MCQ Bank

Global environmental and water resource assessments frequently cite approximately 45,000 large dams worldwide as part of major infrastructure databases.

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Q101

Characteristics of wildlife sanctuaries are ----- .

A) To protect wildlife
B) To conserve animals
C) All of above
D) To propagate wildlife

AI Explanation

Wildlife sanctuaries serve multiple related management goals, including the protection of wildlife, the conservation of animal populations, and the promotion of propagation.

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Q102

Plant seeds are stored in ----------- for long term storage.

A) None of them
B) In-vivo Gene Bank
C) Laboratory
D) Ex-vivo Gene Bank

AI Explanation

Plant seeds intended for long-term conservation and genetic resource preservation are commonly housed in ex-situ or ex-vivo gene banks under controlled cold conditions.

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Q103

Desert Wolf is ------ in cholistan wildlife sanctuary.

A) Common
B) Rare
C) Endangered
D) Threatened

AI Explanation

Surveys of the Cholistan Wildlife Sanctuary document the presence of the desert wolf, though it is typically classified as rare due to habitat pressures.

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Q104

The IUCN has listed Great Indian Bustard as ------- in 2011.

A) Endangered
B) Threatened
C) Critically endangered
D) Extinct

AI Explanation

Due to rapid population declines and severe habitat loss, the IUCN officially listed the Great Indian Bustard as critically endangered in 2011.

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Q105

The --------- is a Ramsar site.

A) Tanda Dam
B) Haleji Lake
C) Chashma Barrage
D) Indus Delta

AI Explanation

The Indus Delta is a designated Ramsar site in Pakistan recognized for its immense ecological importance as a wetland and bird habitat.

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Q106

Majority of wetlands are being affected by ------.

A) Agricultural activities
B) Forest
C) Animal activities
D) Human activities

AI Explanation

Wetlands globally face degradation and loss primarily driven by anthropogenic impacts such as urban expansion, pollution, and agricultural conversion.

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Q107

In ------- Spallanzani was the first to report the maintenance of motility of human spermatozoa after exposure to low temperatures.

A) 1776
B) 1774
C) 1773
D) 1775

AI Explanation

In 1776, Lazzaro Spallanzani published pioneering observations regarding the survival and motility of human spermatozoa after exposure to low temperatures.

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Q108

Astola Island is a/an ------------ .

A) Island
B) None of them
C) Small city
D) Ramsar site

AI Explanation

Astola Island, located off the coast of Balochistan, Pakistan, is formally recognized as a Ramsar wetland site due to its rich marine and avian biodiversity.

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Q109

Madagascar Pochard die at young age due to -------.

A) All of them
B) Too deep water
C) Lack of adequate food
D) Habitat degradation

AI Explanation

Young Madagascar pochards often face high mortality rates primarily due to an inadequate food supply and poor nutritional conditions in their degraded wetland habitats.

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Q110

Nurri Lagoon is a famous --------

A) Animal
B) Bird
C) Ramsar site
D) Island

AI Explanation

Nadir (Nurri) Lagoon is a recognized Ramsar wetland site in Pakistan that provides an important wintering habitat for migratory waterbirds.

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Q111

If hunting is prohibited in a particular area it may be considered a ____.

A) Forest
B) Nature Reserve
C) Game reserve
D) Game park

AI Explanation

A game reserve is a protected area where hunting is either strictly prohibited or heavily regulated and managed for conservation and controlled sport purposes.

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Q112

A ---------- is a large area of land where wild animals live safely or are hunted in a controlled way for sport.

A) Natural reserve
B) Sanctuary
C) Game reserve
D) None of them

AI Explanation

Game reserves are designated tracts of land where wild animals are protected or managed, often allowing controlled hunting for sport under specific regulations.

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Q113

Germplasm conservation is important to conserve the ____________ plants

A) Endangered
B) Domestic
C) Wild
D) Ornamental

AI Explanation

Germplasm conservation programs are vital for safeguarding the genetic material of endangered, rare, and threatened plant species against extinction.

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Q114

Ex-Situ conservation includes ___________

A) Zoo
B) All given
C) Botanical garden
D) Germplasm bank

AI Explanation

Ex-situ conservation involves protecting species outside their natural habitats, which encompasses zoos, botanical gardens, and specialized germplasm or gene banks.

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Q115

The sum total of all the genes present in a crop and its related species constitutes its ________

A) Germplasm
B) Gene pool
C) Gene bank
D) Genome library

AI Explanation

Germplasm refers to the total sum of all the genes present in a crop and its wild relatives, representing the complete genetic resource pool.

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Q116

The lack of genetic diversity may inhibit the ability of the population
to respond to _______ change.

A) temperature
B) mood
C) wind
D) climate

AI Explanation

Genetic diversity provides the adaptive traits necessary for populations to survive and respond to environmental pressures and climate change.

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Q117

Suitable light intensity range for most of the plant cultures is _____________ μmol

A) 100-3000
B) 10-1000
C) 100- 2500
D) 1000-2000

AI Explanation

In plant tissue culture facilities, the optimal photosynthetic photon flux density for standard growth typically ranges from 100 to 3000 micromoles depending on the species.

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Q118

Which of the following statement truly describes the Biosphere Reserve?

A) All of the given
B) protected areas to preserve genetic diversity in representative ecosystem
C) A reserved area meant for preservation and development of endangered species
D) A reserves area meant for preserving its natural vegetation, wildlife and natural beauty

AI Explanation

Biosphere reserves are designated protected areas designed to demonstrate balanced relationships between conservation of genetic diversity in representative ecosystems and sustainable development.

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Q119

The most important cause of extinction of animals and plants is________

A) afforestation
B) pollution
C) habitat loss
D) soil erosion

AI Explanation

Habitat loss, driven by human activities like deforestation and urbanization, is widely recognized as the single largest and most important cause of species extinction.