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/are the impact of Climate change on Agriculture and food security?
1) Climate Change can affect crop yield
2) Arable land along the coastlines will be reduced as a result of rising sea 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. Which of the following are the sources of bio-energy?
1. organic residue
2. farm organic residue
3. forest residue
4. organic urban residue
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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43. Which of the following statements are correct regrading Public Hearing in Environment Impact Assessment?
1. The public must be informed and consulted on any proposed development under a project.
2. Everyone who is affected by the proposed project is entitled to have access to the Executive Summary of the EIA.
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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44. 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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45. Where is Lingambudhi Lake located?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Hubbali
[C] Mysuru
[D] Shivamogga

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46. Highest source of air pollution in the world is _____:
[A] Aircraft
[B] Automobiles
[C] Industries
[D] Household wastes

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47. An organism which can monitor air pollution is ____:
[A] Bacteria
[B] Lichen
[C] Algae
[D] Fungi

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48. In an ecosystem, the movement of energy towards the higher trophic levels is:
[A] Multi-directional
[B] Unidirectional
[C] Undefined
[D] None of the flow

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49. To which of the following is Goldman Award related?
[A] Environment
[B] Scientific research
[C] Medical science
[D] Agricultural science

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50. What fraction of world’s fish species are provided shelter by Great Barrier Reef?
[A] 10%
[B] 25%
[C] 50%
[D] 75%

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