Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. Constitutional sanction was given to environmental concerns through which of the following amendment?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 72nd
[D] 73rd
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Correct Answer: A [42nd]
Notes:
After the Stockholm Conference which was held in Stockholm. Constitutional sanction was given to environmental concerns through the 42nd Amendment 1976, which incorporated them into the Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights and Duties.
42. International Tropical Timber Organization was established in which of the following year?
[A] 1944
[B] 1983
[C] 1992
[D] 2007
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Correct Answer: B [1983]
Notes:
The International Tropical Timber Agreement also called as ITTA was signed in 1983. International Tropical Timber Organization was established under the International Tropical Timber Agreement in 1983 and entered into force in 1985.
43. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution states that “The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country”?
[A] Article 48
[B] Article 48A
[C] Article 49
[D] Article 51A
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Correct Answer: B [Article 48A]
Notes:
The Article 48A of the Indian Constitution states that “The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country”.
44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau?
1) It is a constitutional body.
2) It was established in 2007.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It was established in 2007 to combat organized wildlife crime in the country.
45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding REDD?
1) REDD means Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
2) the secondary objective is biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation.
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: B [Only 2]
Notes:
REDD means Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation. The original objective of REDD is to reduce greenhouse gases but it can also deliver “co-benefits” such as biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation.
46. 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.
47. Which of the following statements are correct regrading Biopiracy?
1. It refers to the theft of genetic materials especially plants and other biological materials by the process of patent.
2. It is a situation where indigenous knowledge of nature, originating with indigenous people, is
exploited for commercial gain without permission and compensation.
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:
Biopiracy refers to the theft of genetic materials especially plants and other biological materials by the process of patent. It is a situation where indigenous knowledge of nature, originating with indigenous people, is exploited for commercial gain without permission and compensation.
48. The accumulation of nondegradable chemicals progressively at each trophic level is called ____:
[A] Biological magnification
[B] Residue magnification
[C] Chemical magnification
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Biological magnification]
Notes:
Biological magnification is the increase in concentration of certain fat-soluble chemicals in successively higher trophic levels of a food chain or food web. In other words, as chemical compounds move up through the various links of a food chain by being consumed by different organisms, the toxic effect of these compounds is magnified. It plays a devastating role in certain types of pollution.
49. Which of the following Colour coded weather alert is issued by IMD when there is a chance of more than 20 cm rainfall in 24 hours?
[A] Green
[B] Orange
[C] Red
[D] Yellow
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Correct Answer: C [Red]
Notes:
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) uses a color-coded alert system for weather events. A green alert indicates no action is required. A yellow alert signals potential rainfall of 6-11 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert indicates heavy rainfall of 6-20 cm. A red alert warns of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in a 24-hour period.
50. In which country is the Pantanal wetland located?
[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] Peru
[D] Bolivia
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Correct Answer: A [Brazil]
Notes:
The Pantanal Conservation Area, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, accounts for 1.3% of the vast Pantanal wetland in Brazil and spans across 187,818 hectares. It provides shelter for more than 650 bird species, 325 fish species, and 80 mammal species, including giant armadillo and jaguar. The area’s unique ecosystem extends from floodplains to the Amolar Mountains, supporting diverse habitats and maintaining regional fish stocks. Moreover, it is an all-important breeding ground for wetland birds and refuge for globally threatened species like the hyacinth macaw. Additionally, it is a Ramsar Wetland and a UNESCO Man & Biosphere Reserve.
