Unit – II Sustainability and Renewable Resources
16 MARKS
2.1 Natural Resources: Types, importance, Causes and effects of depletion. (Forest Resources, Water Resources, Energy Resources, Land resources, Mineral resources), (IKS-Concepts of Panchmahabhuta)
2.2 Impact of overexploitation of natural resources on the environment, optimum use of natural resources
2.3 Energy forms (Renewable and non-renewable) such as Thermal energy, nuclear energy, Solar energy, Wind energy, Geothermal energy, Biomass energy, Hydropower energy, biofuel
2.4 Green Solutions in the form of New Energy Sources such as Hydrogen energy, Ocean energy
& Tidal energy
SET 8
#1. The “National Mission on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services” (NMBES) focuses primarily on:
#2. What is the primary strength of biodiversity hotspots in India?
#3. A major weakness in managing biodiversity hotspots in India is:
#4. An opportunity for the conservation of biodiversity hotspots in India is:
#5. Which of the following is a potential threat to biodiversity hotspots in India?
#6. In SWOT analysis the “opportunity” for biodiversity hotspots in India would refer to:
#7. Which of the following is considered a “threat” to the biodiversity hotspots in India according to the SWOT analysis?
#8. What is the primary goal of biodiversity conservation?
#9. Which of the following is a direct threat to biodiversity?
#10. The “Endangered Species Act” is an example of:
#11. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?
#12. What is an invasive species?
#13. Which of the following is a method used to conserve biodiversity?
#14. In-situ conservation involves:
#15. What does the term “biodiversity hotspot” refer to?
#16. The concept of “sustainable development” refers to:
#17. Which organization is known for its efforts in global biodiversity conservation?
#18. The primary objective of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 in India is to:
#19. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted at the Earth Summit in which year?
#20. The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 in India provides protection to:
#21. The key focus of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is to:
#22. Which of the following is not a goal of the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) of India?
#23. The term “Endangered Species†refers to species that are:
#24. The National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India are primarily protected under:
#25. What is the purpose of the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 in India?
#26. Which of the following is an international agreement aimed at conserving migratory species?
#27. The term “Biosphere Reserve” refers to an area that:
#28. Which of the following is a biotic component of an ecosystem?
#29. What term describes the role or function of an organism in its ecosystem?
#30. Which of the following is a primary consumer in a food chain?
#31. What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?
#32. In a food web which organisms are typically at the top of the food chain?
#33. Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?
#34. Which cycle is essential for the movement of water between the land, oceans and atmosphere?
#35. Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
#36. Which of the following is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
#37. What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
#38. In an ecosystem which term refers to the process by which water vapor is released from plants into the atmosphere?
#39. Which of the following organisms are decomposers?
#40. What is the term for a species that has a disproportionate effect on its environment relative to its abundance?
#41. Which of the following is an example of a tertiary consumer?
#42. What type of succession occurs in an area where no previous ecosystem existed such as a new volcanic island?
#43. Which of the following organisms are considered autotrophs?
#44. Which of the following is an example of an invasive species?
#45. Which of the following best describes the process of bioaccumulation?
#46. What is the main reason why biodiversity is important in ecosystems?
#47. Which type of biome is characterized by very low temperatures short growing seasons and permafrost?
#48. Which of the following ecosystems typically has the highest biodiversity?
#49. Which term refers to the variety of ecosystems within a geographic region?
#50. What is an example of genetic diversity?
#51. Which of the following is a major cause of biodiversity loss?
#52. What is the main role of a keystone species in an ecosystem?
#53. What term is used for a species that is native to a particular area and is found nowhere else?
#54. Which of the following is a consequence of reduced biodiversity in an ecosystem?
#55. Which of the following is a benefit of high biodiversity in an ecosystem?
#56. What is the term for the process by which a species becomes extinct in a specific area but continues to exist elsewhere?
#57. Which of the following human activities has the most significant impact on marine biodiversity?
#58. Which conservation strategy focuses on protecting entire ecosystems rather than individual species?
#59. Which of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot?
#60. Which term describes a species that is at risk of extinction across all or a significant portion of its range?
#61. What is the primary purpose of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?
#62. Which of the following is a direct benefit of biodiversity to humans?
#63. What does the term “bioprospecting” refer to?
#64. Which type of biodiversity involves the range of different biological traits in an ecosystem?
#65. Which of the following is an example of an ex-situ conservation method?
#66. Which of the following best describes a biodiversity hotspot?
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