Ecology and Environment Questions Latest Ecology and E ment MCQ Objective Questions eRe amen er ttieril ee Start Complete Exam Preparation Clee one) Fees aco Oc Cree eet Exe Download App Question 1: View this Question Online > In which month is the Wildlife Week celebrated in India? 1, September 2. October 3. November 4. December 5. Question Not Attempted Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Octobercoaching India’s Super Teachers for all govt. exams Under One Roof GF) vero cases patie Ecology and Environment Question 1 Detailed Solution The correct answer is October, © Key Points + Wildlife Week © In the month of October, Wildlife Week is celebrated in India, Every year in October, from the second to the eighth, India observes National Wildlife Week The goal of this week is to safeguard and preserve India's flora and animals, > With the long-term objective of preserving the lives of animal species that are endangered and threatened, Wildlife Week was first conceived in 1952. © Additional Information + An Indian Board of Wildlife has been established by the Indian government, and it works to raise public awareness about the need to protect wildlife, + Workshops are offered throughout the week to help people of all ages understand the fe, complexity of wil Detects eee an Recut Start Complete Exam Preparation acs) Pg iota Exe) MasterClasses resieacrg D> Download App Question 2: = ll) What is the council of Programme forEndorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)?1, A council that develops forest certification standards 2.-An ore, 3. A society that has a globally aligned certification program 4. The world’s largest forest certification system 5. Question Not Attempted Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: The world's largest forest certification system Ecology and Environment Question 2 Detailed Solution The correct answer is The world’s largest forest certification system. © Key Points The Programme for a of Forest Certification (PEFC): + It is the world’s largest forect certification system. + It seeks to transform the way forests are managed globally and locally. + It is to ensure that all of us can enjoy the environmental, social and economic benefits that forests offer. + Asan international non-profit, non-governmental organization. + It is dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through independent third- party certification. eee sen pect ec ar Serta Start Complete Exam Preparation Caen ented) Pca aaa ecole ‘Question Bank Exc) Download App Question 3: View this Question Online >Shergarh Sanctuary is located in which district of Rajasthan? 1. Baren 2. Udaipur 3. Sirohi WEE 4. A. 5. Question Not Attempted Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Baran Ecology and Environment Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Baran. . + Shergarh Sanctuary: * Itis located in Baran district, near Shergarh town, © Itwas declared as a protected area in 1983. * This sanctuary is home to tiger, leopard, wild boat sloth bear, chital, python, and other animals. ©; Additional Information + Other Wildlife sanctuari ee Wildlife sanctuary Geation Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary Kota Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary Karauli National Chambal Sanctuary Kota Ramet vill Waa — sanctuary Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary caiorga Jaisamand Sanctuary Udaipur Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary Bikaner Tal Chhapar Senctuary Churu #4 Leaming PlatformStart Complete Exam Preparation Po oe Gist Lier Download App Question 4: View this Question Online > With reference to the finding in the report on the status of invasive alien species (IAS) which is published by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), consider the following statements. 1. Some diseases like malaria, Zika, end West Nile Fever are spread by invasive alien species. 2. The report shows that Africa is the most affected continent due to invasive species. 3. The findings of this report can be used for achieving National biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) mandated under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). How many of the above statements are correct? 1. Only one 4 2. Only two 3._All three ~: None Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Only two Ecology and Environment Question 4 Detailed Solution ‘The correct answer is Only two. ‘SB In News + Down to Earth: Invasive, alien species lead to extinctions of plants & animals across Earth, the IPBES report points out.© Key Points Invasive alien species: + Alien species are animals, plants, and microbes that have been introduced by humans to new regions. + Delegates at the 10th plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) finalized their report on the status of invasive alien species (IAS) and ways to control them. Invasive alien species have negative impacts on nature. For example, around 85 percent of documented impacts negatively affect people's quality of life, Diseases such as malaria, Zika and West Nile Fever are spread by invasive alien mosquito species like Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegyptii. Hence statement 1 is correct. oo & Similarly, the spread of water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) in Lake Victoria has qk ‘the, population of tilapia fish and affected the livelihoods and nutrition of people in the £ « ww + The Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control quanti ane ‘more than 37,000 alien species identified across the world, around 3,500 are invasive. Of the 37,000, six percent of the plants, 22 percent of the invertebrates, , 14" percent of the vertebrates, and 11 percent of microbes areinvasive. © Invasive alien species are a key driver of biodiversity loss and under Target 6 of the ambitious Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), the world has to prevent and reduce the rate of introduction and establishment of invasive alien species by at least 50 percent by 2030. wl? + Other than this goal of KMGBF, a would also help meet Sustainable Development Goals that the world has to mee ut the world might probably not meet the target by 2030. The IPBES report found that the measures are not sufficient as of now. While 80 percent of countries have targets related to managing invasive alien species in their national biodiversity plans, only 17 percent have national laws or regulations specifically addressing these issues. This also increases the risk of invasive alien species for neighboring states. The report also shows that 45 percent of all countries do not invest in the management of biological invasions. At present 34 percent of the impacts of biological invasions are in the Americas, 31 percent in Europe and Central Asia, 25 percent in Asia and the Pacific, and only about 7 percent in Africa. Hence statement 2 is incorrect. Now, this assessment can be used to inform governments currently working towards updating the national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) mandated under KMGBF. Hence ‘Statement 3 is correct. “The immediate urgency of invasive alien species, with extensive and growing harm to nature and people, makes this report so valuable and timely,” said Anne Larigauderie, the Executive Secretary of IPBES. The urgency to fight IAS is understandable as they