Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

21. Automobiles do not release which of the following pollutants
[A] Sulphur Dioxide
[B] Nitrogen Oxide
[C] Radioactive Pollutants
[D] Hydrocarbons

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22. Which of the following can be the types of niche?
1. Habitat niche
2. Food niche 
3. Reproductive niche 
4. Physical & chemical niche
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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23. Which of the following statements are correct about an upright pyramid of numbers?
1. The number of individuals decrease from lower level to higher trophic level.
2. Grassland ecosystem is an example of an upright pyramid of numbers.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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24. White Rhinos are found at which of the following places?
[A] India
[B] South America
[C] Africa
[D] China

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25. Pied tamarin is found in which of the following regions?
[A] Western Ghats of India
[B] Sahara Desert
[C] Brazilian Amazon Rainforest
[D] None of the above

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26. Which of the following were the consequences of Earth Submit held in 1992?
1. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
2. Agenda 21
3. Forest Principles
4. Environmental laws
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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27. Which of the following is/are the criteria to be included World Heritage Sites of UNESCO?
1. The site should represent a masterpiece of human creative genius.
2. The site bears a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or has disappeared.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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28. International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on which of the following dates?
[A] 22 May
[B] 24 May
[C] 26 May
[D] 28 May

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29. The animals listed in which of the following schedules of Wildlife Protection Act have absolute protection?
[A] Schedule 1
[B] Schedule 3 and part II of Schedule 2
[C] Schedule 1 and part II of Schedule 2
[D] None of the above

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30. Kavu or Sara Kavu is the local name of the scared groves of which of the following states?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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