Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. What is the term used to describe air pollution that results from the interaction of sunlight with certain chemicals in the atmosphere?
[A] Smog
[B] Photochemical smog
[C] Industrial smog
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Photochemical smog]
Notes:
Photochemical smog term used to describe air pollution that results from the interaction of sunlight with certain chemicals in the atmosphere. It is sometimes known as “LA Type Smog”.
42. The International Renewable Energy Agency is headquartered at which of the following places?
[A] Geneva
[B] Washington D. C.
[C] Abu Dhabi
[D] Gurugram
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Correct Answer: C [Abu Dhabi]
Notes:
The International Renewable Energy Agency is the first international organization to focus exclusively on renewable energy. It was founded in 2009 & entered into force on 8 July 2010. It is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
43. In which of the following years the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 was extended to include noise pollution also.
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1987
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1987]
Notes:
In 1987 the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 was extended to include noise pollution also. The amendment of 1987 also introduced a citizen’s suit provision into the Air Act.
44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau?
1) It is a constitutional body.
2) It was established in 2007.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It was established in 2007 to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
45. Sulfur hexafluoride is used in which of the following industries?
1) Magnesium processing
2) Semiconductor manufacturing
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:
Sulfur hexafluoride also called SF6 is one of the types of Fluorinated gas that has very high global warming potentials (GWPs) relative to other greenhouse gases. Sulfur hexafluoride is used in magnesium processing and semiconductor manufacturing industries.
46. Which of the following are the advantages of Bio-Energy?
1. It is capital efficient.
2. It has high energy generation potential.
3. It has significant carbon emission reduction potential.
4. It is helpful in wasteland regeneration.
Select the correct option from the codes give below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[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 advantages of Bio-Energy are as follows:
1. It is capital efficient.
2. It has high energy generation potential.
3. It has significant carbon emission reduction potential.
4. It is helpful in wasteland regeneration.
47. National Initiative On Climate Resilient Agriculture was launched by which of the following?
[A] UNEP
[B] ICAR
[C] IPCC
[D] MoEFCC
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Correct Answer: B [ICAR]
Notes:
National Initiative On Climate Resilient Agriculture was launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research with funding from the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It was launched in February 2011.
48. Which of the following is/are the objectives of Disaster Management?
1) Mitigation
2) Reconstruction
3) Rehabilitation
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: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Disaster Management is a combination of strategic planning and procedure which helps us from severe damages when natural or human-made calamities and catastrophic even occur. It includes Mitigation, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation.
49. The accumulation of nondegradable chemicals progressively at each trophic level is called ____:
[A] Biological magnification
[B] Residue magnification
[C] Chemical magnification
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Biological magnification]
Notes:
Biological magnification is the increase in concentration of certain fat-soluble chemicals in successively higher trophic levels of a food chain or food web. In other words, as chemical compounds move up through the various links of a food chain by being consumed by different organisms, the toxic effect of these compounds is magnified. It plays a devastating role in certain types of pollution.
50. Which of the following is a National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, Project Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve as well as a Biosphere Reserve?
[A] Bandipur
[B] Gir
[C] Manas
[D] Rohla
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Correct Answer: C [Manas ]
Notes:
- Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka.
- The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat.
- Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a Wildlife Sanctuary, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam.
- Rohla National Park in Kulu, Himachal Pradesh, is known for snow leopards.
