RAS — Biodiversity & Conservation MCQs
Practice 20 free biodiversity & conservation multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.
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RAS — Geography of India — Biodiversity & Conservation
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Question 1 of 20
What are the primary factors contributing to the high level of endemism in the Western Ghats?
Question 2 of 20
The Sitamata Sanctuary in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, is most famous for the conservation of which rare species?
Question 3 of 20
Based on the concept of 'Ecosystem Diversity', which of the following statements explains why a country with diverse ecosystems has high ecological stability?
Question 4 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Desert Zone: 1. It comprises roughly 16.6% of India's total geographical area. 2. The environmental parameters consist of an arid climate with extreme temperature variations. 3. It forms the natural habitat for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 5 of 20
In the context of the Himalayan Biogeographic Zone, which of the following provinces is NOT generally included as part of its primary classification?
Question 6 of 20
The conservation breeding program 'SAVE' (Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction) gained vital momentum following the prohibition of a veterinary drug that caused fatal renal failure in vultures. Which drug was banned?
Question 7 of 20
During the crucial stabilization phase in February 2026, exactly how many cheetahs were successfully translocated from Botswana to the Kuno National Park to expand the genetic pool?
Question 8 of 20
What is the primary factor attributed to India's success in achieving the 3rd global rank in 'Net Annual Forest Area Gain'?
Question 9 of 20
Under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act of 2022, which Schedule is exclusively dedicated to the protection of specified plant species?
Question 10 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?
Question 11 of 20
Who among the following first coined the term 'Biodiversity' in the year 1985?
Question 12 of 20
According to the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) 2024, which region recorded the highest population of snow leopards?
Question 13 of 20
Considering India's biogeographical zoning, what is the combined land area percentage covered by the Trans-Himalayan and Himalayan zones?
Question 14 of 20
What is the primary function of the 'Buffer Zone' in the structure of a Biosphere Reserve?
Question 15 of 20
The dedicated captive breeding facilities for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard at Sam and Ramdevra achieved a stable population of exactly how many birds by the year 2026?
Question 16 of 20
Match List-I (Biogeographical Zone) with List-II (Key Regions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Trans-Himalayan B. Himalayan C. Western Ghats D. Deccan Peninsula List-II 1. Central Highlands and Chotta Nagpur 2. Ladakh and Lahaul-Spiti 3. Malabar Plains 4. North-West and Central Himalayas
Question 17 of 20
In terms of global forest resources and environmental metrics, identify the INCORRECT matching pair:
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following Indian wetlands are currently listed in the Montreux Record due to severe threats of ecological degradation?
Question 19 of 20
If a wildlife researcher is strictly counting the total number of distinct bird species found within a single, specific grassland patch in the Ranthambore landscape, which exact measurement of biodiversity is being assessed?
Question 20 of 20
With reference to the biodiversity of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Kiang : Trans-Himalayan 2. Hornbills : Western Ghats 3. Nilgai : Semi-Arid How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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