Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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

41. Because of which of the following gases our eyes itch, burn, water and it also lowers our resistance to cold and pneumonia?
[A] Carbon Dioxide
[B] Carbon Monoxide
[C] Ozone
[D] None of the above

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42. Which of the following are the functions of Central Pollution Control Board?
1. The organisation works for cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
2. It focuses on improving the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution.
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 provides information about the level of harm by a hazard?
1) Magnitude of the hazard
2) Frequency of the hazard
3) Intensity at the impact point
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, & 3

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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. In which Karnataka district is the Aghnashini estuary located?
[A] Tumakuru
[B] Yadgir
[C] Uttara Kannada
[D] Mandya

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46. Which of the following does not cause pollution?
[A] Burning of rubber
[B] Use of solar energy
[C] Burning of petrol
[D] All of the above

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47. Which of the following represents the most complex trophic level?
[A] Species
[B] Ecosystem
[C] Population
[D] Community

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48. What is the most abundant organic compound in the terrestrial environment?
[A] Sucrose
[B] Lactose
[C] Cellulose
[D] Fructose

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49. In which State is the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary located?
[A] Odisha
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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50. In which country is the Pantanal wetland located?
[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] Peru
[D] Bolivia

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