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 the importance of Regulation of Coastal Zones?
1) Protection of ecologically Sensitive Areas
2) To balance development with conservation of the coastal environment
3) To mitigate the impacts of Climate Change
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1) Protection of ecologically Sensitive Areas
2) To balance development with conservation of the coastal environment
3) To mitigate the impacts of Climate Change
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42. Which of the following is responsible to measures the rate of global warming?
43. Which of the following is/are the chief sources of Brown Carbon?
1) Biomass burning
2) smoke from agricultural fires
3) Vehicular Smoke
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1) Biomass burning
2) smoke from agricultural fires
3) Vehicular Smoke
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44. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Global Warming Potential?
1) It describes the impact of each gas on global warming.
2) Gases which has higher GWP absorb more energy.
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1) It describes the impact of each gas on global warming.
2) Gases which has higher GWP absorb more energy.
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45. Which of the following statements regarding Ocean acidification are correct?
1) Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time.
2) The major cause is Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere.
3) Harm life forms that rely on carbonate-based shells and skeletons
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1) Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time.
2) The major cause is Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere.
3) Harm life forms that rely on carbonate-based shells and skeletons
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46. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Earth Hour?
1. It is a global event which is organized by WWF.
2. On this day households and businesses turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for an hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
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1. It is a global event which is organized by WWF.
2. On this day households and businesses turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for an hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
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47. In how many states do Central Government run the Namami Gange mission?
48. What was the main aim of Basel Convention?
49. Consider the following gases:
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Nitrous oxide
- Water vapour
Which of the above gases are considered as greenhouse gases?
50. Which country is home to the Península Valdés, an area known to accommodate 50% of the world’s southern right whale population?
