16
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
The active chemical drug reserpine is obtained form
A
Datura
B
Rauwolfia
C
Atropa
D
Papaver
17
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Which of the following group exhibit more species diversity?
A
Gymnosperms
B
Algae
C
Bryophytes
D
Fungi
18
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Which of the below mentioned regions exhibit less seasonal variations?
A
Tropics
B
Temperates
C
Alpines
D
Both (a) and (b)
19
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
The historic convention on biological diversity held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 is known as
A
CITES Convention
B
The Earth Summit
C
G-16 Summit
D
MAB Programme
20
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
What is common to the techniques
(i) in vitro fertilisation
(ii) cryopreservation
(iii) tissue culture?
A
All are in situ conservation methods.
B
All are ex situ conservation methods.
C
All require ultra modern equipment and large space.
D
All are methods of conservation of extinct organisms.