Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs - Set 9

1)   Which of the following statements are correct about Mollusks?
1. Mostly they have a soft, skin-like organ covered with a hard outside shell.
2. All mollusks live on land, such as the snail and slug.
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: Only 1

Explanation:
Mollusks mostly they have a soft, skin-like organ covered with a hard outside shell. Some mollusks live on land, such as the snail and slug and some live in water, such as the oyster, mussel, clam, squid and octopus.

2)   Namdapha Flying Squirrel is found in which of the following regions?

a. Sikkim
b. Tripura
c. Nagaland
d. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:
Namdapha Flying Squirrel is found in Arunachal Pradesh in the Namdapha National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary. Its scientific name is “Biswamoyopterus biswasi”. It is mostly hunted for food.

3)   The Tea Board of India is headquartered at which of the following places?

a. Kolkata
b. Darjelling
c. Tezpur
d. Itanagar
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Kolkata

Explanation:
The Tea Board of India was established by the enactment of the Tea Act in 1953. It is Headquartered at Kolkata formally known as Calcutta in the state of West Bengal.

4)   Which of the following statements are correct regarding Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve?
1. It was declared in 2013.
2. It incorporates two National Parks, i.e., the Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior.
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:
Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve was declared in 2013. It incorporates two National Parks, i.e., the Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior.

5)   Which of the following statements are correct regarding Ozone gas?
1. Ozone naturally occurs in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
2. It shields the earth from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
3. At the ground level however, it is a pollutant with highly toxic effects.
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:
Ozone naturally occurs in the upper layers of the atmosphere. It shields the earth from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. At the ground level however, it is a pollutant with highly toxic effects.

6)   Which of the following techniques is used for reducing the total dissolved solids (TDS) in the water?
1) Ion-Exchange
2) Osmosis
3) Distillation
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

ANSWER: Only 2 & 3

Explanation:
Total dissolved solids is a measure of the dissolved combined content of all organic and inorganic substances present in a liquid. The techniques which are used for reducing the total dissolved solids (TDS) in the water include Osmosis and Distillation.

7)   Which article of the Indian Constitution assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment?

a. Article 20
b. Article 21
c. Article 22
d. Article 23
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Article 21

Explanation:
Article 21 of the Constitution of India which provides for protection of life and personal liberty assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment. The right is available to both citizens and aliens.

8)   Which of the following statements are correct regarding UNFCCC?
1) The primary goals of the UNFCCC were to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions.
2) India signed the agreement in June 1992.
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:
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted in 1992. The primary goals of the UNFCCC were to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions. India also signed the agreement in June 1992.

9)   Paris Agreement was signed in which of the following year?

a. 2012
b. 2014
c. 2016
d. 2018
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2016

Explanation:
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the scope of UNFCCC also called as United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It deals with the greenhouse-gas-emissions mitigation, adaptation, and finance. It was signed in 2016.

10)   What was the first commitment period of Kyoto Protocol?

a. 1997 to 2003
b. 2000 to 2005
c. 2008 to 2012
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2008 to 2012

Explanation:
The first commitment period of Kyoto Protocol was 2008 to 2012. Party’s assigned amount referred to the maximum amount of emissions (measured as the equivalent in carbon dioxide) that a Party may emit over a commitment period in order to comply with its emissions target.

11)   Which of the following statements are correct regarding Energy Conservation Building Code?
1. It was launched in 2007.
2. It addresses the issues of design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones.
3. Compliance with ECBC norms is mandatory.
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: Only 1 & 2

Explanation:
Energy Conservation Building Code was launched in 2007. It addresses the issues pertaining to design of new, large commercial buildings to optimize the buildings’ energy demand based on their location in different climatic zones. However, compliance with ECBC norms is voluntary in nature at present.

12)   Which of the following statements are correct regarding Green Rating for Integrated Habitat
Assessment (GRIHA)?
1. It is a voluntary scheme.
2. It was conceived by TERI and developed jointly with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
3. Its objective is to help design green buildings and help in the evaluation of the ‘greenness’ of the buildings.
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:
Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)is a voluntary scheme. It was conceived by TERI and developed jointly with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Its objective is to help design green buildings and help in the evaluation of the ‘greenness’ of the buildings.

13)   Which of the following banks partnered with UNEP to establish and run the Indian Solar Loan Programme?
1) The Canara bank
2) The Syndicate Bank
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:
Two Indian Banks, the Canara Bank, and the Syndicate Bank, along with their eight associate Regional Rural Banks, partnered with UNEP to establish and run the Indian Solar Loan Programme in the Karnataka State of Southern India.

14)   Which of the following provides information about the level of harm by a hazard?
1) Magnitude of the hazard
2) Frequency of the hazard
3) Intensity at the impact point
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

ANSWER: 1, 2, & 3

Explanation:
The post-analysis of any disaster is most important so as to prepare ourselves for the next one. Three methods are used to determine the level of Hard by any man-made or natural hazard which includes:
1) Magnitude.
2) Frequency and
3) Intensity

15)   Which of the following instrument is used to record the earthquake wave?

a. Hydrograph
b. Seismograph
c. Richter scale
d. Pycnometer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Seismograph

Explanation:
A seismograph which is also called as a seismometer, is an instrument which is used to detect and record the earthquake waves. The first seismograph was invented in 132 A.D.

16)   Which of the following are micro-organisms that can live within the pore interstices of sedimentary and even igneous rocks to depths of several kilometers?

a. Lithotroph
b. Hemotrophs
c. Lithophiles
d. Phototrophs
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lithophiles

Explanation:
Micro-organisms that can live within the pore interstices of sedimentary and even igneous rocks to depths of several kilometers are referred to as Lithophiles. Some of these mico-organisms are known to live on surface rocks, and make use of photosynthesis for energy.

17)   Which of the following statements are correct regarding Biocapacity?
1. It refers to capacity of an area to provide resources and absorb wastes at the same time.
2. When an area’s ecological footprint exceeds its biocapacity it results into unsustainability.
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:
Biocapacity refers to capacity of an area to provide resources and absorb wastes at the same time. When an area’s ecological footprint exceeds its biocapacity it results into unsustainability.

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