Biodiversity and Conservation MCQs Type Questions with Answer for ISC Class 12 Biology. These MCQs / Objective Type Questions is based on latest reduced syllabus according 2021-22 session on bifurcated pattern. Main motto of MCQ Type Question is cracking the next upcoming Sem-2 exam of council. Visit official website CISCE for detail information about ISC Class-12 Biology.
ISC Class 12 Biology Biodiversity and Conservation MCQs Type Questions with Answer
| Board | ISC |
| Class | 12th (XII) |
| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Biodiversity and its conservation |
| Syllabus | on bifurcated syllabus (after reduction) |
| Session | 2021-22 |
| Bifurcated | Sem-2 |
| Topic | MCQs / Objective Type Question |
ISC Biodiversity and Conservation MCQs Questions with Answers for Class-12 Biology
Question 1: How Much Forest Cover Is To Be Maintained As Per The National Forest Policy of 1988?
(a) 11% for plains and 37% for hills.
(b) 33% for plains and 67% for hills.
(c) 23% for plains and 17% for hills.
(d) None of these.
Answer : (b) 33% for plains and 67% for hills.
Question 2: In cryopreservation germplasm is maintained at
(a) – 196° F
(b) 0° F
(c) – 100° F
(d) none of these
Answer : (d) none of these
Question 3: What is common to the techniques (i) in vitro fertilization, (ii) Cryopreservation and (iii) tissue culture?
(a) All are in situ conservation methods.
(b) All are ex situ conservation methods.
(c) All require ultra modern equipment and large space.
(d) All are methods of conservation of extinct organisms
Answer : (b) All are ex situ conservation methods.
Question 4: Nandan Kanha Zoo is know for the:
(a) Nilgiri tiger
(b) Hippopotamus
(c) White Tiger
(d) Whale
Answer : (c) White Tiger
Question 5: According to IUCN 2004, the total number of plant and animal species described so far is slightly more than
(a) 5 million
(b) 7 million
(c) 1.5 million
(d) 0.5 million
Answer : (a) 5 million
Question 6: Which of the following countries has the highest biodiversity?
(a) Brazil
(b) South Africa
(c) Russia
(d) India
Answer : (a) Brazil
Question 7: Which one of the following pairs of geographical areas show maximum biodiversity in our country?
(a) Sunderbans and Rann of Kutch
(b) Eastern Ghats and West Bengal
(c) Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghats
(d) Kerala and Punjab
Answer : (c) Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghats
Question 8: The highest number of species in the world is represented by
(a) algae
(b) lichens
(c) fungi
(d) mosses
Answer : (c) fungi
Question 9: IUCN stands for
(a) Indian Union for Conservation of Nature
(b) International Union for Conservation of Nature
(c) Indian Union for Chemical Nomenclature
(d) International Union for Conservation of Nutrients
Answer : (b) International Union for Conservation of Nature
Question 10: Which of the following countries has the highest biodiversity?
(a) Brazil
(b) South Africa
(c) Russia
(d) India
Answer : (a) Brazil
Question 11: Which is an example of an ex-situ conservation
(a) Seed bank
(b) National park
(c) Wildlife sanctuary
(d) Sacred groves
Answer : (a) Seed bank
Question 12: The most important cause of loss of biodiversity today is:
(a) habitat loss and fragmentation
(b) over-exploitation
(c) alien species invasions
(d) co-extinctions
Answer : (a) habitat loss and fragmentation
Question 13: The search for previously unknown compounds in organisms that have never been used in traditional medicine is known as:
(a) Biopiracy
(b) Bioprospecting
(c) Molecular pharming
(d) Bioremediation
Answer : (b) Bioprospecting
Question 14: The worst dangerous threat to wild life is by
(a) Habitat destruction
(b) Hunting
(c) Overgrazing
(d) Exotic species
Answer : (a) Habitat destruction
Question 15: The greatest biodiversity on the earth is found in
(a) African grasslands
(b) Amazonian rain forest in South America
(c) Western Ghats in India
(d) Nile delta in Egypt
Answer : (b) Amazonian rain forest in South America
Question 16: Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
(a) River dolphin
(b) Sea-horse
(c) Blue whale
(d) Gangetic shark
Answer : (a) River dolphin
Question 17: Hotspots of biodiversity means
(a) areas of the earth that contain many endemic species.
(b) species serves as proxy for entire communities in particular area.
(c) species in particular niche/area.
(d) species diversity at particular area
Answer : (a) areas of the earth that contain many endemic species.
Question 18: World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in
(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Sweden
(d) South Africa
Answer : (d) South Africa
Question 19: Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Parthenium is an endemic species of our country.
(b) African catfish is not a threat to indigenous catfishes.
(c) Steller’s sea cow is an extinct animal.
(d) Lantana is popularly known as carrot grass.
Answer : (c) Steller’s sea cow is an extinct animal.
Question 20: Which of the following is best method of germplasm conservation?
(a) Herbarium
(b) Botanical garden
(c) Seed bank
(d) Zoological park
Answer : (c) Seed bank
Question 21: Biodiversity describes the study of diversity
(a) below species level.
(b) at species level.
(c) at community level.
(d) at all levels of biological organization.
Answer : (d) at all levels of biological organization.
Question 22: Alpha diversity is present
(a) within community.
(b) between community.
(c) ranges of communities.
(d) all of the above.
