UPSC Prelims Special: Biodiversity MCQs | Tricky Questions & Elimination Practice

 

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Biodiversity – UPSC Prelims MCQs (Concept Traps)

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1. Consider the following statements:
1. All biodiversity-rich areas are hotspots.
2. Hotspots must have high endemism.
Which of the above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Which of the following best defines “endemism”?

A) Species found globally

B) Species restricted to a region

C) Migratory species

D) Extinct species

3. Which protected area type strictly prohibits human activity?

A) Wildlife Sanctuary

B) Biosphere Reserve

C) National Park

D) Community Reserve

4. In biosphere reserves, the buffer zone is used for:

A) No activity

B) Controlled human activity

C) Industrial activity

D) Mining

5. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) All sanctuaries are national parks

B) All national parks are sanctuaries

C) National parks have stricter rules than sanctuaries

D) Both are same

6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a hotspot?

A) High biodiversity

B) High threat level

C) High industrial development

D) High endemism

7. Consider the following:
1. Core zone
2. Buffer zone
3. Transition zone
These are associated with:

A) National Parks

B) Biosphere Reserves

C) Sanctuaries

D) Conservation Reserves

8. Which of the following best describes ecosystem?

A) Only plants

B) Only animals

C) Interaction of living and non-living components

D) Soil system

9. Which type of diversity refers to variation within species?

A) Species diversity

B) Ecosystem diversity

C) Genetic diversity

D) Habitat diversity

10. Which statement is correct regarding sanctuaries?

A) No human activity allowed

B) Limited human activity allowed

C) Industrial zones

D) Urban areas

11. Conservation reserves are mainly:

A) Privately managed

B) Government declared areas

C) International zones

D) Tourist zones

12. Which is a key feature of hotspots?

A) Low biodiversity

B) High extinction risk

C) No threat

D) Only marine life

13. Which statement is incorrect?

A) National parks allow tourism

B) Sanctuaries allow limited activity

C) Biosphere reserves include human zones

D) All hotspots are protected areas

14. Which is most suitable for sustainable development?

A) National Park

B) Biosphere Reserve

C) Sanctuary

D) Forest area

15. Biodiversity loss leads to:

A) Ecological balance

B) Environmental stability

C) Ecosystem disruption

D) Climate control

UPSC Tip:
Focus on differences between protected areas and apply elimination method.

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Biodiversity & Conservation – Complete UPSC Prelims Series

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