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 are the missions contained in India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change?
1. National Solar Mission
2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
4. National Mission on Atomic Energy
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
There are 8 missions contained in India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change which are as follows: National Solar Mission, National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, National Mission for Green India, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, National Mission on Strategic Knowledge on Climate Change and National Bio-Energy Mission.
42. 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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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Energy Conservation Building Code was launched in 2007. It addresses the issues pertaining to design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones. However, compliance with ECBC norms is voluntary in nature at present.
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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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.
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The public must be informed and consulted on any proposed development under a project. Everyone who is affected by the proposed project is entitled to have access to the Executive Summary of the EIA.
45. Which of the following are Environmentally Sensitive Places?
1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the Environmentally Sensitive Places are as follows:
1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
5. Natural lakes, swamps Seismic zones tribal Settlements
6. Hill resorts/mountains/ hills
46. The basic unit of biosystematics is ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Genotype
[C] Ecotype
[D] Florotype
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Correct Answer: C [Ecotype]
Notes:
Ecotype is the basic unit of Biosystematics. It is adapted to a particular environment but capable of producing fully fertile hybrids with other ecotypes. The term Ecotype proposed by Turesson refers to “an ecological unit to cover the product arising as a result of genotypical response of an ecospecies to a particular habitat.”
47. Which of the following is the best solution to get rid of non-biodegradable wastes?
[A] Dumping
[B] Burning
[C] Recycling
[D] Burying
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Correct Answer: C [Recycling]
Notes:
As non-biodegradable wastes like plastic bags, glass bottles, etc., cannot be broken down by decomposers, their disposal poses a big problem. Non-biodegradable wastes can be managed by practicing the concept of 3R— Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
48. With respect to humans, why is carbon monoxide a pollutant?
[A] It reacts with haemoglobin
[B] It reacts with sulphur dioxide
[C] It reacts with nitrogen dioxide
[D] It makes nervous system inactive
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Correct Answer: A [It reacts with haemoglobin]
Notes:
Carbon monoxide inhibits the blood’s ability to carry oxygen to body tissues including vital organs such as the heart and brain. When CO is inhaled, it combines with the oxygen carrying haemoglobin of the blood to form carboxyhemoglobin (COHb). Once combined with the haemoglobin, that haemoglobin is no longer available for transporting oxygen.
49. First national park of India that was established in 1936 was named as ______:
[A] Kanha National Park
[B] Hailey National Park
[C] Bharatpur National Park
[D] Rajaji National Park
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Correct Answer: B [Hailey National Park]
Notes:
India’s first national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is now known as Jim Corbett National Park. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett, a British- Indian hunter and tracker-turned-conservationist, who played a key role in its establishment.
50. Which of the following Colour coded weather alert is issued by IMD when there is a chance of more than 20 cm rainfall in 24 hours?
[A] Green
[B] Orange
[C] Red
[D] Yellow
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Correct Answer: C [Red]
Notes:
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) uses a color-coded alert system for weather events. A green alert indicates no action is required. A yellow alert signals potential rainfall of 6-11 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert indicates heavy rainfall of 6-20 cm. A red alert warns of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in a 24-hour period.
