Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. 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.
2. The number of which among the following would be maximum in a Food Chain?
[A] Producers
[B] Primary Consumers
[C] Secondary Consumers
[D] Decomposers
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Correct Answer: D [Decomposers]
Notes:Transfer of food from the plants (producers) through a series of organisms with repeated eating and being eaten is called a food chain. A food chain consists of
- Producers or Autotrophs
- Primary consumers or Herbivores
- Secondary consumers or Carnivores
- Decomposers
Decomposers make up the final trophic level in a food chain. Decomposers are the organisms that feed on dead organic matter called detritus of all the trophic levels and help in recycling the nutrients. Examples of decomposers are bacteria, fungi, mites, millipedes, earthworms, nematodes, slugs, crabs and molluscs.
3. On February 2, we observed World Wetland Day which marks the signing of Ramsar Convention in which of the following year ?
[A] 1968
[B] 1970
[C] 1971
[D] 1975
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Correct Answer: C [1971]
Notes:
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February, to mark the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. It was that day when a small group of environmentalists signed an agreement at the Ramsar Convention in Iran.
4. Which among the following international treaty or protocol bans all mining in Antarctica, designating the continent as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science?
[A] Antractica Treaty System
[B] Antarctic Conservation Act
[C] CRAMRA
[D] Antarctic-Environmental Protocol
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Correct Answer: D [Antarctic-Environmental Protocol]
Notes:
Antarctic-Environmental Protocol is also known as Madrid Protocol
5. In context with the Environment, the price charged to deliver municipal solid waste to a landfill, waste-to-energy facility, or recycling facility is known as ______?
[A] Recycling Fee
[B] Dumping Duty
[C] Tipping Fee
[D] Material Fee
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Correct Answer: C [Tipping Fee]
Notes:
The price charged to deliver municipal solid waste to a landfill, waste-to-energy facility, or recycling facility is known as tipping fee.
6. Which among the following National Park in India is also called the last house of White winged Wood Duck?
[A] Salim Ali National Park , Jammu & Kashmi
[B] Nameri National Park , Assam
[C] Ghana National Park, Rajastha
[D] Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Nameri National Park , Assam]
Notes:
Nameri National Park is located in the Sonitpur District of Assam. It was declared as Tiger Reserve in the year 1999-2000 and became a sanctuary in 1985.
7. The Ozone Day is observed in memory of signing of which of the following protocols?
[A] Montreal Protocol
[B] Geneva Protocol
[C] Kyoto Protocol
[D] Nagoya Protocol
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Correct Answer: A [Montreal Protocol]
Notes:
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was an international treaty which was organized in 1987. The UN General Assembly celebrate 16th September in memory of the date in 1987 when nations inked the Montreal Protocol.
8. The regions of mediterranean climate experience which of the following types of rainfall in winter?
[A] Orographic
[B] Cyclonic
[C] Convectional
[D] Orographic and Cyclonic
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Correct Answer: D [ Orographic and Cyclonic]
Notes:
The Mediterranean region of Europe typically experiences hot, dry summers while most of the precipitation falls during the winter months. The Mediterranean region experiences Cyclonic rainfall during winter and the Orographic effect enhances the cyclonic rainfall.
9. Which among the following is the largest terrestrial pool of carbon?
[A] Ponds and Lakes
[B] Forests
[C] Soil
[D] Rocks and Mountains
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Correct Answer: C [ Soil]
Notes:
Soil carbon refers to the carbon held within the soil, mainly as organic content. Soil carbon is the largest terrestrial pool of carbon (2,200 Giga tonnes). Soil carbon plays a key role in the carbon cycle and thus is important in global climate models. It has been shown that l kg of carbon released from the soil constitutes 3.64kg of Co2 in the atmosphere. The exchange of carbon between soils and the atmosphere is a significant part of the world carbon cycle, which is extensive both spatially and temporally. Carbon, as it relates to the organic matter of soils, is a major component of soil and catchment health. With reference to Carbon sequestration, the soil is one of the largest reservoirs, where carbon could be restored.
10. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides punishment for the illegal hunting and trade of the wildlife. A tiger which has turned into a man eater can be hunted only if approval comes from ___?
[A] Authorities of the concerned national park / sanctuary
[B] Chief Minister of the state
[C] Environment Ministry, Government of India
[D] Chief wildlife warden of concerned state
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Correct Answer: D [ Chief wildlife warden of concerned state]
Notes:
India does not have a robust scientific or policy mechanism to minimise tiger human conflicts. A Standard Operating Procedure was released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority last year to deal with emergency arising due to straying of tigers to human settlements. The guidelines prohibit killing the tiger unless it has been declared a maneater. Only the chief wildlife warden of a state can permit hunting of man-eaters.
