Conservation of plants and animals

Which one of the following species is not included under the ‘Red List’?

• Vulnerable

• Endemic

• Extinct

• Endangered

Creation of wildlife reserves and endorsement of laws are conservation measures that promote increased-

• exploitation of species

• use of biological control

• preservation of species

• use of biological fertilizers

Identify the correctly matched pair from the following.

• Sunderban – Rhino

• Ranthambore – Lion

• Gir – Lion

• Kaziranga – Sea turtle

What is the main reason that many species are becoming endangered?

• Habitat Destruction

• Disease

• Natural Selection

• Acid rain

The process of conversion of fertile lands into deserts is known as:

• Desertification

• Famine

• Acid rain

• Drought

A group of the population that are capable of interbreeding is known as:

• Species

• Flora

• Fauna

• Sal

Re-establishment of forest on a land that was cleared for commercial/personal purpose is:

• Deforestation

• Bio-forestation

• Afforestation

• Reforestation

___ is referred to as the variety of animals, plants and microbes generally found in an area.

• Flora

• Extinct species

• Biodiversity

• Fauna

Species found exclusively in a particular area are called ______________ species.

• Endangered

• Endemic

• Migrating

• Extinct

Birds that travel long distances to overcome harsh conditions are known as _______ .

• travelling birds

• flying birds

• endangered birds

• migratory birds