Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Department of Environment was established in India in which of the following years?
[A] 1980
[B] 1982
[C] 1984
[D] 1986
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Correct Answer: A [1980]
Notes:
In the year 1980 the Department of Environment was established in India which was to ensure a healthy environment for the country. This department later became the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) in 1985.
42. Every bench of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010, must consist of which of the following?
[A] At least one expert member and two judicial member.
[B] At least two expert member and one judicial member.
[C] At least one expert member and one judicial member.
[D] At least two expert member and two judicial member.
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Correct Answer: C [At least one expert member and one judicial member.]
Notes:
The sanctioned strength of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010 is 20 expert members and 20 judicial members. Every bench of such tribunal must consist of at least one expert member and one judicial member.
43. Which of the following is important for Sustainable Development?
[A] Decreasing Poverty
[B] Conservation of biological diversity
[C] Prevention and control of pollution
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Decreasing poverty, prevention and control of pollution, conservation biological diversity are some of the important aspects of Sustainable Development. It is can alternative approach to the theories of development, presently.
44. Which of the following heads the State Disaster Management Authority?
[A] Governor
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Home Minister
[D] Chief secretary of the state
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Correct Answer: B [Chief Minister]
Notes:
The Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, 2005 on 23rd December 2005, which provided for the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA). SDMA is headed by the Chief Minister.
45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Earth Hour?
1. It is a global event which is organized by WWF.
2. On this day households and businesses turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for an hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
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:
Earth Hour is a global event which is organized by WWF. On this day households and businesses turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for an hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
46. 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.
47. Cellulose fibers are organic pollutant mainly produced by which Industry/ Industries?
I. Mining Industry
II. Soap and detergent Industry
III. Paper and Pulp Industry
[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Only III
[D] Both II and III
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Correct Answer: C [Only III]
Notes:
Cellulose for industrial use is mainly obtained from wood pulp and cotton. Cellulose is the major constituent of paper, paperboard, and card stock. It is also the main ingredient of textiles made from cotton, linen, and other plant fibres. It can be turned into rayon, an important fiber that has been used for textiles since the beginning of the 20th century.
48. Which of the following primarily causes Mercury Pollution?
[A] Automobile Battery
[B] Diesel Engine
[C] Polymer
[D] CFL Lamp
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Correct Answer: D [CFL Lamp]
Notes:
Old compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs lead to mercury pollution. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, common CFL bulbs contain 3-5 milligrams (mg) of mercury. CFLs, like all fluorescent lamps, contain mercury as a vapor inside the glass. Mercury (Hg) is a heavy metal that exists in several forms. Human contact with mercury, in any form, can produce toxic effects if the dose is high enough.
49. With respect to humans, why is carbon monoxide a pollutant?
[A] It reacts with haemoglobin
[B] It reacts with sulphur dioxide
[C] It reacts with nitrogen dioxide
[D] It makes nervous system inactive
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Correct Answer: A [It reacts with haemoglobin]
Notes:
Carbon monoxide inhibits the blood’s ability to carry oxygen to body tissues including vital organs such as the heart and brain. When CO is inhaled, it combines with the oxygen carrying haemoglobin of the blood to form carboxyhemoglobin (COHb). Once combined with the haemoglobin, that haemoglobin is no longer available for transporting oxygen.
50. First national park of India that was established in 1936 was named as ______:
[A] Kanha National Park
[B] Hailey National Park
[C] Bharatpur National Park
[D] Rajaji National Park
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Correct Answer: B [Hailey National Park]
Notes:
India’s first national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is now known as Jim Corbett National Park. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett, a British- Indian hunter and tracker-turned-conservationist, who played a key role in its establishment.
