Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. The National Institute of Disaster Management is located at which of the following places?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Kolkata
[D] Dehradun
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is a premier national organization located in New Delhi that works for human resource development in the areas of disaster mitigation and management.
42. Which of the following instrument is used to record the earthquake wave?
[A] Hydrograph
[B] Seismograph
[C] Richter scale
[D] Pycnometer
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Correct Answer: B [Seismograph]
Notes:
A seismograph which is also called as a seismometer, is an instrument which is used to detect and record the earthquake waves. The first seismograph was invented in 132 A.D.
43. Which of the following is a measurement of all greenhouse gases we individually produce and has units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent?
[A] Carbon footprint
[B] Primary footprint
[C] Secondary footprint
[D] Carbon diet
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Correct Answer: A [Carbon footprint]
Notes:
Carbon Footprint is a measurement of all greenhouse gases that we produce individually and has units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent. It is made up of the sum of two parts, i.e., the primary footprint and the secondary footprint.
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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Correct Answer: C [Recycling]
Notes:
As non-biodegradable wastes like plastic bags, glass bottles, etc., cannot be broken down by decomposers, their disposal poses a big problem. Non-biodegradable wastes can be managed by practicing the concept of 3R— Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
45. Which of the following primarily causes Mercury Pollution?
[A] Automobile Battery
[B] Diesel Engine
[C] Polymer
[D] CFL Lamp
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Correct Answer: D [CFL Lamp]
Notes:
Old compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs lead to mercury pollution. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, common CFL bulbs contain 3-5 milligrams (mg) of mercury. CFLs, like all fluorescent lamps, contain mercury as a vapor inside the glass. Mercury (Hg) is a heavy metal that exists in several forms. Human contact with mercury, in any form, can produce toxic effects if the dose is high enough.
46. The primary producer in an ecosystem are ____:
[A] Women
[B] Men
[C] Plants
[D] Bacteria
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Correct Answer: C [Plants]
Notes:
Primary producers are the organisms in an ecosystem that produce biomass from inorganic compounds (autotrophs). In almost all cases, these are photosynthetically active organisms (plants, cyanobacteria and a number of other unicellular organism.
47. To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park, that is ______:
[A] Gulf of Kutch
[B] Gulf of Mannar
[C] Andaman Islands
[D] Lakshadweep Islands
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Kutch]
Notes:
For the protection of coral reefs, the Gulf of Kutch was declared Marine National Park under the provisions of the Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972. It is the first national marine park of India.
48. Which country is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Pakistan
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Sri Lanka is separated from the mainland portion of the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait. It is an island country in South Asia, located southeast of India and northeast of the Maldives.
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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Correct Answer: B [Gold Panda Award]
Notes:
The Gold Panda is the highest conservation award by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the leading global environmental organisation. WWF is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity’s footprint on the environment.
50. Which national park is famous for its Bungle Bungle Range?
[A] Purnululu National Park
[B] Kakadu National Park
[C] Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
[D] Great Sandy National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Purnululu National Park]
Notes:
Purnululu National Park, situated in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, is recognized globally for the unique, cone-shaped karst formations of the Bungle Bungle Range. This World Heritage Site, covering over 239,723 hectares, houses a rich biodiversity including 150 bird species, 40 native mammals, and 81 reptile species. Notable for its indigenous cultural significance, it is also home to three of Australia’s most venomous snakes and features distinctive landmarks such as Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge, and Piccaninny Gorge.