Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted under which of the following Acts?
[A] Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
[B] Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
[C] Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [ Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974]
Notes:
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in September, 1974. It is a statutory organisation. CPCB was given the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981.
42. Shailesh Nayak Committee is related to which of the following?
[A] Climate change
[B] Doubling farmers income
[C] Coastal regulation zones
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Coastal regulation zones]
Notes:
The Shailesh Nayak Committee was constituted in 2014. This committee was constituted with the mandate of examining the issues of the coastal states and union territories with respect to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011.
43. Which of the following organization is the apex authority of disaster management in India?
[A] CDMA
[B] NDMA
[C] INDR
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [NDMA]
Notes:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body that makes policies for disaster management in India. It was founded in 2005 and is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
44. The International Tsunami information centre is located at which of the following places?
[A] Goa
[B] Jakarta
[C] Canbera
[D] Honolulu
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Correct Answer: D [Honolulu]
Notes:
The International Tsunami Information Centre also termed as ITIC was established in November 1965 by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is located at Honolulu.
45. 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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Impact prediction in EIA is a method of mapping the environmental impacts of the significant aspects of the project and its alternatives. Environmental impact can never be predicted with absolute certainty.
46. Which of the following is a cryogenic storage facility used to archive biological samples for use in research and experiments?
[A] Gene banks
[B] Biobank
[C] Carbon credit
[D] Biocapacity
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Correct Answer: B [Biobank]
Notes:
A cryogenic storage facility which is used to archive biological samples for use in research and experiments is known as Biobank. Biobanks are an important resource in medical research which support many types of contemporary research like genomics and personalized medicine.
47. Which of the following three ‘R’s are regarded as environment friendly?
[A] Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
[B] Read, Register, Recall
[C] Reduce, Rebuild, Restrict
[D] Random, Reduce, Recall
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Correct Answer: A [Reduce, Reuse, Recycle]
Notes:
The three R’s of eco-friendly living are: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. They all help to cut down on the amount of waste, we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy.
48. Consider the following gases:
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Nitrous oxide
- Water vapour
Which of the above gases are considered as greenhouse gases?
[A] 1, 3 & 4
[B] 1 & 4
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [1, 3 & 4 ]
Notes:A greenhouse gas is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range, contributing to the greenhouse effect. The essential greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere include:
- Water vapor
- Carbon dioxide
- Methane
- Nitrous oxide
- Ozone
Here, Nitrogen is not considered a greenhouse gas.
49. Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for ______:
[A] Tigers
[B] Birds
[C] Bisons
[D] Elephants
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Correct Answer: A [Tigers]
Notes:
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
50. Which country is home to the Península Valdés, an area known to accommodate 50% of the world’s southern right whale population?
[A] Argentina
[B] Chile
[C] Brazil
[D] Uruguay
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Correct Answer: A [Argentina]
Notes:
The Península Valdés, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, provides a sanctuary for marine mammals, hosting half of the world’s southern right whale population. The conservation area, located in Argentina, also houses breeding colonies of southern elephant seals and sea lions. A unique hunting strategy has evolved among its resident orcas. Furthermore, the 400,000-hectare desert-like headland features towering cliffs, expansive gulfs, and sandy beaches. Discovered by a Spanish expedition in 1779, it shows signs of Neolithic occupation like obsidian tools. The peninsula, divided into five sections, each offering unique attractions like whale watching, is home to myriad bird species, penguins, maras, and guanacos.
