Science Practice Quiz 109

Q1.What are the 'life support systems' that conservation preserves?

A. Food, shelter, and clothing B. Water, air, and soil C. Energy, technology, and infrastructure D. Education, healthcare, and economy

Q2.Besides ecological diversity and life support systems, what other type of diversity does conservation preserve for better growth and breeding of species?

A. Cultural diversity B. Linguistic diversity C. Genetic diversity D. Economic diversity

Q3.In which decades did conservationists demand a national wildlife protection programme in India?

A. 1940s and 1950s B. 1960s and 1970s C. 1980s and 1990s D. 2000s and 2010s

Q4.On what are fisheries heavily dependent for their maintenance?

A. Traditional fishing techniques B. Government subsidies C. Maintenance of aquatic biodiversity D. Advanced navigation systems

Q5.Humans, along with all living organisms, form what complex system according to the provided text?

A. A socio-economic structure B. A global political network C. An ecological system D. A technological infrastructure

Q6.In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented in India, as per the provided text?

A. 1970 B. 1972 C. 1973 D. 1975

Q7.Which of the following was NOT a primary objective of the programme initiated with the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972?

A. Banning hunting of endangered species B. Giving legal protection to habitats C. Promoting trade in wildlife for economic growth D. Restricting trade in wildlife

Q8.In which year was 'Project Tiger' launched, according to the provided text?

A. 1970 B. 1972 C. 1973 D. 1975

Q9.What was the estimated tiger population in India at the turn of the century, which later dwindled to 1,827 by 1973?

A. 1,827 B. 5,500 C. 18,270 D. 55,000

Q10.Which of the following is NOT a major threat to the tiger population?

A. Poaching for trade B. Expanding habitat C. Depletion of prey base species D. Growing human population

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Science Practice Quiz 109