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 Achanakamar- Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve?
1. It extends across the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
2. It is a part of UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme.
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. Which of the following is the principle greenhouse gas which is emitted as a result of human activities such as the burning of coal, oil, and natural gases?
[A] Chloroflorocarbons
[B] Ozone
[C] Carbon dioxide
[D] Sulphur dioxide

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43. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted in which of the following year?
[A] 1991
[B] 1992
[C] 1993
[D] 1994

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44. Which article of the Indian Constitution assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment?
[A] Article 20
[B] Article 21
[C] Article 22
[D] Article 23

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45. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act gives a polluter how much percentage of rebate in the applicable cess upon installing effluent treatment equipment?
[A] 50%
[B] 60%
[C] 70%
[D] 80%

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46. National Tiger Conservation Authority was established in which of the following years?
[A] 2002
[B] 2004
[C] 2005
[D] 2009

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47. 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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48. Which are the most common vegetation of Mangroves?
[A] Kewra bushes
[B] Litchi plants
[C] Tulsi plants
[D] Varenima bushes

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49. Kyoto Protocol, an agreement signed by various countries, is associated with ______:
[A] International Trade
[B] Building common food stock to save human beings from any natural disaster
[C] Clean Environment and Climate Change
[D] Deep Sea Oil and Mineral Exploration

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50. On the border of which two countries can the Iguaçu National Park be found?
[A] Brazil and Argentina
[B] Brazil and Paraguay
[C] Argentina and Chile
[D] Brazil and Uruguay

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