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Biodiversity and Conservation — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 12 · Biology

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Which of the following is a correct type of biodiversity?

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Species diversity refers to:

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Biodiversity generally increases as you move:

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A biodiversity hotspot is defined as an area that:

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How many biodiversity hotspots are found in India?

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India has 4 biodiversity hotspots: (1) Eastern Himalayas, (2) Western Ghats, (3) Indo-Burma (northeastern India), and (4) Andaman Islands (part of the Sundaland hotspot).

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In-situ conservation means protecting species:

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In their natural habitats

In-situ (Latin = "in place") conservation protects species in their natural ecosystems and habitats, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and sacred groves.

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Ex-situ conservation involves:

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Protecting species outside their natural habitats (zoos, seed banks)

Ex-situ conservation removes organisms from their natural habitat and maintains them in controlled conditions: zoos, botanical gardens, seed banks, cryopreservation, and captive breeding programmes.

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The leading cause of biodiversity loss globally is:

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Habitat loss and fragmentation

Habitat destruction (H in HIPPO) is the number one driver of species extinction globally. It includes deforestation, agricultural expansion, urbanisation, and wetland drainage.

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What are the important topics in Biodiversity and Conservation for ICSE Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Biodiversity and Conservation include Meaning, Types, and Definition of Biodiversity, Types of Biodiversity with Examples, Global Biodiversity and Patterns, Species-Area Relationship and Its Significance. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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There are 60 questions on Biodiversity and Conservation. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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