ITK TEST 2 - 03.04.23

Plant variety protection is required

• To get higher yield
• To get more paste resistant plant
• To promote research and development
• All the above

  The objective of Convention on Biological Diversity is/are

• To conserve biological diversity
• To promote sustainable use of component
• Fair and equitable sharing of benefit
• All the above

Biodiversity is of importance as it offers:

• Stability of ecosystems
• Stability of atmosphere
• Stability of species
• Stability of research

The loss in biodiversity is not attributed to:

• Explosion in the human population
• Transforming earth’s surface
• Destruction of natural habitats
• Use of sustainable products

Which of the following animals is now extinct?

• Tasmanian tiger
• Tasmanian devil
• Pademelon
• Quoll

Biopiracy is

• Illegal use of genetic material.
• Illegal transfer of knowledge without permission
• Exploitation of plants and animals without proper compensation
• Exploitation of indigenous knowledge without proper compensation

Why biodiversity is of great scientific value?

• Because many species of plants and animals are the subjects of our research
• Because biodiversity can be use only in space
• Because biodiversity can only be useful for scientist
• Because biodiversity provides only few products that helps for humans

Where is the head quarter for filing the application for the registration of a plant variety located at?

• Mumbai
• Chennai
• New Delhi
• Hyderabad

When did Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act passed?

• 2001
• 2005
• 1995
• 1999

What is the time limit of the GI tag?

• 10 years
• 20 years
• 50 years
• For unlimited time