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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2. Which one of the following committee was constituted to review environmental laws in the country?
[A] Subramanian Committee
[B] Kasturi Rangan Committee
[C] Madhav Nair Committee
[D] Ullas Karanth Committee

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3. Which among the following confers the “Equator Prize” to recognize outstanding community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity?
[A] United Nations Environment Programme
[B] United Nations Development Programme
[C] World Food Organization
[D] World Bank

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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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5. “Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary”, is located in which state:
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarath
[C] Maharastra
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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6. Shale Gas is becoming more and more popular in today’s Global Gas Exploration Market. Which among the following property of Shale Gas makes it a potential replacement to the conventional Natural gas?
[A] Its distinct Chemical Property which makes it less polluting
[B] Its distinct physical property which makes it easy to store & handle
[C] It’s cost effective production comparing to the conventional Gas
[D] It’s availability in huge Reserves

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7. One of the major objectives of the National Water Mission is to increase the water use efficiency by 20%. Which among the following is the correct definition of the water use efficiency?
[A] Increase the ground water level by proper management of rainwater
[B] To make the irrigation facilities to maximum crop areas
[C] To save water from evaporation and runoff or subsurface drainage
[D] To make bodies of water clean and usable for drinking purpose

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8. The Jatropha curcas, source of inedible vegetable oil that is used to produce biofuel and which works as a carbon sink is native to which of the following regions of the world?
[A] Europe
[B] Central Africa
[C] Central America
[D] South America

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9. Earth Hour is organized by ___?
[A] UNESCO
[B] Earth Hour Foundation
[C] World Wildlife Fund
[D] United Nations Environment Programme

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10. Which of the following is not among the four coral reef regions of India identified by the Government for intensive conservation and management?
[A] Gulf of Mannar
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Lakshadweep Islands
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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