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 is/are the sources of Black carbon?
1) Biomass burning,
2) Cooking with solid fuels, and
3) Diesel exhaust
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Biofuels?
1) Biofuels are non-renewable sources of energy 
2) Biofuels may be solid, liquid or gaseous in nature
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 is called the place of origin an earthquake?
[A] Focus
[B] Hypercenter
[C] Epicenter
[D] None of the above

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44. Which of the following is a measurement of all greenhouse gases we individually produce and has units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent?
[A] Carbon footprint
[B] Primary footprint
[C] Secondary footprint
[D] Carbon diet

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45. Which of the following is a vehicle that doesn’t emit tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power?
[A] BS VI vehicles
[B] Electric Vehicles
[C] ZEV vehicles
[D] Power vehicles

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46. The Umbrella Group is a negotiation group consisting of how many countries?
[A] 9
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12

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47. Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
[A] Plastics
[B] Wool
[C] Nylon
[D] Polythene bags

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48. Which among the following helps in monitoring air pollution?

[A] Lichen
[B] Bacteria
[C] Algae
[D] Fungi

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

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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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