CET Graduate — Biodiversity & Conservation MCQs
Practice 20 free biodiversity & conservation multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.
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CET Graduate — Geography of India — Biodiversity & Conservation
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Question 1 of 20
Match List-I (State/UT) with List-II (Wildlife Initiative/Status) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Ladakh B. Karnataka C. Madhya Pradesh D. Rajasthan List-II 1. Highest Elephant Population 2. Captive Breeding of GIB 3. Highest Snow Leopard Population 4. 58th Tiger Reserve
Question 2 of 20
Consider the following statements about the Western Ghats: 1. They run parallel to the western coast of India, comprising 4.0% of the land area. 2. The vegetation is predominantly dry deciduous with a dominance of Teak and Sal. 3. It shelters highly endemic fauna like the Lion-tailed Macaque and Nilgiri Langur. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following characteristics: 1. Covers approximately 5.6% of India's total area. 2. Experiences extremely cold desert conditions and scanty rainfall. 3. Serves as a habitat for the Tibetan Wild Ass (Kiang) and Marmots. These characteristics best describe which of the following Biogeographic Zones?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following is NOT an example of Ecosystem Diversity?
Question 5 of 20
Apart from iconic animal parts like tiger skins and rhino horns, what other critical forest resource is heavily targeted by illegal wildlife trade networks in India?
Question 6 of 20
Section 49M, recently introduced into the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, mandates the mandatory registration of living specimens specifically to ensure India's strict statutory compliance with which international framework?
Question 7 of 20
While the general 'Hornbill' is listed as a key species of North-East India, the 'Malabar Grey Hornbill' is strictly endemic to which biogeographic zone?
Question 8 of 20
Assertion (A): The Snow Leopard is classified as the flagship species of the Trans-Himalayan Biogeographic Zone. Reason (R): The Trans-Himalayan Zone supports lush tropical vegetation, making it an ideal hunting ground for large felines. Choose the most suitable option:
Question 9 of 20
The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) report, released in 2024, scientifically recorded the presence of how many snow leopards in the country?
Question 10 of 20
The significant medicinal plant Rauvolfia vomitoria, frequently cited as a prime textbook example of genetic diversity due to profound variations in its active chemical 'reserpine', is predominantly native to which specific geographical region in India?
Question 11 of 20
The Sundarbans, world-renowned for their extensive mangrove ecosystems, naturally fall under which specific biogeographic classification in India?
Question 12 of 20
Assertion (A): The Trans-Himalayan Zone has a very sparse vegetation cover characterized mainly by alpine steppes and medicinal shrubs. Reason (R): The Trans-Himalayan Zone experiences a tropical monsoon climate with heavy precipitation throughout the year. Select the correct answer:
Question 13 of 20
Consider the following statements about the Indian Desert biogeographical zone: 1. It encompasses the vast stretches of the Thar Desert and the Rann of Kutch. 2. It is characterized strictly as a highly arid region. 3. It serves as the primary natural habitat for the Asiatic Lions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 14 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding 'Species Diversity': A. It is comprehensively measured by two components: Species Richness and Species Evenness. B. Species Richness strictly refers to the relative abundance of members of each species in an area. C. The Western Ghats exhibit a higher species diversity of amphibians compared to the Eastern Ghats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following best defines the ecological concept of 'Endemism'?
Question 16 of 20
Factoring in recent translocations and natural births, the total population of cheetahs in India under the stabilization phase has reached what specific number?
Question 17 of 20
Consider the following statements about India's Agroforestry sector: 1. India, independently, accounts for 70% of the global agroforestry area. 2. The high adoption of agroforestry places India as a world leader in this sector. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Question 18 of 20
If an ecologist is attempting to establish the mathematical connection between the local species count of a single isolated pond and the total regional species count of an entire massive state, which specific spatial metric serves as the linking factor?
Question 19 of 20
Which specific zone is characterized by the presence of Mangrove ecosystems (such as the Sundarbans), coconut trees, and coastal vines?
Question 20 of 20
What primary mechanism has driven India to achieve the 3rd rank globally in 'Net Annual Forest Area Gain' as per the GFRA 2025-26 report?
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