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 is called the place of origin an earthquake?
[A] Focus
[B] Hypercenter
[C] Epicenter
[D] None of the above

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42. 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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43. Which one of these trees is actually native to India?
[A] Banyan
[B] Oak
[C] Maple
[D] Pine

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44. 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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45. The Umbrella Group is a negotiation group consisting of how many countries?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12

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46. What was the main aim of Basel Convention?
[A] Bio-diversity Conservation
[B] Global Warming
[C] Protection of Ozone layer
[D] Climate Change

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47. Highest source of air pollution in the world is _____:
[A] Aircraft
[B] Automobiles
[C] Industries
[D] Household wastes

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48. The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
[A] Apes
[B] Tigers
[C] Wild Indian Ass
[D] Rhinoceros

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49. Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for ______:
[A] Tigers
[B] Birds
[C] Bisons
[D] Elephants

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50. Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for _______:
[A] Birds
[B] Wild Buffalo
[C] Tiger and Elephant
[D] Leopard and Chital

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