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 statements are correct regarding Nagoya—Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol?
1. The Cartagena Protocol on biosafety is reinforced by the Nagoya—Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress.
2. It specifies response measures to be taken in the event of damage to biodiversity resulting from LMOs.
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:
Nagoya—Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress reinforces the Cartagena Protocol on biosafety. It specifies response measures to be taken in the event of damage to biodiversity resulting from LMOs.
42. Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve is located in which of the following states?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve is located in Kerala. It consists of Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries and their adjoining areas in Kerala. It was established in 2001.
43. Which of the following are the objectives of National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture?
1) Strategic research
2) Technology demonstrations
3) Capacity building
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture was launched in 2011 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The prime objectives of NICRA are:
1) Strategic research
2) Technology demonstrations
3) Capacity building
44. At which of the following places, Volcanoes are generally found?
[A] Intraplates crush against each other or pull apart
[B] Earth’s crust crush against each other or pull apart
[C] Tectonic plates crush against each other or pull apart
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tectonic plates crush against each other or pull apart]
Notes:
Most of the volcanoes are present at the places where the tectonic plates crush against each other or pull apart. Sixty percent of all active volcanoes occur at the boundaries between tectonic plates.
45. Which of the following is not a natural hazard?
[A] Volcanoes
[B] Climate Change
[C] Earthquake
[D] Tsunami
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Correct Answer: B [Climate Change]
Notes:
Climate change can be defined as the ongoing rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system. From all the given options only climate change is not a natural hazard but is induced by human activities.
46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Environment Impact Assessment?
1. Screening is done based on type and location of development only.
2. The state of ecosystem as it exists prior to the project and its potential effects is known as Baseline Data.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The screening criteria is based upon the scale of investment, type of development and location of development. The state of ecosystem as it exists prior to the project and its potential effects is known as Baseline Data.
47. Which of the following are organisms that obtain energy by the oxidation of electron donors in their environments?
[A] Photoheterotrophs
[B] Chemotrophs
[C] Phototrophs
[D] Hemotrophs
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Correct Answer: B [Chemotrophs]
Notes:
Organisms that obtain energy by the oxidation of electron donors in their environments are known as Chemotrophs. These molecules can be both organic (chemoorganotrophs) or inorganic (chemolithotrophs).
48. Which of the following three ‘R’s are regarded as environment friendly?
[A] Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
[B] Read, Register, Recall
[C] Reduce, Rebuild, Restrict
[D] Random, Reduce, Recall
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Correct Answer: A [Reduce, Reuse, Recycle]
Notes:
The three R’s of eco-friendly living are: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. They all help to cut down on the amount of waste, we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy.
49. To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park, that is ______:
[A] Gulf of Kutch
[B] Gulf of Mannar
[C] Andaman Islands
[D] Lakshadweep Islands
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Kutch]
Notes:
For the protection of coral reefs, the Gulf of Kutch was declared Marine National Park under the provisions of the Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972. It is the first national marine park of India.
50. Which country is home to the Península Valdés, an area known to accommodate 50% of the world’s southern right whale population?
[A] Argentina
[B] Chile
[C] Brazil
[D] Uruguay
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Correct Answer: A [Argentina]
Notes:
The Península Valdés, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, provides a sanctuary for marine mammals, hosting half of the world’s southern right whale population. The conservation area, located in Argentina, also houses breeding colonies of southern elephant seals and sea lions. A unique hunting strategy has evolved among its resident orcas. Furthermore, the 400,000-hectare desert-like headland features towering cliffs, expansive gulfs, and sandy beaches. Discovered by a Spanish expedition in 1779, it shows signs of Neolithic occupation like obsidian tools. The peninsula, divided into five sections, each offering unique attractions like whale watching, is home to myriad bird species, penguins, maras, and guanacos.
