Miscellaneous Quiz : Environment and Ecology Set 2

Question 1. Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award is given for outstanding contribution to? 

(A) Afforestation and conservation of wastelands

(B) Neat technology and development

(C) Wild Life conservation

(D) Hindi books on environment

Question 2. In which of the following states is Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary situated?

(A) Kerala

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) Karnataka

(D) Telangana

Question 3. How many agreements are there in Agenda-21?

(A) 4

(B) 5

(C) 6

(D) 7

Question 4. ‘Global 500’ awards are given for achievements in?

(A) Population control

(B) Campaign against terrorism

(C) Protection of environment

(D) Campaign against drugs

Question 5. International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) is?

(A) 1990-1999

(B) 1981-1990

(C) 2001-2010

(D) 2011-2020

Question 6. Prestigious ‘Tyler Prize’ is given in the field of?

(A) Drama

(B) Woman Rights

(C) Child Rights

(D) Environment Protection

Question 7. Where is the National Centre for Disaster Management (NCDM) located?

(A) Nagpur

(B) New Delhi

(C) Hyderabad

(D) Pune

Question 8. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is headed by? 

(A) District Magistrate

(B) District Collector

(C) Any of them as the case may be

(D) None of the above

Question 9. Section______  of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 empowers Governor of a State to establish State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). 

(A) Section 14(1)

(B) Section 15

(C) Section 16

(D) None of the above

Question 10. Functions of Development of Disaster Management Knowledge-cumDemonstration Centre (SRIJAN) are?

(A) Creating knowledge-cumdemonstration centres

(B) Creating awareness

(C) Providing local need based information

(D) All of the above

Question 11. Which one of the following has been recognized as a Mega diverse country? 

(A) New Zealand

(B) Australia

(C) Nepal

(D) Austria

Question 12. Which one of the following countries celebrates the National Cleanliness Day on last Saturday of the every month?

(A) France

(B) Italy

(C) Sierra Leone

(D) Singapore

Question 13. The ‘Eco Mark’ Scheme was launched in 1991 to encourage consumers to buy products of less harmful environmental impact. Which one of the following consumer products is not notified under this Scheme?

(A) Soaps and Detergents

(B) Paper and Plastics

(C) Cosmetics and Aerosols

(D) Drugs and Antibiotics

Question 14. Which of the following is called ‘grave year of Dinosaurs’? 

(A) China

(B) Montana

(C) Argentina

(D) Brazil

Question 15. Which one of the following is evergreen fruit plant?

(A) Apple

(B) Almond

(C) Peach

(D) Loquat

Question 16. Which Indian scientist is recognised by ‘UNEP’ as Father of Economic Ecology?

(A) B.P. Pal

(B) Yash Pal

(C) M.S. Swaminathan

(D) R. Mishra

Question 17. Winterline, the natural phenomena is observed in which part of the country?

(A) Shimla

(B) Darjeeling

(C) Mussoorie

(D) Nainital

Question 18. Weather monitering device SODAR is established at?

(A) Jaipur

(B) Cuttak

(C) Chandigarh

(D) Kaiga and Kalpakkam

Question 19. Which of the following has the lowest mean net primary productivity?

(A) Temperate forests

(B) Tropical forests

(C) Temperate grasslands

(D) Tropical savanna

Question 20. Glaciation of peninsular India occurred during which of the following ice age? 

(A) Huronian ice age

(B) Carboniferus ice age

(C) Pleistocene ice age

(D) Little ice age

Question 21. With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements.

1. It is an organization of the European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
   
2. It monitors the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 22. The Oceanic National Park of India is located in?

(A) Kutch

(B) Sundarban

(C) Chilka Lake

(D) Nicobar Islands

Question 23. With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?

1. List of ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 1 and 4

Question 24. Which of the following best describe/describes the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?

1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the ‘green accounting’.
   
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.
   
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 25. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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Question 26. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements.

1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
   
2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
   
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(A) Only 1 and 3

(B) Only 2

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 27. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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Question 28. If you walk through the countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds?

1. Painted Stork
2. Common Myna
3. Black-necked Crane

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) Only 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) Only 3

Question 29. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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Question 30. With reference to the role of UNHabitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?

1.  UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
   
2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
   
3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) Only 1 and 3

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) Only 1

Question 31. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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Question 32. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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Question 33. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

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