Environment & Biodiversity MCQs
Q 1.The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located in which state?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [West Bengal ]
Notes: The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. It is home to Indian leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boars, gaur, etc. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal florican is sighted. The other birds to be found here are the crested eagle, Pallas’s fish eagle, shikra, Finn’s weaver, jungle fowl, peafowl (peacock), partridge, and lesser pied hornbill. Pythons, monitor lizards, kraits, cobras, geckos, and about eight species of fresh water turtles can also be found here.
Notes: The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. It is home to Indian leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boars, gaur, etc. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal florican is sighted. The other birds to be found here are the crested eagle, Pallas’s fish eagle, shikra, Finn’s weaver, jungle fowl, peafowl (peacock), partridge, and lesser pied hornbill. Pythons, monitor lizards, kraits, cobras, geckos, and about eight species of fresh water turtles can also be found here.
Q 2.The Samaspur Sanctuary is located in which state?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes: The Samaspur Sanctuary is located near Salon in Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, which is established in 1987, and covers an area of about 780 hectares of land. The best time to visit the place is between November to March. More than 250 varieties of birds can be seen here such as Greylag Goose, Pintail, Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Shoveler and Ruddy Shelduck (Surkhab).
Notes: The Samaspur Sanctuary is located near Salon in Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, which is established in 1987, and covers an area of about 780 hectares of land. The best time to visit the place is between November to March. More than 250 varieties of birds can be seen here such as Greylag Goose, Pintail, Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Shoveler and Ruddy Shelduck (Surkhab).
Q 3.Keoladeo Bird sanctuary is located in which among the following states of India?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Rajasthan]
Notes: 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.
Notes: 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.
Q 4.Kudremukh National Park is located in which of the following states ?
Answer: 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.
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.
Q 5.Which of the following NGO releases State of Environment Report in India?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Development Alternatives]
Notes: Development Alternatives is the world’s first social enterprise which is dedicated to sustainable development. It also conducts research to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes. It releases State of Environment Report in India.
Notes: Development Alternatives is the world’s first social enterprise which is dedicated to sustainable development. It also conducts research to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes. It releases State of Environment Report in India.
Q 6.What is the another name of Earth Summit?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Rio Summit]
Notes: The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) is also known as the Rio Summit, which was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. After its creation, others including NGOs in the field of sustainability showed a similar development regarding the issues discussed in these conferences.
Notes: The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) is also known as the Rio Summit, which was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. After its creation, others including NGOs in the field of sustainability showed a similar development regarding the issues discussed in these conferences.
Q 7.Who among the following chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Prime Minister]
Notes: National Board for Wild Life is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Theoretically, the board is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country. However, it is a very important body because it serves as apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries. It is chaired by India’s Prime Minister and its vice chairman is Minister of Environment.
Notes: National Board for Wild Life is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Theoretically, the board is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country. However, it is a very important body because it serves as apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries. It is chaired by India’s Prime Minister and its vice chairman is Minister of Environment.
Q 8.Which among the following is a correct definition of an Ecotone?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [a transition between two types of ecosystems particularly plant communities]
Notes: An ecotone is defined as the transition area between two biological communities, where two communities meet and integrate. It may be narrow or else wide, local as well as regional.
Notes: An ecotone is defined as the transition area between two biological communities, where two communities meet and integrate. It may be narrow or else wide, local as well as regional.
Q 9.Which among the following plant has been prohibited from cultivation and planting in India via the Willd Life protection Act?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp. )]
Notes: The lady’s slipper orchids are extremely rare in the Himalayas at present. It used to be found abundantly. The cultivation and planting of lady’s slipper orchids in India are prohibited by the Willd Life protection Act. ScheduleVI of this act contains the plants, which are prohibited from cultivation and planting. Some of these plants are as followsBeddomes’ cycad(Cycas beddomei)Blue Vanda(Vanda soerulec)Kuth(Saussurea lappa)Ladies slipper orchids(Paphiopedilum spp.)Pitcher plant(Nepenthes khasiana)Red Vanda(Rananthera inschootiana)
Notes: The lady’s slipper orchids are extremely rare in the Himalayas at present. It used to be found abundantly. The cultivation and planting of lady’s slipper orchids in India are prohibited by the Willd Life protection Act. ScheduleVI of this act contains the plants, which are prohibited from cultivation and planting. Some of these plants are as followsBeddomes’ cycad(Cycas beddomei)Blue Vanda(Vanda soerulec)Kuth(Saussurea lappa)Ladies slipper orchids(Paphiopedilum spp.)Pitcher plant(Nepenthes khasiana)Red Vanda(Rananthera inschootiana)
Q 10.The Mahesh Rangrajan Committee has recommended the amendment of the Wild Life Protection Act for which among the following purposes?
