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 gases results in the Global warming?
[A] Oxygen
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Nitrogen
[D] Hydrogen

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42. Which of the following is/are the sources of Black carbon?
1) Biomass burning,
2) Cooking with solid fuels, and
3) Diesel exhaust
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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43. Which of the following methods can be helpful in preventing floods?
[A] Deforestation
[B] Afforestation
[C] Tilling of land
[D] Removing the top soil

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44. 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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45. What was the main aim of Ramsar Convention?

[A] Bio-diversity Conservation
[B] Global Warming
[C] Conservation of wetlands
[D] Climate Change

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46. The sum of genes in a population is called ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Karyotype
[C] Genotype
[D] Gene pool

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

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48. Highest source of air pollution in the world is _____:
[A] Aircraft
[B] Automobiles
[C] Industries
[D] Household wastes

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49. Which of the wildlife sanctuary is not correctly matched with respective state?
[A] Ranthambhore- Rajasthan
[B] Simlipal- Bihar
[C] Bandipur- Tamil Nadu
[D] Manas- Uttar Pradesh

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50. Garampani Sanctuary is located at ______:
[A] Diphu, Assam
[B] Gangtok, Sikkim
[C] Junagarh, Gujarat
[D] Kohima, Nagaland

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