Environment GK Quiz and Answers

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).

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

So the answer to this question is that in the ego system, a food chain is limited to only 4 to 5 trophic levels, which is also due to the 10 pound percent law.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

A transcriptome is the full range of messenger RNA, or mRNA, molecules expressed by an organism. The term "transcriptome" can also be used to describe the array of mRNA transcripts produced in a particular cell or tissue type.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The main areas of application of SCNT are: Reproductive cloning, therapeutic cloning and basic research. A great application potential of SCNT based cloning is the production of genetically modified (transgenic) animals.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The species that are in danger of getting extinct are called endangered species. In India, the Lion Tailed Macaque, the forest owlet, the Bengal tiger, the Asiatic Lion, the Ganges river dolphin, Asiatic elephant and the Sangai are some of the endangered species.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.

2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.

3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.

Correct Answer : D

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has become the largest global forum for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world.

World Environment Day 2023 is hosted by Côte d'Ivoire and supported by the Netherlands and the theme will focus on solutions to plastic pollution under the #BeatPlasticPollution campaign. It's a reminder that people's action on plastic pollution matters. The steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle plastic pollution are a result of this action.

- Host: Côte d'Ivoire in partnership with the Netherlands

- Theme: Solution to plastic pollution

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem. Steps should be taken to curb this problem. Following are some ways to prevent soil erosion:

1. Plant trees on barren lands to prevent soil erosion.

2. Add mulch and rocks to trap plants and grass beneath to prevent soil erosion.

3. Mulch matting can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.

4. Place a series of fiber logs to prevent any water or soil from flowing away.

5. A wall at the base of a slope can help prevent soil erosion.

6. Every house should have proper drainage system so that water can flow into proper water collection systems.

7. Afforestation is the planting of trees on a large scale to check soil erosion. 

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called sex ratio.

2. According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio of India is 943. That means there are 943 women for every 1000 men.