Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

31. In which of the following year the International Whaling Commission introduced zero catch limits for commercial whaling?
[A] 1956
[B] 1986
[C] 1991
[D] 2004

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32. According to IUCN, the protected areas of India are categorized in which of the following units?
1) National Parks
2) Wildlife Sanctuaries
3) Private protected areas
4) Special Protection Areas
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4

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33. International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is Headquartered at which of the following places?
[A] Rome
[B] Geneva
[C] London
[D] Paris

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34. UNESCO is headquartered at which of the following places?
[A] London
[B] Paris
[C] Geneva
[D] New York

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35. Deorai and Pann are the local name of the sacred grove of which of the following states?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Karnataka

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36. United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was held at which of the following places?
[A] London
[B] Stockholm
[C] Montreal
[D] Los Angeles

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37. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974?
1. It empowers State Pollution Control Boards to establish and enforce effluent standards for factories.
2. It empowers SPCB and CPCB to test equipment and to take the sample for the purpose of analysis.
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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38. Which of the following are the functions of Central Pollution Control Board?
1. The organisation works for cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
2. It focuses on improving the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution.
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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39. Every bench of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010, must consist of which of the following?
[A] At least one expert member and two judicial member.
[B] At least two expert member and one judicial member.
[C] At least one expert member and one judicial member.
[D] At least two expert member and two judicial member.

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40. Which of the following is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?
[A] Methane
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Carbon Monoxide
[D] Water vapour

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