Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer is a multilateral environmental agreement. It was adopted in the year 1985 and entered into force in 1988. It does not include legally binding reduction goals.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation seeks to build a culture of peace and inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication. United Nations Economic and Social Council is the parent organization of UNESCO. It is headquartered at Paris, France.

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World Heritage Sites are declared by UNESCO. These sites are important places of cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention which was established in 1972.

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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.

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Gumpa Forests is the local term for the scared groves of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. They are attached to Buddhist monasteries. There are total 101 sacred groves in Gumpa Forests.

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The local name of sacred groves of Tamil Nadu are known with the names of Swami shola and Koilkadu. They are total 752 in number. Orans, Kenkris, Jogmaya are the sacred groves of  Rajasthan.

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Achanakamar- Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve extends across the states of Madhya Pradesh (Anupur and
Dindori districts) and Chhattisgarh (Bilaspur district).  It is a part of UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme

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Formaldehyde is a colorless and strong-smelling gas. It leads to irritation in the eyes, nose and allergies. It is used in carpets, particle boards, and insulation foam. It is made of made of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon.

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Hydrocarbons are compounds of hydrogen and carbon. They form the chief components of petroleum and natural gas. The burning of fossil fuels is the main source of emission into the atmosphere. Kidney damage, hypertension, and respiratory distress are some of the health effects.

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The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1981. The Act states that sources of air pollution, for example, industry, vehicles, power plants, etc., are not permitted to release particulate matter, lead, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or other toxic substances beyond a prescribed limit.