Question 1:
Which of the following is an endangered species?
a) Bengal Tiger
b) Asian Elephant
c) Dodo
d) Red Panda
Answer: d) Red Panda
Question 2:
The primary cause of species endangerment is:
a) Overpopulation
b) Habitat destruction
c) Migration
d) Evolution
Answer: b) Habitat destruction
Question 3:
What is the goal of conservation biology?
a) Increase human populations
b) Maintain biodiversity
c) Promote agriculture
d) Eliminate invasive species
Answer: b) Maintain biodiversity
Question 4:
Which international agreement focuses on the conservation of endangered species?
a) CITES
b) WTO
c) UNESCO
d) WHO
Answer: a) CITES
Question 5:
Which of the following methods is NOT used for species conservation?
a) Captive breeding
b) Genetic engineering
c) Habitat restoration
d) Reforestation
Answer: b) Genetic engineering
Question 6:
Which organization publishes the Red List of endangered species?
a) UNEP
b) IUCN
c) WWF
d) CBD
Answer: b) IUCN
Question 7:
Ex-situ conservation involves:
a) Conserving species in their natural habitats
b) Establishing protected areas
c) Conservation outside natural habitats
d) Legal frameworks for species protection
Answer: c) Conservation outside natural habitats
Question 8:
A biodiversity hotspot is:
a) A region with high biodiversity under threat
b) An area with a high human population
c) A place with only rare species
d) A desert ecosystem
Answer: a) A region with high biodiversity under threat
Question 9:
Which is a successful example of species reintroduction?
a) Dodo in Mauritius
b) Arabian Oryx in Oman
c) Passenger Pigeon in the USA
d) Tasmanian Tiger in Australia
Answer: b) Arabian Oryx in Oman
Question 10:
The term “flagship species” refers to:
a) A species used as a symbol for conservation efforts
b) A migratory species
c) The most endangered species in a region
d) The largest species in an ecosystem
Answer: a) A species used as a symbol for conservation efforts
Question 11:
In-situ conservation includes:
a) Zoos
b) Seed banks
c) National parks
d) Botanical gardens
Answer: c) National parks
Question 12:
A major threat to marine biodiversity is:
a) Deforestation
b) Coral bleaching
c) Desertification
d) Overgrazing
Answer: b) Coral bleaching
Question 13:
Which is an endemic species?
a) Komodo Dragon
b) Great White Shark
c) Kangaroo
d) Blue Whale
Answer: a) Komodo Dragon
Question 14:
What is the main goal of the Endangered Species Act?
a) Increase hunting quotas
b) Protect endangered species and their habitats
c) Promote urbanization
d) Encourage species migration
Answer: b) Protect endangered species and their habitats
Question 15:
Captive breeding programs aim to:
a) Train animals for zoos
b) Produce hybrids
c) Increase populations of endangered species
d) Study animal behavior
Answer: c) Increase populations of endangered species
Question 16:
Which human activity causes habitat fragmentation?
a) Industrial development
b) Reforestation
c) Wildlife corridors
d) Species monitoring
Answer: a) Industrial development
Question 17:
An example of an extinct species is:
a) Amur Leopard
b) Great Auk
c) Snow Leopard
d) Indian Star Tortoise
Answer: b) Great Auk
Question 18:
Wildlife corridors are used to:
a) Separate species
b) Connect fragmented habitats
c) Increase urban spaces
d) Control invasive species
Answer: b) Connect fragmented habitats
Question 19:
What is a keystone species?
a) A species that is rare in an ecosystem
b) A species with a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance
c) A species introduced to a new area
d) A species with no predators
Answer: b) A species with a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance
Question 20:
Which is a characteristic of invasive species?
a) Beneficial for native ecosystems
b) Compete with native species for resources
c) Endemic to specific regions
d) Always herbivorous
Answer: b) Compete with native species for resources
Question 21:
Which is NOT a biodiversity conservation strategy?
a) Wildlife trade
b) Protected areas
c) Restoration ecology
d) Wildlife sanctuaries
Answer: a) Wildlife trade
Question 22:
Cloning for conservation is an example of:
a) Ex-situ conservation
b) In-situ conservation
c) Genetic drift
d) Ecological succession
Answer: a) Ex-situ conservation
Question 23:
The main objective of WWF is:
a) Promote agriculture
b) Conserve nature and biodiversity
c) Develop urban areas
d) Increase hunting zones
Answer: b) Conserve nature and biodiversity
Question 24:
Which of the following is considered a critically endangered species?
a) Bald Eagle
b) Vaquita
c) Peregrine Falcon
d) Grey Wolf
Answer: b) Vaquita
Question 25:
What does the term “biopiracy” refer to?
a) Illegal trade of wildlife
b) Exploitation of biological resources without permission
c) Conservation of rare species
d) Wildlife smuggling
Answer: b) Exploitation of biological resources without permission
Question 26:
Which is NOT a reason for species extinction?
a) Climate change
b) Habitat destruction
c) Conservation programs
d) Overexploitation
Answer: c) Conservation programs
Question 27:
Species listed under CITES Appendix I are:
a) Threatened by extinction and require strict trade control
b) Common species not requiring protection
c) Extinct species
d) Domesticated animals
Answer: a) Threatened by extinction and require strict trade control
Question 28:
Which animal is a symbol of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)?
a) Panda
b) Tiger
c) Elephant
d) Dolphin
Answer: a) Panda
Question 29:
What is rewilding?
a) Reintroducing species into their natural habitats
b) Captive breeding of wildlife
c) Urban planning
d) Creation of zoos
Answer: a) Reintroducing species into their natural habitats
Question 30:
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted in:
a) 1992
b) 1987
c) 2000
d) 2010
Answer: a) 1992
