Environment Ecology and Biodiversity MCQ Quiz Questions and Answers Quiz Questions

1. The Mathikettan Shola National Park (MSNS) is located in which state?

A Karnataka B Andhra Pradesh C Odisha D Kerala

2. In which state is located Manas sanctuary?

A Assam B Bihar C Uttarakhand D Tamil Nadu

3. Shahgarh Landscape, in Rajasthan is being considered for relocation / reintroduction of which among the following animals ?

A Panther B Cheetah C Tiger D Lion

4. Which of the following panel was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to evaluate the risk of climate change caused by human activity?

A Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change B Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change C Global Environment Facility D UNEP

5. Many a times we read in the newspapers about Clean Development Mechanism. Which among the following is not a correct sentence regarding CDM?

A It allows industrialized countries with a greenhouse gas reduction commitment to invest in projects that reduce emissions in developing countries as an alternative to more expensive emission reductions in their own countries B The CDM allows net global greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced at a much lower global cost by financing emissions reduction projects in developing countries where costs are lower than in industrialized countries C It is an arrangement under Geneva Protocol D It is an arrangement under Kyoto Protocol

6. Which among the following is a correct definition of an Ecotone?

A a transition between two types of ecosystems particularly plant communities B a transition between two types of ecosystems particularly soil structure & chemical Composition C a transition between two types of mountain ranges D a transition between two types of ecosystems such as water and land

7. Which of the following two criteria have to be met in order to qualify as a ‘biodiversity hotspot’ on the world hotspots map?

A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2

8. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kyoto Protocol’:

A Only 2 B 1 and 2 C 2 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3

9. The coral reefs are important in our lives because __:

A Only 1, 2 & 3 B Only 2, 3 & 4 C Only 1, 2 & 4 D 1, 2, 3 & 4

10. The smallest functional ecological unit is _?

A Population B Community C Ecosystem D Ecotype

11. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Fly Ash?

A Only 1 & 2 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 1 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

12. Which of the following is the correct full form of UNFCCC?

A United Nations Framework Corporation on Climate Change B United Nations Framework Convention on conservation of Climate C United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change D United Nations Facility for conservation of Climate Change

13. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Emission trading?

A Only 1 & 2 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 1 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

14. Which of the following statements are correct regarding India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution to UNFCCC?

A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1 & 2 D Neither 1 & 2

15. Which of the following are Environmentally Sensitive Places?

A Only 1, 2 & 3 B Only 2, 3 & 4 C Only 1, 3 & 4 D 1, 2, 3 & 4

16. Which of the following is a vehicle that doesn’t emit tailpipe pollutants from the onboard source of power?

A BS VI vehicles B Electric Vehicles C ZEV vehicles D Power vehicles

17. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Adaptation Fund?

A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1 & 2 D Neither 1 & 2

18. Which wildlife sanctuary of Karnataka borders with Ranipuram hills and Kottencheri hills of Kerala?

A Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary B Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary C Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary D Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary

19. The Project Tiger Scheme constructed nine tiger reserves in the year of–

A 1973 B 1974 C 1975 D 1976

20. Spraying of DDT on crops causes pollution of _____:

A Air & Water B Air & Soil C Crops & Air D Soil & Water

21. What is the IUCN status of Javan slow lorises?

A Critically Endangered B Endangered C Vulnerable D Least Concern

22. What is the IUCN status of Crested Macaque?

A Extinct B Threatened C Near Threatened D Critically Endangered

23. Which of the following statements are correct about Forest Coconut?

A Only 1 & 2 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 1 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

24. Rio Summit, Rio Conference, Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro in which of the following years?

A 1990 B 1992 C 1994 D 1996

25. The National Green Tribunal is:

A Only 1, 2 & 3 B Only 2, 3 & 4 C Only 1, 3 & 4 D 1, 2, 3 & 4

26. Consider the following crops:

A Only 1, 2 & 3 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 2, 3 & 4 D 1, 2, 3 & 4

27. Which of the following kinds of protected areas can be declared by State Governments?

A Only 2 B Only 1 & 2 C Only 2 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

28. The objectives of the National Clean Energy Fund’ (NCEF) include:

A Only 1 & 2 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 3 D 1, 2 & 3

29. Which of the following fauna of India can be called Flagship Species?

A Only 1 & 2 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 1 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

30. Which of the following are examples of Ex-Situ Conservation?

A 1 & 2 Only B 2 Only C 2 & 3 Only D 1, 2 & 3

31. Consider the following ecological factors:

A 1, 2 & 3 Only B 2, 3 & 4 Only C 1, 3 & 4 Only D 1, 2, 3 & 4

32. Wadden Sea agreement is related to protection of _?

A Blue whale B Seals C Dolphins D Dugongs

33. Which of the following statements is/are correct about "Flex-Fuels"?

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

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

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

35. Which of the following Indian species were included under CMS in COP 13?

A Only 1 & 2 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 1 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

36. Which of the following was the mascot of CMS-COP 13?

A Great Indian Bustard B Bengal Florican C Wild Ass D Gangetic Dolphin

37. International Plant Protection Convention was established in which of the following year?

A 1919 B 1944 C 1951 D 1959

38. Marine National Park is located in which of the following state?

A Andaman And Nicobar B Tamil Nadu C Gujarat D Goa

39. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Suspended particulate matter?

A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1 & 2 D Neither 1 & 2

40. Which of the following salts is the main cause of permanent hardness of water?

A Magnesium sulphate B Calcium Sulphate C Magnesium carbonate D Calcium Carbonate

41. Consider the following statements about Biodiversity conservation and management act:

A 1 & 2 Only B 2 Only C 2 & 3 Only D 1, 2 & 3

42. Southern Birdwing is a/an:

A butterfly endemic to Peninsular India B invasive fish species responsible for damage to other fish population in Krishna River C species of peafowl recently declared vermin in Goa D newly declared state bird of Delhi

43. Consider the following statements about the term “Neerdhur”, which was frequently in news:

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

44. The Dugong (Sea Cow) is found in India in __:

A Only 1 & 2 B Only 2 & 3 C Only 1 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

45. All of the zoos, botanic gardens and wildlife parks help in saving the species by __:

A Only 1, 2 & 4 B Only 2, 3 & 4 C Only 2 & 4 D 1, 2, 3 & 4

46. Which of the following faunal species found in India are invasive species?

A Only 1 B Only 1 & 2 C Only 2 & 3 D 1, 2 & 3

47. The Eco-Sensitive Zones in India:

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

48. World Bank has approved the funding for the “Ecosystem Services Improvement Project”. This project aims to improve forest quality, land management and non-timber forest produce (NTFP) such as nuts, mushrooms, and game animals to benefit forest-dependent communities. The project is being implemented across which of the following states in India?

A 1 & 2 Only B 2 & 3 Only C 1, 2 & 3 D None

49. Which of the following is true about nuclear waste?

A 1 only B 2 only C Both D None

50. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the term ecology?

A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1 & 2 D Neither 1 & 2