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 Fly Ash?
1. Combustion of solid material leads to the production of Ash.
2. Fly ash is a very fine powder which tends to travel far in the air.
3. The ash which does not rise in the air is termed as bottom ash.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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42. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in which of the following years?
[A] 1981
[B] 1982
[C] 1983
[D] 1984

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43. Every bench of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010, must consist of which of the following?
[A] At least one expert member and two judicial member.
[B] At least two expert member and one judicial member.
[C] At least one expert member and one judicial member.
[D] At least two expert member and two judicial member.

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44. European Union Emissions Trading System was launched in which of the following year?
[A] 2001
[B] 2003
[C] 2005
[D] 2007

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45. In which of the following year did Bhopal Gas Tragedy took place?
[A] 1982
[B] 1984
[C] 1986
[D] 1988

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46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006?
1. It divided developmental projects in two categories, i.e., Category A and Category B.
2. Category A’ projects are assessed at national level by the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) and the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC).
3. Category B projects are assessed at state level.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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47. Global hectare is a measurement of which of the following?
[A] Carbon capacity
[B] Biocapacity
[C] Carbon footprint
[D] None of the above

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48. Apart from Sundari trees, which other plants can also be seen in Mangrove forest?
[A] Asparagus
[B] Bamboo
[C] Dhundal
[D] All of the above

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49. Which national park hosts the largest ice cap aside from those in Antarctica and Greenland?
[A] Los Glaciares National Park
[B] Yosemite National Park
[C] Banff National Park
[D] Zion National Park

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50. Heard and McDonald Islands belong to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] United Kingdom
[C] New Zealand
[D] France

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