Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs MCQs
11. As per the recent study by the Zoological Survey of India, which type of squirrel is on the verge of extinction?
[A] Malayan Giant Squirrel
[B] Flying Squirrel
[C] Indian Giant Squirrel
[D] Green bush Squirrel
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Correct Answer: A [Malayan Giant Squirrel]
Notes:
In the first-of-its-kind study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Malayan Giant Squirrel is at the verge of extinction.
It has projected that the numbers of the Malayan Giant Squirrel could decline by 90 per cent in India by 2050. If steps are not taken by the Government, the species could become extinct in the country.
12. The National Green Tribunal has raised concern on pollution and frothing of which river?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Godavari
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: B [Yamuna]
Notes:
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently raised concern on pollution and frothing in Yamuna River.
The body has asked Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and other states to implement effective sewage treatment. Increase in ammonia level from untreated water and industrial effluents containing phosphorous are the two main reasons for frothing.
13. Which institution has revealed that droughts occurring in India are due to atmospheric disturbances from the North Atlantic region?
[A] MIT
[B] IISc
[C] IIT Bombay
[D] ISRO
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Correct Answer: B [IISc]
Notes:
The researchers at Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (CAOS) – Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have revealed that more than half of the droughts that have occurred in India has occurred due to atmospheric disturbances from the North Atlantic region.
Since, Indian agriculture and water needs are predominantly rain dependent, any shortfall in annual rain fall has drastic impact. Till date, the usual suspect for such droughts has been the El Nino.
14. Which animal has been sighted for the first time in Himalayan cold desert region?
[A] Black Buck
[B] Great Indian Bustard
[C] Himalayan Serow
[D] Lion tailed Macaque
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Correct Answer: C [Himalayan Serow]
Notes:
The Himalayan serow has been spotted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region, in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
These are herbivores animals and are found between 2000 m and 4000 m altitude. They have an appearance similar to that of a goat, but with long ears. They have a habit of standing with fore legs stretched.
15. Union Environment Ministry has installed “Firefly bird diverter” initiative to save which species?
[A] Great Indian Bustard
[B] Black Buck
[C] Nilgiri Tahr
[D] Lion Tailed Macaque
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Correct Answer: A [Great Indian Bustard]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) along with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) India has launched a unique initiative named a “firefly bird diverter”, to save Great Indian Bustard.
The diverter is a flap installed on overhead power lines in areas where GIB populations are found in the forests. They look like fire flies and act as reflectors for bird species like the GIB, which can spot them from distance and change their path of flight without colliding on power lines.
16. India’s first pollinator park has been established in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
India’s first pollinator park has been established in the city of Nainital, Uttarakhand. It has been developed by research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
The four-acre-park has over 40 species of butterflies, honeybees, birds and insects. The park aims to create awareness among people about the conservation of these species. It also aims to promote research on threats to habitat and impact of pollution on these species.
17. A new species of which insect has been recently named after Siruvani, an ecological hotspot in the Western Ghats?
[A] Fruit Fly
[B] Spider
[C] Honey Bee
[D] Beetle
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Correct Answer: A [Fruit Fly]
Notes:
A new species of fruit fly which was discovered from Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu has been named after Siruvani.
Siruvani is considered as an ecological hotspot in the Western Ghats. The fruit fly ‘Euphranta siruvani’, which is the new addition to the list of 104 known species across the world and 14 species across India. The new fruit fly has a unique ‘V’ shaped black band on the wing.
18. Siang river, which was making news with reference to Red Panda species, is located in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
As per the recent study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Both the species of Panda, namely Himalayan red panda (Ailurus fulgens) and the Chinese red panda (Ailurus styani) are present in India.
It also revealed that the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh serves as the boundary by splitting the red panda into these two genetic species. As per another study, the Himalayan red panda was affected more during the Pleistocene glaciation.
19. As per the recent publication of ZSI, which region of India is home to as many as 428 species?
[A] Western Ghats
[B] Sunderbans
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] Himalayan Region
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Correct Answer: B [Sunderbans]
Notes:
As per a recent publication of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) named “Birds of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve”, the region is home to 428 species of birds.
The Indian Sunderbans one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, also comprises of the Sunderban Tiger Reserve. Some birds like Masked Finfoot and Buffy fish owl are found only in the Sunderbans.
20. Which organisation recently conducted the biggest ever opinion poll on climate change?
[A] UNDP
[B] UNEP
[C] WTO
[D] WMO
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Correct Answer: A [UNDP]
Notes:
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) questioned 1.2 million people in 50 countries, conducting the biggest ever opinion poll on climate change.
As per the survey’s findings, two-thirds of the total people polled see a “global climate emergency”. The survey also revealed that in nations with fossil fuels as a major source of emissions, people strongly supported renewable energy.
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