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 Energy Conservation Building Code?
1. It was launched in 2007.
2. It addresses the issues of design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones.
3. Compliance with ECBC norms is mandatory.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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42. Which of the following Award is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection and is recognised for having shown exemplary courage or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife?
[A] Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award
[B] Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award
[C] Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
[D] None of the above

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43. Which of the following heads the State Disaster Management Authority?
[A] Governor
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Home Minister
[D] Chief secretary of the state

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44. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Plasticulture?
1) It is the practice of using plastic materials in Road construction.
2) Polyethylene (PE) is mostly used by the majority of people.
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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45. Karnataka lies in which of the following biogeographic realms?
[A] Palearctic
[B] Indomalayan
[C] Australasia
[D] Neotropic

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

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47. Which of the following is a Floating National Park of India?
[A] Similipal
[B] Namdapha
[C] Eravikulam
[D] Keibul Lamjao

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48. What fraction of world’s fish species are provided shelter by Great Barrier Reef?
[A] 10%
[B] 25%
[C] 50%
[D] 75%

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49. In which country is the Great Dividing Range situated?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Canada
[D] United States

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50. Heard and McDonald Islands belong to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] United Kingdom
[C] New Zealand
[D] France

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