Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

41. What amount of rainfall does an area typically receive to support grasslands and shrubs kind of vegetation?
[A] Less than 25 cm
[B] Between 25 cm and 75 cm
[C] Between 75 cm to 150 cm
[D] More than 150 cm

Show Answer

42. In which type of forest rosewood, Mahogany, Dhupa trees are found?
[A] Mixed Forest
[B] Deciduous Forest
[C] Evergreen Forest
[D] None of the above

Show Answer

43. In how many states do Central Government run the Namami Gange mission?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5

Show Answer

44. The basic unit of biosystematics is ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Genotype
[C] Ecotype
[D] Florotype

Show Answer

45. Which of the following is the treatment of water pollution?
[A] Bag house filter
[B] Reverse Osmosis
[C] Windrow composting
[D] Venturi scrubber

Show Answer

46. Which of the following gas leaked in the Bhopal Gas tragedy in December 1984?
[A] Methyl isocyanate
[B] Methyl isochlorate
[C] Methyl phosphate
[D] Methyl isopropate

Show Answer

47. Which of the following is a biotic component of environment?
[A] Energy
[B] Radiation
[C] Water
[D] Green plant

Show Answer

48. What was the main aim of Montreal Protocol?
[A] To reduce the use of automobiles.
[B] Trading of carbon dioxide emissions.
[C] To reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.
[D] To reduce the production of ozone destroying agents like CFCs and Halons.

Show Answer

49. Which of the wildlife sanctuary is not correctly matched with respective state?
[A] Ranthambhore- Rajasthan
[B] Simlipal- Bihar
[C] Bandipur- Tamil Nadu
[D] Manas- Uttar Pradesh

Show Answer

50. Which of the following factors is/are not affected by speed and direction of wind?
[A] Location on the earth
[B] Revolution of earth
[C] Local conditions
[D] Height from ground

Show Answer