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 biomes are included in the First phase of the LTEO Programme?
1) Eastern Himalayas
2) Western Himalayas
3) Eastern Ghats
4) Western Ghats
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2, & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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42. The concept of sustainable development was described by which of the following?
[A] Club of Rome
[B] Agenda 21
[C] Bruntland Commission Report
[D] None of the above

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43. The Disaster Management Act was made in which of the following year?
[A] 2003
[B] 2005
[C] 2007
[D] 2009

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44. The International Tsunami information centre is located at which of the following places?
[A] Goa
[B] Jakarta
[C] Canbera
[D] Honolulu

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45. The Screening Criteria under Environment Impact Assessment are based upon which of the following?
1. Scales of investment
2. Type of development
3. Location of development
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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46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Environment Impact Assessment?
1. Screening is done based on type and location of development only.
2. The state of ecosystem as it exists prior to the project and its potential effects is known as Baseline Data.
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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47. The Western Ghats traverse the States of ?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Gujarat
[D] All of the above

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48. What is Bengal’s rank in India in terms of air pollution?
[A] 4
[B] 3
[C] 2
[D] 1

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49. Which of the following factors is/are not affected by speed and direction of wind?
[A] Location on the earth
[B] Revolution of earth
[C] Local conditions
[D] Height from ground

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50. In which country would you find the Iguazu National Park?
[A] Argentina
[B] Brazil
[C] Paraguay
[D] Chile

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