Environment, Ecology & 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. In India, the Eastern swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii ranjitsinhi), is currently found only in ____?
[A] Manas National Park
[B] Kaziranga National Park
[C] Namdapha National Park
[D] Wandur National Park
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Correct Answer: B [ Kaziranga National Park ]
Notes:
The eastern swamp deer, a sub-species of the swamp deer, is restricted only to Kaziranga National Park. Found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan, the swamp deer has now been declared extinct in Bangladesh and Pakistan.
3. The Satpura National Park (SNP) is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Jabalpur district
[B] Hoshangabad district
[C] Indore district
[D] Chhindwara district
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Correct Answer: B [Hoshangabad district]
Notes:
The Satpura National Park (SNP) is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh and covers an area of 524 square kilometres. It has a very rich in biodiversity and is home to leopard, sambar, chital, Indian muntjac, nilgai, four-horned antelope, Chinkara, wild boar, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, flying squirrel, mouse deer, Indian giant squirrel, etc. The flora consists of mainly sal, teak, tendu, Phyllanthus emblica, mahua, bel, bamboo, and grasses and medicinal plants.
4. To Catalyze a Transition to a Low Carbon World, Climate Neutral Network (CN Net) was launched in 2008 by which of the following ?
[A] Green Building Council
[B] United Nations Environment Programme
[C] Global Environment Facility
[D] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations Environment Programme]
Notes:
Climate Neutral Network was launched in 2008 during the meeting of United Nations Environment Programme Governing Council in Monaco. 4 countries, 4 cities and 5 companies were present in the meeting.
5. What is the another name of Earth Summit?
[A] Geneva Summit
[B] Brasilia Summit
[C] Rio Summit
[D] World Summit
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Correct Answer: C [Rio Summit]
Notes:
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) is also known as the Rio Summit, which was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. After its creation, others including NGOs in the field of sustainability showed a similar development regarding the issues discussed in these conferences.
6. In which of the following areas, Clark R Bavin Awards are given?
[A] Sports
[B] Wildlife Protection
[C] Films & Television
[D] Journalism
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Correct Answer: B [Wildlife Protection]
Notes:
The Clark R Bavin Awards has been named in memory of Clark R. Bavin, who was the Chief of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Law Enforcement. The US based Species Survival Network, in cooperation with the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) coordinates the presentation of the awards. The award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of law enforcement officers and other field-based individuals are willing to make in order to protect wildlife.
7. Which among the following is a wildlife trade monitoring network?
[A] DISS
[B] PETA
[C] UN- HABITAT
[D] TRAFFIC
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Correct Answer: D [TRAFFIC]
Notes:
Founded in 1976, TRAFFIC`s headquarters are located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, DISS (Disability Information Services) is located in UK, PETA is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals not related to wild life, UN-HABITAT is United Nations Human Settlements Programme
8. Lion-tailed Macaque is found in which of the following regions?
[A] Eastern Himalayas
[B] North East India
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Western Ghats
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Correct Answer: D [Western Ghats]
Notes:
Silent Valley National Park is located in the state of Kerala and is located in the Nilgiri hills. It is home to the lion-tailed macaques, an endangered species of primate.
9. Which among the following correctly defines Global 200?
[A] An annual list of top ranking 200 companies released by Forbes Magazine
[B] List of 200 World Heritage Sites released by UNESCO
[C] List of 200 Cities which are of strategic importance
[D] List of 200 Ecoregions identified by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as priorities for conservation
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Correct Answer: D [List of 200 Ecoregions identified by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as priorities for conservation]
Notes:
The Global 200 is the list of ecoregions which is identified by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as priorities for conservation. The conservation status of critical or endangered, vulnerable, and relatively stable or intact are assigned to each region.
10. The Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are the compounds which have the following molecules:
- Hydrogen
- Carbon
- Chlorine
- Fluorine
Which among the above plays the most important role in Ozone depletion?
[A] Hydrogen
[B] Carbon
[C] Chlorine
[D] Flourine
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Correct Answer: C [Chlorine]
Notes:
Ozone molecules got destroyed when the chlorine and bromine atoms come into contact with ozone in the atmospheric layer of stratosphere. CFC (Chlorofluoro carbon) slowly moves upward to the stratosphere and are broken up by ultraviolet radiation, which releases chlorine atoms.
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