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 statements are correct regarding Water Pollution?
1) Water pollution is not only confined to surface water, but it has also spread to groundwater, sea, and ocean.
2) The industries discharge several inorganic and organic pollutants, which may prove highly toxic to living beings.
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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42. The International Renewable Energy Agency is headquartered at which of the following places?
[A] Geneva
[B] Washington D. C.
[C] Abu Dhabi
[D] Gurugram

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43. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution states that “The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country”?
[A] Article 48
[B] Article 48A
[C] Article 49
[D] Article 51A

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44. The Atomic Energy Act of 1982 was introduced to deal with which of the following types of wastes?
[A] Electronic waste
[B] Non-biodegradable waste
[C] Radioactive waste
[D] None of the above

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45. 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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46. Which of the following are the branches of sustainability?
1. the environment
2. the needs of present and future generations
3. the economy
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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47. Which of the following provides information about the level of harm by a hazard?
1) Magnitude of the hazard
2) Frequency of the hazard
3) Intensity at the impact point
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, & 3

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48. What amount of rainfall does an area typically receive to support grasslands and shrubs kind of vegetation?
[A] Less than 25 cm
[B] Between 25 cm and 75 cm
[C] Between 75 cm to 150 cm
[D] More than 150 cm

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49. Which one of the following is not a major component of biotic environment?
[A] Plant
[B] Water
[C] Animals
[D] Decomposers

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50. The world heritage site “Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves” is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] Colombia
[D] Peru

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