Home - Quiz - Quiz questions about invasive species UPSC Quiz questions about invasive species UPSC June 25, 2024 by admin Quiz questions about invasive species UPSC 1 / 12 Why is it important to study and manage invasive alien species? To reduce economic growth To promote the spread of these species To understand their profound impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems, and human activities To increase the number of invasive species in new environments 2 / 12 According to the text, why are humans sometimes considered the ultimate invasive species? Due to their ability to alter environments drastically and introduce other invasive species Because they are the most numerous species on the planet As they help in the conservation of biodiversity Because they naturally belong to every ecosystem on Earth 3 / 12 Which legislation regulates the management of invasive alien species in the UK Invasive Alien Species Act National Invasive Alien Species Management Plan Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation 4 / 12 What is the primary method mentioned for controlling invasive alien species? Introduction of new species to balance the ecosystem Prevention, early detection, rapid response, and long-term management Eliminating native species that compete with invasive species Building physical barriers to prevent their spread 5 / 12 Which species in Canada is known to threaten native biodiversity? Red-bellied piranha Grey squirrel Emerald ash borer Tilapia 6 / 12 What are the specific examples of invasive species affecting water bodies in Nepal? Red-eared slider turtles and water hyacinth Rosy wolf snail and Java deer African catfish and golden apple snail Burmese python and emerald ash borer 7 / 12 Which invasive plant species is a significant threat in Ireland? Water hyacinth Giant African snail Japanese knotweed Australian wattle 8 / 12 What are the main threats posed by invasive alien species in the Philippine Damage to industrial infrastructure and urban areas Destruction of rice paddies and impact on local fish Increased tourism and economic benefits Improved agricultural yields and biodiversity 9 / 12 Name two invasive alien species found in India. African catfish and Nile bream Australian wattle and water hyacinth Java deer and emerald ash borer Rosy wolf snail and Japanese knotweed 10 / 12 Which invasive alien animal is known to cause significant ecological damage in the Florida Everglades? European rabbit Burmese python Red-eared slider Golden apple snail 11 / 12 How do invasive alien species impact ecosystems? By supporting the native food web and increasing biodiversity By altering the food pyramid and affecting the balance of ecosystems By providing new resources for native species By reducing competition among native species 12 / 12 What are invasive alien species (IAS) as per the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)? Species that naturally inhabit an ecosystem and maintain its balance Foreign species that become a destructive force to ecological and human factors Species that are in danger of extinction Native species that have adapted to urban environments Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
