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 sources emits Sulphur Oxides into the atmosphere?
1) Thermal power plants
2) Industries
3) Vehicular emissions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3

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42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Water Pollution?
1) Water pollution is not only confined to surface water, but it has also spread to groundwater, sea, and ocean.
2) The industries discharge several inorganic and organic pollutants, which may prove highly toxic to living beings.
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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43. In which of the following industries, Hydrofluorocarbons are used?
1) Refrigerants
2) Aerosol propellants
3) Fire retardants
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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44. The International Tsunami information centre is located at which of the following places?
[A] Goa
[B] Jakarta
[C] Canbera
[D] Honolulu

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45. Which of the following is called the place of origin an earthquake?
[A] Focus
[B] Hypercenter
[C] Epicenter
[D] None of the above

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46. The basic unit of biosystematics is ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Genotype
[C] Ecotype
[D] Florotype

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47. The Valley of Flowers National Park is located in ____:
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir

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48. Which National Park in Nepal is a continuation of Indias Valmiki National Park?
[A] Chitwan National Park
[B] Bandipur National Park
[C] Dudhwa National Park
[D] Jim Corbett National Park

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49. Which of the following is the world’s top environmental conservation award?
[A] Gold Bear Award
[B] Gold Panda Award
[C] Gold Globe Award
[D] Gold Palms Award

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50. To which of the following is Goldman Award related?
[A] Environment
[B] Scientific research
[C] Medical science
[D] Agricultural science

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