Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. The International Renewable Energy Agency is headquartered at which of the following places?
[A] Geneva
[B] Washington D. C.
[C] Abu Dhabi
[D] Gurugram
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Correct Answer: C [Abu Dhabi]
Notes:
The International Renewable Energy Agency is the first international organization to focus exclusively on renewable energy. It was founded in 2009 & entered into force on 8 July 2010. It is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding REDD+?
1) “REDD+” includes the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
2) It was first negotiated under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2005.
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:
REDD+ includes the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. It was first negotiated under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2005.
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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Correct Answer: B [Chief Minister]
Notes:
The Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, 2005 on 23rd December 2005, which provided for the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA). SDMA is headed by the Chief Minister.
44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018?
1. It is based on the recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee.
2. Defense and strategic projects are exempted from regulations.
3. For CRZ-III (Rural) areas, two separate categories have now been stipulated, i.e., CRZ-IIIA & CRZ-IIIB.
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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018 is based on the recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee. Defense and strategic projects are exempted from regulations. For CRZ-III (Rural) areas, two separate categories have now been stipulated, i.e., CRZ-IIIA & CRZ-IIIB.
45. Which of the following three ‘R’s are regarded as environment friendly?
[A] Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
[B] Read, Register, Recall
[C] Reduce, Rebuild, Restrict
[D] Random, Reduce, Recall
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Correct Answer: A [Reduce, Reuse, Recycle]
Notes:
The three R’s of eco-friendly living are: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. They all help to cut down on the amount of waste, we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy.
46. The five key indicators of global climate change of our planet are ____:
[A] Antarctic Sea ice, Oxygen, Rainfall, Drought and Sea level
[B] Sea-level, Rising temperatures, Rainfall, Nitrogen and Arctic Sea ice
[C] Arctic Sea ice, Carbon dioxide, Global Temperature, Sea level and Land ice
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Arctic Sea ice, Carbon dioxide, Global Temperature, Sea level and Land ice]
Notes:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has developed a series of interactive maps and graphs to describe the global climate and how it has changed over time. They focus on 5 key climate indicators:
• carbon dioxide concentration
• global surface temperature
• Arctic sea ice
• land ice
• sea level
47. The accumulation of nondegradable chemicals progressively at each trophic level is called ____:
[A] Biological magnification
[B] Residue magnification
[C] Chemical magnification
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Biological magnification]
Notes:
Biological magnification is the increase in concentration of certain fat-soluble chemicals in successively higher trophic levels of a food chain or food web. In other words, as chemical compounds move up through the various links of a food chain by being consumed by different organisms, the toxic effect of these compounds is magnified. It plays a devastating role in certain types of pollution.
48. The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
[A] Apes
[B] Tigers
[C] Wild Indian Ass
[D] Rhinoceros
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Correct Answer: C [Wild Indian Ass]
Notes:
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass subspecies Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
49. Which of the following is a Floating National Park of India?
[A] Similipal
[B] Namdapha
[C] Eravikulam
[D] Keibul Lamjao
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Correct Answer: D [Keibul Lamjao]
Notes:
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. It is 40 km2 (15.4 sq mi) in area, the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.
50. The State which produces largest number of orchids in India is ______:
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Sikkim]
Notes:
Sikkim is the largest producer of orchids in India. The state is home to an amazing 450 species of exotic orchids alone. Annually, around 20 million stalks of orchids are produced in Sikkim. Sikkim, owing to its climatic conditions, has developed as a natural hub of orchids.
