CBSE
Multiple Choice QuestionsAnimals have the innate ability to escape from predation. Examples for the same are given below. Select the incorrect example
enlargement of body size by swallowing air in puffer fish
melanism in moths
poison fangs in snakes
colour change in chameleon
Species can be identified on the basis of
interbreed
species diversity
reproductive isolation
None of the above
Biodiversity act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year
1996
1992
2002
2000
The plant that is characteristics component of mangrove vegetation
Rhizophora mangel
Ficus religiosa
Mangifera indica
Prosopis specigera
Decomposers are
autotrophs
autoheterotrophs
organotrophs
heterotrophs
Biological concept of species is mainly based on
reproductive isolation
morphological features only
methods of reproduction only
morphology and methods of reproduction
One of the following statements is incorrect with reference to biodiversity. Identify it.
The areas with very few plant and animal species (low species richness) with no threatened species are called biodiversity hotspots.
Biodiversity increases from higher altitudes to lower altitudes
Biodiversity decreases from the equator to polar regions
Depletion in genetic diversity of crop plants is mainly due to the introduction of better varieties with high yield, disease resistance, etc.
What is the main cause for the extinction of some species in tropical forest?
Deforestation
Afforestation
Pollution
Soil erosion
The species, which is going to become extinct due to lack of proper care would be called
rare
endangered
vulnerable
extinct
According to IUCN red list what is the status of red Panda (Athurus fulgens)?
Vulnerable species
Critically endangered species
Extinct species
Endangered species
