Conservation Practice Questions
20 free Conservation practice questions for the Botany, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which of the following is an example of 'In-situ' conservation for plant species?
- Q2. The concept of 'Biodiversity Hotspots' was first introduced by which ecologist?
- Q3. What is the primary function of a 'Gene Bank' in botanical conservation?
- Q4. Which international treaty regulates the trade of endangered plant and animal species to ensure their survival is not threatened?
- Q5. Sacred groves are particularly useful in the conservation of:
- Q6. Which category of the IUCN Red List includes species that are not currently endangered but are likely to become so in the near future?
- Q7. Cryopreservation of plant germplasm is typically carried out at which temperature?
- Q8. The 'Man and the Biosphere' (MAB) program was launched by which organization?
- Q9. In a Biosphere Reserve, the area where no human activity is allowed is known as the:
- Q10. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Ex-situ conservation?
- Q11. The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty specifically for the conservation of:
- Q12. What is the main goal of 'Restoration Ecology'?
- Q13. Which Indian state is home to the first Biosphere Reserve in India, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
- Q14. The 'Endemic' plant species are those that are:
- Q15. Which of the following is considered a 'Biopiracy' concern in plant conservation?
- Q16. The 'Project Tiger' approach is often called 'Umbrella Conservation' because:
- Q17. Which type of conservation allows for the 'evolutionary process' to continue naturally?
- Q18. What is 'Joint Forest Management' (JFM) in the context of Indian conservation?
- Q19. The 'Red Data Book' contains information on:
- Q20. Which of the following is a primary threat to the conservation of plants in island ecosystems?