Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

31. Which of the following statements are correct about the Johannesburg Summit?
1. The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation was agreed at the World Summit on Sustainable Development or the Earth
Summit 2005.
2. It affirmed UN commitment to ‘full implementation’ of Agenda 21, alongside achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and other international agreements.
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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32. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Advance Informed Agreement under Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?
1. Under this agreement a country which wants to export a LMO for intentional release into the environment must notify in writing the Party of import before the first proposed export takes place.
2. The Party of import must acknowledge receipt of the notification within 90 days and it must also communicate its
decision on whether or not to import the LMO within 270 days.
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 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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34. 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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35. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. National Parks enjoy a greater degree of protection than Wildlife Sanctuaries.
2. Wildlife sanctuary are often created for a particular species whereas the national park is not particularly focused on a particular species.
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[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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36. Jahera and Thakuramma are the local names of sacred groves of which of the following states?
[A] Orissa
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] None of the bove

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37. Garamthan, Harithan, Jahera, Sabitrithan and Santalburithan are local names of the sacred groves of which of the following states?
[A] Orissa
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal

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38. Bannerghatta National Park is located in which of the following states?
[A] Kerela
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu

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39. Hemis National Park is located in which of the following state?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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40. Marine National Park is located in which of the following state?
[A] Andaman And Nicobar
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Goa

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