Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. “Dancing Deer” is found in which of the following states of India?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Manipur
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: B [ Manipur ]
Notes:
Dancing Deer is the popular name of Sangai Deer, which is found only in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) in Loktak Lake in Manipur. Loktak is known for Phumdis (floating vegetation) and the deer often needs to balance itself on them, so it appears that they are dancing.
2. 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.
3. Headquarters of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is loacated at:
[A] Geneva
[B] Nairobi
[C] New Delhi
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Nairobi]
Notes:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP also has six regional offices and various country offices.
4. To Catalyze a Transition to a Low Carbon World, Climate Neutral Network (CN Net) was launched in 2008 by which of the following ?
[A] Green Building Council
[B] United Nations Environment Programme
[C] Global Environment Facility
[D] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations Environment Programme]
Notes:
Climate Neutral Network was launched in 2008 during the meeting of United Nations Environment Programme Governing Council in Monaco. 4 countries, 4 cities and 5 companies were present in the meeting.
5. 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.
6. Which among the following is the main source of “Synthetic Fuel”?
[A] Plastic
[B] Biomass
[C] Coal
[D] Municipal Waste
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Correct Answer: C [Coal]
Notes:
Synthetic fuel is a liquid or gaseous fuel (which is obtained from a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) which was formed by coal or biomass or by reforming of natural gas. Some of the conversion methods are Fischer–Tropsch conversion, methanol to gasoline conversion, direct coal liquefaction.
7. In which of the following state Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and tiger reserve which is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is home to many bird species also like treepies, bulbuls, babblers, mynahs.
8. In the UNFCCC convention at which among the following places, the decision to set up a “Green Climate Fund” was taken?
[A] Copenhagen
[B] Cancun
[C] Bali
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [Copenhagen]
Notes:
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a new global fund created to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change. GCF helps developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change. It seeks to promote a paradigm shift to low-emission and climate-resilient development, taking into accounts the needs of nations that are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. In the Copenhagen Accord, established during the 2009, the decision to set up a “Green Climate Fund” was taken.
9. Which among the following acts is the specific legislation for declaration and regulation of the Biosphere Reserves in India?
[A] Wildlife Protection Act 1972
[B] Biological Diversity Act, 2002
[C] Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
[D] None of above
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Correct Answer: D [None of above]
Notes:
There is no act in India to specifically regulate and declare the Biosphere Reserves
10. The researchers have discovered a new greenhouse gas called perfluorotributylamine (PFBTA), which has highest impact on global warming to date. In which among the following industries, PFBTA has been in use ?
[A] Electrical industry
[B] Automobile industry
[C] Petroleum industry
[D] Mining industry
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Correct Answer: A [ Electrical industry ]
Notes:
The researchers have discovered a new greenhouse gas called perfluorotributylamine (PFBTA), which has highest impact on global warming to date. It is used in electrical industry. It is colorless.
