Environment & 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. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Coral Reefs?
1) Coral is actually a living animal
2) Coral has a symbiotic relationship with ‘zooxanthellae
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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32. The tissues of corals are of which of the following colour?
[A] Colourless
[B] White
[C] Black
[D] Green

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33. The coral reefs are classified depending on their locations into which of the following types?
1) Fringing,
2) Patch,
3) Barrier
4) Atoll
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 , 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2 ,3, & 4

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34. Which of the following are known as the “gardeners” of the forest?
[A] Hillock Gibbon
[B] Deer
[C] Orangutan
[D] Asiatic Lion

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35. “Panthera onca” refers to which of the following?
[A] Tiger
[B] Lion
[C] Jaguar
[D] Leopard

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36. Where is the headquarters of TRAFFIC located?
[A] London
[B] Cambridge
[C] Geneva
[D] Vienna

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37. Which of the following is the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species, their habitats and migration routes?
[A] Bonn Convention
[B] CITES
[C] IUCN
[D] TRAFFIC

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38. Which of the following are the objectives of IUCN?
1. It aims to provide scientific data at a global level on the status of species and subspecies.
2. It aims to address the factors of concern and spread awareness about the species and biodiversity extinction.
3. It also plans a layout for the conservation of biodiversity.
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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39. The Global Tiger Initiative was launched in which of the following year?
[A] 2005
[B] 2008
[C] 2010
[D] 2015

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40. Which of the following statements are correct about Mollusks?
1. Mostly they have a soft, skin-like organ covered with a hard outside shell.
2. All mollusks live on land, such as the snail and slug.
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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