Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Puducherry
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Chandoli National Park (CNP) is a natural World Heritage Site and is spread over Satara, Kolhapur and Sangli Districts of Maharashtra. It covers an area of 317.67 square kilometres. The historical places of the park include the 17th century Shivaji’s Forts, Prachitgad and Bhairavgad, of the Maratha kings Shivaji and his son Sambhaji. It is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian bison, leopard cats, sloth bears, etc.
2. The Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary (JSBS) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Puducherry
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat ]
Notes:
The Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat at the Gujarat-Rajasthan border and covers an area of about 180 square kilometres. It is home to grey jungle fowl, white-bellied minivet, Indian black ibis, etc. The sanctuary is principally for protection of the sloth bear.
3. The Environment (Protection) Act of India was enacted in which of the following year?
[A] 1974
[B] 1977
[C] 1980
[D] 1986
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Correct Answer: D [ 1986 ]
Notes:
The Environment (Protection) Act of India was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. The act was enacted by Parliament of India under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution. The act empowers the Central Government to establish authorities with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms.
4. Which among the following is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary?
[A] Dibang Valley
[B] Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary
[C] Kumbhalgarh
[D] Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: D [Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary]
Notes:
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the state of Gujarat. The total area of the sanctuary is 4954 sq km. The endangered wild ass sub-species (Indian Wild Ass, Khur) belonging to the Asiatic Wild Ass species Onager can be found here.
5. In context with the Environment, the price charged to deliver municipal solid waste to a landfill, waste-to-energy facility, or recycling facility is known as ______?
[A] Recycling Fee
[B] Dumping Duty
[C] Tipping Fee
[D] Material Fee
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Correct Answer: C [Tipping Fee]
Notes:
The price charged to deliver municipal solid waste to a landfill, waste-to-energy facility, or recycling facility is known as tipping fee.
6. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is located at ?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Veraval
[C] Vishakhapatnam
[D] Kottayam
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Correct Answer: C [Vishakhapatnam]
Notes:
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute was established in 1947. Later it joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1967. The Headquarters of the organization is located in Kochi, Kerala. One of the three regional center is located in Vishakhapatnam.
7. The Hydroponics is most closely related to which among the following?
[A] Grafting of Plants
[B] Water conservation
[C] Study of Vegetable
[D] Soilless culture of Plants
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Correct Answer: D [Soilless culture of Plants]
Notes:
Hydroponics is a type of Horticulture and a subset of hydroculture, through which plants are grown without soil, by providing mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.
8. 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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Correct Answer: B [Gulf of Khambat]
Notes:
The four coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management in the country are Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kachchh, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
9. In Nitrogen Cycle, soil nitrates are transformed into free nitrogen by:
[A] Nitrifying bacteria
[B] Denitrifying bacteria
[C] Ammonifying bacteria
[D] Both [A] and[C]
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Correct Answer: B [Denitrifying bacteria]
Notes:
Denitrifying bacteria is capable of performing denitrification as part of the nitrogen cycle. It metabolises the nitrogenous compounds using various enzymes and turning the nitrogen oxides back to the nitrogen gas or nitrous oxide.
10. Which among the following salts cannot be removed once it has entered the underground water system?
[A] Sulphates
[B] Carbonates
[C] Nitrates
[D] Phosphates
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Correct Answer: C [ Nitrates]
Notes:
Nitrate cannot be removed once it has entered the underground water system.
