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 missions contained in India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change?
1. National Solar Mission
2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
4. National Mission on Atomic Energy
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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42. 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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43. The Disaster Management Act was made in which of the following year?
[A] 2003
[B] 2005
[C] 2007
[D] 2009

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44. Which of the following statements are correct regrading Public Hearing in Environment Impact Assessment?
1. The public must be informed and consulted on any proposed development under a project.
2. Everyone who is affected by the proposed project is entitled to have access to the Executive Summary of the EIA.
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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45. Which of the following are Environmentally Sensitive Places?
1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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46. The basic unit of biosystematics is ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Genotype
[C] Ecotype
[D] Florotype

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47. 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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48. With respect to humans, why is carbon monoxide a pollutant?
[A] It reacts with haemoglobin
[B] It reacts with sulphur dioxide
[C] It reacts with nitrogen dioxide
[D] It makes nervous system inactive

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49. First national park of India that was established in 1936 was named as ______:
[A] Kanha National Park
[B] Hailey National Park
[C] Bharatpur National Park
[D] Rajaji National Park

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50. 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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