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 the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities?
[A] Methane
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Carbon Monoxide
[D] Water vapour

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42. Which of the following reasons affects the food production?
[A] Use of Organic manures
[B] Use of Modern Technologies
[C] Due to increase in pests
[D] Due to reduction in pollution

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43. The Disaster Management Act was made in which of the following year?
[A] 2003
[B] 2005
[C] 2007
[D] 2009

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44. 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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45. The environmental impact assessment in India was started in which of the following years?
[A] 1975-76
[B] 1976-77
[C] 1977-78
[D] None of the above

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46. What are Shola forests?
[A] Evergreen forests
[B] Moist Deciduous forests
[C] Dry Deciduous forests
[D] Hill forests

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47. Cellulose fibers are organic pollutant mainly produced by which Industry/ Industries?

I. Mining Industry
II. Soap and detergent Industry
III. Paper and Pulp Industry

[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Only III
[D] Both II and III

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48. Where is the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary situated?
[A] Haridwar
[B] Bhagalpur
[C] Allahabad
[D] Visakhapatnam

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49. Which of the following is the world’s top environmental conservation award?
[A] Gold Bear Award
[B] Gold Panda Award
[C] Gold Globe Award
[D] Gold Palms Award

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50. Ningaloo Coast is a world heritage site located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] United States
[D] South Africa

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