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 Energy Conservation Building Code?
1. It was launched in 2007.
2. It addresses the issues of design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones.
3. Compliance with ECBC norms is mandatory.
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. Indian Meteorological Department was founded in which of the following year?
[A] 1835
[B] 1855
[C] 1875
[D] 1950

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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Wildlife corridor or Green corridor?
1. It is an area of habitat which connects wildlife populations separated by human activities.
2. Wildlife corridors may be both natural or created.
3. These corridors help animals that move between isolated patches on a daily basis and also those that migrate between habitats seasonally. 
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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44. The sum of genes in a population is called ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Karyotype
[C] Genotype
[D] Gene pool

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45. The resources which are obtained from bio sphere and have life are ____:
[A] Potential resources
[B] Biotic resources
[C] Abiotic resources
[D] Renewable resources

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46. Highest source of air pollution in the world is _____:
[A] Aircraft
[B] Automobiles
[C] Industries
[D] Household wastes

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47. Montreal Protocol is related to which of the following?
[A] Ozone layer
[B] E-waste
[C] Water pollution
[D] None of the above

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48. Which among the following can be termed as a “dynamic living entity”?
[A] Tree
[B] Water
[C] Forest
[D] Air

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49. Which one of the following is an indicator of air pollution?
[A] Cycas
[B] Algae
[C] Bryophytes
[D] Lichens

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50. 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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