Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Which among the following states in India has maximum number of protected areas viz. Wild life sanctuaries and National Parks?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Madhya Pradesh has the maximum numbers of national parks. MP has six Tiger Reserves i.e. Kanha, Pench, Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Panna and Sanjay. Madhya Pradesh is followed by Kerala, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand and West Bengal. MP is planning to add 11 more protected areas.
2. Which among the following country is considered to have the world’s first sustainable biofuels economy?
[A] Mexico
[B] Indonesia
[C] Brazil
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Brazil]
Notes:
Brazil is known as the leader of the biofuel industry and the world’s first sustainable biofuels economy. In the year 2009, Brazil adopted new sustainability policies for sugarcane ethanol.
3. Which among the following is called” mother of pearl”?
[A] Ammolite
[B] Nacre
[C] Tusk
[D] Seashell
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Correct Answer: B [Nacre]
Notes:
Nacre also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.
4. In which of the following state Sunabeda sanctuary is located ?
[A] Orissa
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telanagana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Orissa]
Notes:
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Odisha (Nuapada district). It forms the catchment area of the Jonk River. Wild animal like tiger, leopard, Indian Gaur, sloth bear, barking deer, wild boar and blue bull are found in this sanctuary. Common langur and rhesus monkey are also evident in this park.
5. Who heads the National Disaster Management Authority in India?
[A] Home Minister of India
[B] Prime Minister of India
[C] Prime Minister of India
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: B [Prime Minister of India]
Notes:
The Disaster Management Act, 2005 received the Presidential assent on 23 December, 2005. It envisaged the creation of the National Disaster Management Authority with not more than nine members (including a Vice-Chairperson) and the Prime Minister of India as its chairperson.
6. Which among the following is a wildlife trade monitoring network?
[A] DISS
[B] PETA
[C] UN- HABITAT
[D] TRAFFIC
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Correct Answer: D [TRAFFIC]
Notes:
TRAFFIC was founded in 1976. Its headquarters are located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, DISS (Disability Information Services) is located in UK, PETA is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals not related to wildlife, UN-HABITAT is United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
7. In which of the following universities “National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Zone Management” under the World Bank assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management project is set up?
[A] Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
[B] Anna University, Chennai
[C] Utkal University, Bhubaneswa
[D] Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Correct Answer: B [Anna University, Chennai]
Notes:
The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management is a research institute which is located in Chennai. It is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The objective of theorganization is to manage the Indian coast in a sustainable manner.
8. As one of the mega biodiversity countries in the world, what is the approximate percentage of the world’s recorded species that India accounts for?
[A] 2-3%
[B] 7-8%
[C] 11-12%
[D] 15-16%
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Correct Answer: B [7-8%]
Notes:
Despite constituting only 2.4% of the global land area, India accounts for approximately 7-8% of the world’s recorded species. As per the Botanical Survey of India and the Zoological Survey of India, the country boasts of more than 46,000 species of plants and over 81,000 species of animals. Additionally, India is recognized as a hub of crop diversity, housing many wild relatives and breeds of domestic animals. This rich biodiversity showcases India’s ecological significance and critically supports its ecological sustainability.
9. The Chenchu people in India have been active in protection of wildlife in which among the following protected areas of India?
[A] Nagarjunasagar Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh)
[B] Similipal (Odisha)
[C] Indravati, Udanti-Sitanadi (Chhattisgarh)
[D] Palamu (Jharkhand)
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Correct Answer: A [Nagarjunasagar Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh)]
Notes:
The Chenchus are an aboriginal tribe of the central hill regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. Their traditional way of life has been based on hunting and gathering. The Chenchus speak the Chenchu language, a member of the Telegu branch of the Dravidian language family.As per a statement of Environment Ministry, In the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam, the ‘Chenchus’ are involved in protection of Tigers.
10. Which of the following will have the highest Albedo?
[A] Bituminous Road
[B] Fresh Snow
[C] Ocean Surface
[D] Green Grasses
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Correct Answer: B [Fresh Snow]
Notes:
The Albedo of a surface is the ratio of radiation reflected from the surface to the incident radiation. Albedo of fresh snow is highest to almost 0.9, while that of charcoal is least 0.04, one of the darkest substances.
