2. Forest and Wildlife Resources

1. What is biodiversity?

a) Variety of plants only b) Variety of animals only c) Variety of life on Earth d) Variety of microorganisms only

2. Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?

a) Conservation efforts b) Habitat destruction c) Afforestation d) Wildlife sanctuaries

3. What percentage of the world’s biodiversity is found in India?

a) 2% b) 8% c) 15% d) 20%

4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?

a) Ecological balance b) Economic growth c) Soil erosion d) Medicinal resources

5. Which category of species is at the highest risk of extinction?

a) Normal species b) Vulnerable species c) Endangered species d) Rare species

6. What is the status of the Asiatic cheetah in India?

a) Critically endangered b) Extinct c) Vulnerable d) Endemic

7. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?

a) Exploitation of resources b) Conservation of resources for future generations c) Rapid industrialization d) Urbanization