Multiple Choice Questions on Environment

Q1. Lantana – known as Phool Lakhri in local parlance, is a shrub found in abundance in Himachal Pradesh.

1. It is a toxic weed and has affected the mountain diversity of the state.
2. Lantana species are widely cultivated for their flowers.
3. It is endemic to India.
4. It is considered as potential fire hazard and it is combustible even when green.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct about it?

1. a) 1, 2 and 4 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1 and 3 only d) all of the above

  Q2. In context of environment, the term “dirty dozen” refers to

1. 12 most harmful greenhouse gases
2. 12 ozone depleting substance
3. 12 persistent organic pollutants
4. None of the above

  Q3. Consider the following statements:

1. The international Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is a multilateral treaty to protect plant resources from deforestation arising out of industrialization and urbanization
2. The treaty is overseen by International Union for Conservation of Nature.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 d) neither 1 nor 2

  Q4. Which of the following statements about Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is incorrect?

1. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is a statutory organisation.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF).
3. It co-ordinate the activities of the State Boards by providing technical assistances.
4. The board is led by its chairman, who must be a retired judge of the Supreme Court.

  Q5. The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest recently approved in principle a proposal for Western Ghats Development prepared by K.Kasturirangan – led panel. The panel has recommended a ban on development activities in around 60,000 sq. Km ecologically sensitive area spread over

1. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka
2. Gujarat, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka
3. Odisha, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
4. Karnataka, Odisha, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu

  Q6. With reference to ground level ozone (GLO), consider the following statements:

1. GLO reach unhealthy levels on cold days.
2. They can be transported long distances by wind.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) both 1 and 2 d) neither 1 nor 2

  Q7. Which among the following biosphere reserves are not a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserve based on UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list.

1. Nanda Devi
2. Nokreh
3. Dihang-Dibang
4. Great Ranm of Kutch

  Code: a)3 only b)2 and 3 only c)2,3 and 4 only d)3 and 4 only   Q8. Orchidarium refers to

1. A vivarium specifically for the cultivation of orchids
2. An area in a park or botanical garden dedicated to orchids
3. An area which includes the cultivations of orchids and some other medicinal herbs.

  Code: a)1 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 2   Q9. To develop advanced technologies in the area of bio-fuels, paving  the way for a sustainable solution to the energy crises, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has launched Pan-IIT Centre for Bioenergy, a virtual centre spread across five Indian Institutes of Technology. Consider the following statements in this regard.  

1. The first virtual centre for collaborative research, to be co-ordinated by IIT Bombay, will focus on the thematic areas of research in advance bio-fuel technologies
2. The collaboration will jointly undertake research activities in cyanobacterial bio-fuels, bio-fuels from micro-algae, ligno-cellulosic bio-mass to bio-fuels and techno-economic and life cycle analysis.
3. Biofuels are energy sources made from living things as well as non living things.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3 d) 1,2 and 3

  Q10. Okhla Bird Sanctuary is witnessing an early arrival of winter migratory bird. Consider the following statements:

1. Black –tailed godwit and River lapwing are red listed under near threatened (NT) category by IUCN
2. The Black –tailed godwit breeds in North and East Asia and migrates during non breeding periods in winter to South and South-East Asia.
3. River lapwing is a resident of South-East Asia and South Asia that migrates locally during winters.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct? a)1only b)1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d) 1,2 and 3   ANSWERS: 1) a 2) c 3) d 4) d 5) b 6) b 7) d 8) d 9) a 10) d