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 are the effects of air pollution on vegetation?
1) It retards photosynthesis.
2) Sulphur dioxide causes chlorosis, plasmolysis, membrane damage and metabolic inhibition
3) Hydrocarbons such as ethylene cause premature leaf fall, fruit drop, etc;
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1) It retards photosynthesis.
2) Sulphur dioxide causes chlorosis, plasmolysis, membrane damage and metabolic inhibition
3) Hydrocarbons such as ethylene cause premature leaf fall, fruit drop, etc;
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42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding UNFCCC?
1) The primary goals of the UNFCCC were to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions.
2) India signed the agreement in June 1992.
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1) The primary goals of the UNFCCC were to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions.
2) India signed the agreement in June 1992.
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43. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Emission trading?
1. It is also known as carbon credit.
2. Carbon credits can be acquired through various means such as afforestation, renewable energy, CO2 sequestration, methane capture, buying from an exchange (carbon credits trading) etc.
3. One carbon credit is equivalent to one tonne of carbon dioxide emitted.
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1. It is also known as carbon credit.
2. Carbon credits can be acquired through various means such as afforestation, renewable energy, CO2 sequestration, methane capture, buying from an exchange (carbon credits trading) etc.
3. One carbon credit is equivalent to one tonne of carbon dioxide emitted.
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44. Which of the following are the dimensions for adaptation and mitigation under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture?
1. Water Efficiency
2. Pest Management
3. Agricultural Insurance
4. Access to Information
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1. Water Efficiency
2. Pest Management
3. Agricultural Insurance
4. Access to Information
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45. Which of the following phases are involved in Environment Impact Assessment process in India?
1. Screening
2. Scoping
3. Baseline data collection
4. Impact prediction
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1. Screening
2. Scoping
3. Baseline data collection
4. Impact prediction
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46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Environmental Supplemental Plan?
1. It refers to an environmentally beneficial project or activity twhich is not required by law.
2. An alleged violator of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 agrees to undertake an environmentally beneficial project as part of the process of environmental clearance.
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1. It refers to an environmentally beneficial project or activity twhich is not required by law.
2. An alleged violator of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 agrees to undertake an environmentally beneficial project as part of the process of environmental clearance.
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47. Which of the following are Environmentally Sensitive Places?
1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
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1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
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48. Which of the followings is an example of Montane Wet Temperate Forests?
49. What was the main aim of Basel Convention?
50. Which of the following is a biotic component of environment?
