Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Mathikettan Shola National Park (MSNS) is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: D [Kerala ]
Notes:
The Mathikettan Shola National Park (MSNS) is located in Poopara village of Udumbanchola taluk in Idukki district of Kerala and covers an area of 12.82 square kilometres. It is notified as a national park to protect the wildlife and rich biodiversity of the area. It is home to beautiful and rare animals like panthers, wild elephants, spotted deer, Nilgiri tahrs and giant grizzled squirrels, etc. Among reptiles, species like rat snakes, crocodiles, vipers, cobras, turtles, lizards and pythons inhabit the park.
2. 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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Correct Answer: B [United Nations Development Programme]
Notes:
The Equator Prize, is confered by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme. It is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was founded in the year 1965.
3. The “Hkakabo Razi” which is famous for Hkakabo Razi National Park, is a border tripoint between which among the following countries?
[A] India-Nepal-China
[B] India-Bhutan-China
[C] India-Bangladesh-Myanmar
[D] India-China-Myanmar
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Correct Answer: D [India-China-Myanmar]
Notes:
Hkakabo Razi (5881 meters) is located in the northern Myanmar near the border tripoint with India and China. It is enclosed with Khakaborazi National Park. It is rich in flora and fauna ranging from tropical to alpine species.
4. Kudremukh National Park is located in which of the following states ?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil nadu
[D] Orissa
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Kudremukh National Park is located in the state of Karnataka (Chikkamagaluru district). It is abundant in tropical wet evergreen type of forest. The park is a part of the Global Tiger Conservation Priority-I.
5. Which of the following NGO releases State of Environment Report in India?
[A] Seva Bharati
[B] Development Alternatives
[C] Tirumitra
[D] Integrated Rural Development Organization
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Correct Answer: B [Development Alternatives]
Notes:
Development Alternatives is the world’s first social enterprise which is dedicated to sustainable development. It also conducts research to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes. It releases State of Environment Report in India.
6. For which of the following PM10 and PM2.5 Samplers are used?
[A] Food adulteration
[B] Adulterated Petrol
[C] Environment Pollution
[D] Noise Pollution
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Correct Answer: C [Environment Pollution]
Notes:
PM10 is particulate matter with 10 mm or less in diameter and PM2.5 is particulate matter with 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter. These particles are formed by burning fuel and chemical reactions that take place in the atmosphere which results environment pollution. A new study showed that PM2.5 is more harmful than PM10.
7. Which among the following is a correct definition of an Ecotone?
[A] a transition between two types of ecosystems particularly plant communities
[B] a transition between two types of ecosystems particularly soil structure & chemical Composition
[C] a transition between two types of mountain ranges
[D] a transition between two types of ecosystems such as water and land
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Correct Answer: A [a transition between two types of ecosystems particularly plant communities]
Notes:
An ecotone is defined as the transition area between two biological communities, where two communities meet and integrate. It may be narrow or else wide, local as well as regional.
8. 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.
9. In context with the environment , February 2 is observed as which among the following days?
[A] Earth Day
[B] World Oceans Day
[C] World Water Day
[D] World Wetlands Day
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Correct Answer: D [World Wetlands Day]
Notes:
February 2nd is World Wetlands Day. This day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands and how to restore them. It also commemorates the Ramsar Convention, which was signed on February 2nd, 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
10. In which of the following forests of India, world’s first tiger census was carried out in 1932 ?
[A] Kaziranga Forests
[B] Sariska Forests
[C] Ranthambore Forests
[D] Palamu Forests
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Correct Answer: D [Palamu Forests]
Notes:
In the year 1932, the world’s first tiger census was carried out in the forests of Palamu. The Palamu Tiger Reserve is situated in the state of Jharkhand. It has a total area of 1,129.93 sq km. The tiger reserve was set up in 1973.
