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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2. The Vansda National Park (VNP) is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Assam
[D] Rajasthan

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3. The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) is located in which state?
[A] Uttrakhand
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Chhattisgarh

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4. The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary (SRS) is located in which state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] West Bengal

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5. Which among the following is measured by Dobson unit ?
[A] Ozone concentration
[B] Thermal conductivity
[C] Soil moisture
[D] Radiation

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6. India’s first Butterfly Park was established at which among the following National Parks?
[A] Bannerghatta National Park, Karnataka
[B] Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
[C] National Zoological Park Calcutta
[D] Kaziranga National Park, Assam

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7. In which of the following state Sunabeda sanctuary is located ?
[A] Orissa
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telanagana
[D] Madhya Pradesh

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8. Saddle Peak National Park is located in which of the following Union Territories ?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Pondicherry
[C] Andaman and Nicobar
[D] Daman & Diu

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9. Headquarters of Bioversity International is located at:
[A] England
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] Australia

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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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