Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Tripura
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [West Bengal ]
Notes:
The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. It is home to Indian leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boars, gaur, etc. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal florican is sighted. The other birds to be found here are the crested eagle, Pallas’s fish eagle, shikra, Finn’s weaver, jungle fowl, peafowl (peacock), partridge, and lesser pied hornbill. Pythons, monitor lizards, kraits, cobras, geckos, and about eight species of fresh water turtles can also be found here.
2. The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary (SRS) is located in which state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Sikkim]
Notes:
The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary (SRS) is a nature park in the Yumthang Valley of Flowers north of Lachung in North Sikkim district and covers an area of 43 sq kms. Bird species found in the park include Wood snipe and Hoary-throated barwing.
3. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) is located in which state?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) is located in Wayanad, Kerala and covers an area of 344 square kilometers. It is home to elephants, tigers, panthers, jungle cats, civet cats, monkeys, wild dogs, bisons, deer, bears, etc. The sanctuary is one of the safest havens for different species of vultures like the White-rumped Vultures and the Red-headed Vultures. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
4. Headquarters of Bioversity International is located at:
[A] England
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Italy]
Notes:
Bioversity International, a non-profit research organization for development, was established in 1974. The motto of the organization is “Agricultural biodiversity nourishes and sustains the planet”. It is headquatered at Rome, Italy.
5. Which among the following is world’s top country in terms of clean energy investment?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China is the world’s top country in terms of clean energy investment with the investment of 83.4 billion U.S. dollars. China is followed by US, Japan and India (9.3 billion U.S. dollars).
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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Correct Answer: D [It’s availability in huge Reserves]
Notes:
Shale gas is natural gas that is found in shale formations. It has become a significant source of natural gas. It is becoming more and more popular in today’s Global Gas Exploration Market, because of its abundance.
7. Consider the following statements:
- National Tiger Conservation Authority is an statutory authority with legal backing to ensure tiger conservation.
- Project Tiger had no statutory status
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
In the year 2005, the National Tiger Conservation Authority was established. It is a statutory authority with legal backing to ensure tiger conservation. Project Tiger was launched in 1973. It had no statutory status.
8. What is Malathion, sometimes seen in news?
[A] A fumigant
[B] An insecticide
[C] A preservative
[D] A pesticide
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Correct Answer: B [An insecticide]
Notes:
Malathion is an organophosphate (OP) insecticide that has been registered for use in the United States since 1956. It is of relatively low human toxicity. It is widely used in agriculture, residential landscaping, public recreation areas, & in public health pest control programs such as mosquito eradication.
9. 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.
10. 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.
