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 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.
2. The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Puducherry
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is a natural World Heritage Site and is spread over Satara, Kolhapur and Sangli Districts of Maharashtra. It covers an area of 317.67 square kilometres. The historical places of the park include the 17th century Shivaji’s Forts, Prachitgad and Bhairavgad, of the Maratha kings Shivaji and his son Sambhaji. It is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian bison, leopard cats, sloth bears, etc.
3. The Madhav National Park (MNP) is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Shivpuri district
[B] Hoshangabad district
[C] Sheopur district
[D] Balaghat district
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Correct Answer: A [Shivpuri district]
Notes:
The Madhav National Park (MNP) is located in Shivpuri District of Gwalior region in northwest Madhya Pradesh and covers an area of 354 square kilometres. The park has a varied terrain of forested hills and flat grasslands around the lake and is thus rich in biodiversity. The principal tree species found in the park are khair (Acacia catechu), salai (Boswellia serrata), kerdhai, dhawda, tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) and palash (Butea monosperma). The park is home to many species of wild animals, including chinkara, chital, nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, Indian leopard and the common langur.
4. What does contain” Red Data Book?
[A] Astrology
[B] Endangered wild plants, animals
[C] Communism Facts
[D] Endangered Forests
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Correct Answer: B [Endangered wild plants, animals]
Notes:
IUCN publishes “Red Data Book” compiling information from a network of conservation organizations to rate which species are most endangered in the world. It contains endangered species of animals, plants and fungi.
5. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was constituted in:
[A] 2005
[B] 2006
[C] 2007
[D] 2008
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Correct Answer: B [2006]
Notes:
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established in the year 2005. In 2006, the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was amended to constitute the National Tiger Conservation Authority for the implementation of the Project Tiger to protect endangered tigers.
6. Namdapha National Park is located in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Namdapha National Park is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It was originally declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972 and in the year 1983, it was declared a National Park and a Tiger Reserve under the Project Tiger initiative.
7. Which among the following international treaty or protocol bans all mining in Antarctica, designating the continent as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science?
[A] Antractica Treaty System
[B] Antarctic Conservation Act
[C] CRAMRA
[D] Antarctic-Environmental Protocol
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Correct Answer: D [Antarctic-Environmental Protocol]
Notes:
Antarctic-Environmental Protocol is also known as Madrid Protocol
8. 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
9. For which of the following PM10 and PM2.5 Samplers are used?
[A] Food adulteration
[B] Adulterated Petrol
[C] Environment Pollution
[D] Noise Pollution
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Correct Answer: C [Environment Pollution]
Notes:
PM10 is particulate matter with 10 mm or less in diameter and PM2.5 is particulate matter with 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter. These particles are formed by burning fuel and chemical reactions that take place in the atmosphere which results environment pollution. A new study showed that PM2.5 is more harmful than PM10.
10. “Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary”, is located in which state:
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarath
[C] Maharastra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary of MP. It was established in the year 1975. It is covering Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur and Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.
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