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 about the process of scoping Environment Impact Assessment?
1. It is a process of detailing the terms of reference of EIA.
2. Quantifiable impacts are to be assessed on the basis of factors like magnitude, prevalence, frequency and duration.
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. Which of the following statements are correct regrading Biopiracy?
1. It refers to the theft of genetic materials especially plants and other biological materials by the process of patent.
2. It is a situation where indigenous knowledge of nature, originating with indigenous people, is
exploited for commercial gain without permission and compensation.
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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43. Identify correct type of food chain :

• Dead animal
• Maggots
• Frog
• Snake

[A] Detritus food chain
[B] Grazing food chain
[C] Decomposer food chain
[D] Parasitic food chain

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44. Environmental pollution can be controlled by _____:
[A] Sewage treatment
[B] Manufacturing electric vehicles
[C] Checking atomic blasts
[D] All of the above

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45. Addition excessive amounts of heat to a lake is referred to as _____:
[A] Thermal pollution
[B] Heat Bloom
[C] Green House effect
[D] Refrigeration effect

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46. Which of the following is an air pollutant?

I. Water vapour
II. Carbon dioxide
III. Hydrogen Gas

[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Only III
[D] Both II and III

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47. Which of the following is not a particulate pollutant?
[A] Ozone
[B] Smoke
[C] Dust
[D] Soot

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48. Which of the following primarily causes Mercury Pollution?
[A] Automobile Battery
[B] Diesel Engine
[C] Polymer
[D] CFL Lamp

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49. Green manure is obtained from _____:
[A] Oil seed husk cakes
[B] Decomposing green legume plants
[C] Domestic vegetable waste
[D] Fresh animal excreta

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50. Kanchenzunga National Park is located at ______:
[A] West Bengal
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Sikkim
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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