What exotic introduction is threatening indigenous catfishes in our rivers?

1. Carassius auratus 2. Carcinus maenas
3. Centaurea solstitialis 4. Clarias gariepinus

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Introduction of Lates niloticus led to the extinction of:

1.Gambusia2.Pupfish
3.Cichlid fish4.Chinook salmon

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Loss of biodiversity may lead to all except:

1. decline in plant production
2. increased resistance to environmental perturbance
3. increased variability in water use
4. increased variability in pest and disease cycle
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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The main difference between the “Sixth Extinction” and the previous five extinctions is that the sixth extinction:
1. is mainly occurring on islands
2. is mainly affecting plants
3. is occurring at a faster rate
4. does not involve human activities

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Which group, amongst the following, has the maximum percentage of species facing threat of extinction?

1.  Amphibians 2.  Birds
3.  Mammals 4.  Gymnosperms
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Which of the following species of tiger has not gone extinct?

1.  Bali 2.  Javan
3.  Caspian 4.  Siberian
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The largest carnivorous marsupial that got extinct in 20th century was:
1. Dodo
2. Quagga
3. Thylacine
4. Stellar’s sea cow

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Year-to-year variation shown by areas with more species is ................... with respect to areas with less species.

1.less2.more
3.same4.absent

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The rivet popper hypothesis was given by:

1.  Humboldt 2.  Ehlrich
3.  Tilman 4.  Tansley

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Which of the following is not a reason that accounts for greater biodiversity of tropics?

1. availability of more solar energy
2. more niche specialization
3. more time for species diversification
4. large seasonal variations in environmental factors
Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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