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 sources emits Sulphur Oxides into the atmosphere?
1) Thermal power plants
2) Industries
3) Vehicular emissions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 3

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42. Which of the following units is used for measuring the turbidity of water?
1) NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units
2) FNU- Formazin Nephelometric Unit
3) EAU Formazin Attenuation Units
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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43. Which of the following is the importance of Regulation of Coastal Zones?
1) Protection of ecologically Sensitive Areas 
2) To balance development with conservation of the coastal environment
3) To mitigate the impacts of Climate Change 
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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44. The concept of sustainable development was described by which of the following?
[A] Club of Rome
[B] Agenda 21
[C] Bruntland Commission Report
[D] None of the above

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45. 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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46. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Plasticulture?
1) It is the practice of using plastic materials in Road construction.
2) Polyethylene (PE) is mostly used by the majority of people.
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. In how many states do Central Government run the Namami Gange mission?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5

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48. Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for ______:
[A] Tigers
[B] Birds
[C] Bisons
[D] Elephants

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49. Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in ______:
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Bihar

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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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