$A$ - Loss of biodiversity in a region may lead to an increase in plant production.
$R$ - Loss of biodiversity in a region may lead to lowered resistance to environmental perturbations such as drought.

  • A
    $A$ and $R$ both are correct.
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ both are incorrect.
  • C
    $A$ is correct and $R$ is incorrect.
  • D
    $A$ is incorrect and $R$ is correct.

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Identify $X, Y$ and $Z$ from the given pie charts representing global biodiversity of invertebrates and vertebrates:

Which of the following statement$(s)$ is/are correct?
$(i)$ Rich biodiversity is not essential for ecosystem health.
$(ii)$ The current rate of species extinction is $100$ to $1000$ times faster than the pre-human extinction rate.
$(iii)$ Steller's sea cow became extinct due to overexploitation by humans.
$(iv)$ Even if we combine all biodiversity hotspots,they cover less than $2 \%$ of the Earth's land area.
$(v)$ The rate of mass extinction can be completely reduced by strict protection of hotspots.

Read the following statements and select the correct option given below.
Statement-$I$: Announcing Kanha forest as a tiger reserve is called Ex situ conservation.
Statement-$II$: Wildlife safari parks and botanical gardens are examples of In situ conservation.

Categorize the following ecosystem services into the appropriate groups: Broadly Utilitarian vs. Narrowly Utilitarian.
$I-$ Industrial products
$II-$ Dyes
$III-$ Construction materials
$IV-$ Pollination
$V-$ Watching spring flowers in full bloom
$VI-$ Watching a bulbul bird in the morning
$VII-$ Lubricants
$VIII-$ Food
Select the correct sequence for (Narrowly Utilitarian,Broadly Utilitarian).

Match the columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(A)$ Endemism $(i)$ Khasi and Jaintia hills,Meghalaya
$(B)$ Hotspot of India $(ii)$ Advanced ex-situ conservation
$(C)$ Sacred groves $(iii)$ Species found in a particular area only
$(D)$ Cryopreservation $(iv)$ Zoological park and botanical garden
$(E)$ Ex-situ conservation $(v)$ Western Ghats

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