Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. World’s largest tiger reserve “Hukawang Valley Tiger Reserve” is located in __:
[A] Myanmar
[B] China
[C] Thailand
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: A [ Myanmar]
Notes:
The Hukawang Valley is an isolated valley in Myanmar (Burma), roughly 5,586 square miles in area. The Burmese government has also designated 6500 square kilometre of the valley as the protected forest reserve. It is the world’s largest tiger reserve.
2. In which state is located Buxa Tiger Reserve?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Assam
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
The Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) is located inside the Buxa National Park in Alipurduar district of West Bengal and covers an area of 760-square-kilometre. It is home to tiger, civet, elephant, gaur (Indian bison), Indian boar, red jungle fowl, etc. The Endangered species found in the reserve are Indian tiger, Asian elephant, leopard cat, Bengal florican, regal python, Chinese pangolin, hispid hare, etc.
3. Pench National Park, which was included under the umbrella of “Project Tiger” is located in:
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Pench National Park is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1975. In the year 2011, it bagged the “Best Management Award”. The Project Tiger Scheme was launched in 1992.
4. In which of the following state Sunabeda sanctuary is located ?
[A] Orissa
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telanagana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Orissa]
Notes:
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Odisha (Nuapada district). It forms the catchment area of the Jonk River. Wild animal like tiger, leopard, Indian Gaur, sloth bear, barking deer, wild boar and blue bull are found in this sanctuary. Common langur and rhesus monkey are also evident in this park.
5. Which of the following NGO releases State of Environment Report in India?
[A] Seva Bharati
[B] Development Alternatives
[C] Tirumitra
[D] Integrated Rural Development Organization
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Correct Answer: B [Development Alternatives]
Notes:
Development Alternatives is the world’s first social enterprise which is dedicated to sustainable development. It also conducts research to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes. It releases State of Environment Report in India.
6. Which of the following statements is incorrect about Jet Streams?
[A] The main jet streams are located near the altitude of the stratopause
[B] The path of the jet streams typically has a meandering shape
[C] Jet Streams blow from west to east and bring changes to weather
[D] Jet Streams can reach speed of up to 400 kph
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Correct Answer: A [The main jet streams are located near the altitude of the stratopause]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because the main jet streams are located near the altitude of the tropopause.
7. The Readiness Fund and the Carbon Fund are associated to:
[A] Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
[B] World Climate Research Programme
[C] Global Environment Facility
[D] Intended Nationally Determined Contributions
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Correct Answer: A [ Forest Carbon Partnership Facility ]
Notes:
The FCPF has two separate but complementary funding mechanisms—the Readiness Fund and the Carbon Fund. The Readiness Fund became operational in 2008 and it supports participating countries in the development of REDD+ strategies. The Carbon Fund became operational in 2011 and is designed to pilot performance-based payments for emission reductions from REDD+ programs in a few FCPF countries.
8. How does heavy rainfall affects soil?
[A] Increasing its acidity
[B] Increasing its alkalinity
[C] Reducing its fertility
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Increasing its acidity]
Notes:
Changes in precipitation affect vegetation which has impacts on soil, organic matter cycle and the texture of soil. This can influence the runoff rate and formation of surface crusts, which affect erosion and cause deterioration.
Temperature and rainfall control leaching intensity and soil mineral weathering. In warm, humid environments, soil pH decreases over time in a process called soil acidification, due to leaching from high amounts of rainfall.
9. Why Silent Valley Project has been abandoned?
[A] Political reasons
[B] Ecological reasons
[C] Non-cooperation of Kerala Government
[D] Millions of people who would become homeless
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Correct Answer: B [Ecological reasons]
Notes:
The Save Silent Valley movement is a source of inspiration for many later anti-dam movements in the country. Back in the ’80s it led to the scrapping of a hydro plant and to the declaration of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
10. Which among the following is absorbed by Ozone layer of atmosphere?
[A] Ultraviolet rays
[B] Infrared rays
[C] All radiations of light
[D] Cosmic rays
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Correct Answer: A [Ultraviolet rays]
Notes:
The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It contains high concentration of ozone (O3) in relation to other parts of the atmosphere, although still small in relation to other gases in the stratosphere.
