Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
61. Keoladeo Bird sanctuary is located in which among the following states of India?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Gujarath
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the winter season.
62. The Bandhavgarh National Park (UNP) is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Hoshangabad district
[B] Satna district
[C] Shivpuri district
[D] Umaria district
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Correct Answer: D [Umaria district ]
Notes:
The Bandhavgarh National Park (BNP) is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh and covers an area of 105 square kilometres. The park has one of the highest density of Bengal tigers known in the world, and is home to some famous named tigers which are large in size and are beautiful.
63. In which among the following oceans, most coral reefs are found?
[A] Indian Ocean
[B] Pacific Ocean
[C] Atlantic Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: B [Pacific Ocean]
64. The Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) is located in which state/UT of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh. It covers an area of 940 square kilometres. It is home to over 1000 species of flowering plants. The KTR has species of tigers, leopards, wild dogs, wild cats, foxes and jackals. Other commonly seen animals in the park include the spotted deer, sambar, barking deer and the four-horned antelope. It has around 300 species of birds and the most commonly seen birds are the black ibis, bee-eaters, cattle egret, blossom-headed parakeets, pond heron, drongos, common teal, crested serpent eagle, grey hornbill, Indian roller, etc.
65. Which among the following National Parks / Wild Life sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu is called as Top Slip?
[A] Aanamalai National Park
[B] Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Guindy National Park
[D] Palani Hills National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Aanamalai National Park]
66. Which among the following is not an ex situ site of preservation of Biodiversity?
[A] Home Garden
[B] Seed bank
[C] Botanical Garden
[D] Marine National park
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Correct Answer: D [Marine National park]
Notes:
In situ conservation means the conservation of ecosystems and natural habitats and the maintenance and recovery of viable populations of species in their natural surroundings and, in the case of domesticated or cultivated species, in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive properties.
Ex situ conservation means the conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats.
Examples of In situ Conservation: National Parks, Wild Life sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Gene Sanctuaries
Examples of Ex situ Conservation: Captive Breeding, Gene Banks, Seed Banks, Zoos, Aquaria, In vitro fertilization, Cryopreservation, Tissue Culture
67. In which state is located Manas sanctuary?
[A] Assam
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam. It is a home to a great variety of wildlife, including many endangered species viz. tiger, pygmy hog, Indian rhinoceros and Indian elephant.
68. The Rajbari National Park (RNP) is located in which state of India?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Odisha
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: D [Tripura]
Notes:
The Rajbari National Park (RNP) is located in the Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary of Tripura,and covers an area of about 31.63 square kilometres.
69. Which among the following country is considered to have the world’s first sustainable biofuels economy?
[A] Mexico
[B] Indonesia
[C] Brazil
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Brazil]
70. The Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary (GBWS) is located in which of the following states?
[A] Bihar and Jharkhand
[B] Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal and Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar and Jharkhand ]
Notes:
The Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary (GBWS) is a wildlife sanctuary located in Gaya district of Bihar state and Koderma district of Jharkhand state in east-central India. The sanctuary covers an area of 259 square kilometres. It is home to tigers, leopards, wolves, sloth bears, chitals, chinkaras, and many species of birds.
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