Q.1. Ten elephants died near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh in 2024.
Consider the following statements:
1. Elephants died after consuming
kodo millet.
2. The primary toxin identified was
cyclopiazonic acid (CPA).
3. Kodo millet is inherently toxic even when properly harvested and
stored.
Consider the following statements:
1. Elephants died after consuming
kodo millet.
2. The primary toxin identified was
cyclopiazonic acid (CPA).
3. Kodo millet is inherently toxic even when properly harvested and
stored.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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11%
a) Only one
53%
b) Only two
32%
c) All three
4%
d) None of the above statements are correct
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding caterpillar fungus
1. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
2. It is found in the Tibetan plateau only.
3. It is also known as Himalayan Viagra.
1. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
2. It is found in the Tibetan plateau only.
3. It is also known as Himalayan Viagra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
19%
a) 1 and 2 only
17%
b) 2 only
40%
c) 3 only
24%
d) 2 and 3 only
Q.3. Which of the following law/rule states that only ten percent law of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next ?
a) Allen's Rule
b) Bergmann's Rule
c) Law of conservation of energy
d) Lindeman's Law
a) Allen's Rule
b) Bergmann's Rule
c) Law of conservation of energy
d) Lindeman's Law
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Q.1. Consider the following characteristics of a pollutant :
1. It is long lived.
2. It is water soluble.
3. It is biologically inactive.
4. It is mobile.
1. It is long lived.
2. It is water soluble.
3. It is biologically inactive.
4. It is mobile.
Which of the above characteristics are essential for a pollutant to undergo biomagnification ?
Anonymous Quiz
29%
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
28%
b) 1 and 4 only
33%
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
10%
d) 2 and 3 only
Q.2. Which of the following are free living nitrogen fixing bacteria ?
1. Azotobacter
2. Beijemickia
3. Rhizobium.
4. Rhodospirillum
5. Azospirillum
6. Clostridium
1. Azotobacter
2. Beijemickia
3. Rhizobium.
4. Rhodospirillum
5. Azospirillum
6. Clostridium
Consider the following :
Anonymous Quiz
50%
a) 1,3 and 4 only
22%
b) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only
12%
c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
16%
d) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
Q.3.Consider the following species :
1. Lichen
2. Moss
3. Mushroom
4. Grasses
1. Lichen
2. Moss
3. Mushroom
4. Grasses
Which of the above can be considered as Pioneer Species in Primary Succession in an ecosystem ?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
a) 1 and 4 only
50%
b) 1 and 2 only
14%
c) 1 and 3 only
23%
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Kleptoparasitism :
1. It refers to a form of parasitism
where an organism steals food or
resources collected by another
organism.
2. All kleptoparasites are obligate and cannot hunt or gather food
themselves.
3. Hyenas stealing prey from cheetahs is an example of Kleptoparasitism.
1. It refers to a form of parasitism
where an organism steals food or
resources collected by another
organism.
2. All kleptoparasites are obligate and cannot hunt or gather food
themselves.
3. Hyenas stealing prey from cheetahs is an example of Kleptoparasitism.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
a) Only one
60%
b) Only two
23%
c) All three
4%
d) None of the above statements are correct
Q.2. Consider the following statements with reference to pyramid of energy in ecosystem :
1. A pyramid of energy is a graphical representation of the amount of energy at each trophic level of a food chain.
2. Each level should be roughly one tenth of the size of the preceding level.
3. Pyramids of will never appear inverted energy.
1. A pyramid of energy is a graphical representation of the amount of energy at each trophic level of a food chain.
2. Each level should be roughly one tenth of the size of the preceding level.
3. Pyramids of will never appear inverted energy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
44%
a) 1 and 2 only
14%
b) 2 and 3 only
17%
c) 1 and 3 only
25%
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.3. Consider the following organisms :
1. Whales
2. Dolphins
3. Sharks
4. Whale Sharks
1. Whales
2. Dolphins
3. Sharks
4. Whale Sharks