Also Take, Environment and Ecology Quiz
Question 1. Which of the following drug has been reported as responsible for vulture death?
(A) Aspirin
(B) Chloroquine
(C) Diclofenac Sodium
(D) Penicillin
Question 2. Sea buckthorn has huge global market potential. The berries of this plant are rich in vitamins and nutrients. Genghis Khan used them to improve stamina of his troops. Russian cosmonauts used its oil to combat radiation. Where is this plant found in India?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Ladakh
(C) Kodaikanal
(D) Pondicherry
Question 3. Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to?
(A) The destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species
(B) A drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle
(C) Scarcity of food available to them
(D) A widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them
Question 4. The most important factor contributing to the loss of vulture population in India is?
(A) Viral infection
(B) Bacterial infection
(C) Administrating of painkillers to cattle
(D) Administrating of estrogen injection to cattle
Question 5. In the context of Indian wildlife, the flying fox is a?
(A) Bat
(B) Kite
(C) Stork
(D) Vulture
Question 6. A tree species in Mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit-eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?
(A) Dove
(B) Dodo
(C) Condor
(D) Skua
Question 7. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(A) The First Meeting of the Parties (MOP 1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was held in the Philippines in the year 2004
(B) India is not a signatory to the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity
(C) The Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms
(D) The United States of America is member of the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity
Question 8. The marine animal called dugong which is vulnerable to extinction is a/an?
(A) Amphibian
(B) Bony fish
(C) Shark
(D) Mammal
Question 9. A sandy and saline area in the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
(A) Indian wild buffalo
(B) Indian wild ass
(C) Indian wild boar
(D) Indian gazelle
Question 10. Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Bio-safety?
(A) Ministry of Science and Technology
(B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(C) Ministry of Environment and Forests
(D) Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
Question 11. Two important rivers-one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha) and another with its source in Odishamerge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
(A) Bhitarkanika
(B) Chandipur-on-sea
(C) Gopalpur-on-sea
(D) Simlipal
Question 12. The 10th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Conference on ‘Biological Diversity’ was held at?
(A) Beijing
(B) Copenhagen
(C) Nagoya
(D) New York
Question 13. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?
(A) Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference
(B) The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland
(C) The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed
(D) It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’
Question 14. India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?
(A) Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they cannot be exploited
(B) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only
(C) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a specific period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and specific period for each site and then allow sustainable use of them by future generations
(D) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use
Question 15. The annual production of biomass is minimal in which of the environment?
(A) Deep sea
(B) Prairie
(C) Deciduous forest
(D) Taiga
Question 16. As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for which of the following?
(A) For nutrient-recovery and cycling
(B) For releasing heavy metals through absorption by plants
(C) In reducing siltation of rivers by retaining sediments
(D) All of the above
Question 17. How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
- NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
- NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
- Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Question 18. Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways.
- Soil formation
- Prevention of soil erosion
- Recycling of waste
- Pollination of crops
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 4
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 19. Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/ consequences?
- Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
- There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
- It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Question 20. The Government of India encourages the cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’. What is the importance of this plant?
- It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
- It is a rich source of biodiesel.
- It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to grow in cold areas of high altitudes.
- Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 21. Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats, Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity.
- Species richness
- Vegetation density
- Endemism
- Ethno-botanical importance
- Threat perception
- Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions.
Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?
(A) 1, 2 and 6
(B) 2, 4 and 6
(C) 1, 3 and 5
(D) 3, 4 and 6
Question 22. Concerning ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a herbivorous marine animal.
- It is found along the entire coast of India.
- It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) Only 2
(C) 1 and 3
(D) Only 3
Question 23. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD + Programme can significantly contribute to
- Protection of biodiversity
- Resilience of forest ecosystems
- Poverty reduction
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 3
(C) Only 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Question 24. Concerning an organization known as ‘Bird Life International’, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
- The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.
- It identifies the site referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Question 25. Concerning the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between Governments.
- IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environment.
- CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3