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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bio-gas.
1. It is a combination of methane and carbon dioxide.
2. It is formed by anaerobic digestion of organic materials.
3. It normally burns without smoke and has a high heating capacity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Biogas is generated during anaerobic digestion when microorganisms break down organic materials in the absence of air (or oxygen). Biogas is mostly methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), with very small amounts of water vapor and other gases. The carbon dioxide and other gases can be removed, leaving only the methane. Methane is the primary component of natural gas.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Biogas is generated during anaerobic digestion when microorganisms break down organic materials in the absence of air (or oxygen). Biogas is mostly methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), with very small amounts of water vapor and other gases. The carbon dioxide and other gases can be removed, leaving only the methane. Methane is the primary component of natural gas. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about life forms.
1. Epiphytic: plants which derive nutrients from fungi that are attached to the roots of a vascular plant
2. Terrestrial: plants growing on land and climbers
3. Mycoheterotrophic: plants growing on another plants
Which of the above are correctly matched?Correct
Only 2 is correct.
Epiphytic (plants growing on other plants including those growing on rock boulders and often termed lithophyte), Terrestrial (plants growing on land and climbers)
Mycoheterotrophic (plants which derive nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi that are attached to the roots of a vascular plant).Incorrect
Only 2 is correct.
Epiphytic (plants growing on other plants including those growing on rock boulders and often termed lithophyte), Terrestrial (plants growing on land and climbers)
Mycoheterotrophic (plants which derive nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi that are attached to the roots of a vascular plant). -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIn terms of self-sustenance and endurance, which among the following is the most stable ecosystem?
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Ocean is a self-sustaining ecosystem and covers nearly 2/3rd of earth’s area. It is the oldest ecosystem. It is least affected by natural calamities.
It is a highly diverse (from phytoplankton to sea grass to whales) and productive ecosystem and contains earliest evolutionary life forms. The evolutionary history has also been more stable than in terrestrial environments.Incorrect
Ocean is a self-sustaining ecosystem and covers nearly 2/3rd of earth’s area. It is the oldest ecosystem. It is least affected by natural calamities.
It is a highly diverse (from phytoplankton to sea grass to whales) and productive ecosystem and contains earliest evolutionary life forms. The evolutionary history has also been more stable than in terrestrial environments. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsTropics harbour more species than temperate or polar areas. What could be the possible reasons that tropics account for greater biological diversity than temperate regions.
1. Unlike temperate regions which were subjected to frequent glaciations in the past, tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years.
2. Tropical environments are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable unlike temperate regions.
3. There is more solar energy available in the tropics.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
What is so special about tropics that might account for their greater biological diversity? Ecologists and evolutionary biologists have proposed various hypotheses; some important ones are
(a) Speciation is generally a function of time, unlike temperate regions subjected to frequent glaciations in the past, tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years and thus, had a long evolutionary time for species diversification,
(b) Tropical environments, unlike temperate ones, are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable. Such constant environments promote niche specialisation and lead to a greater species diversity and
(c) There is more solar energy available in the tropics, which contributes to higher productivity; this in turn might contribute indirectly to greater diversity.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
What is so special about tropics that might account for their greater biological diversity? Ecologists and evolutionary biologists have proposed various hypotheses; some important ones are
(a) Speciation is generally a function of time, unlike temperate regions subjected to frequent glaciations in the past, tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years and thus, had a long evolutionary time for species diversification,
(b) Tropical environments, unlike temperate ones, are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable. Such constant environments promote niche specialisation and lead to a greater species diversity and
(c) There is more solar energy available in the tropics, which contributes to higher productivity; this in turn might contribute indirectly to greater diversity. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIn the last 500 years, human activity is known to have forced more than 800 species to extinction. Which of the following species are extinct?
1. Steller’s Sea Cow
2. Quagga
3. Caspian tiger
4. Sloth bear
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Some examples of recent extinctions include the dodo (Mauritius), quagga (Africa), thylacine (Australia), Steller’s Sea Cow (Russia) and three subspecies (Bali, Javan, Caspian) of tiger.
The sloth bear is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, mainly because of habitat loss and degradation.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Some examples of recent extinctions include the dodo (Mauritius), quagga (Africa), thylacine (Australia), Steller’s Sea Cow (Russia) and three subspecies (Bali, Javan, Caspian) of tiger.
The sloth bear is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, mainly because of habitat loss and degradation.
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