Environment & Biodiversity GK Quiz MCQs: Questions and Answers

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Q1. Consider the following statements about the Swachh Swasth Sarvatra:

1.It is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2.It focuses on sanitation and hygiene works in the country
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C [ Both 1 & 2]

Q2.Which of the following is true about Ecological diversity?

[A] It refers to the variety of ecosystems present in a geographical region
[B] It refers to the variety of niches present in a region
[C] It refers to the climate diversity present over a wide geographical region
[D] None of the above is true

Correct Answer: A [It refers to the variety of ecosystems present in a geographical region]

Q3.Which of the following is true about Alpha diversity?

[A] It is the species diversity within a specified habitat
[B] It is the diversity between two communities
[C] It is the diversity among two or more ecological communities
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [It is the species diversity within a specified habitat]

Q4.Which of the following statements are correct with respect to mangroves?

In mangroves leaves are thick and contain salt secreting glands.
The trees of mangroves exhibit viviparity mode of reproduction. i.e. seeds germinate in the tree itself.
Adventitious roots which emerge from the main trunk of a tree above ground level are known as stilt roots.
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

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Q5.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was constituted under which of the following Acts?

[A] Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977
[B] Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
[C] Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [ Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974]

Q6. Consider the following statements about the Forest-PLUS programme:

1.It is a bilateral program between India and Russia
2.It aims to accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy through REDD+ actions
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: B [ 2 Only]

Q7.Which of the following is true about Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve?

1.It forms part of Laccadevi Sea in the Indian Ocean
2.It has mangroves also
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-

[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both
[D] None

Correct Answer: C [Both]

Q8.Which of the following components are considered as the Biotic components?

1) Water
2) Soil
3) Symbionts
4) Non-green plants
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 1 & 2

Correct Answer: C [Only 3 & 4]

Q9.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Bluefin Tuna?

Its IUCN status endangered.
It is found in the Coral Triangle.
There are three species of bluefin tuna — Atlantic, Pacific and Southern.
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

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Q10.Every bench of the tribunal constituted under NGT 2010, must consist of which of the following?

[A] At least one expert member and two judicial member.
[B] At least two expert member and one judicial member.
[C] At least one expert member and one judicial member.
[D] At least two expert member and two judicial member.

Correct Answer: C [At least one expert member and one judicial member.]

Q11.Consider the following pairs:

Asiatic Lion – Gir National Park
Rhinoceros – Kaziranga National Park
Hangul – Corbett National Park
Lion tailed Macaque – Western Ghats
Which among the above is / are correct matches?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]

Q12.Which of the following components are considered as the Abiotic components?

1) Non-green plants
2) Symbionts
3) Water
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 3

Correct Answer: D [Only 3]

Q13.Which of the following is/are the characteristics of an ecotone?

Ecotone may be very narrow or quite wide.
It is a a zone of tension as it has the conditions intermediate to the adjacent ecosystems.
An ecotone which is well developed may contain some organisms which are entirely different from that of the adjoining communities.
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

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Q14.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Ganges River Dolphin?

Its IUCN status is endangered.
Its scientific name is “Platanista gangetica gangetica”.
They are only found in fresh water.
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

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Q15.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Clean Development mechanism?

It allows an Annex B Party in Kyoto Protocol to implement an emission-reduction project in developing countries.
Through these projects parties can earn saleable certified emission reduction (CER) credits which can be counted towards meeting Kyoto targets.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]