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 Achanakamar- Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve?
1. It extends across the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
2. It is a part of UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme.
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:
Achanakamar- Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve extends across the states of Madhya Pradesh (Anupur and
Dindori districts) and Chhattisgarh (Bilaspur district). It is a part of UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme
42. Which of the following is the principle greenhouse gas which is emitted as a result of human activities such as the burning of coal, oil, and natural gases?
[A] Chloroflorocarbons
[B] Ozone
[C] Carbon dioxide
[D] Sulphur dioxide
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Correct Answer: C [Carbon dioxide]
Notes:
Carbon Dioxide is the principle greenhouse gas which is emitted as a result of human activities such as the burning of coal, oil, and natural gases. It is a colourless gas with chemical formula CO2.
43. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted in which of the following year?
[A] 1991
[B] 1992
[C] 1993
[D] 1994
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Correct Answer: B [1992]
Notes:
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an international environmental treaty that was adopted on 9 May 1992. It was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and entered into force in 1994.
44. Which article of the Indian Constitution assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment?
[A] Article 20
[B] Article 21
[C] Article 22
[D] Article 23
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Correct Answer: B [Article 21]
Notes:
Article 21 of the Constitution of India which provides for protection of life and personal liberty assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment. The right is available to both citizens and aliens.
45. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act gives a polluter how much percentage of rebate in the applicable cess upon installing effluent treatment equipment?
[A] 50%
[B] 60%
[C] 70%
[D] 80%
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Correct Answer: C [70%]
Notes:
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act which was passed in 1977 gives a polluter 70% of rebate in the applicable cess upon installing an effluent treatment equipment.
46. National Tiger Conservation Authority was established in which of the following years?
[A] 2002
[B] 2004
[C] 2005
[D] 2009
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Correct Answer: C [2005]
Notes:
Following the recommendation of the Tiger Task Force which was constituted by the Prime Minister of India, the National Tiger Conservation Authority was established in December 2005. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
47. The National Institute of Disaster Management is located at which of the following places?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Kolkata
[D] Dehradun
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is a premier national organization located in New Delhi that works for human resource development in the areas of disaster mitigation and management.
48. Which are the most common vegetation of Mangroves?
[A] Kewra bushes
[B] Litchi plants
[C] Tulsi plants
[D] Varenima bushes
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Correct Answer: A [Kewra bushes]
Notes:
Kewra or keya bushes are also the most common vegetation
of these forests, which grow in clumps
or group. Kewra is widely utilized as a plantation species to create a shelter belt along the coastal areas and offshore islands of Bangladesh.
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. On the border of which two countries can the Iguaçu National Park be found?
[A] Brazil and Argentina
[B] Brazil and Paraguay
[C] Argentina and Chile
[D] Brazil and Uruguay
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Correct Answer: A [Brazil and Argentina]
Notes:
The Iguaçu National Park is a World Heritage Site straddling the borders of Brazil and Argentina. This locale is famous for the panoramic Iguaçu Falls, consisting of about 275 individual falls, spanning 2,700 meters. Most importantly, the park serves as a sanctuary for numerous rare animals like jaguars, ocelots, and jaguarundis. The phenomenal waterfall isn’t only a top tourist attraction but also an important habitat for species like the great dusky swifts. Proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, the park exemplifies global importance in wildlife conservation.
