Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity Multiple choice questions for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
31. What is the status of Amani Flatwing on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species?
[A] Endangered
[B] Vulnerable
[C] Threatened
[D] Critically Endangered
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Correct Answer: D [Critically Endangered]
Notes:
The status of Amani Flatwing on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is Critically Endangered. Its scientific name is Amanipodagrion gilliesi. It is found along the streams of Amani Sigi Forest.
32. The first World Public Meeting on Culture was held at which of the following places?
[A] Porto Alegre
[B] Rio de Janeiro
[C] Kyoto
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Porto Alegre]
Notes:
The first World Public Meeting on Culture was held in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2002. The meeting resulted with the idea
to draw up document guidelines for local cultural policies, a document comparable to what Agenda 21 meant in 1992 for the environment.
33. Where is the headquarters of TRAFFIC located?
[A] London
[B] Cambridge
[C] Geneva
[D] Vienna
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Correct Answer: B [Cambridge]
Notes:
The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network is headquartered at Cambridge, United Kingdom. The organisation aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
34. How many Chemicals are listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention?
[A] 12
[B] 28
[C] 43
[D] 54
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Correct Answer: C [43]
Notes:
There are a total of 43 chemicals listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam convention. It includes pesticides and industrial chemicals that have been banned or severely restricted for health or environmental reasons by two or more Parties.
35. Which of the following are among the 10 biogeographic zones of India?
1. Trans-Himalayas
2. Western ghats
3. Deccan peninsula
4. Gangetic plain
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The 10 biogeographic zones of India are as follows: Trans-Himalayas, Himalayas, Desert, Semi-arid, Western ghats, Deccan Peninsula, Gangetic plain, North-east India, Islands and Coasts.
36. Devara Kadu is the local name of sacred groves of which of the following states?
[A] Orissa
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Devara Kadu is the local name of sacred groves of Karnataka. They are total 1531 in number. One of the ancient deities worshiped at Devara Kadu is ‘Kadu Aiyappa’. The Malnad region is especially dotted with such sacred grooves.
37. Jahera and Thakuramma are the local names of sacred groves of which of the following states?
[A] Orissa
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] None of the bove
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Correct Answer: A [Orissa]
Notes:
Jahera and Thakuramma are the local names of sacred groves of Orissa. They are total 169 in number. Sacred groves are patches of vegetation protected on the basis of religious faith.
38. Whcih of the following Biosphere reserve is not added to the UNESCO’s MAB programme?
[A] Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
[B] Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
[C] Panna Biosphere Reserve
[D] Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
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Correct Answer: C [Panna Biosphere Reserve]
Notes:
Among all the Biosphere Reserves given in the options Simlipal Biosphere Reserve, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, and Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve are included in the List of India’s Biosphere Reserves in UNESCO’S WNBR based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
39. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Ground-level ozone?
1. Formation of ground level ozone takes place when vehicle emissions containing nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds interact in the presence of sunlight.
2. Ground level is not harmful to humans.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Formation of ground level ozone takes place when vehicle emissions containing nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds interact in the presence of sunlight. Ground level is not harmful to humans.
40. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Fly Ash?
1. Bricks made from Fly Ash are light in weight and offer high strength and durability.
3. It is used as a fill material for road embankments and in concrete roads.
3. Fly ash can help in increasing crop yield and it also enhances water holding capacity of the land .
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Bricks made from Fly Ash are light in weight and offer high strength and durability. It is used as a fill material for road embankments and in concrete roads. Fly ash can help in increasing crop yield and it also enhances water holding capacity of the land .