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 activities are allowed in the mangroves and coral reefs which are categorized as CRZ-I areas?
1) Projects relating to the Department of Atomic Energy.
2) Installation of weather radar.
3) Construction of trans harbour sea link.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following activities are allowed in the mangroves and coral reefs which are categorized as CRZ-I areas?
1) Projects relating to the Department of Atomic Energy.
2) Installation of weather radar.
3) Construction of trans harbour sea link.
32. Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources is the objective of which of the following?
[A] Cartagena Protocol
[B] Advance Informed Agreement
[C] Nagoya—Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol
[D] Nagoya Protocol
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Correct Answer: D [Nagoya Protocol]
Notes:
Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources is the objective of Nagoya Protocol. It aims to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
33. 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).
34. Which of the following are the biodiversity hotspots present in India?
1. The Himalayas
2. Indo- Burma
3. The western Ghats
4. Sunderland
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
There are four biodiversity hotspots present in India which are as follows:
1. The Himalayas
2. Indo- Burma
3. The western Ghats & Sri Lanka
4. Sunderland
35. United Nations declared which of the following years as the International Year of Biodiversity?
[A] 2000
[B] 2005
[C] 2010
[D] 2015
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Correct Answer: C [2010]
Notes:
The year 2010 was declared by United Nations as the International Year of Biodiversity. It was an year long celebration of biological diversity and its importance which coincided with the date of the 2010 Biodiversity Target.
36. The UNESCO World Heritage Site “Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene” is located in which of the following country?
[A] France
[B] Spain
[C] Italy
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
The UNESCO World Heritage Site “Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene” is located in Italy.It is located in the north-east of Venice in Italy and is home to the world-famous sparkling wine Prosecco.
37. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Phyto-geography is a branch of geography which deals with origin, distribution and environmental interrelationships of plants.
2. Zoogeography is concerned with the migration and distribution of animals.
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:
Phyto-geography is a branch of geography which deals with origin, distribution and environmental interrelationships of plants whereas Zoogeography is concerned with the migration and distribution of animals.
38. Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve is located in which of the following states?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve is located in Kerala. It consists of Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries and their adjoining areas in Kerala. It was established in 2001.
39. Dachigam National Park is located in which of the following states?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Himanchal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Dachigam National park is located in the Zabarwan Range of the western Himalayas, 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is the only area where Kashmir stag is found.
40. International Solar Alliance was founded in which of the following year?
[A] 2012
[B] 2015
[C] 2017
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: B [2015]
Notes:
The International Solar Alliance is an alliance of 121 countries. It was initiated by India and was founded in 2015. Most of the members being sunshine countries, which lie either completely or partly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The headquarters of the International Solar Alliance is situated at Gurugram, Haryana.