Answer: 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
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
Q 11.In context with the Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which among the following markedRio+20 CBDconference?
Answer: 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.
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.
Q 12.The highest Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) can be expected in __?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [ Untreated Municipal waste water]
Notes: BOD is amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period, for running rivers, it would be minimum and for Untreated Municipal waste water it would be maximum.
Notes: BOD is amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period, for running rivers, it would be minimum and for Untreated Municipal waste water it would be maximum.
Q 13.What is full form of BOD?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Biological Oxygen Demand]
Notes: Biochemical Oxygen Demand is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period.
Notes: Biochemical Oxygen Demand is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period.
Q 14.Which of the following is true about nuclear waste?It can be kept underwater permanently for its safe storageIt does not decay for a long timeSelect the correct answer from the codes given below
Answer: Correct Answer:B [2 only]
Notes: Nuclear waste is the waste released from the nuclear reactor. It is the radioactive waste that does not decay for a long period of time. It can be stored underwater temporarily. For its long term safe storage it is to be stored in deep geological formations
Notes: Nuclear waste is the waste released from the nuclear reactor. It is the radioactive waste that does not decay for a long period of time. It can be stored underwater temporarily. For its long term safe storage it is to be stored in deep geological formations
Q 15.Which of the following Biosphere Reserves of India is not listed under the Man and Biosphere Program (MAB)?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Cold Desert]
Notes: Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh is not listed under UNESCO’s MAB program
Notes: Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh is not listed under UNESCO’s MAB program
Q 16.Consider the following statements about Temperate Deciduous Forest:Extends over Central and Southern Europe, Eastern North America, Western China, Japan, New Zealand, etc.Has moderate average temperature and scant rainfall.Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Only 1]
Notes: Temperate Deciduous Forest extends over the areas of Central and Southern Europe, Eastern North America, Western China, Japan, New Zealand, etc. They are characterized by Moderate average Temperature and abundant rainfall, not scanty. So, the first statement is correct, and the second statement is incorrect.
Notes: Temperate Deciduous Forest extends over the areas of Central and Southern Europe, Eastern North America, Western China, Japan, New Zealand, etc. They are characterized by Moderate average Temperature and abundant rainfall, not scanty. So, the first statement is correct, and the second statement is incorrect.
Q 17.Consider the following statements regarding trophic level interactions:It only involves the concept of the Food ChainIt involves the concept of both Food Chain and Food WebIt involves the concepts of Food Chain, Food Web and Ecological PyramidsEcological Pyramids is not a part of trophic level interactionsWhich of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Only 3]
Notes: The trophic level in an ecosystem involves three concepts: Food Chain, Food Web, and Ecological Pyramids. Therefore, the statement that it involves only the Food Chain is incorrect. Similarly, the statement that it does not involve Ecological Pyramids is also incorrect.
Notes: The trophic level in an ecosystem involves three concepts: Food Chain, Food Web, and Ecological Pyramids. Therefore, the statement that it involves only the Food Chain is incorrect. Similarly, the statement that it does not involve Ecological Pyramids is also incorrect.
Q 18.Which of the following are the necessary feature of a pollutant for biomagnification to occur?1. Long-lived2. Mobile2. Insoluble in fats3. Biologically activeSelect the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes: The necessary feature of a pollutant for biomagnification to occur are as follows: the pollutant should be long-lived, mobile, soluble in fats, biologically active. Short-lived pollutants will be broken down before they become dangerous. Immobility ensures that it will stay in one place and is unlikely to be taken up by organisms. If the pollutant is soluble in water, it will be excreted by the organism.
Notes: The necessary feature of a pollutant for biomagnification to occur are as follows: the pollutant should be long-lived, mobile, soluble in fats, biologically active. Short-lived pollutants will be broken down before they become dangerous. Immobility ensures that it will stay in one place and is unlikely to be taken up by organisms. If the pollutant is soluble in water, it will be excreted by the organism.
