Environment & Biodiversity MCQs

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• Button Island National Park: Button Island National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. The park is situated on the Button Islands, a group of small islands in the Bay of Bengal. It’s a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, offering opportunities for trekking, snorkeling, and exploring the underwater world.
• Mount Harriet National Park: Situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mount Harriet National Park is named after the second highest peak in the Andaman archipelago.
• Mouling National Park: Mouling National Park is located in Arunachal Pradesh. This park is renowned for its lush forests, diverse flora and fauna, and the scenic beauty of the Mouling mountain range. It’s a significant habitat for various species of primates, birds, and mammals, including the endangered Mishmi takin.
• Wandoor Marine National Park: Wandoor Marine National Park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is famous for its stunning coral reefs and diverse marine life.

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The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) is located in Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamil Nadu and covers an area 485.2 sq Kms. Over 240+ species of birds are seen in this sanctuary including 14 species of birds endemic to the Western Ghats, such as the critically endangered Oriental white-backed vulture and the long-billed vulture. In addition to grizzled giant squirrels, the sanctuary is home to numerous animals such as barking deer, bonnet macaque, common langur, elephants, flying squirrels, gaur, Indian giant squirrel, leopard, lion-tailed macaques, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur and Nilgiri Tahrs. There are over 220 species of butterflies including many rare and endemic species. Some of the rare butterflies spotted here include Eversheds ace , Silver royal , Orange awlet , Hampsons hedge blue , etc.

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The Anamalai Tiger Reserve, which is earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP), is located in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalpet taluks of Coimbatore District and Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. It is home to golden jackal, leopard cat, jungle cat, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, wild boar, common langur, bonnet macaque, Asian palm civet, etc. It is also home to 15 of 16 species of birds endemic to the Western Ghats. Over 250 species of birds have been identified in the park such as cormorants, ducks, teal, darter, partridge, quail, etc.

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The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is situated at Kamrup district in Guwahati, Assam and is spread over an area of 78.64 square kilometers. It consists of Amchang Reserve Forest, South Amchang Reserve Forest and Khanapara Reserve Forest. The sanctuary represents one of the rich and ecologically diverse habitat for the wide variety of animals and plant species. Hollockgibbon, Chinese pangolin, Flying squirrel, Assamese Macaque, Capped languor, Slow loris, Leopard, Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur etc., are the principal animals found in the wildlife sanctuary.

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Eutrophication is when a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients which impetus to excessive growth of algae. It causes oxygen depletion of the water body. Due to this problem algal bloom occurs which is the increase of phytoplankton.

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Saltwater Crocodiles are notably common in the regions of Odisha and the Sundarbans. These areas provide suitable habitats for these crocodiles, thanks to their mangrove swamps and river deltas. While they are present in other regions such as the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, their prevalence is particularly notable in the coastal areas of Odisha and the Sundarbans, which span across the border of India and Bangladesh. The Sundarbans, especially, is famous for its large population of Saltwater Crocodiles.

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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.

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GRIHA is a rating tool that enables people check the performance of their building against certain nationally acceptable guidelines. It provides a definitive standard for ‘green building’ by evaluating the environmental performance of a building.

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The price charged to deliver municipal solid waste to a landfill, waste-to-energy facility, or recycling facility is known as tipping fee.

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Namdhapa National Park is the largest National park in North East India. It is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is India’s third largest National Park. It is home to the common Indian leopard, snow leopard, clouded leopard and tiger.