Sthapna – Static MCQs for GS – Biodiversity Important Terms – Day 33

Genetic diversity is one of the three levels at which biodiversity is considered to be existing.
Which of the following is a characteristic of genetic diversity?
1. It refers to the variety of living organisms on earth.
2. It allows species to adapt to changing environment.
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Species diversity refers to the variety of living organisms on earth.
In this context, which of the following statements are correct regarding species diversity?
1. Species diversity ratio of ‘zero’ indicates least diversity while a ratio of ‘one’ represents infinite diversity.
2. Species diversity is responsible for non inter-breeding of two different species.
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Biodiversity is measured by two major components – ‘species evenness’ and ‘species richness’.
1. In this context, which of the following is/are incorrectly matched:
2. Species richness measures the number of species found in a community.
Species evenness measures the proportion of species at a given site.
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Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of ‘bats’, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
1. Certain plant species would regenerate more effectively.
2. There would be an increase in the population of certain insects like beetles, moths and mosquitoes.
3. There could be a drastic increase in vector borne diseases among humans.
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