Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The Orang National Park (ONP) is located in which state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Mizoram
[C] Tripura
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam ]
Notes:
The Orang National Park (ONP) is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam and covers an area of 78.81 square kilometers. The park has a rich flora and fauna, including great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, pigmy hog, elephants, wild buffalo and tigers. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river.
2. Eutrophication is due to lack of oxygen and severe reductions in water quality, fish, and other animal populations which ultimately destroys the particular ecosystem. The main reason behind this is ____?
[A] Increased pollution in water bodies
[B] Increased chemical nutrients and compounds containing nitrogen or phosphorus
[C] increased microbes and parasitic organism in stagnant water
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Increased chemical nutrients and compounds containing nitrogen or phosphorus]
Notes:
Eutrophication is when a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients which impetus to excessive growth of algae. It causes oxygen depletion of the water body. Due to this problem algal bloom occurs which is the increase of phytoplankton.
3. In which of the following countries Slow Food Movement took place to combat fast food?
[A] United States
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] England
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
The Slow Food movement was initiated in 1989, in Italy as a response to the growth of fast food and other changes in the world food system. It warns people to the harmful consequences of a fast-paced lifestyle and reintroduces people’s love for the food they eat.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. In context with the Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which among the following marked Rio+20 CBDconference?
[A] Montreal
[B] Nagoya
[C] Tokyo
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: B [Nagoya]
Notes:
The tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 10) on Biological Diversity was organized in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 2010. It marked the Rio+20 Convention on Biological Diversity.
7. Headquarters of Biodiversity International are located at?
[A] Rome
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] Manila
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Correct Answer: A [Rome]
Notes:
Bioversity International, a non-profit research organization for development, was established in 1974. The motto of the organization is “Agricultural biodiversity nourishes and sustains the planet”. It is headquatered at Rome, Italy.
8. Which of the following winds is known for “Blood Rain”?
[A] Sirocco
[B] Harmattan
[C] Mistral
[D] Khamsin
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Correct Answer: A [Sirocco]
Notes:
Sirocco is a warm, dry and dust laden local wind which blows in northerly direction from Sahara desert over North Africa as a dry wind and picks up moisture as it crosses the Mediterranean. Since they carry red dust over Sahara, the rainfall which they cause is called blood rain sometimes.
9. Which among the following is a manmade Ramsar site?
[A] Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala
[B] Harike Wetland, Punjab
[C] Ropar Wetland, Punjab
[D] Vembanad Lake, Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [ Harike Wetland, Punjab]
Notes:
Harike Wetland and the lake were formed by constructing the head works across the Sutlej river, in 1953.
10. The National Parks in India are equivalent to which among the following IUCN Protected Area Management Categories?
[A] IUCN Ia
[B] IUCN Ib
[C] IUCN II
[D] IUCN III
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Correct Answer: C [ IUCN II]
Notes:
IUCN protected area management categories classify protected areas according to their management objectives. They are la Strict Nature Reserve, Ib Wilderness Area, II National Park, III Natural Monument or Feature, IV Habitat/ Species Management Area, V Protected Landscape/ Seascape, VI Protected area with sustainable use of natural resources.
