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 the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau?
1) It is a constitutional body.
2) It was established in 2007.
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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42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Global Warming Potential?
1) It describes the impact of each gas on global warming.
2) Gases which has higher GWP absorb more energy.
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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43. Indian Meteorological Department was founded in which of the following year?
[A] 1835
[B] 1855
[C] 1875
[D] 1950

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44. Which of the following are organisms that obtain energy by the oxidation of electron donors in their environments?
[A] Photoheterotrophs
[B] Chemotrophs
[C] Phototrophs
[D] Hemotrophs

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45. Human Environment Conference 1972 was held at ____:
[A] Paris
[B] Geneva
[C] Australia
[D] Stockholm

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46. Which one of the following is not a major component of biotic environment?
[A] Plant
[B] Water
[C] Animals
[D] Decomposers

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47. Highest source of air pollution in the world is _____:
[A] Aircraft
[B] Automobiles
[C] Industries
[D] Household wastes

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48. Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for ______:
[A] Tigers
[B] Birds
[C] Bisons
[D] Elephants

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49. In which of the following states of India is Manas National Park situated?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal

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50. Which National Park in Nepal is a continuation of Indias Valmiki National Park?
[A] Chitwan National Park
[B] Bandipur National Park
[C] Dudhwa National Park
[D] Jim Corbett National Park

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