Q 19.Which of the following is vital for the production of carbohydrates through photosynthesis by plants?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Carbon]
Notes: Carbon is a minor constituent of the atmosphere, however, without carbon dioxide life wasn’t possible, because it is vitalfor the production of carbohydrates through photosynthesis by plants.
Notes: Carbon is a minor constituent of the atmosphere, however, without carbon dioxide life wasn’t possible, because it is vitalfor the production of carbohydrates through photosynthesis by plants.
Q 20.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Carbon Cycle?1. Carbon cycle involves a continuous exchange of carbon between the atmosphere and the organisms.2. Carbon moves to green plants from the atmosphere by the process of photosynthesis, and then to animals.3. By process of respiration and decomposition of dead organic matter it returns back to atmosphere.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes: Carbon cycle involves a continuous exchange of carbon between the atmosphere and the organisms. Carbon moves to green plants from the atmosphere by the process of photosynthesis, and then to animals. By process of respiration and decomposition of dead organic matter carbon returns back to the atmosphere.
Notes: Carbon cycle involves a continuous exchange of carbon between the atmosphere and the organisms. Carbon moves to green plants from the atmosphere by the process of photosynthesis, and then to animals. By process of respiration and decomposition of dead organic matter carbon returns back to the atmosphere.
Q 21.Which of the following organisms come under the category of decomposer organisms?1. Fungi2. Virus3. BacteriaSelect the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes: Decomposers are organisms that break down the organic matter found in the dead bodies of plants and animals. Decomposers are mainly microorganisms like fungi and bacteria. Viruses are not decomposers.
Notes: Decomposers are organisms that break down the organic matter found in the dead bodies of plants and animals. Decomposers are mainly microorganisms like fungi and bacteria. Viruses are not decomposers.
Q 22.In which of the following type of biotic interaction one species benefits and the other is unaffected?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Commensalism]
Notes: Commensalism is a type of biotic interaction in which one species benefits and the other is unaffected. For example, the cow dung provides food and shelter to dung beetles whereas the beetles have no effect on the cows.
Notes: Commensalism is a type of biotic interaction in which one species benefits and the other is unaffected. For example, the cow dung provides food and shelter to dung beetles whereas the beetles have no effect on the cows.
Q 23.Chilika lake, Orissa was placed on the Montreux Record in which of the following year?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [1993]
Notes: Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India. It was placed on the Montreux Record in 1993 due to siltation.
Notes: Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India. It was placed on the Montreux Record in 1993 due to siltation.
Q 24.Which of the following is the smallest of all living rhinos and the only rhino in Asia to sport two horns?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Sumatran Rhino]
Notes: The smallest of all living rhinos and the only rhino in Asia to sport two horns is the Sumatran Rhino. Its IUCN status is critically endangered and its scientific name is “Dicerorhinus sumatrensis”.
Notes: The smallest of all living rhinos and the only rhino in Asia to sport two horns is the Sumatran Rhino. Its IUCN status is critically endangered and its scientific name is “Dicerorhinus sumatrensis”.
Q 25.Aye-Aye is found in which of the following regions?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Madagascar]
Notes: Aye-Aye is found in Madagascar. Its scientific name is “Daubentonia madagascariensis”. It is the only surviving representative of the Daubentoniidae which is the most anciently diverged family of primates known to date.
Notes: Aye-Aye is found in Madagascar. Its scientific name is “Daubentonia madagascariensis”. It is the only surviving representative of the Daubentoniidae which is the most anciently diverged family of primates known to date.
Q 26.Which of the following statements are correct about “Cat Ba langur”?1. It is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.2. The species is found only on Cat Ba Island in the Gulf of Tonkin off the northeastern Vietnamese shore.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes: Cat Ba langur is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The species is found only on Cat Ba Island in the Gulf of Tonkin off the northeastern Vietnamese shore.
Notes: Cat Ba langur is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The species is found only on Cat Ba Island in the Gulf of Tonkin off the northeastern Vietnamese shore.
