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 statements are correct regarding the Least Developed Countries Fund?
1) It was established in 2001. 
2) It is operated by the Global Environment Facility
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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42. Cellulose fibers are organic pollutant mainly produced by which Industry/ Industries?

I. Mining Industry
II. Soap and detergent Industry
III. Paper and Pulp Industry

[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Only III
[D] Both II and III

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43. Basel Protocol is related to which of the following?

[A] Ozone layer
[B] Sea water pollution
[C] Burning of forests
[D] Trans-boundary hazardous dumping

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44. Which of the following is the best solution to get rid of non-biodegradable wastes?
[A] Dumping
[B] Burning
[C] Recycling
[D] Burying

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45. Dodo is a bird categorized under ____:
[A] Endangered
[B] Critically endangered
[C] Extinct
[D] Rare

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46. With respect to humans, why is carbon monoxide a pollutant?
[A] It reacts with haemoglobin
[B] It reacts with sulphur dioxide
[C] It reacts with nitrogen dioxide
[D] It makes nervous system inactive

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47. Consider the following gases:

  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Nitrogen
  3. Nitrous oxide
  4. Water vapour

Which of the above gases are considered as greenhouse gases?

[A] 1, 3 & 4
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 4

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48. In which of the following states of India is Manas National Park situated?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal

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49. The “Loktak” lake is located in which state of India?
[A] Manipur
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Tripura
[D] Mizoram

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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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