Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The most potent greenhouse gas among the following is __?
[A] Carbon dioxide
[B] Methane
[C] Water Vapor
[D] Ozone
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Correct Answer: C [ Water Vapor]
Notes:
The most potent greenhouse gas is water vapour, which causes about 36-70% of the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide (9-26%), methane (4- 9%) and Ozone (3-7%) are other major greenhouse gases.
2. Which among the following states in India has maximum number of protected areas viz. Wild life sanctuaries and National Parks?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Madhya Pradesh has the maximum numbers of national parks. MP has six Tiger Reserves i.e. Kanha, Pench, Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Panna and Sanjay. Madhya Pradesh is followed by Kerala, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand and West Bengal. MP is planning to add 11 more protected areas.
3. Which among the following is a bird sanctuary ?
[A] Kanha national par
[B] Desert National Park
[C] Bandipur National Park
[D] Sultanpur National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Sultanpur National Park]
Notes:
Sultanpur National Park, formerly known as Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in the state of Haryana. During winter, a large number of migratory birds come here. Some of the migratory bird species are Siberian cranes, common greenshank, northern pintail, greater flamingo, ruff, black winged stilt, common teal, yellow wagtail, white wagtail, northern shoveller, rosy pelican.
4. Who among the following chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Minister of Environment & Forest
[C] Environment Secretary
[D] A renowned environmentalist of the country
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Correct Answer: A [Prime Minister]
Notes:
National Board for Wild Life is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Theoretically, the board is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country. However, it is a very important body because it serves as apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries. It is chaired by India’s Prime Minister and its vice chairman is Minister of Environment.
5. In which of the following universities “National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Zone Management” under the World Bank assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management project is set up?
[A] Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
[B] Anna University, Chennai
[C] Utkal University, Bhubaneswa
[D] Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Anna University, Chennai]
Notes:
The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management is a research institute which is located in Chennai. It is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The objective of theorganization is to manage the Indian coast in a sustainable manner.
6. Parambikkulam wildlife sanctuary is located in which among the following states?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Parambikkulam wildlife sanctuary is located in the state of Kerala. It was established in the year 1973. It is home to four different tribes i.e. Kadar, Malasar, Muduvar and Mala Malasar. Trees like teak, neem, sandalwood and rosewood are found inside the sanctuary.
7. Which one of the following is a useful biological indicator of Sulphur-dioxide pollution ?
[A] Bryophytes
[B] Algal blooms
[C] Pseudomonas
[D] Lichens
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Correct Answer: D [Lichens]
Notes:
Due to the sensitivity of Lichens to sulphur dioxide, it is very useful as a biological indicator of Sulphur-dioxide pollution. The efficient absorption systems of Lichens result in rapid accumulation of sulphur during high levels of sulphur dioxide pollution.
8. Which among the following national park is not present in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Madhav National park
[B] Satpura national park
[C] Pench national park
[D] Valmiki national park
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Correct Answer: D [Valmiki national park ]
Notes:
Valmiki national park is in Bihar.
Other three are in Madhya Pradesh with Madhav NP in Shivpuri district,Satpura NP in Hoshangabad district and Pench in Seoni and Chindwara district.
9. Moran-Hugrijan is famous for _?
[A] Solar park
[B] Oil field
[C] India’s first mega food park
[D] Water aerodrome
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Correct Answer: B [ Oil field ]
Notes:
Moran-Hugrijan is famous for Oil field, and is located about 40 km south-west of Naharkatiya in Assam. Oil at Moran- Hugrijan field was discovered in 1953 and production started in 1956.
10. Which among the following months can be most suitable to procure satellite data of forest cover of India?
[A] February – March
[B] July – August
[C] October – December
[D] January – February
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Correct Answer: C [October – December]
Notes:
The best time to acquire satellite images for vegetation analysis is during the post-monsoon period, specifically in October and November. The tropical monsoon deciduous forest has the highest canopy growth during the months of August, September, and October.
