Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. LMOs- food or feed, or for processing is a procedure under which of the following?
[A] Nagoya Protocol
[B] Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
[C] Agenda 21
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety]
Notes:
LMOs- food or feed, or for processing is a procedure under Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety where parties that decide
to approve and place Living Modified Organisms on the market are required to make their decision and relevant information, including the risk assessment reports, publicly available through the Biosafety Clearing House.
32. Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) is a programme of which of the following?
[A] World Trade Organisation
[B] Food and Agriculture Organisation
[C] United Nations
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Food and Agriculture Organisation]
Notes:
The Food and Agriculture Organisation recognizes the agricultural heritage regions allover the world under a programme titled Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding World Heritage Sites?
1. These are sites which have outstanding universal value under the Convention concerning the Protection
of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
2. The sites are classified into cultural, natural and mixed.
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:
World Heritage Sites are sites which have outstanding universal value under the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. The sites are classified into cultural, natural and mixed.
34. Consider the following statements about Andaman White-toothed Shrew:
- It is found on Mount Harriet in the North Andaman Islands.
- It is endemic to India.
- It resides in leaf litter and rock crevices.
Select the correct statements from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Andaman White-toothed Shrew is not found on Mount Harriet in the North Andaman Islands. It is endemic to the South Andaman Island and typically resides in leaf litter and rock crevices.
35. Pollen from plants, mite, and hair from pets, fungi and parasites are which kind of pollutants?
[A] Volatile organic compounds
[B] Pesticides
[C] Biological pollutants
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Pollen from plants, mite, and hair from pets, fungi and parasites are Biological pollutants. Most of these pollutants are allergens which can cause asthma, hay fever, and other allergic diseases.
36. The Atomic Energy Act of 1982 was introduced to deal with which of the following types of wastes?
[A] Electronic waste
[B] Non-biodegradable waste
[C] Radioactive waste
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Radioactive waste]
Notes:
The Atomic Energy Act of 1982 was introduced to deal with radioactive wastes. “Atomic Energy” refers to energy released from atomic nuclei as a result of any process, including the fission and fusion processes.
37. Which of the following is responsible to measures the rate of global warming?
[A] Physicist
[B] Radiologist
[C] Climatologist
[D] Astrologers
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Correct Answer: C [Climatologist]
Notes:
Climatologists are atmospheric scientists who study the Earth’s climate. They are the ones who are responsible to measures the rate of global warming. Global warming is accelerating faster than that calculated by climatologists.
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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Correct Answer: C [Climate change]
Notes:
According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, we should take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts because climate change is presently the biggest threat towards development.
39. Which of the following is/are the sources of Black carbon?
1) Biomass burning,
2) Cooking with solid fuels, and
3) Diesel exhaust
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Black carbon is a component of fine particulate matter which is produced by the incomplete combustion. Some of the prominent sources of Balck carbon are:
1) Biomass burning,
2) Cooking with solid fuels, and
3) Diesel exhaust
40. Which of the following gas acts as the baseline for other Global warming potential values?
[A] Methane
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Sulfur hexafluoride
[D] Water vapour
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Correct Answer: B [Carbon dioxide]
Notes:
The concept of Global Warming Potential (GWP) was developed to allow comparisons of the global warming impacts of different gases. Carbon dioxide (CO2) has a GWP of 1 and it serves as a baseline for other GWP values.
