Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

41. International Solar Alliance was founded in which of the following year?
[A] 2012
[B] 2015
[C] 2017
[D] 2019

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42. According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, which of the following is the biggest threat towards development?
[A] Pollution
[B] Population
[C] Climate change
[D] Sea level rise

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43. Which of the following are the sources of bio-energy?
1. organic residue
2. farm organic residue
3. forest residue
4. organic urban residue
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution to UNFCCC?
1. India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from the 2005 level.
2. India aims to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by increasing forest and tree cover by 2030.
Select the correct option from the codes give below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Energy Conservation Building Code?
1. It was launched in 2007.
2. It addresses the issues of design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones.
3. Compliance with ECBC norms is mandatory.
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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46. Trans-boundary pollution (or) Acid rain is caused by ____:
[A] Hydrocarbon
[B] Carbon monoxide
[C] Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide
[D] Carbon dioxide

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47. What is the most abundant organic compound in the terrestrial environment?
[A] Sucrose
[B] Lactose
[C] Cellulose
[D] Fructose

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48. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
[A] Eco-niche
[B] Ecosystem
[C] Ecozone
[D] Habitat

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49. What fraction of world’s fish species are provided shelter by Great Barrier Reef?
[A] 10%
[B] 25%
[C] 50%
[D] 75%

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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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