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 Energy Conservation Building Code?
1. It was launched in 2007.
2. It addresses the issues of design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones.
3. Compliance with ECBC norms is mandatory.
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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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Energy Conservation Building Code was launched in 2007. It addresses the issues pertaining to design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones. However, compliance with ECBC norms is voluntary in nature at present.
42. Which of the following Award is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection and is recognised for having shown exemplary courage or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife?
[A] Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award
[B] Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award
[C] Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award]
Notes:
Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection and is recognised for having shown exemplary courage or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife.
43. Indian Meteorological Department was founded in which of the following year?
[A] 1835
[B] 1855
[C] 1875
[D] 1950
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Correct Answer: C [1875]
Notes:
The India Meteorological Department which is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India was established in 1875. It is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology.
44. Which of the following should be included in an Environment Management Plan?
1. The mitigation and compensation measures for all the identified significant impacts should be delineated.
2. Financial plan for implementing the mitigation measures should be delineated.
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The mitigation and compensation measures for all the identified significant impacts should be and financial plan for implementing the mitigation measures should be delineated under Environment Management Plan.
45. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Special Climate Change Fund?
1) It was established in 2001.
2) The Global Environment Facility (GEF) acts as an operating entity of the financial mechanism.
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Special Climate Change Fund was established in 2001. Adaptation to climate change is the top priority of the Special Climate Change Fund. The financial mechanism is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
46. The Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) are found in which of the following layer of atmosphere ?
[A] Troposphere
[B] Stratosphere
[C] Mesosphere
[D] Ionosphere
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Correct Answer: B [Stratosphere]
Notes:
The Ozone-Depleting Substances are Chlorofluorocarbons, HCFCs and Halons which are responsible for the depletion of ozone layer. These substances when transferred to Stratosphere cause the depletion of ozone layer.
47. The basic unit of biosystematics is ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Genotype
[C] Ecotype
[D] Florotype
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Correct Answer: C [Ecotype]
Notes:
Ecotype is the basic unit of Biosystematics. It is adapted to a particular environment but capable of producing fully fertile hybrids with other ecotypes. The term Ecotype proposed by Turesson refers to “an ecological unit to cover the product arising as a result of genotypical response of an ecospecies to a particular habitat.”
48. Highest source of air pollution in the world is _____:
[A] Aircraft
[B] Automobiles
[C] Industries
[D] Household wastes
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Correct Answer: B [Automobiles]
Notes:
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), automobile emissions are the number one source of carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds released into the atmosphere that are primarily responsible for air pollution. Industrial processes are the number two cause of lead pollution in the air, following automobile emissions.
49. Solar energy is converted into chemical energy during ____:
[A] Photosynthesis
[B] Combustion
[C] Transition
[D] Fusion
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Correct Answer: A [Photosynthesis]
Notes:
Photosynthesis in plants converts radiant energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose (sugar) using electrons and protons from water. Plants take in water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight and turn them into glucose and oxygen. Water (6H2O) + Carbon Dioxide (6CO2) + Sunlight (Radiant Energy) = Glucose (C6H12O6) + Oxygen (6O2).
50. Which national park hosts the largest ice cap aside from those in Antarctica and Greenland?
[A] Los Glaciares National Park
[B] Yosemite National Park
[C] Banff National Park
[D] Zion National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Los Glaciares National Park]
Notes:
Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina hosts the largest ice cap outside Antarctica and Greenland. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, established in 1937, spans over 726,927 hectares and is home to 47 active glaciers, including the well-known Perito Moreno Glacier. Divided by Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma, the park holds the scenic Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre in its northern segment. The park’s varied ecosystem sustains unique species and attracts over 688,000 visitors every year, making it a favorite among nature lovers and providing a crucial research site for scientists studying climate change.
