Odisha CPET 2020 Question Paper Wild Life and Biodiversity Conservation

COMMON P. G. ENTRANCE TEST – 2020

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DEPT. OF HIGHER EDUCATION, GOVT. OF ODISHA
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Subject Code 58 Subject BIODIVERSITY & WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION
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1. Biodiversity includes :

(A) Genetic diversity

(B) Species diversity

(C) Ecosystem diversity

(D) All of the above

2. The varieties of mango with different flavour, colour, sugar and fleshy content is due
to :

(A) Hybridization

(B) Genetic diversity

(C) Species diversity

(D) Induced mutation

3. Biodiversity :

(A) Increases towards equator

(B) Decreases towards equator

(C) Remains same throughout the planet

(D) Increases towards pole

4. Which of the following has maximum global biodiversity ?

(A) Angiosperms

(B) Algae

(C) Fungi

(D) Mosses

5. The most important reason for decrease in biodiversity is :

(A) Habitat destruction

(B) Introduction of exotic species

(C) Over exploitation

(D) Habitat pollution

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6. Which of the following region has maximum biodiversity ?
(A) Mangroves
(B) Temperate rain forest
(C) Tiaga
(D) Coral reefs

7. Ex-situ conservation includes :
(A) Zoo
(B) Germplasm bank
(C) Botanical Garden
(D) All of the above

8. Endemic species are :
(A) Cosmopolitan in distribution
(B) Endangered species
(C) Species localized in a specific region
(D) Rare species

9. How many mega-biodiverse countries are there in the world ?
(A) 15
(B) 17
(C) 25
(D) 35

10. Which one of the following areas in India is a hotspot of biodiversity ?
(A) Sunderbans
(B) Western Ghats
(C) Eastern Ghats
(D) Gangetic plains

11. Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots ?
(A) Species richness
(B) Endemism
(C) Accelerated species loss
(D) Lesser inter-specific competition

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12. The alpha diversity refers to :
(A) Genetic diversity
(B) Community and ecosystem diversity
(C) Species diversity
(D) Biome diversity

13. The percentage of forest cover recommended by the National Forest Policy (1988)
is :
(A) 33% for plains and 67% for hills
(B) 25% for plains and 75% for hills
(C) 20% for plains and 80% for hills
(D) 35% for plains and 65% for hills

14. Biodiversity of a geographical region represents :
(A) Genetic diversity present in the dominant species of the region
(B) Species endemic to the region
(C) Endangered species found in the region
(D) The diversity in the organisms living in the region

15. Which one of the following is not an in-situ conservation method ?
(A) Zoo
(B) National Parks
(C) Biosphere Reserves
(D) Sanctuaries

16. The activities of cultivation of land, timber harvesting is permitted in :
(A) Sanctuaries
(B) National Parks
(C) Biosphere Reserves
(D) Protected Areas

17. Which of the following statement is correct ?
(A) Decreased diversity contributed to higher productivity.
(B) Decreased diversity contributed to decreased productivity.
(C) Increased diversity contributed to increased productivity.
(D) Increased diversity contributed to decreased productivity.

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18. The World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) was held in :
(A) Brazil
(B) South Africa
(C) Sweden
(D) Argentina

19. Which region of the earth has the greatest biodiversity on earth ?
(A) Amazonian rain forest
(B) Indonesian tropical forest
(C) European temperate forest
(D) Siberian scrubland

20. .”International Biodiversity Day” is celebrated on :
(A) 22nd March
(B) 22nd April
(C) 22nd May
(D) 22nd June

21. The National tree of India is ________.
(A) Peepal
(B) Mango
(C) Sal
(D) Banyan

22. Which of the following area of India has the largest number of endemic plant species ?
(A) Himalayn Region
(B) Malabar Region
(C) Gangetic Plains
(D) Western Ghats

23. India’s first National Centre for Marine Bio-diversity (NCMB) is located at :
(A) Bhavnagar
(B) Jamnagar
(C) Mumbai
(D) Pondicherry

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24. Who among the following is the author of the famous book “Silent Spring” which is
credited for being of much help in launching the environment movement ?
(A) Rachel Carson
(B) Norman Mayers
(C) E. P. Odum
(D) Pat Hutchings

25. Which among the following is the main objective(s) of National Green Corps ?
(A) Educate youngsters about environment and eco-systems
(B) Prosecute and Punish the violators of Environment laws
(C) Promote Green Products
(D) All of the above

26. A keystone species is one that :
(A) Has a higher likelihood of extinction than a non keystone species
(B) Exerts a strong influence on an ecosystem
(C) Causes other species to become extinct
(D) Has a weak influence on an ecosystem

27. Which of the following Environmentalists first gave the concept of “Biodiversity
Hotspots” ?
(A) Gaylord Nelson
(B) Norman Myers
(C) John Muir
(D) Aristotle

28. Which of the following is not a reason that accounts for greater biodiversity of tropics ?
(A) availability of more solar energy
(B) more niche specialization
(C) more time for species diversification
(D) large seasonal variations in environmental factors

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29. Global species diversity and land area covered by India with respect to world is :
(A) 12%, 7%
(B) 2.4%, 9%
(C) 8.1%, 2.4%
(D) 4%, 3%

30. Sundar Lal Bahuguna is known for his involvement in :
(A) Chipko Andolan
(B) Narmada Bachhao Andolan
(C) BALCO Andolan
(D) None of the above

31. The Environment (Protection) Act of India was enacted in which of the following year ?
(A) 1976
(B) 1986
(C) 1996
(D) 1992

32. The State flower of Odisha is ________.
(A) Rose
(B) Lotus
(C) Shephali
(D) Palash

33. Wildlife is important because it provides :
(A) Ecological value
(B) Aesthetic value
(C) Economic value
(D) All of the above

