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 Environmental Supplemental Plan?
1. It refers to an environmentally beneficial project or activity twhich is not required by law.
2. An alleged violator of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 agrees to undertake an environmentally beneficial project as part of the process of environmental clearance.
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:
Environmental Supplemental Plan refers to an environmentally beneficial project or activity twhich is not required by law. An alleged violator of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 agrees to undertake an environmentally beneficial project as part of the process of environmental clearance.
42. The Umbrella Group is a negotiation group consisting of how many countries?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: D [12]
Notes:
The Umbrella Group is a loose coalition of non-European Union developed countries. It was formed after the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol. The umbrella group consists of 12 countries although there is no formal membership.
43. Which of the following range of Air Pollutant Index is considered as hazardous?
[A] 101-200
[B] 201-300
[C] 301-500
[D] 401-500
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Correct Answer: C [301-500]
Notes:
An Air Quality Index (AQI) of 301-500 is considered as hazardous to human health. It denotes the severely polluted state of air. AQI values over 300 trigger health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is even more likely to be affected by serious health effects.
44. Human Environment Conference 1972 was held at ____:
[A] Paris
[B] Geneva
[C] Australia
[D] Stockholm
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Correct Answer: D [Stockholm]
Notes:
The conference was held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, in 1972. The conference is widely recognized as the beginning of modern political and public awareness of global environmental problems.
45. 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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Correct Answer: A [Iceland]
Notes:
The world’s first negative emissions plant under the CarbFix Project to turn atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) into stone has begun operations in Hellisheidi, Iceland. It is intended to lock away carbon dioxide by reacting it with basaltic rocks.
46. 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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Correct Answer: A [Scrutiny by the government agencies]
Notes:
Environmental auditing is a systematic, documented, periodic and objective process in assessing an organization’s activities and services in relation to: Assessing compliance with relevant statutory and internal requirements. Facilitating management control of environmental practices. Scrutiny by the Government agencies is not included in the Environmental Auditing
47. 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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Correct Answer: C [Wild Indian Ass]
Notes:
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass subspecies Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
48. 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.
49. The Keibul Lamjao, the only floating National Park in the world is in ______:
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Mizoram
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is 40 km2 (15.4 sq mi) in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake. It was created in 1966 as a wildlife sanctuary to preserve the natural habitat of the endangered Eld’s deer. In 1977, it was gazetted as national park.
50. In which country is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vjetrenica Cave located?
[A] Bosnia and Herzegovina
[B] Croatia
[C] Serbia
[D] Montenegro
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Correct Answer: A [Bosnia and Herzegovina]
Notes:
Vjetrenica Cave, positioned in Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, boasts remarkable biodiversity. As the world’s most biodiverse grotto, it houses over 200 animal species, with 90 troglobionts, creatures that live specifically in caves. The gem of nature spans 7,014 meters, augmented by four rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Named for the chilling winds emanating from its entrance, it maintains a constant 11 degrees Celsius temperature. Chronologically, its first mention was in 77 A.D by Pliny the Elder, and it has been a protected sanctuary since 1950. This haven for cave-dwelling animals also features unique species, including bacteria and fungi.
