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

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  1. 2,000

  2. 87

  3. 567

  4. 784

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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 

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  1. organisms on the verge of extinction

  2. endemic plants

  3. organisms showing photoperiodism

  4. organisms that are extinct.

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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  

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  1. IUCN

  2. WWF

  3. CITES

  4. IBWL.

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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'.

Man and Biosphere Programme started in

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  1. 1971

  2. 1976

  3. 1986

  4. 1996

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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".

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

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  1. Hotspots and oceans

  2. Forest and hotspots

  3. Sanctuary and oceans

  4. Biosphere reserve and National park

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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

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  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

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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 

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  1. Endangered animals and plants

  2. Extinct animals and plants

  3. Endemic animals and plants

  4. All of the above

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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 

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  1. All plants

  2. All animals

  3. All animals and plants

  4. Endangered animals and plants

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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 

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  1. Red flowered plants

  2. Red coloured fishes

  3. Endangered plants and animals

  4. Red eyed birds

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Correct Option: C

World Conservation Union maintains

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  1. Red Data Book

  2. Red List

  3. Pink List

  4. Both A and B

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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'.