Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 98 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till September 25, 2020.
41. As per the research study in Nature Climate Change, which animal might become extinct due to climate change?
[A] Polar Bear
[B] Penguin
[C] Walrus
[D] Arctic Fox
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Correct Answer: A [Polar Bear]
Notes:
As per the research study of the scientists, released in ‘Nature Climate Change’ scientific journal, Polar bears are pushed to extinction due to climate change.
The study estimates that the carnivorous animal could nearly disappear within the span of a human lifetime. In 12 out of the 13 subpopulations analysed, Polar bears are estimated to be destroyed within 80 years.
42. Which state has the highest tiger population, as per the recent report of the Environment Ministry?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar released an updated report on India’s Tiger Survey from 2018.
As per the updated report, India’s tiger population stood at 2967, the same number given by the Government last year. India has 70% of the world’s total tiger population. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers at 526, followed by Karnataka and Uttarakhand.
43. Which Indian state is to set up the country’s first snow leopard conservation centre?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat announced that the state will set up the country’s first snow leopard conservation centre.
The centre will be opened in the Uttarkashi forest division in the state. It is to set up jointly with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a part of its six-year long project called ‘SECURE Himalayas’. It was started in 2017 to conserve snow leopards and other endangered species in the Himalayas.
44. Matheran hill station, where around 77 new species of butterflies have been found, is located in which Indian state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
According to the Bombay Natural History Society, as many as 77 new species of butterflies have been found in the ecologically sensitive forest of Matheran hill station.
It is located about 80 km from Mumbai and is spread over an area of 214.73 sq km. With this, the total number of butterfly species in the Matheran forest has increased to 140. BNHS conducted the study over last eight years from 2011 to 2019.
45. Gangotri National Park, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Considered as extinct over seventy years back, the Woolly flying squirrel was spotted at Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand.
As per the Forest Research Institute, the flying squirrel was added in the IUCN Red List. It was spotted during the survey conducted in the national park. The animal uses its wool-like furry claws like a parachute and fly.
46. Mahseer fish, which has been spotted recently in Andhra Pradesh, was found in which river?
[A] Krishna
[B] Godavari
[C] Sileru
[D] Cauvery
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Correct Answer: C [Sileru]
Notes:
Rare fish called Mahseer, whose scientific name is Tor, has been spotted in the upper part of river Sileru in Andhra Pradesh.
It has been spotted by a team of researchers of the Department of Zoology, Andhra University. This fish is listed under the endangered category by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). It is usually found in the Himalayan region in the rivers running through Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nepal and Bhutan.
47. Which organization has stated that rainfall received in August 2020 in India is highest since 1926?
[A] ISRO
[B] IMD
[C] NASA
[D] WMD
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Correct Answer: B [IMD]
Notes:
As per a statement by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the rainfall received by the country in August 2020 is the highest since 1926.
August 1926 recorded a rainfall of 34.8 cm exceeding normal by 33%, whereas August 2020 recorded 32.7 cm rainfall exceeding normal by 27%. Also, IMD has stated that in June’20 to 6th September’20, India had registered 7% more rainfall than what is normal for this period.
48. Five state-run oil and natural gas PSUs would make financial contribution to which fund?
[A] Green Energy Fund
[B] International Solar Alliance Corpus Fund
[C] UNFCC Fund
[D] Nirbhaya Fund
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Correct Answer: B [International Solar Alliance Corpus Fund]
Notes:
Union Minster of Petroleum has stated that Five state run oil and natural gas PSUs will become corporate partners of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
These PSUs would make financials contribution to ISA’s corpus fund. This announcement was made during the 1st World Solar Technology Summit organized by ISA. ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL and GAIL are the 5 PSUs.
49. Which organisation is to set up a ‘Community response forum’ to analyse the impact of Stubble burning on places in and around Delhi?
[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] FAO
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: A [NASA]
Notes:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is to set up a ‘Community response forum’ to analyse the impact of Stubble burning on places in and around Delhi.
The panel also aims to suggest possible solutions for the grave environmental issue. The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) of NASA will involve in developing this community forum. It also focusses on biomass burning and its impact on regional air quality in the Indian sub-continent.
50. How many Indian beaches have been recommended by the Union Environment Ministry for Blue Flag” International eco-label?
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Forest Environment and Climate Change has recommended 8 Indian beaches for the “Blue Flag” International eco-label.
The decision has been made based on the recommendations made by a national committee comprising of eminent environmentalists & scientists. The eight beaches include Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Kasarkod and Padubidri beach in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden beach of Odisha among others.
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