Environmental Education and Sustainability (314301) Unit 3 Set 6

3.1 Ecosystem – Definition, Aspects of ecosystem, Division of ecosystem, General characteristics of ecosystem, Functions of ecosystem
3.2 Biodiversity – Definitions, Levels, Value, and loss of biodiversity
3.3 Biodiversity Assessment Initiatives in India
3.4 SWOT analysis of biodiversity hot spot in India
3.5 Conservations of biodiversity – objects, and laws for conservation of biodiversity

 

QUIZ START

#1. Why is biodiversity conservation essential for maintaining ecosystem stability?

It increases economic profit

It helps in maintaining ecological balance and supporting life

It promotes urbanization

It reduces the number of species in an ecosystem

#2. What is the main objective of biodiversity conservation?

To increase the global population

To reduce the number of species in an ecosystem

To preserve the diversity of life for future generations

To promote monoculture farming

#3. Which of the following is a major reason for conserving biodiversity?

To reduce environmental pollution

To maintain ecosystem services like water purification and pollination

To decrease the human population

To increase genetic uniformity in species

#4. What is the primary objective of the “Wildlife Protection Act 1972” in India?

To regulate hunting and promote wildlife tourism

To protect endangered species and their habitats

To increase the number of zoos in India

To regulate agricultural activities

#5. Which of the following is a key reason for conserving biodiversity?

To prevent the over-exploitation of natural resources

To promote urbanization

To create more industrial jobs

To reduce agricultural production

#6. What does the “National Biodiversity Action Plan” aim to do?

Decrease the global population

Increase industrialization in protected areas

Conserve biodiversity through coordinated efforts

Promote mass tourism in wildlife areas

#7. What role does the “Convention on Biological Diversity” (CBD) play in biodiversity conservation?

It reduces the protection of endangered species

It promotes sustainable use of biodiversity and equitable sharing of benefits

It restricts access to natural resources

It encourages deforestation for industrial use

#8. Which of the following is a benefit of conserving biodiversity?

Increased food security and availability

Increased global pollution

Loss of ecosystem services

Reduction in human health

#9. Which of the following is a principle of the “Wildlife Protection Act 1972”?

Promoting the hunting of endangered species

Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and national parks

Increasing industrial activities in wildlife habitats

Limiting access to wildlife areas for local communities

#10. What is the “Biodiversity Heritage Sites” program in India designed to do?

Promote illegal hunting activities

Preserve important ecosystems and species through legal recognition

Encourage large-scale deforestation

Limit agricultural activities in rural areas

#11. Why should genetic diversity be conserved?

It increases the risk of disease spread

It reduces the chances of species extinction

It promotes genetic uniformity

It limits the adaptation of species to environmental changes

#12. Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity that requires conservation efforts?

Habitat loss and degradation

Preservation of natural habitats

Protection of endangered species

Restoration of ecosystems

#13. Which law in India specifically deals with the conservation of forest resources and biodiversity?

Indian Forest Act 1927

National Green Tribunal Act 2010

Forest Conservation Act 1980

The Biological Diversity Act 2002

#14. Which of the following laws in India helps in the conservation of biodiversity at the genetic species and ecosystem levels?

Forest Rights Act 2006

Biological Diversity Act 2002

Wildlife Protection Act 1972

Air Pollution Control Act 1981

#15. What is the aim of the “National Green Tribunal (NGT)” in India?

To promote industrial growth over environmental concerns

To handle environmental disputes and ensure the enforcement of environmental laws

To reduce the number of protected areas in India

To promote unrestricted hunting and fishing activities

#16. What role does “eco-tourism” play in biodiversity conservation?

It increases environmental degradation

It supports conservation through sustainable tourism practices

It decreases awareness of biodiversity

It promotes deforestation for tourism infrastructure

#17. Which of the following is the main goal of conservation strategies for endangered species?

To promote species extinction

To balance ecosystem dynamics by protecting vulnerable species

To increase the hunting of endangered species

To promote urban development in wildlife areas

#18. What is the function of the “National Biodiversity Authority” (NBA) in India?

To regulate mining activities in biodiversity hotspots

To ensure the sustainable use of biological resources and access to genetic resources

To promote the destruction of natural habitats for industrial development

To develop large-scale agricultural projects in protected areas

#19. Which of the following strategies is used to conserve biodiversity at the ecosystem level?

Promoting single-crop farming systems

Restoration of degraded ecosystems and habitats

Reducing the population of native species

Increasing industrialization in protected regions

#20. What is the primary purpose of the “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species” (CITES)?

To regulate the international trade of endangered species and their products

To increase illegal trade of wildlife species

To promote the destruction of endangered species' habitats

To restrict the flow of foreign investments in biodiversity protection

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