Q 27.Consider the following statements about the Ploughshare tortoise:It is a critically endangered species of tortoise.It is endemic to Madagascar.Its scientific name is Astrochelys yniphora and it is also known as the angonoka, ploughshare tortoise, Madagascar tortoise, or Madagascar angulated tortoise.Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes: The Ploughshare tortoise is a critically endangered species, thus making statement 1 correct. It is endemic, or native, to Madagascar, which makes statement 2 accurate as well. The tortoise’s scientific name is Astrochelys yniphora, and it has several common names, justifying the third statement.
Notes: The Ploughshare tortoise is a critically endangered species, thus making statement 1 correct. It is endemic, or native, to Madagascar, which makes statement 2 accurate as well. The tortoise’s scientific name is Astrochelys yniphora, and it has several common names, justifying the third statement.
Q 28.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Hula painted frog?1. It is an amphibian and the only living member of the genus Latonia.2. It is endemic to the Lake Hula marshes in Israel.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes: Hula painted frog, the scientific name of which is “Discoglossus nigriventer”, is an amphibian and the only living member of the genus Latonia. It is endemic to the Lake Hula marshes located in Israel.
Notes: Hula painted frog, the scientific name of which is “Discoglossus nigriventer”, is an amphibian and the only living member of the genus Latonia. It is endemic to the Lake Hula marshes located in Israel.
Q 29.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Convention on Biological Diversity?1. CBD is a legally binding Convention.2. It recognized for the first time, that the conservation of biological diversity is “a common concern of humankind”.3. The agreement covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes: Convention on Biological Diversity is a legally binding Convention. It recognized for the first time, that the conservation of biological diversity is “a common concern of humankind”. The agreement covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources.
Notes: Convention on Biological Diversity is a legally binding Convention. It recognized for the first time, that the conservation of biological diversity is “a common concern of humankind”. The agreement covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources.
Q 30.The secretariat of the Global Tiger Forum is located at which of the following places?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [New Delhi]
Notes: The Global Tiger Forum was established in 1994. It is the only inter-governmental & international body campaigning to save the TIGER worldwide. The secretariat of the Global Tiger Forum is located at New Delhi.
Notes: The Global Tiger Forum was established in 1994. It is the only inter-governmental & international body campaigning to save the TIGER worldwide. The secretariat of the Global Tiger Forum is located at New Delhi.
Q 31.What is buffy-tufted marmoset?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [A Monkey]
Notes: The buffy-tufted marmoset which is also known as the buffy tufted-ear marmoset or white-eared marmoset lives in the forests on the Atlantic coast of southeast Brazil. It resembles the common marmoset but is somewhat larger.
Notes: The buffy-tufted marmoset which is also known as the buffy tufted-ear marmoset or white-eared marmoset lives in the forests on the Atlantic coast of southeast Brazil. It resembles the common marmoset but is somewhat larger.
Q 32.Which of the following is the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species, their habitats and migration routes?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Bonn Convention ]
Notes: Bonn Convention or CMS is the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species, their habitats and migration routes. The treaty was concluded under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme.
Notes: Bonn Convention or CMS is the only global convention specializing in the conservation of migratory species, their habitats and migration routes. The treaty was concluded under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme.
Q 33.Which of the following statements are correct?1. Phyto-geography is a branch of geography which deals with origin, distribution and environmental interrelationships of plants.2. Zoogeography is concerned with the migration and distribution of animals.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes: Phyto-geography is a branch of geography which deals with origin, distribution and environmental interrelationships of plants whereas Zoogeography is concerned with the migration and distribution of animals.
Notes: Phyto-geography is a branch of geography which deals with origin, distribution and environmental interrelationships of plants whereas Zoogeography is concerned with the migration and distribution of animals.
Q 34.Manas Biosphere Reserve is located in which of the following states?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Assam]
Notes: Manas Biosphere Reserve is located in Assam. It is located in parts of Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Barpeta,Nalbari, Kamprup and Darang districts of Assam. It is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.
Notes: Manas Biosphere Reserve is located in Assam. It is located in parts of Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Barpeta,Nalbari, Kamprup and Darang districts of Assam. It is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.
Q 35.Hemis National Park is located in which of the following state?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Ladakh]
Notes: Hemis National Park is a high altitude national park in the eastern Ladakh Union Territory of the Republic of India. The park was founded in 1981 and it is globally famous for its snow leopards.
Notes: Hemis National Park is a high altitude national park in the eastern Ladakh Union Territory of the Republic of India. The park was founded in 1981 and it is globally famous for its snow leopards.
