Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs - Set 8

1)   Rio Summit, Rio Conference, Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro in which of the following years?

a. 1990
b. 1992
c. 1994
d. 1996
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1992

Explanation:
United Nations Conference On Environment And Development (UNCED) is also known as the Rio Summit, Rio Conference, Earth Summit which was held in Rio de Janeiro in June 1992.


2)   The ‘Aichi Targets’ were adopted by which of the following?

a. Convention on Biological Diversity
b. The Johannesburg Summit
c. Local Agenda 21
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Convention on Biological Diversity

Explanation:
The COP-10 which was held at Nagoya, Japan gave birth to two things:
1) Nagoya Protocol on Genetic Resources
2) Aichi Targets for biodiversity.
The ‘Aichi Target’ was adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at its Nagoya conference.


3)   Which of the following lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled?

a. Appendix I
b. Appendix II
c. Appendix III
d. Appendix IV
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Appendix II

Explanation:
Appendix II of CITES Includes species that although currently not threatened with extinction, may become so without trade controls. Most of the CITES species are listed in this Appendix, including American ginseng, paddlefish, lions, American alligators, mahogany, and many corals.


4)   Man and the Biosphere Programme was started in which of the following year?

a. 1944
b. 1949
c. 1969
d. 1971
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1971

Explanation:
Man and the Biosphere Programme is an intergovernmental scientific program launched by UNESCO in 1971, aims to establish a scientific basis for the improvement of relationships between people and their environment.


5)   Biosphere Reserve network was established in which of the following year?

a. 1919
b. 1944
c. 1976
d. 1991
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1976

Explanation:
The International Co-ordinating Council (ICC) of UNESCO introduced the designation ‘Biosphere Reserve’ for natural areas in 1971. The concept of Biosphere Reserves was then formally launched in 1976 under the UNESCO’s MAB Programme.


6)   Which of the following statements are correct about Indian Biodiversity?
1. India accounts for nearly 10% of the recorded species.
2. India ranks seventh in mammals, ninth in birds and fifth in reptiles in case of species richness.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 & 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both 1 & 2

Explanation:
Only statement 2 is correct. India accounts for nearly 7% of the recorded species all over the world. India ranks seventh in mammals, ninth in birds and fifth in reptiles in case of species richness.


7)   Which of the following biomes are present in India?
1. Tropical Humid Forests
2. Tropical Dry or Deciduous Forests
3. Warm deserts and semi-deserts
4. Coniferous forests and
5. Alpine meadows
Select the correct option from the codes given below:


a. Only 1, 2 & 3
b. Only 2, 3 & 4
c. Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Explanation:
There are five biomes present in India which are as follows:
1. Tropical Humid Forests
2. Tropical Dry or Deciduous Forests
3. Warm deserts and semi-deserts
4. Coniferous forests and
5. Alpine meadows


8)   International Plant Protection Convention is headquartered at which of the following places

a. Geneva
b. Paris
c. Paris
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Paris

Explanation:
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is a multilateral treaty for international cooperation in plant protection. It was signed on 6 December 1951 and became effective on 3 April 1952. It is headquartered at Rome, Italy.


9)   Which of the following are the features of Aves?
1. They are warm blooded
2. They have feathers and wings
3. They lay eggs
Select the correct option from the codes given below:


a. Only 1 & 2
b. Only 2 & 3
c. Only 1 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
Some of the features of Aves are as follows:
1. They are warm blooded
2. They have feathers and wings
3. They lay eggs
4. They have 2 legs
5. They have ear holes instead of ears


10)   Which of the following statements are correct about Annelids?
1. The bodies of Annelids are divided into segments.
2. They have four limbs.
3. Their internal organs are very well developed.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:


a. Only 1 & 2
b. Only 1 & 3
c. Only 2 & 3
d. 1, 2 & 3
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1 & 3

Explanation:
The bodies of Annelids are divided into segments. They have no limbs. Their internal organs are very well developed. Some pf the examples include earthworms, leeches, roundworms, etc.