Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
41. European Union Emissions Trading System was launched in which of the following year?
[A] 2001
[B] 2003
[C] 2005
[D] 2007
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Correct Answer: C [2005]
Notes:
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), was the first large greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme in the world. It was launched in the year 2005 to fight global warming.
42. Which of the following statements are correct regarding India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution to UNFCCC?
1. India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from the 2005 level.
2. India aims to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by increasing forest and tree cover by 2030.
Select the correct option from the codes give below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from the 2005 level. India aims to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by increasing forest and tree cover by 2030.
43. The concept of sustainable development was described by which of the following?
[A] Club of Rome
[B] Agenda 21
[C] Bruntland Commission Report
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Bruntland Commission Report]
Notes:
The concept of sustainable development was described by the Bruntland Commission Report of 1987. It described sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
44. At which of the following places, Volcanoes are generally found?
[A] Intraplates crush against each other or pull apart
[B] Earth’s crust crush against each other or pull apart
[C] Tectonic plates crush against each other or pull apart
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tectonic plates crush against each other or pull apart]
Notes:
Most of the volcanoes are present at the places where the tectonic plates crush against each other or pull apart. Sixty percent of all active volcanoes occur at the boundaries between tectonic plates.
45. Which of the following heads the State Disaster Management Authority?
[A] Governor
[B] Chief Minister
[C] Home Minister
[D] Chief secretary of the state
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Correct Answer: B [Chief Minister]
Notes:
The Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, 2005 on 23rd December 2005, which provided for the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA). SDMA is headed by the Chief Minister.
46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018?
1. It is based on the recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee.
2. Defense and strategic projects are exempted from regulations.
3. For CRZ-III (Rural) areas, two separate categories have now been stipulated, i.e., CRZ-IIIA & CRZ-IIIB.
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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2018 is based on the recommendations of Shailesh Nayak committee. Defense and strategic projects are exempted from regulations. For CRZ-III (Rural) areas, two separate categories have now been stipulated, i.e., CRZ-IIIA & CRZ-IIIB.
47. Which of the following is a cryogenic storage facility used to archive biological samples for use in research and experiments?
[A] Gene banks
[B] Biobank
[C] Carbon credit
[D] Biocapacity
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Correct Answer: B [Biobank]
Notes:
A cryogenic storage facility which is used to archive biological samples for use in research and experiments is known as Biobank. Biobanks are an important resource in medical research which support many types of contemporary research like genomics and personalized medicine.
48. Global hectare is a measurement of which of the following?
[A] Carbon capacity
[B] Biocapacity
[C] Carbon footprint
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Biocapacity]
Notes:
Global hectare used as a measurement of biocapacity of the entire earth. One global hectare is a measurement of the average biocapacity of all hectare measurements of any biologically productive areas on the planet earth.
49. Which of the following is not a particulate pollutant?
[A] Ozone
[B] Smoke
[C] Dust
[D] Soot
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Correct Answer: A [Ozone]
Notes:
Particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets that get into the air. This complex mixture includes both organic and inorganic particles, such as dust, pollen, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets. Ozone is created in the atmosphere when the sun’s rays split oxygen molecules into single atoms. These atoms combine with nearby oxygen to form a three-oxygen molecule, called ozone.
50. Which of the following primarily causes Mercury Pollution?
[A] Automobile Battery
[B] Diesel Engine
[C] Polymer
[D] CFL Lamp
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Correct Answer: D [CFL Lamp]
Notes:
Old compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs lead to mercury pollution. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, common CFL bulbs contain 3-5 milligrams (mg) of mercury. CFLs, like all fluorescent lamps, contain mercury as a vapor inside the glass. Mercury (Hg) is a heavy metal that exists in several forms. Human contact with mercury, in any form, can produce toxic effects if the dose is high enough.
