Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, which is situated in Odisha state at the mouth of the Daya River, covering an area of over 1,100 km. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds (Indian sub-continent). It is one of the hotspots of biodiversity in India. Some species of IUCN Red List of threatened animals inhabit the Chilika lake for at least part of their life cycle.

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The Chenchus are an aboriginal tribe of the central hill regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. Their traditional way of life has been based on hunting and gathering. The Chenchus speak the Chenchu language, a member of the Telegu branch of the Dravidian language family.As per a statement of Environment Ministry, In the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam, the ‘Chenchus’ are involved in protection of Tigers.

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Panikulangara is a variety of cardamom. The variety is called Panikulangara Green Bold No.1 (PGB-1). It retains its green color and size even after drying.
Panikulangara is one of nine varieties of small cardamom that were trialed by the Indian Institute of Spices Research. Other varieties include Arjun and Wonder Cardamom.

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The world’s largest CO2 emitter country is China and per capita emission is highest in Qatar with 49 tonnes per person. Qatar is followed by Tobago, Kuwait, UAE.

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The difference of mean monthly temperature of January and July is known as annual range of temperature. The highest annual range of temperature is generally recorded in sub polar region where annual ranges of temperature are about 64 degree.

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A pioneer community is a collection of organisms able to colonize bare rock. Lichens help break down rock and accumulate debris, helping to form a thin soil layer. The soil layer begins to support small forms of life.

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Kanha in Madhya Pradesh became first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha, to create a better connect with its visitors, especially the younger generation.

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Diversity is higher in the tropics (not just tropical rainforests) primarily because there are fewer ecological obstacles to higher biodiversity. In the tropics, plants and animals have the greatest access to consistent energy, water, and carbon, etc.

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The tailess Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found in India. It is native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India and South West China. It is categorised into Western Hoolock Gibbon and Eastern Hoolock Gibbon. Both these species are listed under the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act of 1972.

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The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)  has 9 research institutes and 4 advanced centres to cater to the research needs of different bio-geographical regions in India.