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 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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42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Biocapacity?
1. It refers to capacity of an area to provide resources and absorb wastes at the same time.
2. When an area’s ecological footprint exceeds its biocapacity it results into unsustainability.
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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43. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry?
1) It is a greenhouse gas inventory sector.
2) It can provide a relatively cost-effective way of offsetting emissions.
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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44. 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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45. Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
[A] Plastics
[B] Wool
[C] Nylon
[D] Polythene bags

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46. Environmental pollution can be controlled by _____:
[A] Sewage treatment
[B] Manufacturing electric vehicles
[C] Checking atomic blasts
[D] All of the above

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47. In which State is the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary located?
[A] Odisha
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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

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50. 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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