Q. Animals that are diminishing to a level of extinction are called endangered speciesextinct speciesendemic speciesdangerous species Answer: endangered species

Q. Which act was aimed at the preservation and conservation of natural forests in India? Forest Conservation ActForest Preservation ActPrevention actBiodiversity Act Answer: Forest Conservation Act

Q. Birds that travel long distances to overcome harsh conditions are known as _______ . travelling birdsflying birdsendangered birdsmigratory birds Answer: migratory birds

Q. Animals are protected in their natural habitats in a __________ . Gardenzoological parkwildlife sanctuaryaquarium Answer: wildlife sanctuary

Q. Species found exclusively in a particular area are called ______________ species. EndangeredEndemicMigratingextinct Answer: Endemic

Q. Which amongst the following is not the consequence of deforestation? Biodiversity equilibriumFlash floodsDroughtsSoil erosion Answer: Biodiversity equilibrium

Q. ___ is referred to as the variety of animals, plants and microbes generally found in an area FloraExtinct speciesBiodiversityFauna Answer: Biodiversity

Q. Re-establishment of forest on a land that was cleared for commercial/personal purpose is: ReforestationDeforestationForestationBi-forestation Answer: Reforestation

Q. A group of the population that are capable of interbreeding is known as: SpeciesFloraSalFauna Answer: Species

Q. The process of conversion of fertile lands into deserts is known as: FamineAcid rainDroughtDesertification Answer: Desertification