Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Clouded Leopard National Park is located in which state?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Sikkim
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: D [Tripura]
Notes:
Clouded Leopard National Park is located in Tripura. The park is located in the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, which is in the West Tripura district. The park was established in 2007 and is known for its captive Clouded Leopard enclosures.
The park covers an area of about 5.08 square kilometers. The terrain is green year-round and the weather is temperate, except for the humid summer months of March and April. The best time to visit is November to May.
2. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (IGWLS) is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
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.
3. Headquarters of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is loacated at:
[A] Geneva
[B] Nairobi
[C] New Delhi
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Nairobi]
Notes:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP also has six regional offices and various country offices.
4. Silent Valley National Park located in:
[A] Kerala
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Silent Valley National Park is located in the state of Kerala and is located in the Nilgiri hills. It is home to the lion-tailed macaques, an endangered species of primate. In 1973, “Save Silent Valley” campaign (environmental movement) was initiated when the Kerala State Electricity Board declared to implement the Silent Valley Hydro-Electric Project.
5. Which among the following is the upper limit of sound advice of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for residential areas?
[A] 55 Decibels
[B] 60 Decibels
[C] 75 Decibels
[D] 90 Decibels
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Correct Answer: A [55 Decibels]
Notes:
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has declared the permissible noise level in India for different areas. In industrial areas, it is 75 dB (daytime) and 70 dB (night). In commercial areas, it is 65 dB and 55 dB respectively and in residential areas it is 55 dB and 45 dB.
6. Ice-albedo feedback is most closely associated with which among the following?
[A] Green House Effect
[B] Ocean Acidification
[C] Alpine Orogeny
[D] Creation of stars
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Correct Answer: A [Green House Effect]
Notes:
This feedback loop, known as the ‘ice-albedo feedback’, amplifies the initial warming caused by rising levels of greenhouse gases. Detecting, understanding and accurately quantifying climate feedbacks have been the focus of a great deal of research by scientists unraveling the complexities of Earth’s climate.
7. 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.
8. Which of the following regions generally records the highest annual range of temperature?
[A] ITCZ region
[B] Tropical region
[C] Sub Polar region
[D] Polar region
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Correct Answer: C [ Sub Polar region]
Notes:
The difference of mean monthly temperature of January and July is known as annual range of temperature. The highest annual range of temperature is generally recorded in sub polar region where annual ranges of temperature are about 64 degree.
9. Which of the following is the main source for aerosol in upper atmosphere?
[A] Volcanoes
[B] Polar Stratospheric clouds
[C] Jet Planes
[D] Lightning & thunderstorms
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Correct Answer: C [ Jet Planes]
Notes:
Jet Planes are the main source for aerosols in upper atmosphere
10. Which of the following pollutants is the major reason behind adverse affect on the white marbles of Taj Mahal?
[A] Black carbon
[B] Nitrogen oxides
[C] Brown carbon
[D] Sulphur dioxide
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Correct Answer: C [ Brown carbon]
Notes:
Correct answer is Brown Carbon, which contributes 30 % in damage to Taj Mahal. As per recent analysis of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Sulphur dioxide is not the major contributor to damage now, as it was during 1990s. Vehicle emissions are the biggest contributors for brown and black carbon.
