Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

41. Panna Biosphere Reserve is located in which of the following states?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Chattisgarh
[D] Uttar pradesh

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42. Which of the following pollutants are biodegradable in nature?
1. DDT
2. Salts of heavy metals
3. Radioactive substances
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] None of the above

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43. Which of the following gases slows our reflexes and make us confused and sleepy?
[A] Carbon dioxide
[B] Carbon monoxide
[C] Chloroflorocarbons
[D] Ozone

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44. Which of the following is not a Greenhouse gas?
[A] Nitrous oxide
[B] Carbon monoxide
[C] Carbon di-oxide
[D] Water vapour

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45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018?
1. It is based on the recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee.
2. Defense and strategic projects are exempted from regulations.
3. For CRZ-III (Rural) areas, two separate categories have now been stipulated, i.e., CRZ-IIIA & CRZ-IIIB.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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46. Which of the following refers to reducing the impact on climate change by reducing greenhouse gas production especially CO2 , without lowering their standard of living?
[A] Carbon Footprint
[B] Carbon diet
[C] Greenhouse debt
[D] Biocapacity

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47. What is the most abundant organic compound in the terrestrial environment?
[A] Sucrose
[B] Lactose
[C] Cellulose
[D] Fructose

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48. Which among the following represents plateau phase in population?
[A] Birth rate and Death rate are equal
[B] Birth rate and death rate are not equal
[C] Birth rate is higher than death rate
[D] Death rate is more than birth rate

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49. Which of the following factors is/are not affected by speed and direction of wind?
[A] Location on the earth
[B] Revolution of earth
[C] Local conditions
[D] Height from ground

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50. Ningaloo Coast is a world heritage site located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] United States
[D] South Africa

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