Biodiversity & Conservation MCQs for CET Graduate

Practice 20 free biodiversity & conservation multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

Master Biodiversity & Conservation under Geography of India for CET Graduate with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.

CET Graduate — Geography of India — Biodiversity & Conservation

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Question 1 of 20

The Bonn Convention (CMS) promotes inter-country cooperation primarily for the conservation of:

Question 2 of 20

Match List-I (Species Conservation Project) with List-II (Specific Status/Update in 2025-2026) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Project Tiger B. Project Cheetah C. Project Elephant D. Vulture Conservation List-II 1. First-ever DNA-based synchronous estimation released 2. Planned release of captive-bred individuals in Assam 3. Sixth comprehensive estimation cycle officially commenced 4. Successfully transitioned into the stabilization phase

Question 3 of 20

The Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape species found in the Indian subcontinent, is exclusively endemic to the dense evergreen forests of which biogeographic zone?

Question 4 of 20

Match the invasive alien species (List-I) with their primary negative ecological impact (List-II): List-I A. Lantana camara B. Prosopis juliflora C. Water Hyacinth List-II 1. Displaces natural grasslands in dry regions 2. Reduces dissolved oxygen in aquatic bodies 3. Invades tiger habitats and depletes native flora

Question 5 of 20

Under the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, the explicit exemption from standard forest clearances within a 100-kilometer radius of international borders is specifically applicable to which type of projects?

Question 6 of 20

How does 'Ecosystem Diversity' specifically contribute to mitigating global climate change, as highlighted in India's environmental profile?

Question 7 of 20

The significant medicinal plant Rauvolfia vomitoria, which is distributed across various Himalayan ranges, exhibits measurable differences in the potency and concentration of its active chemical 'reserpine'. This biological phenomenon is a classic textbook illustration of:

Question 8 of 20

Match List-I (Fauna) with List-II (Biogeographical Zone) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Musk deer and Red panda B. Great Indian Bustard and Camels C. Lion-tailed macaque and Nilgiri tahr D. Sloth bears and Hard ground Barasingha List-II 1. Western Ghats 2. Himalayan 3. Deccan Peninsula 4. Indian Desert

Question 9 of 20

The Trans-Himalayan Biogeographic Zone includes parts of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Which specific region of Himachal Pradesh falls under this zone?

Question 10 of 20

Which specific geographic sub-region constitutes the natural habitat for the critically endangered Asiatic Lion?

Question 11 of 20

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The genetic diversity of a species is inversely proportional to its probability of facing extinction. Reason (R): High genetic variation within a species severely restricts its ability to adapt to new environmental diseases and climate change. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

Question 12 of 20

A researcher is studying a region in India characterized by 'sparse vegetation, alpine steppes, and extremely cold desert conditions with harsh winters'. According to India's biogeographical classification, which specific region is the researcher most likely studying?

Question 13 of 20

According to the 2026 biodiversity analysis, what technological advancement has significantly transformed wildlife monitoring and scientific baselines in India?

Question 14 of 20

Which biogeographic zone of India is characterized by the presence of the Hoolock Gibbon, Clouded Leopard, and extensive Bamboo groves?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following botanical features is explicitly associated with the higher elevations of the Himalayan Biogeographic Zone's complex altitudinal gradient?

Question 16 of 20

Assertion (A): The Western Ghats biogeographical zone is characterized by the presence of numerous endemic amphibians. Reason (R): The Western Ghats experience highly arid conditions and possess a transitional climate similar to the Rajputana plains.

Question 17 of 20

The world-famous 'Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden', which serves as a prime example of Ex-situ conservation, is located in:

Question 18 of 20

Which metric provides evidence that India operates as a massive 'Global Carbon Sink', specifically securing the 5th position globally?

Question 19 of 20

In the context of the Himalayan Zone, coordinate the vegetation type with its typical geographical placement: List-I A. Subtropical forests B. Oak and Rhododendron List-II 1. Higher elevations 2. Lower Foothills

Question 20 of 20

Who introduced the concept of 'Biodiversity Hotspots' in the year 1988?

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