Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Pin Valley National Park (PVNP) is located in which state?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Pin Valley National Park is located within the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The Park forms a natural habitat for a number of endangered animals such as snow leopard and Siberian ibex with its snow laden unexplored higher reaches and slopes.
2. The Great Smog of 1952 took place in which of the following cities?
[A] London
[B] New York
[C] Tokyo
[D] Berlin
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Correct Answer: A [ London ]
Notes:
The Great Smog of 1952, also known as the Killer Fog, took place in London. On 5 December 1952, a thick yellow smog brought the London city to a standstill for four days and it is estimated to have killed more than 4,000 people. Coal combustion was considered as the main reason for the formation of smog.
3. Royal Manas national park is located in which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bhutan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Bhutan]
Notes:
Royal Manas National Park is the oldest National Park of Bhutan. It is close to India’s Manas National Park in Assam.
4. In which of the following state in India established the country’s first carbon dioxide measurement exchange tower ?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarath
[C] Kerala
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: D [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
India’s first carbon dioxide measurement exchange tower was set up in Uttarakhand (Lamachaur). It has been installed by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing. It will help to analyse issues related to global warming and climate change.
5. Which among the following is commonly found in Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Mannar, Andaman & Nicobar islands, & Lakshadweep?
[A] Marshy areas
[B] Coral Reefs
[C] Deep water Marine Ecosystems
[D] Mangrove vegetation
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Correct Answer: B [Coral Reefs]
Notes:
A coral reef is a type of underwater ecosystem which is characterized by reef-building corals, formed of colonies of coral polyps by calcium carbonate. Coral reefs in India are found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep, Netrani Island and some areas of Gulf of Khambat.
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Asiatic lion is the state animal of which of the following states?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana
[C] Punjab
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: D [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Asiatic lion is restricted to the Gir National Park and environs in the Indian state of Gujarat. In 1826, the first scientific description of the Asiatic lion was published. It is listed as Panthera leo persica, on the IUCN Red List.
9. Out of the 81,000 animal species so far described from India, Invertebrates have a lion’s share with about 68,000 organisms and microorganisms. In this context, consider the following:
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
- Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Which among the above emphasize(s) upon conservation of the Invertebrates?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 3 only
[D] 2 & 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [3 only]
Notes:
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was enacted to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith. It was amended in 1988 to control further deforestation of Forest Areas in India.
10. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary which is home to only ape in India, the hoolock gibbon is lcoated in which of the following state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Nagaland
[C] Assam
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is located in the state of Assam. It is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest. It was officially constituted in 1997. It is home to only ape in India, the hoolock gibbon.
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