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 statements are correct regarding Smog?
1. The term smog was first used by Dr. H.A. Des Voeux in 1905.
2. Smog is a condition of fog that also contains soot or smoke in it.
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1. The term smog was first used by Dr. H.A. Des Voeux in 1905.
2. Smog is a condition of fog that also contains soot or smoke in it.
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42. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Fly Ash?
1. Bricks made from Fly Ash are light in weight and offer high strength and durability.
3. It is used as a fill material for road embankments and in concrete roads.
3. Fly ash can help in increasing crop yield and it also enhances water holding capacity of the land .
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1. Bricks made from Fly Ash are light in weight and offer high strength and durability.
3. It is used as a fill material for road embankments and in concrete roads.
3. Fly ash can help in increasing crop yield and it also enhances water holding capacity of the land .
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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding UNFCCC?
1) The primary goals of the UNFCCC were to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions.
2) India signed the agreement in June 1992.
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1) The primary goals of the UNFCCC were to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions.
2) India signed the agreement in June 1992.
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44. Which of the following is empowered to designate air pollution areas and to prescribe the type of fuel to be used in these designated areas under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
45. Shailesh Nayak Committee is related to which of the following?
46. Which of the following statements are correct regrading Public Hearing in Environment Impact Assessment?
1. The public must be informed and consulted on any proposed development under a project.
2. Everyone who is affected by the proposed project is entitled to have access to the Executive Summary of the EIA.
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1. The public must be informed and consulted on any proposed development under a project.
2. Everyone who is affected by the proposed project is entitled to have access to the Executive Summary of the EIA.
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47. Which of the following is a cryogenic storage facility used to archive biological samples for use in research and experiments?
48. Absence of fish along a river indicates _____:
49. In which State is the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary located?
50. Which of the following factors is/are not affected by speed and direction of wind?
