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Chapter 14: Biodiversity and Conservation — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is biodiversity?

Answer: A. The variety of life forms found in an area — Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a region, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Q: Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?

Answer: B. Western Ghats — The Western Ghats is one of the major biodiversity hotspots in India because of its rich species diversity and high endemism.

GEOGRAPHY · Grade 11 · CBSE(NCERT)

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Chapter 14: Biodiversity and Conservation — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 11 GEOGRAPHY — Chapter 14: Biodiversity and Conservation, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is biodiversity?

A. The variety of life forms found in an area ✓
B. The total amount of rainfall in an ecosystem
C. The number of minerals in the soil
D. The pattern of ocean currents

Answer: A. The variety of life forms found in an area
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a region, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?

A. Thar Desert
B. Western Ghats ✓
C. Deccan Plateau
D. Indo-Gangetic Plain

Answer: B. Western Ghats
The Western Ghats is one of the major biodiversity hotspots in India because of its rich species diversity and high endemism.

Which statement best describes conservation?

A. Using natural resources without any limits
B. Protecting and managing natural resources wisely ✓
C. Replacing all natural forests with plantations
D. Allowing endangered species to survive only in zoos

Answer: B. Protecting and managing natural resources wisely
Conservation means the careful protection and sustainable management of natural resources and biodiversity.

Why are biodiversity hotspots given special conservation priority?

A. They have low species diversity and little threat
B. They contain many endemic species under high threat ✓
C. They are always located in deserts
D. They are mainly used for mining activities

Answer: B. They contain many endemic species under high threat
Hotspots are regions with very high biodiversity, especially endemic species, and severe habitat loss, so they need urgent protection.

Which of the following statements is correct about biodiversity conservation in India?

A. National parks allow unrestricted hunting of animals
B. Biosphere reserves are created only for urban planning
C. Wildlife sanctuaries provide protected habitats for conservation ✓
D. Endangered species cannot be conserved in captivity

Answer: C. Wildlife sanctuaries provide protected habitats for conservation
Wildlife sanctuaries are protected areas where animals and plants are conserved in their natural surroundings.

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