Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

41. Which is the only country in the world that forms the habitat of the “Reunion cuckooshrike”?
[A] Brazil
[B] Indonesia
[C] Australia
[D] France

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42. 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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43. Which of the following phases are involved in Environment Impact Assessment process in India?
1. Screening
2. Scoping 
3. Baseline data collection
4. Impact prediction
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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44. Which of the following is the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents?
[A] Bioleaching
[B] Genetic erosion
[C] Bioterrorism
[D] None of the above

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45. Mixed forest comprise of which of the following trees grown together?
[A] Grassland and shrubs
[B] Deciduous and Shrubs
[C] Evergreen and Deciduous
[D] Evergreen and Shrubs

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46. In how many states do Central Government run the Namami Gange mission?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5

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47. The sum of genes in a population is called ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Karyotype
[C] Genotype
[D] Gene pool

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48. 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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49. Asian Waterbird Census is conducted by which of the following?
[A] Birdlife international
[B] Bombay Natural History Society
[C] World Organization for animal health
[D] Animal Welfare Institute

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50. What fraction of world’s fish species are provided shelter by Great Barrier Reef?
[A] 10%
[B] 25%
[C] 50%
[D] 75%

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