Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

31. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is located in which of the following states?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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32. Which of the following statements are correct about Chloroflorocarbons?
1. CFCs are released mainly from air-conditioning systems and refrigeration.
2. CFCs when released in air,  rise to the stratosphere, where they come in contact with few other
gases, which lead to a reduction of the ozone layer.
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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33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Volatile organic compounds?
1. The sources of Volatile organic compounds include perfumes, hair sprays, furniture polish, glues, air fresheners, moth repellents and wood preservatives.
2. They are suspected to damage the liver and other parts of the body.
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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34. Which article of the Indian Constitution assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment?
[A] Article 20
[B] Article 21
[C] Article 22
[D] Article 23

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35. The Indian Forest Act, 1927 establishes how many categories of forests?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5

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36. Bureau of Energy Efficiency was founded in which of the following year?
[A] 2001
[B] 2002
[C] 2003
[D] 2004

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37. Which of the following is not the impact of Global warming?
[A] Rise in Sea level
[B] Bleaching of Coral Reefs.
[C] Widespread vanishing of animal populations
[D] Shifting of magnetic axis of earth

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38. According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, which of the following is the biggest threat towards development?
[A] Pollution
[B] Population
[C] Climate change
[D] Sea level rise

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39. Which of the following is an important heat-trapping gas?
[A] NItrogen
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Carbon Monoxide
[D] Carbon Dioxide

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40. Arrange the following events associated with Sea level rise in correct chronological sequence:
1) Combustion of Fossil Fuels
2) Global Warming
3) Sea level rise
4) Melting of Glaciers
5) Increase in Green house Gasses 
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
[B] 1, 2, 5, 3, 4
[C] 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
[D] 5, 1, 2, 4, 3

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