Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. 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).
32. 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
33. How many recognized terrestrial biogeographic realms are there?
[A] 7
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: B [8]
Notes:
There are eight recognized terrestrial biogeographic realms which are as follows: 1. Nearctic realm, 2. Palearctic realm, 3. Africotropical realm, 4. Indo-Malayan realm, 5. Ocenaia realm, 6. Australian realm
7. Antarctic realm and 8. Neotropical realm
34. Which of the following are among the 10 biogeographic zones of India?
1. Trans-Himalayas
2. Western ghats
3. Deccan peninsula
4. Gangetic plain
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[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:
The 10 biogeographic zones of India are as follows: Trans-Himalayas, Himalayas, Desert, Semi-arid, Western ghats, Deccan Peninsula, Gangetic plain, North-east India, Islands and Coasts.
35. Sarana is the local name of the sacred grove of which of the following states?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Sarana is the local name of the sacred grove of Jharkhand. They are total 29 in number. These sacred groves are central to the tribal communities’ culture and heritage. They are places of worship for the tribals in the state.
36. Which of the following diseases are caused due to poor water hygiene?
1) Leprosy
2) Trachoma
3) Conjunctivitis
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:
Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities. Some of the diseases which are caused due to poor water hygiene are Leprosy, Trachoma, and Conjunctivitis.
37. Which article of the Indian Constitution states that “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and have compassion for living creatures”?
[A] Article 49
[B] Article 50
[C] Article 51A
[D] Article 63
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Correct Answer: C [Article 51A]
Notes:
Article 51A of the Indian Constitution states that “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and have compassion for living creatures”.
38. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in which of the following years?
[A] 1973
[B] 1974
[C] 1975
[D] 1976
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Correct Answer: B [1974]
Notes:
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1974. The Act empowers the State Pollution Control Boards to establish and enforce effluent standards for factories. The Act was amended in 1988.
39. Which amendment to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 empowered SPCB and CPCB to close a defaulting industrial plant?
[A] Amendment, 1988
[B] Amendment, 1990
[C] Amendment, 1992
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Amendment, 1988]
Notes:
The Amendment of 1988 to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 empowered SPCB and CPCB to close a defaulting industrial plant. The Act prohibits the use of any stream or well for disposal of polluting matter.
40. Which of the following is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?
[A] Methane
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Carbon Monoxide
[D] Water vapour
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Correct Answer: B [Carbon dioxide]
Notes:
Carbon dioxide is naturally present in the atmosphere as a part of the Earth’s carbon cycle. It is also the primary greenhouse gas which is emitted through human activities.
