Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. Consider the following differences between Grazing food chain and Detritus food chain:
- While grazing food chain begins with green grasses at first tropic level, detritus food chain begins with dead decay of organic matter
- While grazing food chain adds energy to the ecosystem, detritus food chain consumes energy from ecosystem
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
32. Consider the following statements:
- Energy flow in an ecosystem is unidirectional
- A food chain always begins with photosynthetic autotrophs
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
33. Identify the fauna with the help of given information:
- The fauna is the state animal of Sikkim
- It is an arboreal animal and more than fifty percent of its population is known to be concentrated in Eastern Himalayas
- It is poached for its distinctive pelts and has been listed as endangered in the IUCN list
Select the correct answer from options given below:
34. Consider the following statements about Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR–RC):
- It is a principle within the framework of United Nation Environment Programme
- It has been adopted as a part of Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
35. Which of the following have been held responsible for fast decline in sparrow population?
- Widespread use of pesticides
- Increase in population of cats
- Rampant use of cell phones
Select the correct option from codes given below:
36. Which of the following is/are example/examples for lentic ecosystem?
- Ponds
- Wetlands
- Springs
Select the correct option from codes given below:
37. Consider the following:
- Frog
- Octopus
- Turtles
- Salamanders
Which of the above are amphibians?
38. Consider the following statements about the Kigali Amendment:
- It has been adopted to amend the Montreal Protocol
- The amendment aims to eliminate planet-warming gases in Hydroflorocarbon family
- The Kigali Amendment will be binding on countries from 2019
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
39. Consider the following statements about the REDD Mechanism:
- It aims at gross reductions in GHG emissions from deforestation
- It is a mechanism under the UNFCCC
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
40. Consider the following statements about the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) Scheme:
- The scheme provides technical and financial assistance to states for protection of wildlife habitat
- The main aim of the scheme is to is to recover critically endangered species and habitats outside protected areas
Which of the above statements is/are correct?