Environment Ecology & Biodiversity MCQ Quiz Test 1

Q.1) Consider the following Statements:

1. Higher latitudes have lower biodiversity than lower latitudes.
2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Q.2) Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats- Sri Lanka and India-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity.

1. Species richness
2. Vegetation density
3. Endemism
4. Ethno-botanical importance
5. Threat perception
6. Adaption of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions.

Which of the following above are correct criteria in the given context?

Q.3) Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:

1. Soil formation
2. Prevention of soil erosion
3. Recycling of waste
4. Pollination of crops

Select the correct answer from the following above statements:

Q.4) Which one of the following is not a site for the in-situ method of conservation of flora?

Q.5) Among the following states, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with a minimum cost of production and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field?