MCQs on Ecosystem and Biodiversity

What is an ecosystem?

• A system that includes only plants

• A community of interacting organisms and their physical environment

• A place where only animals live

• A system that consists only of water bodies

Which of the following is NOT a function of an ecosystem?

• Energy flow

• Nutrient cycling

• Biodiversity loss

• Decomposition

Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial ecosystem?

• Ocean

• Pond

• Forest

• River

The term 'biodiversity' refers to:

• Different types of climates

• The variety of living organisms in a particular area

• The number of human populations in a region

• Variation in landscapes

Which level of biodiversity refers to the variety of species in a particular region?

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• Functional diversity

The Amazon rainforest is an example of which type of ecosystem?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical rainforest

• Grassland

Which of the following is NOT a biodiversity hotspot in India?

• The Himalayas

• Indo-Burma region

• Thar Desert

• Western Ghats

Which Indian law is responsible for biodiversity conservation?

• Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

• Forest Conservation Act, 1980

• Environment Protection Act, 1986

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a cause of biodiversity loss?

• Habitat destruction

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Sustainable farming

What does 'SWOT' stand for in SWOT analysis?

• Strength, Weakness, Options, and Threats

• Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats

• System, Water, Oxygen, and Temperature

• Sustainability, Wildlife, Oceans, and Trees