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 are the examples of fluorinated gases?
1. hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
2. perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
3. sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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42. Which of the following biomes are included in the First phase of the LTEO Programme?
1) Eastern Himalayas
2) Western Himalayas
3) Eastern Ghats
4) Western Ghats
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2, & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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43. United Nations disaster management team is responsible for solving problems resulting from disaster in which of the following continents?
1) Asia
2) Africa
3) Australia
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3

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44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006?
1. It divided developmental projects in two categories, i.e., Category A and Category B.
2. Category A’ projects are assessed at national level by the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) and the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC).
3. Category B projects are assessed at state level.
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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45. Which of the following is a measurement of all greenhouse gases we individually produce and has units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent?
[A] Carbon footprint
[B] Primary footprint
[C] Secondary footprint
[D] Carbon diet

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46. In which country the worlds first negative emission carbon capture plant begins its operations?
[A] Iceland
[B] Germany
[C] Japan
[D] China

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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. Which of the following item is not included in Environmental Auditing?
[A] Scrutiny by the government agencies
[B] Pollution monitoring schemes
[C] Safety provisions for industrial workers
[D] Storage of toxic chemicals

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49. In which State is the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary located?
[A] Odisha
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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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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