Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Emissions Gap Report is published by which of the following organisation?
[A] WMO
[B] UNEP
[C] IPCC
[D] UNFCCC
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Correct Answer: B [UNEP]
Notes:
The Emissions Gap Report is released by the United Nations Environment Programme also called as UNEP. According to the Emissions Gap Report, India is the fourth-largest emitter of Green House Gases (GHGs).
42. Which of the following biomes are included in the First phase of the LTEO Programme?
1) Eastern Himalayas
2) Western Himalayas
3) Eastern Ghats
4) Western Ghats
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2, & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2, & 4]
Notes:
The following Eight Biomes were considered in the first phase of the LTEO Programme namely; Western Himalaya, Eastern Himalaya, North-Western Arid Zone, Central Indian Forests, Western Ghats, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir and Sundarbans.
43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Stockholm Conference, 1972?
1. It was the first step towards which put forward environmental concerns on the global agenda.
2. The Stockholm Declaration contained principles and an Action Plan containing recommendations for environmental policy.
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:
Stockholm Conference, 1972 was the first step towards which put forward environmental concerns on the global agenda. The Stockholm Declaration contained principles and an Action Plan containing recommendations for environmental policy.
44. Which of the following instrument is used to record the earthquake wave?
[A] Hydrograph
[B] Seismograph
[C] Richter scale
[D] Pycnometer
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Correct Answer: B [Seismograph]
Notes:
A seismograph which is also called as a seismometer, is an instrument which is used to detect and record the earthquake waves. The first seismograph was invented in 132 A.D.
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. Where is Lingambudhi Lake located?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Hubbali
[C] Mysuru
[D] Shivamogga
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Correct Answer: C [Mysuru]
Notes:
Lingambudhi Lake is situated in Mysuru city, Karnataka. Mysuru is known for its lakes and parks, and Lingambudhi Lake is a well-known water body in this region. It serves as an important ecological and recreational area within the city limits.
47. What amount of rainfall does an area typically receive to support grasslands and shrubs kind of vegetation?
[A] Less than 25 cm
[B] Between 25 cm and 75 cm
[C] Between 75 cm to 150 cm
[D] More than 150 cm
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Correct Answer: B [Between 25 cm and 75 cm]
Notes:
Grasslands and shrubs ecosystems typically flourish in areas that receive 25 cm to 75 cm of rainfall per year. This range of rainfall is not sufficient for supporting dense forests but is adequate for grasses and shrubs. The richness and distribution of species are greatly affected by rainfall patterns and seasonality. Knowing the amount of rainfall helps in predicting vegetation type in a particular region, which is crucial for management and conservations strategies.
48. Which of the following represents the most complex trophic level?
[A] Species
[B] Ecosystem
[C] Population
[D] Community
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Correct Answer: B [Ecosystem]
Notes:
In ecology, the trophic level is the position that an organism occupies in a food chain – what it eats, and what eats it. Ecosystem represents the most complex trophic level. Each species in an ecosystem is affected by the other species in that ecosystem. There are very few single prey-single predator relationships. Most prey are consumed by more than one predator, and most predators have more than one prey. It is also marked by multi trophic interactions that involve more than two trophic levels in a food web.
49. The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
[A] Apes
[B] Tigers
[C] Wild Indian Ass
[D] Rhinoceros
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Correct Answer: C [Wild Indian Ass]
Notes:
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass subspecies Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
50. Which of the following is correct order with respect to amount present in air?
[A] Nitrogen > carbon dioxide > oxygen
[B] Nitrogen > oxygen > carbon dioxide
[C] Oxygen > nitogen > carbon dioxide
[D] Carbon dioxide > nitrogen > oxygen
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Correct Answer: B [Nitrogen > oxygen > carbon dioxide]
Notes:
By volume, dry air contains 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% Argon, 0.04% carbon dioxide and small amount of other gases. Air also contains variable amount of water vapour, on average around 1% at sealevel and 0.4% over the entire atmosphere.