Q 36.Which of the following is the primary components of photochemical smog?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Ozone]
Notes: Ozone is the primary components of photochemical smog. Ozone gas in the stratosphere protects the earth from harmful Ultra Violet radiation whereas ozone on the ground is hazardous to human health.
Notes: Ozone is the primary components of photochemical smog. Ozone gas in the stratosphere protects the earth from harmful Ultra Violet radiation whereas ozone on the ground is hazardous to human health.
Q 37.Which of the following are contained in Fly Ash?1. Aluminium silicate2. Silicon dioxide3. Calcium oxideSelect the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes: Fly Ash contains Aluminium silicate in large amounts along with Silicon dioxide and Calcium oxide. Fly ash particles are rich in oxide and consist of silica, alumina, oxides of iron, calcium, and magnesium and toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cobalt, and copper.
Notes: Fly Ash contains Aluminium silicate in large amounts along with Silicon dioxide and Calcium oxide. Fly ash particles are rich in oxide and consist of silica, alumina, oxides of iron, calcium, and magnesium and toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cobalt, and copper.
Q 38.The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in which of the following years?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [1981]
Notes: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1981. The Act states that sources of air pollution, for example, industry, vehicles, power plants, etc., are not permitted to release particulate matter, lead, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or other toxic substances beyond a prescribed limit.
Notes: The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1981. The Act states that sources of air pollution, for example, industry, vehicles, power plants, etc., are not permitted to release particulate matter, lead, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or other toxic substances beyond a prescribed limit.
Q 39.Every bench of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010, must consist of which of the following?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [At least one expert member and one judicial member.]
Notes: The sanctioned strength of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010 is 20 expert members and 20 judicial members. Every bench of such tribunal must consist of at least one expert member and one judicial member.
Notes: The sanctioned strength of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010 is 20 expert members and 20 judicial members. Every bench of such tribunal must consist of at least one expert member and one judicial member.
Q 40.Which of the following processes is functional in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Photosynthesis]
Notes: Photosynthesis is the process by virtue of which the green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During the process of photosynthesis, plants take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere hence reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Notes: Photosynthesis is the process by virtue of which the green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During the process of photosynthesis, plants take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere hence reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Q 41.Every bench of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010, must consist of which of the following?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [At least one expert member and one judicial member.]
Notes: The sanctioned strength of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010 is 20 expert members and 20 judicial members. Every bench of such tribunal must consist of at least one expert member and one judicial member.
Notes: The sanctioned strength of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010 is 20 expert members and 20 judicial members. Every bench of such tribunal must consist of at least one expert member and one judicial member.
Q 42.Which of the following is not a Greenhouse gas?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Carbon monoxide]
Notes: Greenhouse gases are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both anthropogenic and natural, that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. Nitrous oxide, Carbon dioxide, and Water vapour are Greenhouse gases but Carbon Monoxide is not a Greenhouse gas.
Notes: Greenhouse gases are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both anthropogenic and natural, that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. Nitrous oxide, Carbon dioxide, and Water vapour are Greenhouse gases but Carbon Monoxide is not a Greenhouse gas.
Q 43.Which of the following statements are correct regarding REDD?1) REDD means Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation2) the secondary objective is biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation.Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Only 2]
Notes: REDD means Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation. The original objective of REDD is to reduce greenhouse gases but it can also deliver “co-benefits” such as biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation.
Notes: REDD means Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation. The original objective of REDD is to reduce greenhouse gases but it can also deliver “co-benefits” such as biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation.
Q 44.Mount Etna volcano is present at which of the following places?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Italy]
Notes: Mount Etna, which is also called as Etna, is an active stratovolcano also known as a composite volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. It is located just above the convergent plate margin between the Eurasian Plate and the African Plate.
Notes: Mount Etna, which is also called as Etna, is an active stratovolcano also known as a composite volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. It is located just above the convergent plate margin between the Eurasian Plate and the African Plate.
Q 45.Littoral and Swamp Forests can be seen in–
Answer: Correct Answer:C [South 24 Pargana ]
Notes: Littoral and Swamp Forests also known asThe Mangrove Forests is found in Ganga-Brahmaputra delta (Sundarbans) i.e. in the districts of South 24Parganas and Southern region of North 24 Parganas.
