MCQ Bank

The development and establishment of protected areas depend on multiple interrelated factors including management mechanisms, significant ecological locations, and conservation objectives.

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Q41

OHSS can be treated by ___ .

A) Drainage of abdominal fluid via syringes
B) Measurement of Urine excretion
C) Adequate fluid intake
D) All of them

AI Explanation

Management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) typically involves supportive measures such as monitoring urine output, ensuring appropriate fluid intake, and draining excess abdominal fluid if symptoms are severe.

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Q42

The first UN List of National Parks and Equivalent Reserves was produced in -----.

A) 1971
B) 1962
C) 1903
D) 1965

AI Explanation

Following a recommendation from the 1962 World Conference on National Parks, the first official UN List of National Parks and Equivalent Reserves was published in 1962.

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Q43

Hematopoietic stem cells are found in ------ .

A) Stomach
B) Liver
C) Bone marrow
D) Connective tissue

AI Explanation

Hematopoietic stem cells, which give rise to all blood cell types, are primarily located in the red bone marrow.

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Q44

Natural Monument Feature’s protection is supported by ___.

A) Convention on Biological Diversity
B) IUCN
C) World Commission on Protected Areas
D) All of them

AI Explanation

The categorization and global framework for protecting Natural Monuments or Features are established and supported by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Q45

The ____ is the space used for conservation of nature through legal means.

A) Protected Areas
B) Zoo
C) National Parks
D) Sanctuary

AI Explanation

Protected areas are defined as clearly defined geographical spaces recognized, dedicated, and managed through legal or other effective means to achieve the long-term conservation of nature.

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Q46

Blaxter (1953) reported --------

A) Bull semen preservation
B) None of them
C) Fish sperm cryopreservation
D) Fish Egg cryopreservation

AI Explanation

Blaxter published key research in 1953 detailing the successful cryopreservation of herring (fish) sperm using glycerol as a cryoprotectant.

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Q47

Primary objective of Habitat- Species management Areas is ____ species and habitat.

A) All of them
B) Maintain
C) To conserve
D) Restore

AI Explanation

The primary objective of IUCN Category IV Habitat and Species Management Areas is to conserve specific species and their habitats through active management interventions.

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Q48

Before re-culturing, ____ is done to preserve material.

A) Thawing
B) Cooling
C) treatment with cryo-protectants
D) Washing

AI Explanation

Before stored biological materials or cultures can be re-cultured or used, they must undergo controlled thawing to transition safely from cryogenic temperatures back to physiological temperatures.

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Q49

A ----- Method id used to conserve crops.

A) Freezing
B) Biotechnology
C) Storage
D) None of them

AI Explanation

Modern crop conservation relies heavily on biotechnological approaches, including in vitro culture and cryopreservation banks, to secure plant genetic resources.

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Q50

Cryogenically preserved genetic materials include ____ .

A) Embryo
B) Germ Cells
C) All of them
D) Somatic Cells

AI Explanation

Cryogenically preserved genetic materials encompass various biological entities, including embryos, germ cells (sperm and oocytes), and somatic cells used for conservation and research.

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Q51

Procedure to preserve sperm cells is known as ---- .

A) Spermatopreservation
B) Sperm banking
C) Sperm collection
D) None of the given options

AI Explanation

Sperm banking is the formalized medical and scientific procedure of collecting, cryogenically freezing, and storing sperm cells for future fertility options.

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Q52

Toxicity of high concentration of cry protectants used and microbial contamination of liquid nitrogen are concerns for ------.

A) None of above
B) Vitrification
C) Slow freezing
D) Chemotherapy

AI Explanation

Vitrification utilizes exceptionally high concentrations of cryoprotectants which can introduce toxicity concerns, alongside risks of sample contamination via direct contact with liquid nitrogen.

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Q53

To date semen of ------- species of fresh water and marine fish have been cryopreserved.

A) 20000 species
B) Over 200 species
C) 70 species
D) 150 species

AI Explanation

Aquatic and fisheries conservation records indicate that the milt or semen of over 200 species of freshwater and marine fish have successfully undergone cryopreservation.

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Q54

Since --------- Bahawalpur Zoo came under administration of Wildlife Department.

A) 1945
B) 1978
C) 1942
D) 1982

AI Explanation

Bahawalpur Zoo, originally established in 1942 by the Nawab of Bahawalpur, officially came under the administrative control of the Wildlife Department in 1982.

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Q55

The ------ species became extinct but has been re-introduced in Lal Suhanra national park.

A) Wild boar
B) Nilgai
C) Blackbuck
D) Leopard cat

AI Explanation

The blackbuck was locally extinct from its natural habitat in Pakistan, but successful re-introduction programs were implemented in Lal Suhanra National Park.

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Q56

The key characteristic of protected landscapes- Seascapes is -----------.

A) None of above
B) Occasional human intervention
C) Completely prohibited area
D) Human settlement in area

AI Explanation

IUCN Category V protected landscapes and seascapes are characterized by a long-standing interaction between humans and nature, which often includes sustainable human settlements and land use.

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Q57

Margalla Hills National park have ---------- animals.

A) All of them
B) Wild boar
C) Leopard cat
D) Asiatic leopard

AI Explanation

Margalla Hills National Park hosts diverse wildlife populations, including wild boars, leopard cats, and Asiatic leopards.

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Q58

A ----------- Park is a location where animals are kept in captivity for study and viewing

A) National parks
B) All of above
C) Recreational parks
D) Zoological parks

AI Explanation

Zoological parks (or zoos) are facilities specifically designed to keep live animals in captivity for public viewing, education, and scientific research.

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Q59

Which of the following category encourage the conservation of aquatic biodiversity?

A) Category III
B) Category V
C) Category VI
D) Category II

AI Explanation

IUCN Category VI protected areas focus on the sustainable use of natural resources and explicitly encourage the conservation of aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity alongside local community benefits.