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 gas is the biggest overall contributor to the greenhouse effect?
[A] Carbon di-oxide
[B] Nitrous oxide
[C] Oxygen
[D] Water vapour

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42. According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, which of the following is the biggest threat towards development?
[A] Pollution
[B] Population
[C] Climate change
[D] Sea level rise

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43. Arrange the following events associated with Sea level rise in correct chronological sequence:
1) Combustion of Fossil Fuels
2) Global Warming
3) Sea level rise
4) Melting of Glaciers
5) Increase in Green house Gasses 
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
[B] 1, 2, 5, 3, 4
[C] 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
[D] 5, 1, 2, 4, 3

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

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45. 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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46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Least Developed Countries Fund?
1) It was established in 2001. 
2) It is operated by the Global Environment Facility
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 Tamil Nadu coast gets a large portion of its total rain during _____:
[A] March to June
[B] June to September
[C] November to February
[D] October to November

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48. Which of the following is a Floating National Park of India?
[A] Similipal
[B] Namdapha
[C] Eravikulam
[D] Keibul Lamjao

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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. On the border of which two countries can the Iguaçu National Park be found?
[A] Brazil and Argentina
[B] Brazil and Paraguay
[C] Argentina and Chile
[D] Brazil and Uruguay

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