Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) is located in which state?
[A] Uttrakhand
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) is located in Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamil Nadu and covers an area 485.2 sq Kms. Over 240+ species of birds are seen in this sanctuary including 14 species of birds endemic to the Western Ghats, such as the critically endangered Oriental white-backed vulture and the long-billed vulture. In addition to grizzled giant squirrels, the sanctuary is home to numerous animals such as barking deer, bonnet macaque, common langur, elephants, flying squirrels, gaur, Indian giant squirrel, leopard, lion-tailed macaques, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur and Nilgiri Tahrs. There are over 220 species of butterflies including many rare and endemic species. Some of the rare butterflies spotted here include Eversheds ace , Silver royal , Orange awlet , Hampsons hedge blue , etc.
2. The Ghughuwa Fossil Park (GFP) is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Ghughuwa Fossil Park (GFP) is located near Shahpura in Madhya Pradesh and was declared a National Park in 1983. It was founded during the 1970s by Dr. Dharmendra Prasad, in which plant fossils belonging to 31 genera of 18 families have been identified. A eucalyptus fossil found at Ghughua is the oldest fossil of its type ever discovered and this find supports its origins from Gondwana.
3. 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.
4. Which among the following is responsible for depletion of Ozone?
[A] Carbon monoxide
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Chlorofluoro carbon
[D] Mercuric oxide
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Correct Answer: C [Chlorofluoro carbon ]
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.
5. Which of the following panel was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to evaluate the risk of climate change caused by human activity?
[A] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
[B] Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change
[C] Global Environment Facility
[D] UNEP
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Correct Answer: A [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change]
Notes:
The Intergovernmental Panel which is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations, was founded in the year 1988 by Bert Bolin. Its headquarter is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Its objective is to provide scientific information that is relevant to understanding the scientific basis of the risk associated with climate change and its natural, political, economic impacts and possible remedies.
6. 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.
7. Approximately what fraction of World’s Mangrove vegetation is in India?
[A] 3%
[B] 6%
[C] 9%
[D] 12%
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8. Which of the following is the main source for aerosol in upper atmosphere?
[A] Volcanoes
[B] Polar Stratospheric clouds
[C] Jet Planes
[D] Lightning & thunderstorms
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Correct Answer: C [ Jet Planes]
Notes:
Jet Planes are the main source for aerosols in upper atmosphere
9. In which of the following states of India you are most likely to come across the endangered Sangai deer in its natural habitat?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: D [ Manipur]
Notes:
The endangered Sangai deer is found in the Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) in Manipur, India. The KLNP is the world’s only floating national park. The Sangai deer is the state animal of Manipur. The Sangai deer is a subspecies of the Eld’s deer. It’s also known as the Manipur brow-antlered deer. The scientific name is Rucervus eldii eldii. The Sangai deer’s natural habitat is the floating marshy grasslands of the KLNP. The park is located in the southern parts of the Loktak Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in South Asia. The Sangai deer is largely seen over the floating biomass, locally called “phumdi”.
10. Which tiger reserve became the first in India to officially introduce a mascot named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha?
[A] Kanha Tiger Reserve
[B] Orang Tiger Reserve
[C] Sunderbans Reserve
[D] Manas Tiger Reserve
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Correct Answer: A [Kanha Tiger Reserve]
Notes:
Kanha in Madhya Pradesh became first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha, to create a better connect with its visitors, especially the younger generation.
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