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Q1Consider the following statements regarding biodiversity hotspots: 1. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics. 2. It must have lost at least 70% of its original habitat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?MediumSolve →Q3Consider the following pairs: 1. Sacred groves – Community conserved patches of forest 2. Biodiversity Heritage Sites – Declared by UNESCO 3. Ramsar Sites – Wetlands of international importance Which of the pairs are correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q4Which one of the following is the most species-rich phylum in the animal kingdom?MediumSolve →Q5Consider the following statements: 1. India is one of the 12 mega-diversity countries of the world. 2. The Western Ghats are older than the Himalayas and host endemic biodiversity. Which of the above statements is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q6The term ‘Endemic Species’ refers to:MediumSolve →Q7Which of the following is the largest Ramsar Site in India?MediumSolve →Q8Which of the following contributes most to genetic diversity in crops?MediumSolve →Q9In India, the term ‘Biosphere Reserve’ refers to:MediumSolve →Q10Consider the following statements about ex-situ conservation: 1. It involves conservation of components of biodiversity outside their natural habitat. 2. Botanical gardens and seed banks are examples of ex-situ conservation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →
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