Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. 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
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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.
2. The Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in which state?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttrakhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Uttrakhand]
Notes:
The Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi river in the Uttarkashi District of Uttrakhand and covers an area of about 2,390 square km. The park is home to the snow leopard, ibex, tahr, himalayan barbet, serow, pheasants, partridges, doves, pigeons, etc. It provides majestic beauty of coniferous forests and grandeur of glacial world combined with lush green meadows.
3. The Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) is located in which country?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Japan
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: A [Bhutan]
Notes:
The Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) is located in Bumthang, Lhuntse, Mongar and Zhemgang districts of Bhutan and covers an area of 905.05 square kilometers. The park is home to six species of threatened birds: the rufous-necked hornbill, rufous-throated wren-babbler, satyr tragopan, beautiful nuthatch, Ward’s trogon and Chestnut-breasted partridge as well as the near-threatened wedge billed wren babbler. It has scenic views, including forests ranging with elevations from alpine to sub-tropical.
4. The Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha ]
Notes:
The Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha and covers an area of 75 square kilometres. This sanctuary is home to many wildlife species like tiger, leopard, sambar, nilgai, barking deer, mouse deer, a wide variety of birds like green munia, Great Eared-nightjar and various reptiles.
5. The Samaspur Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Samaspur Sanctuary is located near Salon in Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, which is established in 1987, and covers an area of about 780 hectares of land. The best time to visit the place is between November to March. More than 250 varieties of birds can be seen here such as Greylag Goose, Pintail, Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Shoveler and Ruddy Shelduck (Surkhab).
6. The Chail Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] West Bengal
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chail Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located at Chail, a hill station which is abode of wildlife, in Himachal Pradesh and covers an area of 110 square-kilometre. It houses rhesus macaque, leopard, Indian muntjac, goral, porcupine, wild boar, langur and Himalayan black bear. It also has prevented few endangered species of reptiles and birds. The sanctuary is well connected with major routes of Shimla and Chandigarh.
7. Which among the following verities of Fishes is insectivorous?
[A] Hilsa
[B] Gambusia
[C] Labeo
[D] Katla
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Correct Answer: B [Gambusia]
Notes:
Gambusia is a large genus of fish in family Poeciliidae. Gambusia species are also known as mosquito fish, which, refers more specifically to two species, G. Affinis and G. Holbrooki. These can be introduced into ponds to eat mosquito larvae. That’s why, Insectivorous fish used for mosquito control is Gambusia.
8. 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.
9. What is the name of world’s first greenhouse-gas-monitoring satellite?
[A] ICESat
[B] Jason-1
[C] Ibuki
[D] NPOESS
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Correct Answer: C [Ibuki]
Notes:
Ibuki is the world’s first satellite dedicated to greenhouse-gas-monitoring. It was manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric and launched in 2009. It measures the densities of CO2 and CH4 on the Earth’s atmosphere.
10. 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.
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