Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Which of the following organ / tissue of human body is most sensitive to intake of lead?
[A] Blood
[B] Brain
[C] Kidney
[D] Lungs
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Brain ]
Notes:
Brain is the most sensitive part in human body with respect to lead poisoning.
2. Since 2013, the Odisha government has banned the mechanized fishing within 20km of the state’s coast predominantly for the protection of which of the following fauna?
[A] Olive Ridley Turtles
[B] Salt-water Crocodiles
[C] Hilsa Fish
[D] Mangrove crab
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [ Olive Ridley Turtles ]
Notes:
The efforts of Odisha Government are centered around protection of Olive Ridley Turtles. These are only sea turtles to exhibit synchronous mass nesting.
3. Which of the following animals are found in wild / natural habitat in India?
[A] Chimpanzee
[B] Gorilla
[C] Cheetah
[D] Snow Leopard
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [ Snow Leopard ]
Notes:
The first three are not found in India in wild. Snow Leopard is found in at least five northern states.
4. Namdhapa National Park is located in which of the following states?
[A] Assam
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Manipur
[D] Mizoram
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Arunachal Pradesh ]
Notes:
Namdapha National Park of Arunachal Pradesh is one of the richest areas in biodiversity in India. It is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot. Namdapha National park was established in 1983 and is largest National park in North east India and third largest National Park in entire India after the Hemis National Park of Jammu & Kashmir and Desert National Park of Rajasthan. Located between the Dapha bum range of the Mishmi Hills and the Patkai range with a wide altitudinal range between 200 m and 4571 m, Namdapha National park has a climate ranging from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic. It is also site of rare Sapria Himalayan, a parasitic flowering plant related to Rafflesia.
5. Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?
[A] Eastern Himalayas
[B] Eastern Ghats
[C] Western Rajasthan
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Eastern Himalayas]
Notes:
India shares its territories into three biodiversity hotspots viz. Eastern Himalaya, Western Ghats and Indo-Burma. Out of them, Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghats are mostly located within India’s territory. In the Indo-Burma Biodiversity hotspot, India shares only a small part in north East India.
6. Which of the following national parks is not a UNESCO World Heritage site?
[A] Kaziranga
[B] Keoladeo
[C] Sundarbans
[D] Kanha
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Kanha ]
Notes:
Kanha National Park is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh. It is not a UNESCO World Heritage. A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area which has been officially recognized by the United Nations, specifically by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Kaziranga, Sundarbans and Keoladeo national parks have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage.
7. Clouded Leopard National Park is located in which state?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Tripura
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Tripura]
Notes:
Clouded Leopard National Park is a national park in the Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary Tripura, India. It covers an area of about 5.08 square kilometres.
8. Stockholm Convention is a global treaty associated with which of the following?
[A] Protect the environment from Persistent Organic Pollutants
[B] Phasing out hydro-fluorocarbons
[C] Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal
[D] Sustainable use of Biodiversity
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Protect the environment from Persistent Organic Pollutants]
Notes:
The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms and are toxic to humans and wildlife.
9. Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani Lake, is located in which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Tripura
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Umiam Lake is a reservoir located in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. The lake serves as a major tourist attraction for the state of Meghalaya. It is also a popular destination for water sport and adventure facilities. Tourists visit this spot for kayaking, water cycling, scooting and boating.
10. The Indravati National Park (INP) is located in which state?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Punjab
[D] Assam
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Chhattisgarh ]
Notes:
The Indravati National Park (INP) is located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh and covers an area of approximately 2799.08 km2. It is home to one of the last populations of rare wild buffalo. The flora in the Indravati National Park is mainly comprises tropical moist and dry deciduous type with predominance of the sal, teak and bamboo trees. It is also home to tigers, leopards, Indian bison, nilgai, blackbuck, chausingha , sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, Indian spotted chevrotain, etc.
Advertisement
