Biodiversity & Conservation MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Geography of India — Biodiversity & Conservation
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following invasive species is primarily responsible for displacing natural grasslands in the dry and desert regions of India?
Question 2 of 20
Under the MISHTI initiative, which acts as a bulwark against coastal erosion and sea-level rise, how many hectares of mangroves were successfully restored as per 2025 data?
Question 3 of 20
The Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, and various species of Pheasants are uniquely adapted to survive and forage in which specific type of forest environment?
Question 4 of 20
Consider the following statements about the Islands biogeographic zone: 1. It includes the Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep archipelagos. 2. Its flora is characterized by tropical littoral forests and mangrove ecosystems. 3. The Dugong is the most prominent terrestrial fauna of this zone. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 5 of 20
In the GFRA 2025-2026 report, India holds a staggering 70% of the global share in the 'Agroforestry Area' metric. Which other country shares this combined 70% metric with India?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following is considered the 'flagship species' of the Trans-Himalayan biogeographic zone?
Question 7 of 20
Match the rare species of Rajasthan with their primary stronghold or habitat: List I: a. Godawan (Great Indian Bustard) b. Kurja (Demoiselle Crane) c. Flying Squirrel List II: i. Sitamata Sanctuary ii. Desert National Park iii. Khichan
Question 8 of 20
The Himalayas biogeographic zone contains significant endemic diversity. According to the hotspot data, roughly how many endemic species reside in the Himalayan hotspot?
Question 9 of 20
A major biological milestone was achieved in Project Cheetah when the first Indian-born female cheetah successfully delivered cubs in the wild. What is the name of this female cheetah?
Question 10 of 20
Consider the following pairs accurately relating to India's vast agricultural and botanical diversity: 1. Mango crop : Exhibits over 1,000 distinct genetic varieties. 2. Rice crop : Exhibits over 50,000 distinct genetic varieties. 3. Rauvolfia vomitoria : Demonstrates incredibly high species evenness strictly in desert ecosystems. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Question 11 of 20
In the context of spatial measurement of biodiversity, which of the following mathematical relationships correctly defines Beta (β) diversity?
Question 12 of 20
Read the following statements regarding the Himalayan Biogeographical Zone: 1. It covers an area of approximately 6.4% of India. 2. The zone predominantly features arid scrubland vegetation. 3. Key fauna found in this zone includes the Musk deer and Himalayan tahr. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following Indian wetlands are currently listed in the Montreux Record due to severe threats of ecological degradation?
Question 14 of 20
Which biodiversity hotspot in India acts as an enormous repository of flora, harboring approximately 13,500 vascular plant species?
Question 15 of 20
What is the primary ecological consequence for a species that unfortunately exhibits an exceptionally low degree of genetic diversity?
Question 16 of 20
Arrange the following parameters according to India's global rank in descending order of the numerical rank (i.e., highest rank number to lowest rank number, where 9 is higher than 3) based on GFRA 2025: 1. Global Carbon Sink Rank 2. Total Forest Area Rank 3. Net Annual Forest Area Gain Rank
Question 17 of 20
Siliserh Lake, recognized as a Ramsar Site in 2025, is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Question 18 of 20
The Asian Elephant, Swamp Deer, and Indian Rhinoceros are flagship terrestrial mammal species biologically associated with the alluvial forests and wetlands of which zone?
Question 19 of 20
Assertion (A): The Norman Myers criteria require a biodiversity hotspot to have lost a minimum of 70% of its original primary habitat. Reason (R): The primary objective of identifying a hotspot is to protect highly endangered, irreplaceable ecological regions that face imminent destruction.
Question 20 of 20