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 the National Biodiversity Authority?
1) It was established in 2003.
2) It is headquartered at Chennai.
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The National Biodiversity Authority also called as NBA is a statutory autonomous body, under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. It was established in 2003 and headquartered in Chennai.
42. Which of the following is not the impact of Global warming?
[A] Rise in Sea level
[B] Bleaching of Coral Reefs.
[C] Widespread vanishing of animal populations
[D] Shifting of magnetic axis of earth
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Correct Answer: D [Shifting of magnetic axis of earth]
Notes:
Global warming is an average increase in the temperature of the atmosphere which can contribute to changes in global climate patterns. Rise in Sea level, Bleaching of Coral Reefs, and Widespread vanishing of animal populations are some of the impacts of Global Warming.
43. 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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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Brown carbon is brown smoke which is released by the combustion of organic matter along with black carbon. Some of the sources of Brown carbon are:
1) Biomass burning or domestic burning of wood.
2) smoke from agricultural fires
44. Which of the following countries does not come under the top 4 emitters of Greenhouse gases?
[A] China
[B] U.S.A
[C] Australia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
According to the Emissions Gap Report which is released by the United Nations Environment Programme, the top four emitters of greenhouse gases globally are China, India, United States of America and the European Union.
45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Least Developed Countries Fund?
1) It was established in 2001.
2) It is operated by the Global Environment Facility
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was established in 2001 and is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was established to support these countries work programme under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
46. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Special Climate Change Fund?
1) It was established in 2001.
2) The Global Environment Facility (GEF) acts as an operating entity of the financial mechanism.
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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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Special Climate Change Fund was established in 2001. Adaptation to climate change is the top priority of the Special Climate Change Fund. The financial mechanism is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
47. Apart from Sundari trees, which other plants can also be seen in Mangrove forest?
[A] Asparagus
[B] Bamboo
[C] Dhundal
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dhundal]
Notes:
Littoral and Swamp Forests or the Mangrove Forests mostly contain sundari mangrove trees. The other main
species found in these forests are
casuarina trees, goran, gnewa, baen,
dhundal, etc.
48. Spraying of DDT on crops causes pollution of _____:
[A] Air & Water
[B] Air & Soil
[C] Crops & Air
[D] Soil & Water
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Correct Answer: D [Soil & Water]
Notes:
DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl trichloro ethane) is a persistent organic pollutant that is readily adsorbed into soils and sediments, which can act both as sinks and as long-term sources of exposure affecting organisms. It pollutes the ground water system which contaminates the entire food chain by severely affecting humans dependent on these.
49. To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park, that is ______:
[A] Gulf of Kutch
[B] Gulf of Mannar
[C] Andaman Islands
[D] Lakshadweep Islands
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Correct Answer: A [Gulf of Kutch]
Notes:
For the protection of coral reefs, the Gulf of Kutch was declared Marine National Park under the provisions of the Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972. It is the first national marine park of India.
50. 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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Correct Answer: A [Ranthambhore- Rajasthan]
Notes:
Ranthambore National park is spread over an area of 392 sq km. along with its nearby sanctuaries like, the Mansingh Sanctuary and Kaila Devi Sanctuary. The park is majorly famous for its tigers, and is one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in its natural habitat.