34. Which of the following is mainly responsible for extinction of wildlife ?
(A) Pollution of air and water
(B) Hunting for flesh
(C) Destruction of habitats
(D) All of the above

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35. What is the symbol of WWF ?
(A) Red Panda
(B) Giant Panda
(C) Yellow Panda
(D) Blue Panda

36. How many Biodiversity Hotspots in the world have been identified till date by Norman
Myers ?
(A) 17
(B) 25
(C) 34
(D) 43

37. Red Data Book provides data on :
(A) Plants species
(B) Animal species
(C) Economically important species
(D) Threatened species

38. When is the World Wildlife week is celebrated ?
(A) First week of October
(B) First week of September
(C) Last week of September
(D) Last week of October

39. The one-horned rhinoceros is specific to which of the following sanctuary ?
(A) Bandipur
(B) Corbett park
(C) Kaziranga
(D) Simlipal

40. Which of the following organization is responsible for maintaining the Red Data Book ?
(A) UNEP
(B) IUCN
(C) UNESCO
(D) WWF

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41. The extinction of passenger pigeon was due to :
(A) Increased number of predatory birds
(B) Over exploitation by humans
(C) Non-availability of the food
(D) Bird flu virus infection

42. How many wildlife sanctuaries are there in India ?
(A) 408
(B) 448
(C) 478
(D) 428

43. 70 per cent of the animal species recorded are ——————.
(A) Protozoa
(B) Arthropods
(C) Reptiles
(D) Mammals

44. What is the mission of Ramsar convention ?
(A) Wetland conservation
(B) Forest conservation
(C) Desert conservation
(D) Biodiversity conservation

45. How many national parks are there in India ?
(A) 50
(B) 70
(C) 90
(D) 110

46. “Dancing Deer” is found in which of the following states of India ?
(A) Jammu & Kashmir
(B) UP
(C) Kerala
(D) Manipur

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47. Indian Flying Fox is a ——————.
(A) Bird
(B) Reptile
(C) Mammal
(D) Arthropod

48. Project Elephant was launched by the Government of India in which year ?
(A) 1991
(B) 1992
(C) 1993
(D) 1994

49. Lion-tailed macaque is found in ——————.
(A) Eastern Ghats
(B) Western Ghats
(C) East Himalayas
(D) West Himalayas

50. Which of the following is India’s First National Marine Park ?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
(B) Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch
(C) Rani Jhansi Marine National Park
(D) Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

51. World Wetland Day is observed on :
(A) 2nd February
(B) 22nd April
(C) 5th June
(D) 11th July

52. The Washington Convention whose formal name is abbreviated as CITES is
related to which among the following ?
(A) Ozone Layer Depletion
(B) Animal Rights
(C) Deforestation
(D) Endangered Species

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53. Nandan-Kanan zoo is known for :
(A) White Tiger (B) Gharial
(C) Hippo (D) Chimpanzee

54. In which year project Tiger was launched ?
(A) 1963 (B) 1983
(C) 1993 (D) 1973

55. Which among the following awards instituted by the Government of India for individuals
or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and
dedication in protecting Wildlife ?
(A) Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
(B) Medini Puruskar Yojana
(C) Amrita Devi Bishnoi Award
(D) Pitambar Pant National Award

56. The highest number of endangered species is seen in ——————.
(A) Fishes (B) Reptiles
(C) Birds (D) Mammals

57. In which year Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented ?
(A) 1962 (B) 1968
(C) 1972 (D) 1982

58. Which of the following statement is correct about the National Park ?
(A) Multipurpose protected areas to preserve genetic diversity in representative
ecosystem.
(B) A reserve area meant for preserving its natural vegetation, wildlife and natural
beauty.
(C) A reserved area meant for preservation and development of endangered
species
(D) All of the above

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59. Pashmina shawl is made from the hair of :
(A) Sheep (B) Goat
(C) Rabbit (D) Yak

60. Flagship species are species with which of the following characteristics ?
(A) Indicating health of ecosystem
(B) Supporting basic requirements of ecosystem
(C) Species leading to conservation of other linked species
(D) Species with charismatic appeal

61. Which of the following Sanctuary is famous for the rare gangetic dolphin and also for
magar (Crocodile) and Gharial (Aligator) ?
(A) Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
(B) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
(C) Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
(D) National Chambal Sanctuary

62. The volume of trade in endangered species is monitored by :
(A) TRAFFIC (B) MOEF
(C) CITES (D) WWF

63. The Indian Board of Wildlife was constituted in the year ——————.
(A) 1948 (B) 1952
(C) 1958 (D) 1962

64. Gangetic Dolphin is a type of :
(A) Rare Species
(B) Vulnerable species
(C) Extinct species
(D) None of the above

65. Viable materials of endangered species can be preserved in :
(A) Gene Bank (B) Gene pool
(C) Gene Library (D) Herbarium

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66. IUCN headquarters is at :
(A) Switzerland (B) France
(C) USA (D) UK

67. Which of the following statement is correct about the Biosphere Reserve ?
(A) Multipurpose protected areas to preserve genetic diversity in representative
ecosystem
(B) A reserve area meant for preserving its natural vegetation, wildlife and beauty
(C) A reserved area meant for preservation and development of endangered
species
(D) All of the above

68. Which of the following is the most suitable natural place for Olive Ridely Sea Turtles
for mating and nesting ?
(A) Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park
(B) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
(C) Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
(D) Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

69. The National Bird of India is ——————.
(A) Dove
(B) Peacock
(C) Parrot
(D) None of the above

70. The State animal of Odisha is——————.
(A) Elephant
(B) Deer
(C) Gaur
(D) Sambar

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