Insights Static Quiz -352, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding food chain in ecosystem:
- In an aquatic ecosystem, more energy flows through grazing food chain than detritus food chain.
- In a terrestrial ecosystem larger fraction of energy flow through detritus food chain than grazing food chain.
- Only 10% of energy is lost in energy flow across different trophic levels.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
In an aquatic ecosystem, grazing food chain is the major conduit for energy flow. As against this, in a terrestrial ecosystem, a much larger fraction of energy flows through the detritus food chain than through the grazing food chain.
When energy is passed in an ecosystem from one trophic level to the next, only ten percent of the energy will be passed. Around 90% of energy will be lost.
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Solution: a)
In an aquatic ecosystem, grazing food chain is the major conduit for energy flow. As against this, in a terrestrial ecosystem, a much larger fraction of energy flows through the detritus food chain than through the grazing food chain.
When energy is passed in an ecosystem from one trophic level to the next, only ten percent of the energy will be passed. Around 90% of energy will be lost.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES):
- It was established in 2017.
- All states members of the UN are eligible for IPBES membership.
- IPBES does for biodiversity what the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
does for climate change.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
What is IPBES?
- The IPBES is an independent intergovernmental body, established by member States in 2012.
- It provides policymakers with objective scientific assessments about the state of knowledge regarding the planet’s biodiversity, ecosystems and the benefits they provide to people, as well as the tools and methods to protect and sustainably use these vital natural assets.
- Its mission is to strengthen knowledge foundations for better policy through science, for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
- To some extent IPBES does for biodiversity what the IPCC does for climate change.
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Solution: b)
What is IPBES?
- The IPBES is an independent intergovernmental body, established by member States in 2012.
- It provides policymakers with objective scientific assessments about the state of knowledge regarding the planet’s biodiversity, ecosystems and the benefits they provide to people, as well as the tools and methods to protect and sustainably use these vital natural assets.
- Its mission is to strengthen knowledge foundations for better policy through science, for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
- To some extent IPBES does for biodiversity what the IPCC does for climate change.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
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Solution: c)
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Tripura. It is a woodland with an artificial lake and natural botanical and zoological gardens. It is famous for its clouded leopard enclosures. The sanctuary contains a variety of birds, primates, and other animals.
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Solution: c)
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Tripura. It is a woodland with an artificial lake and natural botanical and zoological gardens. It is famous for its clouded leopard enclosures. The sanctuary contains a variety of birds, primates, and other animals.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It is a joint program of WWF and UNEP.
- TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
- To achieve this goal, it works with national and international conventions, governments, enforcement agencies, private sector companies and consumers.
Select the correct code:
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Solution: c)
TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, is a joint program of WWF and IUCN – the International Union for Conservation of Nature. TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC has gained its greatest reputation from supporting CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Since TRAFFIC was created in 1976 it has helped with the evolution of this international wildlife trade treaty.
TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. To achieve this goal, it works with national and international conventions, governments, enforcement agencies, private sector companies and consumers.
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Solution: c)
TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, is a joint program of WWF and IUCN – the International Union for Conservation of Nature. TRAFFIC works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. TRAFFIC has gained its greatest reputation from supporting CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Since TRAFFIC was created in 1976 it has helped with the evolution of this international wildlife trade treaty.
TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. To achieve this goal, it works with national and international conventions, governments, enforcement agencies, private sector companies and consumers.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Benthic Zone’ of an ocean ecosystem:
- It is the region extending between high tide and low tide levels.
- This is the most productive zone in ocean due to high nutrient supply.
- Most of the organisms found here are luminescent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Benthic zone is the lower most zone of aquatic ecosystem and it is highly unproductive due to lack of sunlight.
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Solution: a)
Benthic zone is the lower most zone of aquatic ecosystem and it is highly unproductive due to lack of sunlight.