Answer : (a) within community.
Question 23: Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the river:
(a) Jhelum
(b) Narmada
(c) Tapti
(d) Vyas
Answer : (b) Narmada
Question 24: Dust, oolong and brick are varieties of
(a) coffee
(b) pepper
(c) tea
(d) lavang
Answer : (c) tea
Question 25: Diversity between two communities is called
(a) alpha diversity
(b) beta diversity
(c) gamma diversity
(d) none of these
Answer : (b) beta diversity
Question 26: First National park developed in India is:
(a) Gir
(b) Kaziranga
(c) Jim Corbett
(d) None of these
Answer : (c) Jim Corbett
Question 27: Which one of the following is not included under in situ conservation?
(a) Sanctuary
(b) Botanical garden
(c) Biosphere reserve
(d) National park
Answer : (b) Botanical garden
Question 28: Diversity between two communities is called
(a) alpha diversity
(b) beta diversity
(c) gamma diversity
(d) none of these
Answer : (b) beta diversity
Question 29: Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity?
(a) Keeping animals in zoological parks
(b) Invasion by alien species
(c) Destruction of habitat
(d) Over-exploitation of natural resources
Answer : (a) Keeping animals in zoological parks
Question 30: Which of the following is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context?
(a) Cynodon
(b) Parthenium
(c) Eichhornia
(d) Lantana
Answer : (a) Cynodon
Question 31: What is common to Lantana, Eichhornia and African catfish?
(a) All are endangered species of India.
(b) All are keystone species.
(c) All are mammals found in India.
(d) All the species are neither threatened nor indigenous species of India.
Answer : (d) All the species are neither threatened nor indigenous species of India.
Question 32: Which of the following is not an invasive alien species in the Indian context?
(a) Cynodon
(b) Parthenium
(c) Eichhornia
(d) Lantana
Answer : (a) Cynodon
Question 33: Amongst the animal groups given below, which one appears to be more vulnerable to extinction?
(a) Insects
(b) Mammals
(c) Amphibians
(d) Reptiles
Answer : (c) Amphibians
Question 34: Amongst the animal groups given below, which one has the highest percentage of endangered species?
(a) Amphibians
(b) Reptiles
(c) Mammals
(d) Insects
Answer : (a) Amphibians
Question 35: Keystone species deserve protection because these
(a) are capable of surviving in harsh environmental condition
(b) indicate presence of certain mineral in the soil.
(c) have become rare due to overexploitation.
(d) play an important role in supporting other species.
Answer : (d) play an important role in supporting other species.
Question 36: The region of biosphere reserve, which is legally protected and where no human activity is allowed is known as
(a) core zone
(b) transition zone
(c) buffer zone
(d) restoration zone
Answer : (a) core zone
Question 37: How many hotspots of biodiversity in the world have been identified till date by Norman Myers?
(a) 17
(b) 34
(c) 25
(d) 43
Answer : (b) 34
Question 38: Lion-tailed Macaque is found in:
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Caucasus
(c) Eastern Ghats
(d) Western Himalaya
Answer : (a) Western Ghats
Question 39: ………… has the maximum genetic diversity in India
(a) Mango
(b) Tea
(c) Potato
(d) Teak
Answer : (a) Mango
Question 40: Kanha National Park is famous for:
(a) Birds
(b) Rhinoceros
(c) Tigers
(d) Crocodiles
Answer : (c) Tigers
Question 41: Among the ecosystem mentioned below, where can one find maximum biodiversity?
(a) Mangroves
(b) Desert
(c) Coral reefs
(d) Alpine meadows
Answer : (c) Coral reefs
Question 42: Which one of the following is an endangered plant species of India?
(a) Rauwolfia serpentina
(b) Santalum album (Sandal wood)
(c) Cycas beddonei
(d) All of the above
Answer : (d) All of the above
Question 43: Which one of the following pairs of geographical areas show maximum biodiversity in our country?
(a) Sunderbans and Rann of Kutch
(b) Eastern Ghats and West Bengal
(c) Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
(d) Kerala and Punjab
Answer : (c) Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
Question 44: Dudhwa National Part is located in:
(a) In Himachal Pradesh
(b) In Uttar Pradesh
(c) In Madhya Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer : (a) In Himachal Pradesh
Question 45: Genetic biodiversity in agricultural crops in threatened by
(a) introduction of high yielding varieties
(b) intensine use of fertilizers
(c) extensive intercropping
(d) intensive use of biopesticides
Answer : (a) introduction of high yielding varieties
Question 46: In your opinion, which is the most effective way to conserve the plant diversity of an area?
(a) By creating Biosphere reserve
(b) By creating Botanical gardens
(c) By developing seed banks
(d) By tissue culture method
Answer : (c) By developing seed banks
Question 47: Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species?
(a) Fishes
(b) Reptiles
(c) Birds
(d) Mammals
Answer : (d) Mammals
Question 48: Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year:
(a) 1996
(b) 1992
(c) 2002
(d) 2000
Answer : (c) 2002
Question 49: New approach to conservation is the establishment of
(a) Sanctuaries
(b) Biosphere reserves
(c) National parks
(d) Reserve forests
Answer : (b) Biosphere reserves
Question 50: Here are the following protected areas:
1. Bandipur
2 Bhitarkanika
3. Manas
4 Sunderbans
Which of them are declared Tiger Reserves?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer : (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
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