Patterns, importance, loss, conservation strategies, hotspots, IUCN categories.
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Q1 · Biodiversity and Conservation · EASY
Which of the following is the main reason for the high biodiversity in tropical rainforests compared to temperate regions?
Q2 · Biodiversity and Conservation · MEDIUM
The Eastern Himalayas is recognized as one of the biodiversity hotspots. To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must have at least what percentage of its original habitat remaining and how many endemic vascular plant species?
Q3 · Biodiversity and Conservation · MEDIUM
According to the IUCN Red List categories, a species is classified as 'Critically Endangered' when it faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Which of the following Indian species is correctly categorized as Critically Endangered?
Q4 · Biodiversity and Conservation · EASY
In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitats. Which of the following is NOT an example of in-situ conservation?
Q5 · Biodiversity and Conservation · HARD
The rivet popper hypothesis proposed by Paul Ehrlich explains the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem function. According to this hypothesis, the loss of which type of species would most immediately threaten ecosystem stability?