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 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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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2, & 4]
Notes:
The following Eight Biomes were considered in the first phase of the LTEO Programme namely; Western Himalaya, Eastern Himalaya, North-Western Arid Zone, Central Indian Forests, Western Ghats, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir and Sundarbans.
42. The concept of sustainable development was described by which of the following?
[A] Club of Rome
[B] Agenda 21
[C] Bruntland Commission Report
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Bruntland Commission Report]
Notes:
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.”
43. Which of the following are Environmentally Sensitive Places?
1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the Environmentally Sensitive Places are as follows:
1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
5. Natural lakes, swamps Seismic zones tribal Settlements
6. Hill resorts/mountains/ hills
44. Consider the following:
- Algal bloom refers to a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in an aquatic ecosystem.
- Algal blooms can occur in freshwater as well as marine environments.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[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:Both Statements are correct:
- Algal bloom refers to a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in an aquatic ecosystem.
- Algal blooms can occur in freshwater as well as marine environments.
45. Which of the following is a cryogenic storage facility used to archive biological samples for use in research and experiments?
[A] Gene banks
[B] Biobank
[C] Carbon credit
[D] Biocapacity
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Correct Answer: B [Biobank]
Notes:
A cryogenic storage facility which is used to archive biological samples for use in research and experiments is known as Biobank. Biobanks are an important resource in medical research which support many types of contemporary research like genomics and personalized medicine.
46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Least Developed Countries Fund?
1) It was established in 2001.
2) It is operated by the Global Environment Facility
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 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).
47. Which of these is not a species of Sub-alpine Forests?
[A] Birch
[B] Rhododendrons
[C] Oak
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
The species commonly found in Sub-alpine Forests are junipers, birch, rhododendrons,
berberis, maling bamboo, laurel, etc. Oak and magnolia occur around the region of
Kalimpong. In the upper Singalila range, dwarf rhododendrons, meadows and
small flowering bushes occur.
48. What is Bengal’s rank in India in terms of air pollution?
[A] 4
[B] 3
[C] 2
[D] 1
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Correct Answer: C [2]
Notes:
West Bengal, in 2019, accounted for the second-highest number of deaths linked to air pollution — 20.8 per cent of overall deaths — after Rajasthan in the country. Bardhaman (undivided) topped the pollution chart with 171.95 micrograms per cubic meter PM 10 concentration, nearly three times above limit.
49. The presence of pollutants in the environment is usually expressed in ppm, where ppm stands for ____:
[A] Particles per mole
[B] Purity per microgram
[C] Pollutant prevent measures
[D] Parts per million
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Correct Answer: D [Parts per million]
Notes:
PPM is an abbreviation of Parts Per Million. It is commonly used as a measure of small levels of pollutants in air, water, body fluids, etc. Parts per million is the mass ratio between the pollutant component and the solution.
50. Which country is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Pakistan
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Sri Lanka is separated from the mainland portion of the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait. It is an island country in South Asia, located southeast of India and northeast of the Maldives.
