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This quiz contains questions from the following topics of Environment IGNOU book.
C1: Origin of Earth and Evolution of the Environment C2: Environment and Human Society C3: Degradation of Natural Environment C4: Principles of Ecology C5: Ecosystem C6: Natural Ecosystem C7: Human Modified Ecosystems C8: Human Societies C9: Deforestation C25: Environment Related Institutions and Organisations
Statement 2: The greenhouse effect always leads to global warming.
1. Abiotic resources – a) Includes plants, animals, and microorganisms2. Biotic resources – b) Consists of land, water, air, and minerals3. Homo habilis – c) Known as “handy man”, used simple tools
1. Rapid population growth2. Overexploitation by humans3. Industrialization4. Discovery of fire
1. Global warming – a) Excessive use of agrochemicals2. Eutrophication – b) Burning of fossil fuels3. Land degradation – c) Overuse of land for agriculture
1. Emission from vehicles2. Deforestation3. Industrial emissions4. Use of renewable energy sources
1. Carrying Capacity – a) Maximum population size an environment can sustain2. Biome – b) Community of plants and animals living together in a particular climate3. Biodiversity – c) Variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem
1. Keystone Species – a) Species that have a disproportionately large effect on their environment2. Pioneer Species – b) First species to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems3. Indicator Species – c) Species that reflect the health of an ecosystem
1. Forest Ecosystem – a) Dominated by trees and dense vegetation2. Grassland Ecosystem – b) Characterized by vast areas of grasses and few trees3. Aquatic Ecosystem – c) Includes both freshwater and marine environments
1. Biodiversity – a) Variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem2. Ecological Succession – b) Process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time3. Biome – c) Large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat
1. Deciduous Forest – a) Trees shed leaves in a particular season2. Coniferous Forest – b) Needle-like leaves and cones3. Tropical Rainforest – c) High biodiversity and dense canopy
Statement 1: Deforestation leads to increased carbon sequestration in the atmosphere.Statement 2: The introduction of alien species always results in a decline in native biodiversity.
Ecosystem – Characteristic 1. Rural Ecosystems – High dependence on external resources 2. Aquaculture – Significant contributor to native biodiversity3. Urban Ecosystems – High population densityHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Port – Well known as1. Mundra Port – Largest container port in India2. Paradip Port – Major port for exporting iron ore3. Kochi Port – Key port for undersea cable landing stationsHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Concept – Description1. Ecological Footprint – The total area of productive land and water needed to support a given population2. Biocapacity – The capacity of an ecosystem to generate renewable resources3. Carrying Capacity – The maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably supportHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Ecosystem Service – Type1. Food production – Provisioning service2. Flood regulation – Regulating service3. Aesthetic enjoyment – Cultural serviceHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. Cause of Desertification – Prevalent Region2. Overgrazing – Rajasthan3. Deforestation – Western Gujarat4. Agricultural mismanagement – Northern India‘How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Species – Status1. Lion-tailed Monkey – Endangered2. Great Indian Bustard – Rare3. Asiatic Lion – ExtinctHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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