Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

41. The Wildlife Institute of India is situated at which of the following places?
[A] Chamoli
[B] Dehradun
[C] New Delhi
[D] None of the above

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42. Which of the following human activity has influenced global warming?
[A] By causing changing in gravitational force
[B] By planting more trees
[C] By changing the radiative balance governing the Earth
[D] By protecting environment

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43. According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, which of the following is the biggest threat towards development?
[A] Pollution
[B] Population
[C] Climate change
[D] Sea level rise

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44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Atmospheric aerosols?
1) They can scatter and absorb solar and infrared radiation.
2) There are two types of aerosols – Natural aerosols and Anthropogenic aerosols.
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. Which of the following Award is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection and is recognised for having shown exemplary courage or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife?
[A] Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award
[B] Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award
[C] Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
[D] None of the above

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46. Littoral and Swamp Forests can be seen in–
[A] Howrah
[B] Kolkata
[C] South 24 Pargana
[D] Hooghly

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47. Which among the following is an Abiotic component of environment?
[A] Water
[B] Parasites
[C] Green plants
[D] Non-Green plants

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48. Spraying of DDT on crops causes pollution of _____:
[A] Air & Water
[B] Air & Soil
[C] Crops & Air
[D] Soil & Water

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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. Pin valley National park is situated in ______:
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

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