Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Red List of IUCN provides the list of which of the following?
[A] GM plants
[B] Dangerous plant species
[C] Threatened species
[D] Dangerous animal species
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Correct Answer: C [ Threatened species ]
Notes:
The Red List of IUCN provides the list of threatened species. It is recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species. It was founded in 1964 by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is the world’s main authority on the conservation status of species.
2. In which of the following state Sunabeda sanctuary is located ?
[A] Orissa
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telanagana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Orissa]
Notes:
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Odisha (Nuapada district). It forms the catchment area of the Jonk River. Wild animal like tiger, leopard, Indian Gaur, sloth bear, barking deer, wild boar and blue bull are found in this sanctuary. Common langur and rhesus monkey are also evident in this park.
3. Valmiki National Park or Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following states?
[A] Bihar
[B] Orissa
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarath
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
Notes:
Valmiki National Park is a important Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary which is located in the state of Bihar (Champaran district, India-Nepal border). The river Gandak flows beside the sanctuary.
4. Who heads the National Disaster Management Authority in India?
[A] Home Minister of India
[B] Prime Minister of India
[C] Prime Minister of India
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: B [Prime Minister of India]
Notes:
The Disaster Management Act, 2005 received the Presidential assent on 23 December, 2005. It envisaged the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority with not more than nine members (including a Vice-Chairperson) and the Prime Minister of India as its chairperson.
5. Shale Gas is becoming more and more popular in today’s Global Gas Exploration Market. Which among the following property of Shale Gas makes it a potential replacement to the conventional Natural gas?
[A] Its distinct Chemical Property which makes it less polluting
[B] Its distinct physical property which makes it easy to store & handle
[C] It’s cost effective production comparing to the conventional Gas
[D] It’s availability in huge Reserves
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Correct Answer: D [It’s availability in huge Reserves]
Notes:
Shale gas is natural gas that is found in shale formations. It has become a significant source of natural gas. It is becoming more and more popular in today’s Global Gas Exploration Market, because of its abundance.
6. Ozone layer lies in:
[A] Troposphere
[B] Tropopause
[C] Stratosphere
[D] Photosphere
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Correct Answer: C [Stratosphere]
Notes:
The ozone layer lies in the region of Earth’s stratosphere. It absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation (97 to 99 % of the Sun’s medium-frequency). The layer contains less than 10 parts per million of ozone. Chlorofluorocarbon is mainly responsible for the depletion of ozone layer.
7. The Jatropha curcas, source of inedible vegetable oil that is used to produce biofuel and which works as a carbon sink is native to which of the following regions of the world?
[A] Europe
[B] Central Africa
[C] Central America
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: C [Central America]
Notes:
Jatropha curcas (other names physic nut, Barbados nut, poison nut, bubble bush or purging nut) is a native of Mexico and Central America and is considered invasive species in many parts of the world. It is a source of biofuel.
8. “Panikulangara” is a variety of which among the following?
[A] Pepper
[B] Cardamom
[C] Mustard
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: B [Cardamom]
Notes:
Panikulangara is a variety of cardamom. The variety is called Panikulangara Green Bold No.1 (PGB-1). It retains its green color and size even after drying.
Panikulangara is one of nine varieties of small cardamom that were trialed by the Indian Institute of Spices Research. Other varieties include Arjun and Wonder Cardamom.
9. 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.
10. The highest Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) can be expected in __?
[A] A running river
[B] A running polluted river
[C] Treated Municipal waste water
[D] Untreated Municipal waste water
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Correct Answer: D [ Untreated Municipal waste water]
Notes:
BOD is amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period, for running rivers, it would be minimum and for Untreated Municipal waste water it would be maximum.
