Environment & 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 Kalesar National Park (KNP) is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Manipur
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: D [Haryana ]
Notes:
The Kalesar National Park (KNP) is a protected area in Yamunanagar district of Haryana and covers 13,000 acres. It is a popular destination for Leopard and home to red jungle fowl among other birds. Other animals recorded were leopard cat, rusty-spotted cat, jungle cat, Indian jackal, Asiatic elephant, chital, sambar, barking deer, etc.
3. The Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: D [Chhattisgarh ]
Notes:
The Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) is located in Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh and covers an area of 556 square kilometers. It is a famous tourist attraction which is frequented by wildlife enthusiasts throughout the year. It is named after Sitanadi River which originates from this sanctuary and joins Mahanadi River near Deokhut. Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its lush green flora and rich and unique and diverse fauna and has great potential to emerge as one of the finest wildlife destinations in Central India.
4. The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Puducherry
[B] Karnataka
[C] Punjab
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam ]
Notes:
The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is situated at Kamrup district in Guwahati, Assam and is spread over an area of 78.64 square kilometers. It consists of Amchang Reserve Forest, South Amchang Reserve Forest and Khanapara Reserve Forest. The sanctuary represents one of the rich and ecologically diverse habitat for the wide variety of animals and plant species. Hollockgibbon, Chinese pangolin, Flying squirrel, Assamese Macaque, Capped languor, Slow loris, Leopard, Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur etc., are the principal animals found in the wildlife sanctuary.
5. The “Aichi Targets” are related to _____?
[A] Conservation of Biodiversity
[B] Conservation of Wetlands
[C] Conservation of Coral reefs
[D] Prevention of Plastic use
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Correct Answer: A [ Conservation of Biodiversity ]
Notes:
The Aichi Targets are a set of 20, time-bound, measureable targets for the conservation of biodiversity. The targets were agreed by the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010. Achievement of the targets will contribute to reducing, and eventually halting, the loss of biodiversity at a global level by the middle of the twenty-first century.
6. The Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary (NWS) is located in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Sikkim
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya ]
Notes:
The Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary (NWS) is located near Lailad village in the Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya and covers an area of 29 square kilometres. The animals here include the Bengal tiger, the black bear, the leopard and many such species at the verge of extinction such as the necked hornbill and the brown hornbill bird.
7. Which among the following is the upper limit of sound advice of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for residential areas?
[A] 55 Decibels
[B] 60 Decibels
[C] 75 Decibels
[D] 90 Decibels
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Correct Answer: A [55 Decibels]
Notes:
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has declared the permissible noise level in India for different areas. In industrial areas, it is 75 dB (daytime) and 70 dB (night). In commercial areas, it is 65 dB and 55 dB respectively and in residential areas it is 55 dB and 45 dB.
8. Which among the following is the main source of “Synthetic Fuel”?
[A] Plastic
[B] Biomass
[C] Coal
[D] Municipal Waste
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Correct Answer: C [Coal]
Notes:
Synthetic fuel is a liquid or gaseous fuel (which is obtained from a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) which was formed by coal or biomass or by reforming of natural gas. Some of the conversion methods are Fischer–Tropsch conversion, methanol to gasoline conversion, direct coal liquefaction.
9. One species of Coffee called Coffea charrieriana is free of Cafeine. In which of the following countries Coffea charrieriana is grown?
[A] Vietnam
[B] Cameroon
[C] Liberia
[D] Yemen
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Correct Answer: B [Cameroon]
Notes:
Coffea liberica is a species that originated in Liberia. Its variety Baraco is a major crop in Philippines.
Coffea arabica is indigenous to Ethiopia and Arab world. It is also known as Coffee Shrub of Arabia and is believed to be the first variety of Coffee to be cultivated.
Coffea charrieriana is a coffee that is free of caffeine. It is found in Cameroon.
Mocha Coffee or Cafe mocha is derived from Coffea Arabica. This name derived from the Mocha town of Yemen. Yemen was the largest producer and exporter of Mocha Coffee
10. The Jatropha curcas, source of inedible vegetable oil that is used to produce biofuel and which works as a carbon sink is native to which of the following regions of the world?
[A] Europe
[B] Central Africa
[C] Central America
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: C [Central America]
Notes:
Jatropha curcas (other names physic nut, Barbados nut, poison nut, bubble bush or purging nut) is a native of Mexico and Central America and is considered invasive species in many parts of the world. It is a source of biofuel.