Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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Food production will be seriously affected by the climate change both directly and indirectly. An increase in pests and animal diseases leads to the reduction in the yield of crops and the quality of yield.

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The post-analysis of any disaster is most important so as to prepare ourselves for the next one. Three methods are used to determine the level of Hard by any man-made or natural hazard which includes:
1) Magnitude.
2) Frequency and
3) Intensity

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The International Tsunami Information Centre also termed as ITIC was established in November 1965 by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is located at Honolulu.

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Impact prediction in EIA is a method of mapping the environmental impacts of the significant aspects of the project and its alternatives. Environmental impact can never be predicted with absolute certainty.

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Biocapacity refers to capacity of an area to provide resources and absorb wastes at the same time. When an area’s ecological footprint exceeds its biocapacity it results into unsustainability.

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Solar energy does not generate waste or contaminate water, or cause any pollution—an extremely important factor given the scarcity of water. Unlike fossil fuels and nuclear power plants, wind energy has one of the lowest water-consumption footprints, which makes it a key for conserving hydrological resources.

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Fuel cells do not emit any pollution at their point of use when run on pure hydrogen. The “well-to-wheels” emissions of fuel cell electric vehicles running on renewable hydrogen (extracted from water using clean energy) are almost 100 percent lower than those of conventional gasoline vehicles.

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• Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka.
• The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat.
• Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a Wildlife Sanctuary, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam.
• Rohla National Park in Kulu, Himachal Pradesh, is known for snow leopards.

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Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina hosts the largest ice cap outside Antarctica and Greenland. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, established in 1937, spans over 726,927 hectares and is home to 47 active glaciers, including the well-known Perito Moreno Glacier. Divided by Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma, the park holds the scenic Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre in its northern segment. The park’s varied ecosystem sustains unique species and attracts over 688,000 visitors every year, making it a favorite among nature lovers and providing a crucial research site for scientists studying climate change.

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Glover’s Reef is a part of The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. This is the world’s second largest reef system, extending 300 km along the coast of Belize. It’s a host to seven protected areas inclusive of three atolls: Turneffe, Lighthouse, and Glover’s Reef. The complex supports 1,400 known species, among them 17 endangered ones such as the American crocodile, manatee, and different sea turtles. The system, notable for its pristine condition, was deemed by Charles Darwin as the “most remarkable reef in the West Indies”.