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 Forest Coconut?
1. Its scientific name is Voanioala gerardii.
2. It is endemic to Madagascar, and is majorly threatened by habitat loss.
3. It can reach 15–20 meters high in the wild.
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1. Its scientific name is Voanioala gerardii.
2. It is endemic to Madagascar, and is majorly threatened by habitat loss.
3. It can reach 15–20 meters high in the wild.
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32. Which of the following statements are correct about benefit sharing obligation under Nagoya Protocol?
1. Sharing is subject to mutually agreed terms.
2. Benefits may be monetary or non-monetary.
3. Utilization does not include research and development on the genetic or biochemical composition of genetic resources.
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1. Sharing is subject to mutually agreed terms.
2. Benefits may be monetary or non-monetary.
3. Utilization does not include research and development on the genetic or biochemical composition of genetic resources.
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33. Which of the following is also known as Bonn Convention?
34. 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.
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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.
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35. Which of the following biomes are present in India?
1. Tropical Humid Forests
2. Tropical Dry or Deciduous Forests
3. Warm deserts and semi-deserts
4. Coniferous forests and
5. Alpine meadows
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1. Tropical Humid Forests
2. Tropical Dry or Deciduous Forests
3. Warm deserts and semi-deserts
4. Coniferous forests and
5. Alpine meadows
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36. Deo Bhumi and Bugyal are the local names of sacred groves of which of the following states?
37. Constitutional sanction was given to environmental concerns through which of the following amendment?
38. The Environment Protection Act of 1986 (EPA) came into force soon after which of the following events?
39. Bureau of Energy Efficiency was founded in which of the following year?
40. 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.
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1) It was established in 2003.
2) It is meant to promote afforestation and regeneration activities.
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