This document discusses biodiversity, including definitions of biodiversity and the types of biodiversity. It lists values of biodiversity and megadiverse countries. It discusses biodiversity hotspots and statements about biodiversity distribution. It covers causes of biodiversity depletion and conservation methods. It provides examples of important national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India and acts relevant to biodiversity conservation.

3. What is Biodiversity ?
Bio = Life
Diversity = variety
Types of Biodiversity
• Genetic Diversity
• Species Diversity
• Ecosystem Diversity

4. Values of Biodiversity
 Consumptive value
 Productive use value
 Social values
 Ethical & Moral values
 Aesthetic value
 Option value

9. Mega diverse Countries : US, Mexico, Venezuela, Columbia,
Ecuador , Peru , Brazil , D.R Congo , South Africa , Madagascar , India, China ,
Malaysia, Philippines , Indonesia , Australia , Papua new guinea

12.  1988 – Norman Myers
- 10 Tropical forests
- Endemism & Habitat loss
 1989 – International convention
Biodiversity Hotspots

19. Consider the following statements:
Pre 2011
1) Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes
2) Along the mountain gradients , biodiversity is
normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared
to the higher altitudes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only
c) Both d) none

20. Causes for Biodiversity Depletion
 Natural Causes
 Manmade
- Direct
- Indirect

21. Causes for Biodiversity loss

22.  Selective destruction of wildlife species
 Domestication
 Threat to indigenous species by new alien species
 Use of pesticides
 Pets medical research and zoos

25. Conservation Methods

27. Q 1 : Which one of the following is not a site for in-
situ method of conservation of flora? (2011)
(a.)Biosphere Reserve
(b.) Botanical Garden
(c.) National Park
(d.) Wildlife Sanctuary

28. Q . 2 The most important strategy for the
conservation of biodiversity together with
traditional human life is the establishment of
(2014)
a) biosphere reserves
b) botanical gardens
c) national parks
d) wildlife sanctuaries

37. Some Important National parks

38. Some Important WL sanctuaries

41.  National park :MP & A& N (9 each)
 WLS : A& N (96) , MH (40) , HP (28)

43. TSR Subramanian panel

44.  With reference to India, consider the following Central
Acts :
1) Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947
2) Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957
3) Customs Act, 1962
4) Indian forest Act, 1927
Which of the above Acts have relevance to /bearing on the
biodiversity conservation in the country ?
a) 1 & 3 only b) 2,3 and 4 only
c) 1,2,3 and 4 d) None of the above Acts

45.  The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity.
Which one among the following is the most
appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant
vegetative growth
b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
c) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced
in this region
d) It has less human interference