Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka ]
Notes:
The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) is located in Somwarpet taluk of the Kodagu district, Karnataka and is spread over 102.59 square kilometres. It is home to rare and endangered birdlife such as great pied hornbill, Malabar trogon and Nilgiri blackbird. It is also home to mammals include elephant, tiger, slender loris, Nilgiri marten and bonnet macaque.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWLS) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Nagaland
[C] Tripura
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka ]
Notes:
The Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (AWLS) is located in Nagamangala Taluk of Mandya district of Karnataka and is spread over 0.88 square kilometres. This was created mainly for the conservation of peacocks. It also houses nearly 250 species of birds.
5. 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.
6. Saddle Peak National Park is located in which of the following Union Territories ?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Pondicherry
[C] Andaman and Nicobar
[D] Daman & Diu
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Correct Answer: C [Andaman and Nicobar]
Notes:
There are four national parks in the Andamans, Mahatma Gandhi Marine, Mount Harriet, Rani Jhansi Marine and Saddle Peak National Parks.
Nicobars have two areas notified as national parks and an area in Great Nicobar designated as the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. Within the area of 960.40 km² in Great Nicobar Island, 110 km² is the Galathea National Park, situated on the south east of the island. On the east coast an area of 476. 73 km² is notified as the Campbell Bay National Park.
7. Which among the following body runs the International Radon Project ?
[A] United Nations Development Programme
[B] World Health Organization
[C] World Bank
[D] United Nations Environment Programme
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organization]
Notes:
The International Radon Project (IRP) is a research initiative that was launched in the 1980s by the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to study the health effects of radon exposure and to develop guidelines for the protection of human health from radon-induced radiation. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the decay of uranium and radium, which are found in small amounts in soil, rock, and water. When radon is released into the air, it can be inhaled into the lungs, where it can expose the body to ionizing radiation and increase the risk of lung cancer.
8. “Fish meal” is widely used as which among the following?
[A] Cost effective Food
[B] Poultry Feed Additive
[C] Organic Fertilizer
[D] Bird food
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Correct Answer: C [Organic Fertilizer]
Notes:
Fish meal is made from fish that are not suitable for human consumption. It is used to feed farm animals. It is also a nutrients rich organic fertilizer with a NPK ratio of 10-2-2.
9. Which among the following is the most abundant Green-House-Gas(GHG) in the earth’s atmosphere?
[A] Carbon dioxide
[B] Water Vapour
[C] Sulphur Dioxide
[D] Tropospheric Ozone
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Correct Answer: B [Water Vapour]
Notes:
Water vapour also accounts for the largest percentage of the greenhouse effect, between 36% and 66% for clear sky conditions and between 66% and 85% when including clouds.
10. Plantation of which of the following trees can help to prevent forest fires in the Himalayan region?
[A] Mahua
[B] Rhododendron
[C] Chir pine
[D] Tendu
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Correct Answer: B [ Rhododendron ]
Notes:
Plantation of trees like Banj oak, Myrica, Alder & Rhododendron in between the Chir pine trees can help to prevent forest fires in the Himalayan region. Chir pine are the main reason for forest fires in Himalayan region.