Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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Photochemical smog term used to describe air pollution that results from the interaction of sunlight with certain chemicals in the atmosphere. It is sometimes known as “LA Type Smog”.

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The sources of Volatile organic compounds include perfumes, hair sprays, furniture polish, glues, air fresheners, moth repellents and wood preservatives. They are suspected to damage the liver and other parts of the body.

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The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was held in Stockholm, Sweden from June 5–16 in 1972. This conference resulted in the formation of The United Nations Environment Programme, or UNEP.

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After the Stockholm Conference which was held in Stockholm. Constitutional sanction was given to environmental concerns through the 42nd Amendment 1976, which incorporated them into the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights and Duties.

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Black carbon is a component of fine particulate matter which is produced by the incomplete combustion. Some of the prominent sources of Balck carbon are:
1) Biomass burning,
2) Cooking with solid fuels, and
3) Diesel exhaust

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The concept of sustainable development was described by the Bruntland Commission Report of 1987. It described sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

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The public must be informed and consulted on any proposed development under a project. Everyone who is affected by the proposed project is entitled to have access to the Executive Summary of the EIA.

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The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was established in 2001 and is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was established to support these countries work programme under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Karnataka lies in Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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The Okavango Delta in Botswana was inscribed as the 1000th UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. This inland delta, formed by the Okavango River, spans 6-15,000 square kilometers undergoing seasonal flooding. It is a refuge for over 260,000 mammals and 400 bird species, including endangered species. The delta’s unique ecosystem provides a source of fresh water, food, and job opportunities through tourism while supporting indigenous communities. Ensuring biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods is the focus of the 2008 Okavango Delta Management Plan. With over 150,000 islands, Chief’s Island is the largest, demonstrating the delta’s exceptional natural beauty and ecological significance.