Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Which of the following sources emits Sulphur Oxides into the atmosphere?
1) Thermal power plants
2) Industries
3) Vehicular emissions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Sulphur oxides are the compounds of sulphur and oxygen molecules and are predominantly found in the lower atmosphere. Some of the sources of Sulphur oxides are Thermal power plants and industries.
42. Which of the following units is used for measuring the turbidity of water?
1) NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units
2) FNU- Formazin Nephelometric Unit
3) EAU Formazin Attenuation Units
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Turbidity is the measure of relative clarity of a liquid. The units which are used for measuring the turbidity of water are:
(a) NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units
(b) FNU- Formazin Nephelometric Unit
(c) EAU Formazin Attenuation Units
43. Which of the following is the importance of Regulation of Coastal Zones?
1) Protection of ecologically Sensitive Areas
2) To balance development with conservation of the coastal environment
3) To mitigate the impacts of Climate Change
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Some of the importance of the Regulation of Coastal Zones are:
1) It helps to Protect the ecologically Sensitive Areas .
2) To balance the development and conservation of the coastal environment.
3) To mitigate the impacts of climate change
44. The concept of sustainable development was described by which of the following?
[A] Club of Rome
[B] Agenda 21
[C] Bruntland Commission Report
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Bruntland Commission Report]
Notes:
The concept of sustainable development was described by the Bruntland Commission Report of 1987. It described sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
45. Which of the following heads the State Disaster Management Authority?
[A] Governor
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Home Minister
[D] Chief secretary of the state
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Correct Answer: B [Chief Minister]
Notes:
The Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, 2005 on 23rd December 2005, which provided for the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA). SDMA is headed by the Chief Minister.
46. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Plasticulture?
1) It is the practice of using plastic materials in Road construction.
2) Polyethylene (PE) is mostly used by the majority of people.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Plasticulture refers to the practice of using plastic material in agricultural applications. They are also referred to as ag Plastics. Polyethylene (PE) is mostly used by the majority of people due to its easy availability.
47. In how many states do Central Government run the Namami Gange mission?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: D [5]
Notes:
Namami Gange mission is run by the Central
Government in five states namely
Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand,
Bihar and West Bengal. It is managed by West Bengal Forest Department for
sustaining the biodiversity of the Ganga river ecosystem along with its
purification.
48. Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for ______:
[A] Tigers
[B] Birds
[C] Bisons
[D] Elephants
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Correct Answer: A [Tigers]
Notes:
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
49. Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in ______:
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Guru Ghasidas National Park, formerly known as Sanjay National Park, is situated in Koriya district of Chhattisgarh. It has been named after the state’s Satnami reformist hero, Guru Ghasidas. A part of the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve, it is located in the Narmada Valley dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
50. In which country would you find the Okavango Delta, a sanctuary for endangered species such as cheetahs, black and white rhinoceros, and African wild dogs?
[A] Botswana
[B] South Africa
[C] Namibia
[D] Zimbabwe
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Correct Answer: A [Botswana]
Notes:
The Okavango Delta in Botswana was inscribed as the 1000th UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. This inland delta, formed by the Okavango River, spans 6-15,000 square kilometers undergoing seasonal flooding. It is a refuge for over 260,000 mammals and 400 bird species, including endangered species. The delta’s unique ecosystem provides a source of fresh water, food, and job opportunities through tourism while supporting indigenous communities. Ensuring biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods is the focus of the 2008 Okavango Delta Management Plan. With over 150,000 islands, Chief’s Island is the largest, demonstrating the delta’s exceptional natural beauty and ecological significance.
