Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Identify the fauna with the help of given information:
- The fauna has been recently declared vermin in Himachal Pradesh
- It is listed as least concern in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- The fauna is a regular swimmer
- The fauna is native to Asia
- The fauna is diurnal
Select the correct answer from options given below
[A] Nilgai
[B] Wild boar
[C] Blue peafowl
[D] Rhesus Macaque
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Correct Answer: D [ Rhesus Macaque]
Notes:
All given features are of Rhesus Macaque
42. Identify the fauna with the help of given information:
- The fauna is endemic to Rann of Kutch
- The fauna is locally known as khur
- The only other two sub species of this fauna is found in arid plateau of Tibet
- It has been recently listed as near threatened species by IUCN
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Indian Wild Ass
[B] Great Indian Bustard
[C] Four-horned antelope
[D] Slender-billed vulture
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Correct Answer: A [ Indian Wild Ass ]
Notes:
All given features are of Asiatic Wild Ass.
43. Consider the following pairs:
- Montreal protocol – limit the emission of hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs)
- Kyoto protocol – common but differentiated responsibilities
- Hyogo Framework for Action – to ensure disaster risk reduction
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above are correctly matched
Hyogo Framework is a global blueprint for disaster risk reduction efforts during the next decade. The Montreal Protocol was convention to reduce the substances that deplete the Ozone Layer. The concept of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) was enshrined as Principle 7 of the Rio Declaration at the first Rio Earth Summit in 1992.
44. The Bio-Bridge Initiative programme facilitates technical and scientific cooperation (TSC) among Parties by:
- creating the space for countries and institutions to share knowledge, and technical support
- establishing pool funding by developed countries to support developing countries
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [ 1 Only ]
Notes:
Second statement is incorrect. There is no such provision.
45. Consider the following:
- Marrakesh Accords
- Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
- Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)
- Common but differentiated responsibilities
Which of the above are related to Kyoto protocol?
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 1, 2 & 4 Only
[C] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [ 1, 2 & 4 Only]
Notes:
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) is related to Paris Agreement. Under the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015, the INDC will become the first Nationally Determined Contribution when a country ratifies the agreement, unless they decide to submit a new NDC at the same time. Once the Paris Agreement is ratified, the NDC will become the first greenhouse gas targets under the UNFCCC that applied equally to both developed and developing countries
46. Consider the following statements about Sea buckthorn:
- It is a deciduous shrub used for soil erosion control
- Cultivation of sea buckthorn is a mega project under Green India Mission
- Sea buckthorn grows mostly in the Himalayan region
Which of the above statements are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Sea buckthorn is a deciduous shrub, and an ideal plant for soil erosion. It is a medicinal plant found in the Himalayan region. Our country holds tremendous potential in respect of Sea buckthorn fruit production and diverse varieties which have health-promoting properties and can play a crucial role in preventing soil erosion and help nitrogen fixation in cold and desert areas.
47. Consider the following pairs:
- Mutualism – when the two interacting organisms benefit from each other
- Parasitism – when one organism benefits at the expense of another organism
- Commensalism – when one organism benefits from other without either benefiting or harming the latter
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 1 Only
[C] 2 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above are correctly matched
48. Consider the following:
- Rhizobium
- Azotobacter
- Blue Green Algae
Which of the above are used as bio fertilizers?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Bio fertilizers are substances, which contain microorganisms, which when added to plants add nutrients through natural process of nitrogen fixation and solubilising phosphorus thus stimulating plant growth. Some important bio fertilizers are: Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirilium and blue green algae (BGA).
49. Consider the following pollutants:
- Sulphur dioxide
- Nitrogen dioxide
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Which of the above is/are mainly responsible for acid rain?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 1 Only
[C] 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [ 1 & 2 Only ]
Notes:
Acid rain results when sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are emitted into the atmosphere and transported by wind and air currents. The SO2 and NOX react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulphuric and nitric acids. These then mix with water before falling to the ground.
50. Which of the following is responsible for “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”?
[A] Monosodium glutamate
[B] Potassium bromate
[C] Aspartame
[D] Polysorbate 60
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Correct Answer: A [ Monosodium glutamate ]
Notes:
Monosodium glutamate is a sodium salt of an amino acid. In past times, monosodium glutamate was extracted from natural protein-rich foods such as seaweed but nowadays it is made from an industrial fermentation process. It acts as the excitatory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system is said to be the cause of Chinese restaurant syndrome
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