Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

41. In which of the following industries, Hydrofluorocarbons are used?
1) Refrigerants
2) Aerosol propellants
3) Fire retardants
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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42. Which of the following is/are the chief sources of Brown Carbon?
1) Biomass burning
2) smoke from agricultural fires
3) Vehicular Smoke
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] Only 3

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43. Which of the following is the result of rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide in oceanic chemistry?
[A] Salinity will increase
[B] salinity will decrease
[C] pH will increase
[D] pH will decrease

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44. Which of the following is/are the elements of sustainable agriculture?
1) Permaculture
2) Agroforestry
3) Mixed farming
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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45. Which of the following is the only active volcano in India?
[A] Volcano at Narcondam
[B] Volcano at Barren Island
[C] Volcano at Baratang
[D] Volcano Etna

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46. Where is Nagavara lake located in Karnataka?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Hubbali
[C] Kolar
[D] Bengaluru

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47. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
[A] Forest protect the soil from erosion
[B] Plants and animals in a forest are not dependent on one another
[C] Forests influence the climate and water cycle
[D] Soil helps forest to grow and regenerate

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48. Which of the following diseases are due to water pollution?
[A] Cholera
[B] Typhoid
[C] Both Cholera and Typhoid
[D] Neither Cholera Nor Typhoid

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49. Which of the wildlife sanctuary is not correctly matched with respective state?
[A] Ranthambhore- Rajasthan
[B] Simlipal- Bihar
[C] Bandipur- Tamil Nadu
[D] Manas- Uttar Pradesh

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50. 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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