Biodiversity Quiz

Biodiversity Quiz

1. What is Biodiversity ?

A type of coconut
A brand of oil
The spread of all living things
A plant species


2. How many bio-geographical regions are present in India?

3
6
7
10


3. Lime is added to the soil which is too

Sandy
Salty
Acidic
Basic


4. Biodiversity can be broadly classified into how many types?

2
3
4
1


5. Biodiversity is of importance as it offers:

Stability of ecosystems
Stability of species
Stability of research
Stability of atmosphere


6. Causes of extinction of species:

Introduction of exotic species
Habitat destruction
Over exploitation
All of these


7. Which is an extinct species?

Dodo of Mauritius
Kiwi from New Zealand
Cheetah from India
Both b and c


8. Biodiversity has an aesthetic value to it.

True
False


9. The area of National Parks range between:

0.61 to 7818 kms
0.04 to 3162 kms
0.14 to 3612 kms
0.16 to 8718 kms


10. Which group of vertebrates comprises the highest number of endangered species?

Fishes
Mammals
Birds
Reptile