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6. There are 118 types of ecosystems (basically two types of ecosystems) found in
Nepal.
7. The variation brought in the living beings due to the genes present in the living
beings is known as gene diversity or genetic diversity.
8. Species diversity also refers to the variety and frequency of living species within a
specific ecological area.
9. Provides the raw materials for factories and industries. The factories and industries
provide employment opportunities to the people. This helps them to generate income.
10. Biodiversity is an important field of study and research for several scientists,
students, researchers, etc.
11. Public participation should be increased while formulating plans and programmes
for the conservation of biodiversity.
12. Those birds and animals which are decreasing in number and are in the verge of
extnction are known as rare birds and animals.
13. The loss of habitat, hunting and poaching, change in climate, environmental
degradation, natural disasters, human encroachment, etc. are some responsible
factors for the loss of biodiversity.
14. According to the records of IUCN published in 2007 A.D., out of 867 species of birds
31 species are in endangered species of the world. Similarly, among the vertebrates
of Nepal, 78 species are in the list of extinct species of the world.
15. Taxol is used to cure immature cancer.
16. Human activities like construction work, development activities, use of insecticides,
chemical fertilizers, etc. have adversely affected the status of biodiversity.
17. Thus humans beings should expand the forests by planting trees near their
residences, on both the sides of road and on the barren land.
18. There are 12 National Parks 1 Wildlife Reserve, 6 Conservation Areas and 1 Hunting
Reserve in the country.
19. The function of In-Situ is to conserve the biodiversity in the original place.
20. Artificial conservation areas established to protect birds and animals by creating
artificial environment are known as ex-situ conservations.

Exercise

A. Write very short answer to the following questions.
1. What percentage of world vegetation is found in Nepal?
2. What is biodiversity?
3. Define gene diversity.
4. Give the scientific name of ‘Panchaule”.
5. In which region is serpentina found?
6. Name any two reptiles conserved in Nepal.

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