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 important for Sustainable Development?
[A] Decreasing Poverty
[B] Conservation of biological diversity
[C] Prevention and control of pollution
[D] All of the above

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42. Consider the following:

  1. Algal bloom refers to a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in an aquatic ecosystem.
  2. Algal blooms can occur in freshwater as well as marine environments.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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43. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry?
1) It is a greenhouse gas inventory sector.
2) It can provide a relatively cost-effective way of offsetting emissions.
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 is/are correct regarding the Special Climate Change Fund?
1) It was established in 2001.
2) The Global Environment Facility (GEF) acts as an operating entity of the financial mechanism.
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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45. Which of the following countries are not a part of the Umbrella group?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] Japan
[D] New Zealand

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46. Study of organisms in relation to their environment is called ____:
[A] Zoology
[B] Ecology
[C] Entomology
[D] Palynology

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47. Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[A] Diesel
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Kerosene
[D] Coal

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48. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
[A] Eco-niche
[B] Ecosystem
[C] Ecozone
[D] Habitat

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49. Which among the following can be termed as a “dynamic living entity”?
[A] Tree
[B] Water
[C] Forest
[D] Air

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50. ‘Mylo’ is an un-leather fabric and a very sustainable product. It is made from which of the following organic material?
[A] Mushroom
[B] Bamboo
[C] Eucalyptus
[D] Coconut

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