Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala ]
Notes:
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in the southeast part of Kannur District of Kerala and covers an area of 55 Sq. Km. It is home to elephant, wild boar, leopard, mongoose, nilgiri langur, hanuman langur, malabar giant squirrel, etc.
2. The Ghughuwa Fossil Park (GFP) is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Ghughuwa Fossil Park (GFP) is located near Shahpura in Madhya Pradesh and was declared a National Park in 1983. It was founded during the 1970s by Dr. Dharmendra Prasad, in which plant fossils belonging to 31 genera of 18 families have been identified. A eucalyptus fossil found at Ghughua is the oldest fossil of its type ever discovered and this find supports its origins from Gondwana.
3. The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located in which district of Rajasthan?
[A] Rajsamand
[B] Barmer
[C] Bhilwara
[D] Jaisalmer
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Correct Answer: A [Rajsamand ]
Notes:
The Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan and covers an area of 578 km2. It is home to Indian wolf, Indian leopard, sloth bear, striped hyena, Golden jackal, jungle cat, sambhar, nilgai, chausingha, etc.
4. Which among the following is measured by Dobson unit ?
[A] Ozone concentration
[B] Thermal conductivity
[C] Soil moisture
[D] Radiation
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Correct Answer: A [ Ozone concentration ]
Notes:
Dobson is the most common unit for measuring ozone concentration. One Dobson unit is the number of molecules of ozone that would be required to create a layer of pure ozone 0.01 millimetres thick at a temperature of 0 degree Celsius and pressure of 1 atmosphere.
5. 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.
6. Who among the following heads the Genetic Engineering Approvals Committee (GEAC) in India?
[A] Minister of Environment & Forests
[B] Minister of Science and Technology
[C] Minister of Agriculture
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [None of them]
Notes:
The Genetic Engineering Approvals Committee (GEAC) is headed by a Secretary level officer in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
7. 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.
8. Biligiriranga Temple Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state ?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] West Bengal
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. In 2011, the Government of Karnataka declared the site a tiger reserve. The name Biligiri came from the white rock face that constitutes the major hill.
9. The ‘Montreaux Record’ is a register of:
[A] Invasive Alien Species and their ecological hazards outside their native environment.
[B] Wetland sites under the threat of anthropogenic activities.
[C] Endangered species of tropical and sub-tropical fauna
[D] Coastal cities under direct threat of consequences of global warming.
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Correct Answer: B [Wetland sites under the threat of anthropogenic activities. ]
Notes:
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites under the threat of anthropogenic activities (on the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance). Presently 48 sites are listed in Montreux Record.
10. Which among the following is the key feature of Tropical rain forests?
[A] Plenty of moisture, heat and no winter
[B] Plenty of moisture, cool and mild winter
[C] Plenty of moisture in the form of snow, cool and mild winter
[D] Plenty of moisture, cold climate and severe winter
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Correct Answer: A [Plenty of moisture, heat and no winter]
Notes:
The key feature of tropical rainforests is “plenty of moisture, heat, and no winter.” These forests are located near the equator, where temperatures typically range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) year-round. They receive over 2000 mm (79 inches) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season. This climate supports high biodiversity, with over half of the world’s plant and animal species found in these ecosystems. Notable examples include the Amazon Rainforest and the Congo Basin.
