Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Gorumara National Park (GNP) is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
The Gorumara National Park (GNP) is located in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. The park is located in the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests. It is primarily known for its population of Indian rhinoceros. The park has been declared as the best among the protected areas in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the year 2009. It has recorded 50 species of mammals, 194 species of birds, 22 species of reptiles, 7 species of turtles, 27 species of fish, and other macro and micro fauna. The park is rich in large herbivores including Indian rhinoceros, gaur, Asian elephant, sloth bear, chital and sambar deer.
2. The Rani Jhansi Marine National Park (RJMNP) is located in which state/UT?
[A] Puducherry
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Correct Answer: D [Andaman and Nicobar Islands]
Notes:
The Rani Jhansi Marine National Park (RJMNP) is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and covers an area of 256.14 square kilometres. It was founded in 1996 and commemorates Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi (1828-58). The park provides shelter to some very crucial wildlife and habitats which include Dugongs, Crocodiles, Marine Life, Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Terrestrial Moist forest and birds. It is an area which is strictly reserved for the betterment of the wildlife & biodiversity, and where activities like developmental, forestry, poaching, hunting and grazing on cultivation are not permitted. Their boundaries are well marked and circumscribed.
3. 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.
4. Keoladeo Bird sanctuary is located in which among the following states of India?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Gujarath
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
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Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the winter season.
5. The Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary (GBWS) is located in which of the following states?
[A] Bihar and Jharkhand
[B] Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
[D] West Bengal and Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar and Jharkhand ]
Notes:
The Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary (GBWS) is a wildlife sanctuary located in Gaya district of Bihar state and Koderma district of Jharkhand state in east-central India. The sanctuary covers an area of 259 square kilometres. It is home to tigers, leopards, wolves, sloth bears, chitals, chinkaras, and many species of birds.
6. 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.
7. Which among the following is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary?
[A] Dibang Valley
[B] Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary
[C] Kumbhalgarh
[D] Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: D [Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary]
Notes:
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the state of Gujarat. The total area of the sanctuary is 4954 sq km. The endangered wild ass sub-species (Indian Wild Ass, Khur) belonging to the Asiatic Wild Ass species Onager can be found here.
8. Out of the 81,000 animal species so far described from India, Invertebrates have a lion’s share with about 68,000 organisms and microorganisms. In this context, consider the following:
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
- Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Which among the above emphasize(s) upon conservation of the Invertebrates?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 3 only
[D] 2 & 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [3 only]
Notes:
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was enacted to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith. It was amended in 1988 to control further deforestation of Forest Areas in India.
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. The Mahesh Rangrajan Committee has recommended the amendment of the Wild Life Protection Act for which among the following purposes?
[A] To give legislative protection to Elephant Reserves
[B] To set up National Elephants Conservation Authority (NECA)
[C] To establish Elephant Corridors under the provisions of amended act
[D] All of above
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Correct Answer: B [To set up National Elephants Conservation Authority (NECA)]
Notes:
Wildlife (Protection) Act was recommended to be amended for setting up of National Elephants Conservation Authority (NECA) on the lines of National Tiger Conservation Authority constituted to enhance protection to the national animal tiger
