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 are the functions of Central Pollution Control Board?
1. The organisation works for cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
2. It focuses on improving the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution.
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 countries does not come under the top 4 emitters of Greenhouse gases?
[A] China
[B] U.S.A
[C] Australia
[D] India

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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Green Buildings?
1. It is little expensive to design and construct a green building.
2. The cost of operating a Green Building is less and has tremendous environmental benefits.
3. Green Buildings use minimum energy to power itself.
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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44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Environment Impact Assessment?
1. Screening is done based on type and location of development only.
2. The state of ecosystem as it exists prior to the project and its potential effects is known as Baseline Data.
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 vehicle that doesn’t emit tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power?
[A] BS VI vehicles
[B] Electric Vehicles
[C] ZEV vehicles
[D] Power vehicles

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46. 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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47. Which one of the following is not a major component of biotic environment?
[A] Plant
[B] Water
[C] Animals
[D] Decomposers

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48. Which of the following is an air pollutant?

I. Water vapour
II. Carbon dioxide
III. Hydrogen Gas

[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Only III
[D] Both II and III

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49. Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[A] Diesel
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Kerosene
[D] Coal

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50. Bandhavgarh National Park is in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh

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