation

  4. Pollution Control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution Control is not a major strategy for ecosystem restoration. Habitat Restoration, Species Recovery, and Reforestation are the major strategies for ecosystem restoration.

What is the term used to describe the role that future generations play in biodiversity conservation?

  1. Intergenerational Equity

  2. Future Generations' Rights

  3. Sustainability

  4. Precautionary Principle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intergenerational Equity is the term used to describe the role that future generations play in biodiversity conservation.

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