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Ecology and Environment MCQ

192 MCQ questions with answers and explanations · page 2 of 8

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Q26. Which one of the following is not a bio-mass energy source?

  1. AWood
  2. BNuclear reactor
  3. CGobar gas
  4. DCoal
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Answer: B) Nuclear reactor

Q27. Keppel Island is completely bleached mainly due to the expansion of ___

  1. AStarfish
  2. BBlue whale
  3. COctopus
  4. DSea horse
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Answer: C) Octopus

Q28. The idea of Ecological Succession was first formally coined by___

  1. ACharles Darwin
  2. BClements
  3. CSir A. Tansley
  4. DEmberlin
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Answer: B) Clements

Q29. Green strategic, partnership was enterd into on 28th September, 2020 between India and ___

  1. ANepal
  2. BBhutan
  3. CGermany
  4. DDenmark
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Answer: D) Denmark

Q30. According to Ramsar Convention, which of the following is World Wetlands Day?

  1. A45003
  2. B44941
  3. C44959
  4. D45279
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Answer: C) 44959

Q31. At least ………. Of the carbon dioxide fixation on earth is carried out by algae through photosynthesis.

  1. AAuarter
  2. BA half
  3. COne-tenth
  4. DOne-third
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Answer: B) A half

Q32. ………….. refers to an environment in which oxygen is readily available.

  1. AAnthropogenic
  2. BAnaerobic
  3. CAerobic
  4. DAcidification
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Answer: C) Aerobic

Q33. Which of the following is an Indian 'not for profit' organisation, working on sustainable solutions to make sanitation and water accessible to all?

  1. APratham
  2. BHelpage India
  3. CGoonj
  4. DSulabh International
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Answer: D) Sulabh International

Q34. Which of the following smart cities has become the India's first city to run on 100% renewable energy during daytime?

  1. ABengaluru
  2. BJaipur
  3. CIndore
  4. DDiu
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Answer: D) Diu

Q35. Which district has become the India's first district to have 100% solar-powered health centres?

  1. AKolkata
  2. BChennai
  3. CBengaluru
  4. DSurat
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Answer: D) Surat

Q36. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), what is the target year to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household in India?

  1. A2025
  2. B2022
  3. C2024
  4. D2023
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Answer: C) 2024

Q37. Why is a plant called prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?

  1. AIts extract is widely used in cosmetics
  2. BIt tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows
  3. CIts extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides
  4. DNone of the above
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Answer: B) It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows

Q38. "Momentum for Change : Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by

  1. AThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  2. BThe UNEP Secretariat
  3. CThe UNFCCC Secretariat
  4. DThe World Meteorological Organization
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Answer: C) The UNFCCC Secretariat

Q39. In which one of the following States in Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

  1. AArunachal Pradesh
  2. BManipur
  3. CMeghalaya
  4. DNagaland
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Answer: A) Arunachal Pradesh

Q40. Which of the following is commonly referred to as 'Ozone Hole'?

  1. ALithosphere
  2. BTroposphere
  3. CBiosphere
  4. DStratosphere
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Answer: D) Stratosphere

Q41. The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched in the year ……. to fulfil the vision of cleaner India as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

  1. A2014
  2. B2015
  3. C2017
  4. D2016
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Answer: A) 2014

Q42. The leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolon is ___

  1. AAnna Hajare
  2. BMedha Patkar
  3. CBinayak Sen
  4. DRamdev
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Answer: B) Medha Patkar

Q43. The Sundarban is declared as 'Ramsar site' in ___

  1. A1987
  2. B1972
  3. C2018
  4. D2019
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Answer: D) 2019

Q44. Chipko Andolon' is known as ____

  1. AFeminist Movement
  2. BTribal Movement
  3. CPolitical Movement
  4. DCaste Movement
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Answer: A) Feminist Movement

Q45. Started in June, 2014 by the Union Government of India, the 'Namami Gange' Programe is associated with____

  1. AWorshipping the Ganga
  2. BCanal irrigation from the Ganga
  3. CRiver linking with the Ganga
  4. DNational Mission for Clean Ganga
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Answer: D) National Mission for Clean Ganga

Q46. What is blue carbon?

  1. ACarbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems
  2. BCarbon sequesterd in forest biomass and agricultural soils
  3. CCarbon contained in petroleum and natural gas
  4. DCarbon present in atmosphere
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Answer: A) Carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems

Q47. Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?

  1. ACongress grass
  2. BElephant grass
  3. CLemon grass
  4. DNut grass
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Answer: C) Lemon grass

Q48. Which one of the following is a filter feeder?

  1. ACatfish
  2. BOctopus
  3. COyster
  4. DPelican
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Answer: C) Oyster

Q49. In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weatherin of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?

  1. ASulphur cycle
  2. BNitrogen cycle
  3. CPhosphorus cycle
  4. DCarbon cycle
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Answer: C) Phosphorus cycle

Q50. Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a stuctural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?

  1. ALow-density polyethylene
  2. BPolycarbonate
  3. CPolyethylene terephthalate
  4. DPolyvinyl chloride
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Answer: B) Polycarbonate

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