Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
11. The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Karnataka
[D] Puducherry
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka ]
Notes:
The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in Mandya district of Karnataka and covers an area of over 0.88 square kilometres. This was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks. It also houses nearly 250 species of birds
12. Shahgarh Landscape, in Rajasthan is being considered for relocation / reintroduction of which among the following animals ?
[A] Panther
[B] Cheetah
[C] Tiger
[D] Lion
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Correct Answer: B [Cheetah]
13. On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority. Who among the following heads this authority?
[A] Home Minister of India
[B] Prime Minister of India
[C] Prime Minister of India
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: B [Prime Minister of India]
14. Which among the following is the largest tiger reserve in India?
[A] Ranthambore National park
[B] Jim Corbett National Park
[C] Kanha National Park
[D] Nagarjuna Srisailam Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: D [Nagarjuna Srisailam Sanctuary]
15. Silent Valley National Park located in:
[A] Kerala
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
16. On February 2, we observed World Wetland Day which marks the signing of Ramsar Convention in which of the following year ?
[A] 1968
[B] 1970
[C] 1971
[D] 1975
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17. In which of the following areas, Clark R Bavin Awards are given?
[A] Sports
[B] Wildlife Protection
[C] Films & Television
[D] Journalism
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Correct Answer: B [Wildlife Protection]
18. 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]
19. Number of institutions in the Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment (INCCA):
[A] 79
[B] 100
[C] 120
[D] 127
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20. Shale Gas is becoming more and more popular in today’s Global Gas Exploration Market. Which among the following property of Shale Gas makes it a potential replacement to the conventional Natural gas?
[A] Its distinct Chemical Property which makes it less polluting
[B] Its distinct physical property which makes it easy to store & handle
[C] It’s cost effective production comparing to the conventional Gas
[D] It’s availability in huge Reserves
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Correct Answer: D [It’s availability in huge Reserves]
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