Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

41. 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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42. Which of the following are the functions of Central Pollution Control Board?
1. The organisation works for cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
2. It focuses on improving the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution.
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. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Biological Diversity Act?
1) It was passed in 2002.
2) The Act was enacted to meet the obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity
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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44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority?
1) It was established in 2003.
2) It is meant to promote afforestation and regeneration activities.
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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45. Which of the following is not a Greenhouse gas?
[A] Nitrous oxide
[B] Carbon monoxide
[C] Carbon di-oxide
[D] Water vapour

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46. Which of the following organization is the apex authority of disaster management in India?
[A] CDMA
[B] NDMA
[C] INDR
[D] None of the above

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47. Which of the followings is an example of Montane Wet Temperate Forests?
[A] Maple
[B] Hogla
[C] Cocnut
[D] All of the above

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48. What was the main aim of Basel Convention?
[A] Bio-diversity Conservation
[B] Global Warming
[C] Protection of Ozone layer
[D] Climate Change

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49. Which among the following can be termed as a “dynamic living entity”?
[A] Tree
[B] Water
[C] Forest
[D] Air

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50. The “Loktak” lake is located in which state of India?
[A] Manipur
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Tripura
[D] Mizoram

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