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 were the objectives Paris Agreement?
1. It aimed to hold the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre industrial levels.
2. Efforts were to be aimed to limit temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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. At which of the following places, Volcanoes are generally found?
[A] Intraplates crush against each other or pull apart
[B] Earth’s crust crush against each other or pull apart
[C] Tectonic plates crush against each other or pull apart
[D] None of the above

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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006?
1. It divided developmental projects in two categories, i.e., Category A and Category B.
2. Category A’ projects are assessed at national level by the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) and the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC).
3. Category B projects are assessed at state level.
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 are micro-organisms that can live within the pore interstices of sedimentary and even igneous rocks to depths of several kilometers?
[A] Lithotroph
[B] Hemotrophs
[C] Lithophiles
[D] Phototrophs

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45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding BioWeb?
1. It is a network of web-enabled biological devices which extends an internet of things to the Internet of Living Things of natural sensory devices.
2. These devices provide insights to real-time ecological data and feedback to changes in the environment. 
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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46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Earth Hour?
1. It is a global event which is organized by WWF.
2. On this day households and businesses turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for an hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
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. Karnataka lies in which of the following biogeographic realms?
[A] Palearctic
[B] Indomalayan
[C] Australasia
[D] Neotropic

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48. 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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49. Which of the following weeds has been found useful to check water pollution caused by industrial affluent?
[A] Water hyacinth
[B] Elephant grass
[C] Parthenium
[D] Both [A] and
[B]

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50. 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.

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