Quiz 619: Environment GK Questions Objective Questions May 28, 2012 1. The use of microorganism metabolism to remove pollutants such as oil spills in the water bodies is known as :BiomagnificationBioremediationBiomethanationBioreduction2. The largest number of Tiger Reserves are located in :KarnatakaAndhra PradeshMadhya PradeshWest Bengal3. The Siberian Crane, an endangered migratory bird is a regular visitor of which of the following national park/bird sanctuaries:Ranganathittu bird sanctuaryKeoladeo national parkVedanthangal bird sanctuarySultanpur bird sanctuary4. Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country ?GujaratWest BengalAndaman and NicobarOrissa5. In an ecotone, the species which become abundant are called:Edge speciesKeystone speciesEndemic speciesFoster species6. The word ‘ecology’ (Ökologie) was coined in 1866 by :Charles DarwinRobert WhittakerArthur TansleyErnst Haeckel7. Which of the following statements is NOT true?Photochemical smog always contains Ozone.The toxic effect of Carbon Monoxide is due to its greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen.Lead is the most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust.None of the above8. Identify the non Green-House Gas(GHG) from the following :MethaneNitrous oxideSulphur HexafluorideCarbon Monoxide9. The highest per capita emitter of Carbon dioxide in the world is :USAChinaQatarSaudi Arabia10. Which of the following is not among the four coral reef regions of India identified by the Government for intensive conservation and management?Gulf of MannarGulf of KhambatLakshadweep IslandsAndaman and Nicobar IslandsSubmit Test « Previous Next »