Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala ]
Notes:
The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in the southeast part of Kannur District of Kerala and covers an area of 55 Sq. Km. It is home to elephant, wild boar, leopard, mongoose, nilgiri langur, hanuman langur, malabar giant squirrel, etc.
2. Which one of the following committee was constituted to review environmental laws in the country?
[A] Subramanian Committee
[B] Kasturi Rangan Committee
[C] Madhav Nair Committee
[D] Ullas Karanth Committee
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Correct Answer: A [ Subramanian Committee ]
Notes:
T S R Subramanian Committee was constituted to review environmental laws in India. The committee has submitted its recommendations to the government recently.
3. 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.
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. “Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary”, is located in which state:
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarath
[C] Maharastra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary of MP. It was established in the year 1975. It is covering Sagar, Damoh, Narsinghpur and Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.
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. One of the major objectives of the National Water Mission is to increase the water use efficiency by 20%. Which among the following is the correct definition of the water use efficiency?
[A] Increase the ground water level by proper management of rainwater
[B] To make the irrigation facilities to maximum crop areas
[C] To save water from evaporation and runoff or subsurface drainage
[D] To make bodies of water clean and usable for drinking purpose
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Correct Answer: C [To save water from evaporation and runoff or subsurface drainage]
Notes:
Water use efficiency is the ratio of water used in plant metabolism to water lost by the plant through transpiration. One of the major objectives of the National Water Mission is to increase the water use efficiency by 20% to save water from evaporation and runoff or subsurface drainage.
8. The Jatropha curcas, source of inedible vegetable oil that is used to produce biofuel and which works as a carbon sink is native to which of the following regions of the world?
[A] Europe
[B] Central Africa
[C] Central America
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: C [Central America]
Notes:
Jatropha curcas (other names physic nut, Barbados nut, poison nut, bubble bush or purging nut) is a native of Mexico and Central America and is considered invasive species in many parts of the world. It is a source of biofuel.
9. Earth Hour is organized by ___?
[A] UNESCO
[B] Earth Hour Foundation
[C] World Wildlife Fund
[D] United Nations Environment Programme
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Correct Answer: C [World Wildlife Fund]
Notes:
Earth Hour is organized by the WorldWildlife Fund (WWF). With almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries/territories, it’s one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. WWF is mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
10. 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.
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