Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

41. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee works under which of the following?
[A] Wildlife Protection Act 1972
[B] Ministry of climate change
[C] Ministry of science and technology
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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42. Which of the following is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?
[A] Methane
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Carbon Monoxide
[D] Water vapour

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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Indian Network on Climate Change Assessment?
1. It consists of over 120 institutions and over 250 scientists country wide.
2. It carries out research on the effects of climate change in different regions and sectors in India
and also suggests suitable adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Select the correct option from the codes give below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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44. Which of the following statements are correct regrading Public Hearing in Environment Impact Assessment?
1. The public must be informed and consulted on any proposed development under a project.
2. Everyone who is affected by the proposed project is entitled to have access to the Executive Summary of the EIA.
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. Consider the following:

  1. Algal bloom refers to a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in an aquatic ecosystem.
  2. Algal blooms can occur in freshwater as well as marine environments.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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46. The Umbrella Group is a negotiation group consisting of how many countries?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12

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47. 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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48. Thalweg Doctrine, which was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
[A] Outer Space
[B] Water Bodies
[C] Immigration
[D] None 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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