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 Impact prediction in EIA?
1. It is a method of mapping the environmental impacts of the significant aspects of the project and its alternatives.
2. Environmental impact can be predicted with absolute certainty.
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 refers to reducing the impact on climate change by reducing greenhouse gas production especially CO2 , without lowering their standard of living?
[A] Carbon Footprint
[B] Carbon diet
[C] Greenhouse debt
[D] Biocapacity

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43. 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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44. Mixed forest comprise of which of the following trees grown together?
[A] Grassland and shrubs
[B] Deciduous and Shrubs
[C] Evergreen and Deciduous
[D] Evergreen and Shrubs

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45. Why do Mangrove trees have breathing roots?
[A] The roots prevent soil erosion
[B] To store oxygen up to 4 days
[C] The roots are the only place where photosynthesis is done
[D] To obtain oxygen from the air

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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 among the following can be termed as a “dynamic living entity”?
[A] Tree
[B] Water
[C] Forest
[D] Air

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48. In an ecosystem, the movement of energy towards the higher trophic levels is:
[A] Multi-directional
[B] Unidirectional
[C] Undefined
[D] None of the flow

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49. Which of the following is the world’s top environmental conservation award?
[A] Gold Bear Award
[B] Gold Panda Award
[C] Gold Globe Award
[D] Gold Palms Award

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50. In which country would you find the Okavango Delta, a sanctuary for endangered species such as cheetahs, black and white rhinoceros, and African wild dogs?
[A] Botswana
[B] South Africa
[C] Namibia
[D] Zimbabwe

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