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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Correct Answer: D [Water vapour]
Notes:
Of all the gases which contribute to the Greenhouse effect, Water vapour is the biggest overall contributor. It controls the Earth’s temperature. It probably accounts for about 60% of the warming effect.
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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Correct Answer: C [Climate change]
Notes:
According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, we should take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts because climate change is presently the biggest threat towards development.
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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Correct Answer: C [1, 5, 2, 4, 3]
Notes:
The correct sequence of the events related to the sea-level rise will be:
1) Combustion of Fossil Fuels
2) Increase in Greenhouse Gasses
3) Global Warming
4) Melting of Glaciers
5) Sea level rise
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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Correct Answer: B [2005]
Notes:
The Disaster Management Act was enacted by the Government of India on 23 December 2005. It envisaged the creation of NDMA and SDMA which will be headed by the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers respectively.
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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Correct Answer: D [Honolulu]
Notes:
The International Tsunami Information Centre also termed as ITIC was established in November 1965 by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is located at Honolulu.
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was established in 2001 and is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was established to support these countries work programme under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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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Correct Answer: D [October to November]
Notes:
The coast of Tamil Nadu (Coromandal coast) receives most of its annual rainfall from the retreating monsoon during October-December. This rainy extension of the generally dry retreating monsoon is called the northeast, or winter, monsoon. It is in contrast to the south west monsoon that brings rainfall over the Northern plains and eastern India during July-September.
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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Correct Answer: D [Keibul Lamjao]
Notes:
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is 40 km2 (15.4 sq mi) in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.
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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Correct Answer: B [Revolution of earth]
Notes:Blowing or moving air is called wind. The speed of wind may vary from 5-10 km/h (gentle breeze) to 700-800 km/h (tornado). The speed and direction of wind is affected by the following factors :
- Location on the earth
- Rotation of the earth
- Local conditions
- Height from the ground
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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Correct Answer: A [Brazil and Argentina]
Notes:
The Iguaçu National Park is a World Heritage Site straddling the borders of Brazil and Argentina. This locale is famous for the panoramic Iguaçu Falls, consisting of about 275 individual falls, spanning 2,700 meters. Most importantly, the park serves as a sanctuary for numerous rare animals like jaguars, ocelots, and jaguarundis. The phenomenal waterfall isn’t only a top tourist attraction but also an important habitat for species like the great dusky swifts. Proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, the park exemplifies global importance in wildlife conservation.
