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 country is the largest Greenhouse Gas emitter?
[A] U.S.A
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
With a share of almost 30 percent of the world’s total CO2 emissions, China tops the ranking of the largest green house gas emitter and the USA is the second largest Greenhouse Gas emitter.
42. Which of the following biomes are included in the First phase of the LTEO Programme?
1) Eastern Himalayas
2) Western Himalayas
3) Eastern Ghats
4) Western Ghats
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2, & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2, & 4]
Notes:
The following Eight Biomes were considered in the first phase of the LTEO Programme namely; Western Himalaya, Eastern Himalaya, North-Western Arid Zone, Central Indian Forests, Western Ghats, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jammu & Kashmir and Sundarbans.
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. Which of the following is a vehicle that doesn’t emit tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power?
[A] BS VI vehicles
[B] Electric Vehicles
[C] ZEV vehicles
[D] Power vehicles
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Correct Answer: C [ZEV vehicles]
Notes:
Zero emission vehicles which are also called as ZEV’s are those vehicles that do not emit any tailpipe pollutants such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide from the onboard source of power.
45. The Umbrella Group is a negotiation group consisting of how many countries?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: D [12]
Notes:
The Umbrella Group is a loose coalition of non-European Union developed countries. It was formed after the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol. The umbrella group consists of 12 countries although there is no formal membership.
46. Deciduous forests can be seen in the areas having what amount of rainfall annually?
[A] 60-120 cm
[B] 120-150 cm
[C] 150-200 cm
[D] 200-250 cm
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Correct Answer: A [60-120 cm]
Notes:
Deciduous forests can be seen in areas receiving 60 to 120 cms of rainfall annually.
47. What species of small frog is found in the dense forested hill streams and forest streams in the Western Ghats of India?
[A] Nyctibatrachus manalari
[B] Micrixalus Saxicola
[C] Micrixalus Fuscus
[D] Both B and C
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Correct Answer: D [Both B and C]
Notes:Micrixalus fuscus (dusky torrent frog or brown tropical frog) is a species of small frog that is found in the dense forested hill streams in the Western Ghats.
Micrixalus saxicola (Malabar tropical frog, black torrent frog, small torrent frog, Jerdon’s olive-brown frog) is a species of frog of the Micrixalidae family and is found in the forest streams in the Western Ghats.
48. 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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Correct Answer: B [Water]
Notes:
Water is one of the abiotic factors that are nonliving chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms and the functioning of ecosystems. They affect living organisms in terms of growth, maintenance, and reproduction. A biotic factor is any living component that affects the population of another organism, or the environment.
49. Kyoto Protocol, an agreement signed by various countries, is associated with ______:
[A] International Trade
[B] Building common food stock to save human beings from any natural disaster
[C] Clean Environment and Climate Change
[D] Deep Sea Oil and Mineral Exploration
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Correct Answer: C [Clean Environment and Climate Change]
Notes:
The Kyoto Protocol was an international treaty which extended the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the scientific consensus that global warming is occurring and that human-made CO2 emissions are driving it.
50. Ningaloo Coast is a world heritage site located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] United States
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
The Ningaloo Coast is a World Heritage Site located in Western Australia renowned for its diverse marine ecosystems and exceptional biodiversity. This 705,015 hectares site features Australia’s largest fringing coral reef, supporting over 500 fish, 250 coral, and 600 mollusc species. There have been some recent unusual sightings, including the reappearance of the short-nosed sea snake in 2015. The crystal-clear water, due to the area’s arid climate, is perfect for snorkelling and underwater diving. The coast also includes nesting sites for three species of sea turtles. This significant site has been managed through a marine park since 1987.
