Environment General Knowledge Questions
Which is the most responsible factor for India's abundant biodiversity?
(A) Geographical conditions
(B) Political conditions
(C) Economic conditions
(D) Scientific Conditions
Correct Answer : A
Which is the hot spot of India?
(A) Eastern Ghats
(B) Western Ghats
(C) East Coast
(D) West Coast
Correct Answer : B
Which continent does not have a single hot spot?
(A) Antarctica
(B) South America
(C) Europe
(D) Australia
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth.
What is a book that lists endangered species of organisms called?
(A) Red Data Book
(B) Black Data Book
(C) Yellow Pages Book
(D) Blue Data Book
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Red Data Book or Red List Book contains the details of the endangered and threatened species of flora and fauna. It was published by I.U.W.C (International Union for Wildlife Conservation).
Dinosaur is an example of which species?
(A) rare species
(B) Threatened Caste
(C) prehistoric reptiles
(D) Demon race
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Dinosaurs are prehistoric reptiles that have lived on Earth from about 245 million years ago to the present. Modern birds are one kind of dinosaur because they share a common ancestor with non-avian dinosaurs.
What is a sensitive site with an abundance of biodiversity and predominance of area-specific organisms called?
(A) Cold Place
(B) Hot spot
(C) Green space
(D) Red spot
Correct Answer : B
In which continent the hottest spots have been marked?
(A) Asia
(B) Africa
(C) South America
(D) North America
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The hottest spots in the world are in arid climates. The temperature in the arid Death Valley National Park, California, U.S., reached 56.7° Celsius (134° Fahrenheit) on July 10, 1913—the highest temperature ever recorded.
What is called the circle of organisms on the surface of the earth including water, air, and land?
(A) Lithosphere
(B) biosphere
(C) hydrosphere
(D) Atmosphere
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The biosphere is a global ecosystem made up of living organisms (biota) and the nonliving (abiotic) factors that provide them with energy and nutrients. The biosphere is a narrow zone on the surface of the earth where soil, water, and air combine to sustain life.
I.U.C.N. In which field is the organization engaged?
(A) water conservation
(B) animal protection
(C) Soil Conservation
(D) Soil Conservation
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
IUCN works to conserve coastal, marine and polar ecosystems, and the many benefits they provide for humanity. IUCN works to protect ecosystems, promote the sustainable use of landscapes and advance justice and equity in conservation.
Which is an example of endangered plant species of India?
(A) Aak
(B) Basil
(C) Neem
(D) Rohida
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Some endangered plant species found in India are the Ebony tree (Diospyros celibica), Bird`s foot (Lotus corniculatus), Assam catkin yew (Amentotaxus assamica), Malabar Lily (Clorophytum malabaricum) and Musli (Chlorophytum tuberosum).
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