Environment Ecology & Biodiversity MCQ Quiz Test 2

Q.1) Which one of the following could be that animal, who lives in the saline area and sandy area are the natural habitats of an Indian animal species. This area has no predators but its existence is threatened due to habitat destruction?

Q.2) What contains the “Red data books” which is published by the international union for conservation of nature and natural resources (IUCN).

1. In the biodiversity hotspots Endemic plant and animal species are present.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites and Natural resources for conservation of nature.

Which of the following above statements is/are correct?

Q.3) With respect to the ecosystem what is the importance of marine upwelling zones as they increase marine productivity by bringing the

1. Decomposer microorganisms to the surface.
2. Nutrients to the surface.
3. Bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.

Which of the following above statements is/are correct?

Q.4) What will be the factors for the phenomenon of an increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India?

1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.
2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
3. Upwelling in the seas.

Which of the following above statements is/are correct?

Q.5) Which of the following is the most suitable reason for the phenomenon for rich species diversity in the Himalayan range?