Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

41. Mount Etna volcano is present at which of the following places?
[A] Japan
[B] Italy
[C] India
[D] Iran

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42. Which of the following phases are involved in Environment Impact Assessment process in India?
1. Screening
2. Scoping 
3. Baseline data collection
4. Impact prediction
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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43. The Screening Criteria under Environment Impact Assessment are based upon which of the following?
1. Scales of investment
2. Type of development
3. Location of development
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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44. Which of the following is an organism that obtains hydrogen or electrons from organic substrates?
[A] Lithophiles
[B] Organotroph
[C] Mixotroph
[D] None of the above

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45. The Red Data Book is the documentation of endangered rare species of ____:
[A] Other living organisms
[B] Fauna
[C] Flora
[D] All of the above

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46. Which of the following agricultural practices have been primarily responsible for pollution of our water resources?

A. Use of live-stock manure
B. Use of chemical fertilisers
C. Excessive use of chemical pesticides
D. Deforestation

[A] B and C
[B] A, C and D
[C] A and B
[D] A, B and D

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47. Dodo is a bird categorized under ____:
[A] Endangered
[B] Critically endangered
[C] Extinct
[D] Rare

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48. Gaia hypothesis is related to which of the following?
[A] Quantum Theory
[B] Living Organism
[C] Integers
[D] Origin of Earth

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49. Garampani Sanctuary is located at ______:
[A] Diphu, Assam
[B] Gangtok, Sikkim
[C] Junagarh, Gujarat
[D] Kohima, Nagaland

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50. The world heritage site “Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves” is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] Colombia
[D] Peru

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