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 branches of sustainability?
1. the environment
2. the needs of present and future generations
3. the economy
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. The India Tsunami Warning centre is located at which of the following places?
[A] Chennai
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Goa
[D] Mumbai

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43. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Aestivation?
1. It is a state of animal dormancy.
2. It takes place during times of heat and dryness, the hot dry season.
3. Metabolic rate is lowered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions.
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 are organisms that obtain energy by the oxidation of electron donors in their environments?
[A] Photoheterotrophs
[B] Chemotrophs
[C] Phototrophs
[D] Hemotrophs

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45. Which of the following is the best solution to get rid of non-biodegradable wastes?
[A] Dumping
[B] Burning
[C] Recycling
[D] Burying

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46. Absence of fish along a river indicates _____:
[A] Zone of active decomposition
[B] Zone of degradation
[C] Zone of recovery
[D] All zones of pollution

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47. In 1973, the Project Tiger was started in which National Park?
[A] Sanjay Gandhi
[B] Sunderbans
[C] Jim Corbett
[D] Bhitarkanika

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48. Thalweg Doctrine, which was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
[A] Outer Space
[B] Water Bodies
[C] Immigration
[D] None of the above

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49. Which of the following Colour coded weather alert is issued by IMD when there is a chance of more than 20 cm rainfall in 24 hours?
[A] Green
[B] Orange
[C] Red
[D] Yellow

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50. To which of the following is Goldman Award related?
[A] Environment
[B] Scientific research
[C] Medical science
[D] Agricultural science

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