Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
31. Pavithravana sacred grove is located in which of the following states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Sacred groves are forest fragments of varying sizes. They are communally protected and usually have a significant religious connotation for the protecting community. Sacred groves in Andhra Pradesh are known as Pavithravana.
32. Ki Law Lyngdoh, Ki Law Kyntang and Ki Law Niam are the local names of the sacred groves of which of the following states?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Ki Law Lyngdoh, Ki Law Kyntang and Ki Law Niam are the local names of the sacred groves of Meghalaya. These groves are owned by individuals, clans or communities and are 101 in number.
33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve?
1. It was declared in 2013.
2. It incorporates two National Parks, i.e., the Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior.
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve was declared in 2013. It incorporates two National Parks, i.e., the Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior.
34. Which of the following are contained in Fly Ash?
1. Aluminium silicate
2. Silicon dioxide
3. Calcium oxide
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Fly Ash contains Aluminium silicate in large amounts along with Silicon dioxide and Calcium oxide. Fly ash particles are rich in oxide and consist of silica, alumina, oxides of iron, calcium, and magnesium and toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cobalt, and copper.
35. The Energy Conservation Act was passed in which of the following year?
[A] 1998
[B] 2001
[C] 2005
[D] 2015
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Correct Answer: B [2001]
Notes:
The Government of India enacted the Energy Conservation Act in the year 2001. The Energy Conservation Act is an act to provide for the efficient use of energy and its conservation.
36. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority?
1) It was established in 2003.
2) It is meant to promote afforestation and regeneration activities.
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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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority is meant to promote afforestation and regeneration activities. It was established in 2001 by the orders of the supreme court of India.
37. Which of the following is called the place of origin an earthquake?
[A] Focus
[B] Hypercenter
[C] Epicenter
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Focus]
Notes:
The Focus of an earthquake, which is also called as a Hypocenter is the point of the origin of an earthquake whereas the epicenter is the point just exactly above the focus.
38. Which of the following is a vehicle that doesn’t emit tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power?
[A] BS VI vehicles
[B] Electric Vehicles
[C] ZEV vehicles
[D] Power vehicles
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Correct Answer: C [ZEV vehicles]
Notes:
Zero emission vehicles which are also called as ZEV’s are those vehicles that do not emit any tailpipe pollutants such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide from the onboard source of power.
39. A Kyoto Protocol unit is equal to how much amount of CO2 equivalent?
[A] 1 metric tonne
[B] 1 cubic tonne
[C] 1 Hepta tonne
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1 metric tonne ]
Notes:
An Assigned Amount Unit (AAU) is a tradable ‘Kyoto protocol unit’ or ‘carbon credit’ which can be used as the allowance to emit greenhouse gases comprising one metric tonne of carbon dioxide equivalents. It can be earned by achieving a greater reduction than called for in the Kyoto Protocol.
40. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Least Developed Countries Fund?
1) It was established in 2001.
2) It is operated by the Global Environment Facility
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was established in 2001 and is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was established to support these countries work programme under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
