Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Chandoli National Park is located in which of the following states?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himanchal Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Chandoli National Park is a National Park which is spread over Satara, Kolhapur, and Sangli Districts, Maharashtra State, India. It was established in May 2004. It is situated near the Chandoli Dam.
42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Biological Diversity Act?
1) It was passed in 2002.
2) The Act was enacted to meet the obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity
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:
The Biological Diversity Act is an Act of the Parliament of India which was enacted to meet the obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It was passed in 2002.
43. Which of the following gas is the biggest overall contributor to the greenhouse effect?
[A] Carbon di-oxide
[B] Nitrous oxide
[C] Oxygen
[D] Water vapour
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Correct Answer: D [Water vapour]
Notes:
Of all the gases which contribute to the Greenhouse effect, Water vapour is the biggest overall contributor. It controls the Earth’s temperature. It probably accounts for about 60% of the warming effect.
44. Which of the following country is the largest Greenhouse Gas emitter?
[A] U.S.A
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
With a share of almost 30 percent of the world’s total CO2 emissions, China tops the ranking of the largest green house gas emitter and the USA is the second largest Greenhouse Gas emitter.
45. 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.
46. Which of the following statements are correct regrading Gene banks?
1. Gene banks are established to protect genetic material, be it plant or animal.
2. In plants, genetic material can be saved by freezing cuts from the plant, or stocking the seeds.
3. In animals, genetic material can be saved by freezing of sperm and eggs in zoological freezers until
further need.
Select the correct option from the code 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:
Gene banks are established to protect genetic material, be it plant or animal. In plants, genetic material can be saved by freezing cuts from the plant, or stocking the seeds. In animals, genetic material can be saved by freezing of sperm and eggs in zoological freezers until further need.
47. Which are the most common vegetation of Mangroves?
[A] Kewra bushes
[B] Litchi plants
[C] Tulsi plants
[D] Varenima bushes
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Correct Answer: A [Kewra bushes]
Notes:
Kewra or keya bushes are also the most common vegetation
of these forests, which grow in clumps
or group. Kewra is widely utilized as a plantation species to create a shelter belt along the coastal areas and offshore islands of Bangladesh.
48. Which of the following item is not included in Environmental Auditing?
[A] Scrutiny by the government agencies
[B] Pollution monitoring schemes
[C] Safety provisions for industrial workers
[D] Storage of toxic chemicals
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Correct Answer: A [Scrutiny by the government agencies]
Notes:
Environmental auditing is a systematic, documented, periodic and objective process in assessing an organization’s activities and services in relation to: Assessing compliance with relevant statutory and internal requirements. Facilitating management control of environmental practices. Scrutiny by the Government agencies is not included in the Environmental Auditing
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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Correct Answer: A [Ranthambhore- Rajasthan]
Notes:
Ranthambore National park is spread over an area of 392 sq km. along with its nearby sanctuaries like, the Mansingh Sanctuary and Kaila Devi Sanctuary. The park is majorly famous for its tigers, and is one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in its natural habitat.
50. Pin valley National park is situated in ______:
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The glorious Pin Valley National Park is located in the cold desert area of Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Predesh and is home to more than 20 species of animals and birds, including the endangered Snow Leopard. Wildly furious but majestic Pin River flows right through it. The park is located in the desert habitat of the Spiti Valley, within the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, in the Himalayas region.