Notes: Littoral and Swamp Forests also known asThe Mangrove Forests is found in Ganga-Brahmaputra delta (Sundarbans) i.e. in the districts of South 24Parganas and Southern region of North 24 Parganas.
Q 46.Which is used as an Air pollution indicator?
Answer: Correct Answer:D [Lichens]
Notes: Lichens are used as air pollution indicators, especially of the concentration of Sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere. If air is very badly polluted with sulphur dioxide there may be no lichens present, just green algae may be found. If the air is clean, shrubby, hairy and leafy lichens become abundant.
Notes: Lichens are used as air pollution indicators, especially of the concentration of Sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere. If air is very badly polluted with sulphur dioxide there may be no lichens present, just green algae may be found. If the air is clean, shrubby, hairy and leafy lichens become abundant.
Q 47.In 1973, the Project Tiger was started in which National Park?
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Jim Corbett]
Notes: Jim Corbett believed in the conservation of the ecosystem and wildlife, especially tigers and that is why Jim Corbett National Park was chosen as the venue for the inauguration of ‘Save the tigers’ project in India. Project tiger was launched in 1973. Basic intention of Project Tiger is to maintain the ecological balance of nature and conserve extant ecosystems. The project seeks to establish a natural link between the wildlife & flora of national parks and sanctuaries and the humans living on their peripheries.
Notes: Jim Corbett believed in the conservation of the ecosystem and wildlife, especially tigers and that is why Jim Corbett National Park was chosen as the venue for the inauguration of ‘Save the tigers’ project in India. Project tiger was launched in 1973. Basic intention of Project Tiger is to maintain the ecological balance of nature and conserve extant ecosystems. The project seeks to establish a natural link between the wildlife & flora of national parks and sanctuaries and the humans living on their peripheries.
Q 48.Kanchenzunga National Park is located at ______:
Answer: Correct Answer:C [Sikkim]
Notes: Kanchenzunga National Park is located in Sikkim. The park gets its name from the mountain Kanchenjunga which is 8,586 metres tall, the thirdhighest peak in the world. The park is known for animals like musk deer, snow leopard and Himalayan Tahr.
Notes: Kanchenzunga National Park is located in Sikkim. The park gets its name from the mountain Kanchenjunga which is 8,586 metres tall, the thirdhighest peak in the world. The park is known for animals like musk deer, snow leopard and Himalayan Tahr.
Q 49.To which of the following is Goldman Award related?
Answer: Correct Answer:A [Environment]
Notes: The Goldman Environmental Prize is a prize awarded annually to grassroots environmental activists, one from each of the world’s six geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands and Island Nations, North America, and South and Central America. It was created in 1990 by philanthropists Richard N. Goldman and his wife, Rhoda H. Goldman.
Notes: The Goldman Environmental Prize is a prize awarded annually to grassroots environmental activists, one from each of the world’s six geographic regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands and Island Nations, North America, and South and Central America. It was created in 1990 by philanthropists Richard N. Goldman and his wife, Rhoda H. Goldman.
Q 50.Asian Waterbird Census is conducted by which of the following?
Answer: Correct Answer:B [Bombay Natural History Society ]
Notes: The Asian Waterbird Census is conducted in January each year and is coordinated by the Wetlands International South Asia and the Bombay Natural History Society in india.It is an integral part of the global waterbird monitoring programme, the International Waterbird Census (IWC), coordinated by Wetlands International.It was initiated in 1987 in the Indian subcontinent and since has grown rapidly to cover major region of Asia.It is the longest-running citizen science initiative.Under this initiative, systematic counting and monitoring of waterbirds is undertaken to study trends and condition of wetlands, covering hundreds of sites.
Notes: The Asian Waterbird Census is conducted in January each year and is coordinated by the Wetlands International South Asia and the Bombay Natural History Society in india.It is an integral part of the global waterbird monitoring programme, the International Waterbird Census (IWC), coordinated by Wetlands International.It was initiated in 1987 in the Indian subcontinent and since has grown rapidly to cover major region of Asia.It is the longest-running citizen science initiative.Under this initiative, systematic counting and monitoring of waterbirds is undertaken to study trends and condition of wetlands, covering hundreds of sites.
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