Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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The National Biodiversity Authority also called as NBA is a statutory autonomous body, under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. It was established in 2003 and headquartered in Chennai.

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Bioenergy is defined as renewable energy which is made available from materials derived from biological. The sources the sources of bio-energy include:
1. organic residue
2. farm organic residue
3. forest residue
4. organic urban residue
5. Algal residues

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Green Buildings minimize the demand of non-renewable resources and maximizes their utilization efficiency. They maximize reuse and recycling of available resources in the environment. It benefits environment through the utilization of renewable resources.

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There are two components of Environment Impact Assessment, i.e., Comprehensive EIA and Rapid EIA. Rapid EIA is for speedier appraisal process. Comprehensive EIA collects data fwith respect to all four seasons.

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Aestivation refers to a state of animal dormancy. It takes place during times of heat and dryness, the hot dry season. Metabolic rate is lowered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions.

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The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was established in 2001 and is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was established to support these countries work programme under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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The Ghats traverse the States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
According to the new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) namely “IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3”, India’s Western Ghats are threatened by population pressure, urbanization and climate change. The site is regarded as of significant concern.

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DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl trichloro ethane) is a persistent organic pollutant that is readily adsorbed into soils and sediments, which can act both as sinks and as long-term sources of exposure affecting organisms. It pollutes the ground water system which contaminates the entire food chain by severely affecting humans dependent on these.

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The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized in 1984, the Iguazu National Park stretches across a vast area of 677 km² in Argentina. The park’s name draws from the Guarani legacy and it was first established in 1934 to protect its stunning natural beauty. It boasts the spectacular Iguazu Falls, consisting of 275 individual waterfalls including the awe-inspiring Devil’s Throat, and is known for its rich biodiversity with over 2,000 plant and 400 bird species. A hub for tourists and nature lovers, the park is home to the elusive jaguars and caimans, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually.