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 elements of sustainable agriculture?
1) Permaculture
2) Agroforestry
3) Mixed farming
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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42. Indian Meteorological Department was founded in which of the following year?
[A] 1835
[B] 1855
[C] 1875
[D] 1950

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43. Which of the following is called the place of origin an earthquake?
[A] Focus
[B] Hypercenter
[C] Epicenter
[D] None of the above

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44. Which of the following are Environmentally Sensitive Places?
1. Religious and historic places
2. Archaeological monuments/sites
3. Biosphere reserves
4. Airport
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Nanotoxicology?
1) It is the study of the toxicity of nanomaterials.
2) Inhalation exposure is of most concern.
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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46. Where is Lingambudhi Lake located?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Hubbali
[C] Mysuru
[D] Shivamogga

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47. What are Shola forests?
[A] Evergreen forests
[B] Moist Deciduous forests
[C] Dry Deciduous forests
[D] Hill forests

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48. Karnataka lies in which of the following biogeographic realms?
[A] Palearctic
[B] Indomalayan
[C] Australasia
[D] Neotropic

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49. Which of the following is not a particulate pollutant?
[A] Ozone
[B] Smoke
[C] Dust
[D] Soot

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50. Which of the following is another name for the fish farming revolution?
[A] Blue revolution
[B] White revolution
[C] Yellow revolution
[D] Brown revolution

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