Biology — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements regarding the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, is/are correct? 1. It aims to conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources. 2. It established the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) to regulate activities related to biological resources and associated knowledge. 3. It mandates prior approval from the NBA for any Indian entity or person to obtain biological resources from India for commercial utilization. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cells? (A) Presence of a true nucleus (B) Absence of membrane-bound organelles (C) Presence of a circular DNA molecule (D) Reproduction primarily by binary fission

Consider the following statements regarding 'Ecosystem Services': 1. They are the direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human well-being. 2. Pollination of crops by insects is an example of a regulating service. 3. Cultural services include recreational and aesthetic benefits derived from nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following government initiatives is directly aimed at increasing forest cover and improving ecosystem services in India? (A) National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem (B) Green India Mission (C) National Biodiversity Action Plan (D) Project Tiger

CRISPR-Cas9 technology, often mentioned in the news, is primarily associated with which of the following biological applications? (A) Developing new types of vaccines against viral infections. (B) Precise gene editing in living organisms. (C) Enhancing photosynthetic efficiency in plants. (D) Creating artificial intelligence models for protein folding.