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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42. Which of the following are the sources of bio-energy?
1. organic residue
2. farm organic residue
3. forest residue
4. organic urban residue
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Green Building?
1. Green Buildings minimize the demand of non-renewable resources and maximizes their utilization efficiency.
2. They minimize reuse and recycling of available resources.
3. It benefits environment through the utilization of renewable resources.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding components of Environment Impact Assessment?
1. There are two components of EIA, i.e., Comprehensive EIA and Rapid EIA.
2. Rapid EIA is for speedier appraisal process.
3. Comprehensive EIA collects data fwith respect to all four seasons.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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45. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Aestivation?
1. It is a state of animal dormancy.
2. It takes place during times of heat and dryness, the hot dry season.
3. Metabolic rate is lowered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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46. 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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47. The Western Ghats traverse the States of ?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Gujarat
[D] All of the above

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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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49. Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for _______:
[A] Birds
[B] Wild Buffalo
[C] Tiger and Elephant
[D] Leopard and Chital

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50. In which country would you find the Iguazu National Park?
[A] Argentina
[B] Brazil
[C] Paraguay
[D] Chile

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