Environment General Knowledge Questions

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Environment General Knowledge Questions
Q :  

Which one of the following statements is true about a Biosphere Reserve?

(A) There are no other protected areas within its limits.

(B) It is a protected area where only endemic species live.

(C) It is meant only for the conservation of Plants and Animals.

(D) It is meant to conserve both the biodiversity and culture of that area.


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The following is true about ozone?

( A ) It is essential for respiration of animals and plants.

( B ) It absorbs ultraviolet rays.

( C ) Its percentage in air is almost 3 %.

( D ) It is used to disinfect water.

(A) A , B and C

(B) B and D

(C) Only B

(D) A and D


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

What is the major source of energy in an ecosystem?

(A) Greenhouse gases

(B) Moon

(C) ground temperature

(D) Surya


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

What is the approximate number of known species of animals in the world?

(A) 14 lakh

(B) 24 lakhs

(C) 34 lakhs

(D) 44 lakhs


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

About what is the known number of species in India?

(A) 1 lakh

(B) 5 lakh

(C) 2 lakh

(D) 2.5 lakh


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where is Ranthambore National Park located?

(A) Maharashtra

(B) Uttar Pradesh

(C) Gujarat

(D) Rajasthan


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which category are the countries rich in biodiversity placed?

(A) Multi Diversity Countries

(B) Super Diversity Country

(C) Mega Diversity Country

(D) Mass Diversity Country


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The mega-diverse countries are those that house the largest indices of biodiversity, including a large number of endemic species.


Q :  

What percentage of global biodiversity is found in tropical evergreen forests?

(A) 25

(B) 33

(C) 50

(D) more than 50


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In 'global warming' the temperature of?

(A) Troposphere increase

(B) Ionosphere increase

(C) Mesosphere increase

(D) Stratosphere increase


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Energy flow in ecosystem is?

(A) Tetra directional

(B) Tri directional

(C) Bi directional

(D) Uni directional


Correct Answer : D

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