Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is located in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Kerala
[C] Tripura
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Tripura ]
Notes:
The Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) is located in Tripura and covers an area of only 0.86 square kilometres. The sanctuary is known for varies rare species plants and animals providing immense scope for the botany and zoology experts. According to statistics, the small sanctuary is a safe abode for 150 species of birds, wild beasts and primates.
2. The logo of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is depicts which among the following animals?
[A] Panda
[B] Polar Bear
[C] Tiger
[D] Stag
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Correct Answer: A [Panda]
Notes:
Panda is there in the logo of World Wildlife fund. The inspiration for the WWF logo came from Chi-Chi, a giant panda that was living at the London Zoo in 1961,which is the same year WWF was created. WWF’s founders wanted a strong, recognizable symbol that would overcome all language barriers.
3. The “Hkakabo Razi” which is famous for Hkakabo Razi National Park, is a border tripoint between which among the following countries?
[A] India-Nepal-China
[B] India-Bhutan-China
[C] India-Bangladesh-Myanmar
[D] India-China-Myanmar
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Correct Answer: D [India-China-Myanmar]
Notes:
Hkakabo Razi (5881 meters) is located in the northern Myanmar near the border tripoint with India and China. It is enclosed with Khakaborazi National Park. It is rich in flora and fauna ranging from tropical to alpine species.
4. World Conservation Monitoring Centre, a biodiversity information and assessment arm of the United Nations Environment Programme is located at ?
[A] Cambridge
[B] New York
[C] Geneva
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [Cambridge]
Notes:
The United Nation Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre is an executive agency of UN Environment Programme, which is based in Cambridge (UK). It was previously managed by IUCN, UN Environment Programme and WWF.
5. Consider the following statements:
- National Tiger Conservation Authority is an statutory authority with legal backing to ensure tiger conservation.
- Project Tiger had no statutory status
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
In the year 2005, the National Tiger Conservation Authority was established. It is a statutory authority with legal backing to ensure tiger conservation. Project Tiger was launched in 1973. It had no statutory status.
6. Main bench of National Green Tribunal is located at ?
[A] Lucknow
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bhopal
[D] Indore
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are other four place of sitting (called Green Benches) of the Tribunal.
7. India’s first Centre for Mangroves and Coastal Ecology has been proposed at which of the following places?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Visakhapatnam
[C] Puri
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [ Visakhapatnam ]
Notes:
Andhra Government has identified around 100 acres of land near Simhachalam for setting up India’s first exclusive Centre for Mangroves and Coastal Ecology under the Institute of Forest Biodiversity which is under the aegis of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE).
8. ECOMARC is a symbol related to which of the following?
[A] Goods safe for environment
[B] Best quality
[C] Imported goods
[D] Exported goods
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Correct Answer: A [Goods safe for environment]
Notes:
Ecomark or Eco mark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards to products conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on the ecosystem. The marking scheme was started in 1991.
9. What is the harmful effect of the Supersonic jets? (UPSC Prelims 1979).
[A] Destruction of ozone layer
[B] Sound pollution
[C] Nervous system breakdown
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Destruction of ozone layer]
Notes:
Harmful effects of Supersonic jets:
• Excessive noise generation
• High development costs
• Expensive construction materials
• An increased cost per seat over subsonic airliners
• Aircraft engines also emit heat and noise
• Increase the global limits for aircraft nitrogen dioxide emissions by 40% and carbon dioxide emissions by 70%
• Destruction of ozone layer
10. How does heavy rainfall affects soil? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] Increasing its acidity
[B] Increasing its alkalinity
[C] Reducing its fertility
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: A [Increasing its acidity]
Notes:
Changes in precipitation affect vegetation which has impacts on soil, organic matter cycle and the texture of soil. This can influence the runoff rate and formation of surface crusts, which affect erosion and cause deterioration.
Temperature and rainfall control leaching intensity and soil mineral weathering. In warm, humid environments, soil pH decreases over time in a process called soil acidification, due to leaching from high amounts of rainfall.
