Biodiversity -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Biodiversity”:

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Question 1: What does biodiversity refer to?

(a) The number of species in a specific ecosystem
(b) The variety of genetic traits within a single species
(c) The variety of ecosystems on Earth
(d) The total number of individuals in a population

Question 2: What is the term for the variety of different species present in a particular area or on Earth as a whole?

(a) Ecosystem diversity
(b) Genetic diversity
(c) Species diversity
(d) Habitat diversity

Question 3: What is the primary role of biodiversity in ecosystems?

(a) Providing resources for human use
(b) Ensuring the survival of dominant species
(c) Enhancing ecosystem stability and resilience
(d) Accelerating climate change

Question 4: Which term refers to the variety of different genes within a single species?

(a) Ecosystem diversity
(b) Species diversity
(c) Genetic diversity
(d) Ecological diversity

Question 5: What is the term for the process of species disappearing from the Earth at a significantly higher rate than the natural extinction rate?

(a) Evolution
(b) Extirpation
(c) Conservation
(d) Mass extinction

Question 6: Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity?

(a) Conservation efforts
(b) Habitat restoration
(c) Climate change
(d) Wildlife rehabilitation

Question 7: Which type of biodiversity is essential for the development of new medicines and pharmaceuticals?

(a) Ecosystem diversity
(b) Genetic diversity
(c) Species diversity
(d) Landscape diversity

Question 8: What is the term for the loss of a species from a particular geographic area, but not from the entire planet?

(a) Extinction
(b) Endangerment
(c) Extirpation
(d) Extermination

Question 9: Which approach to biodiversity conservation focuses on protecting species and habitats in their natural environment?

(a) In-situ conservation
(b) Ex-situ conservation
(c) Genetic conservation
(d) Zoos and botanical gardens

Question 10: What is the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?

(a) An agreement to preserve fossil fuels for future generations
(b) An international treaty to protect endangered species
(c) An initiative to promote biotechnology research
(d) A global agreement to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of its components