Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.

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

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42. The basic unit of biosystematics is ____:
[A] Phenotype
[B] Genotype
[C] Ecotype
[D] Florotype

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43. Cellulose fibers are organic pollutant mainly produced by which Industry/ Industries?

I. Mining Industry
II. Soap and detergent Industry
III. Paper and Pulp Industry

[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Only III
[D] Both II and III

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44. Basel Protocol is related to which of the following?

[A] Ozone layer
[B] Sea water pollution
[C] Burning of forests
[D] Trans-boundary hazardous dumping

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45. Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
[A] Plastics
[B] Wool
[C] Nylon
[D] Polythene bags

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46. Which of the following is an air pollutant?

I. Water vapour
II. Carbon dioxide
III. Hydrogen Gas

[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Only III
[D] Both II and III

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47. Spraying of DDT on crops causes pollution of _____:
[A] Air & Water
[B] Air & Soil
[C] Crops & Air
[D] Soil & Water

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48. Solar energy is converted into chemical energy during ____:
[A] Photosynthesis
[B] Combustion
[C] Transition
[D] Fusion

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49. What is the most abundant organic compound in the terrestrial environment?
[A] Sucrose
[B] Lactose
[C] Cellulose
[D] Fructose

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50. In which State is the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary located?
[A] Odisha
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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