Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

41. European Union Emissions Trading System was launched in which of the following year?
[A] 2001
[B] 2003
[C] 2005
[D] 2007

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42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018?
1. It is based on the recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee.
2. Defense and strategic projects are exempted from regulations.
3. For CRZ-III (Rural) areas, two separate categories have now been stipulated, i.e., CRZ-IIIA & CRZ-IIIB.
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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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Biocapacity?
1. It refers to capacity of an area to provide resources and absorb wastes at the same time.
2. When an area’s ecological footprint exceeds its biocapacity it results into unsustainability.
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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44. Why do Mangrove trees have breathing roots?
[A] The roots prevent soil erosion
[B] To store oxygen up to 4 days
[C] The roots are the only place where photosynthesis is done
[D] To obtain oxygen from the air

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45. Which of the following range of Air Pollutant Index is considered as hazardous?
[A] 101-200
[B] 201-300
[C] 301-500
[D] 401-500

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46. Which of the following is not a particulate pollutant?
[A] Ozone
[B] Smoke
[C] Dust
[D] Soot

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47. What is the most abundant organic compound in the terrestrial environment?
[A] Sucrose
[B] Lactose
[C] Cellulose
[D] Fructose

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48. 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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49. Thalweg Doctrine, which was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
[A] Outer Space
[B] Water Bodies
[C] Immigration
[D] None of the above

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50. Gondwana Rainforests are found in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Brazil
[C] India
[D] South Africa

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