are behind plant and animal extinctions across the earth. “Invasive alien species have been a major factor in 60 percent and the only driver in 16 percent of global ai al and plant extinctions and at least 218 invasive alien species have been responsible for more than 1,200 local extinctions,” Co PEs eau auy Reet Seo sPout) abcd ean cac Celie Ceres ears Download App Question 5: View this Question Online > Consider the following regarding Species Survival Commission (SSC): 1. SSC’s major role is to provide information on biodivetsity conservation, the inherent value of species, their role in ecosystem health and functioning, the provision of ecosystem services, and their support to human livelihoods. a 2. The information provided by SSCis fed into the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3. Its vision is a just world that Values and conserves nature through positive action to both prevent the loss and aid recovery of the diversity of life on earth. How many of the above'statements is/are correct here? % 2. Two only One only’ 3. All three 4. None Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: All three Ecology and Environment Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answer is option 3. (B InNews + Down To Earth: Funga: UN wants us all to say it along with ‘Flora & Fauna’. © Key Points eames deeioess ee a m+ The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSO) is a science-based network of more than 8,500 volunteer experts from almost every country of the world. + Working in close association with IUCN Secretariat, $$C’s major role is to provide information to IUCN on biodiversity conservation, the inherent value of species, their role in ecosystem health and functioning, the provision of ecosystem services, and their support to human livelihoods. Hence statement 1 is correct. + This information is fed into the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Hence statement 2 is correct. ¥ « In the intersessional period of 2021-2025, the Species Survival Commission (SSC) enables IUCN to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity of biodiversity, and to ensure that the use of species is both equitable and sustainable, throug the provision of knowledge on thelbictus and trends of species developing policies and guideline facilitating conservation plancing; and catalysing action on the ground and in the water. + Its vision is a just world that values and conserves nature through positive action to both prevent the loss and aid recovery of the diversity of life on earth. Hence statement 3 is correct. + United Nations Biodiversity has urged people globally to use the word ‘funga’ whenever they say ‘flora and fauna’, in order to highlight the importance of fungi. Fungi, along with Animalia (animals), Plantae (plants), Protista, Archaea/Archaebacteria, and Bacteria or Eubacteria form the six ‘kingdoms’ of biology. + Two years ago, the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that it would use “mycologically inclusive”tté€ergingenguage in its internal and public-facing communications (“fauna, flora and funga” and “animals, fungi and plants”) and to incorporate fungi in conservation strategies with rare and endangered plants and animals. + There would be no life on Earth without fungi: the yeasts, molds and mushrooms that are critical to decomposition and forest regeneration, mammalian digestion, carbon sequestration, the global nutrient cycle, antibiotic medication, and the bread, beer and chocolate we consume. Trees would not be able to live on land without fungi Top Ecology and Environment MC@ Objective Questions rd India's #1 Learning Platform Ree ett Start Complete Exam Pre, rng Paes a acog Doe ccery reine og Ex tz 7) Download App ‘Question 6 View this Question Online > In which year Forest Conservation Act was passed?fe FOR 2. 1990 ) 3. 1980 .- Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: 1980 Ecology and Environment Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 1980. © Key Points + The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 was passed to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith onanttillary oF'incidental thereto. + Under the provisions of this Act. prior approval of the Central Government is required for the diversion of forestlands for non-forest purposes. + The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 was further amended in 1988. & Additional Information + The Environment Praia Act was enacted in the year 1986. + The main objective of this@ekis to provide the protection and improvement of the environment and for matters connected therewith. + The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for the protection of plants and animal species. + Constitutional provisions of Forest Conservation: = Article 48-A of the Indian Constitution deals with protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife - the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the count ° aise) of Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution says that it shall be the duty of sn of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, ieee aR Berit Start Complete Exam Pre; BCC Seo re fosccaereryDownload App Question 7 ‘ View this Question Online > The ____peak is the highest peak in Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad 1. Anamudi - vf 2. Anginda wr . y~ 3. Devimalay (> 5 : za. Answer (Detailed Solution Be Option 2: Anginda Ecology and Environment Question 7 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Anginda, © Key Points + Anamudi Peak is located on the border of Kothamangalam Taluka in the Ernakulam district and Devikulam Taluk of Idukki district of Kerala in India. = itis the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India at an altitude of 2,695 meters and a topographic prominence of 2,479 meters, = The mountain derives its name from the Malayalam word Anamudi which means Elephant's head in the English language. + It isthe largest mountain in Kerala and itis also the highest mountain in peninsular India * Itis also called “Everest of South India’. + Anginda Peak is the highest peak in Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad. = Itisa mountain in the Nilgir’ Hills of the Western Ghats on the border of the Nilgiris District of Tamil Na Palakkad district of Kerala. Ithes a height of a: + The tributary of Bharetheppuzha ie River kunthipuzha arises from this peak. + Devimala Peak js situated jn the Anamalai Hills of Kerala and it is the highest peak in the Devikulam hill station.> It is one of the fourteen highest peaks of the Western Ghats in Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, + Perumal Peak is located in the Kodaikanal district of Tamiinadu and It is also known as the Perumal Malai Peak. © Ithas an elevation of a total of 2,440 meters, Image of Anginda Peak: ee India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation CCR ere lees moa foray : Exe Download App Question 8 View this Question Online > In which state is Ranthambore National Park located? 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Maharashtra 3. Uttar Pradesh _ Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Rajasthan Ecology and Environment Question 8 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Rajasthan. © Key Points+ Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest and most famous national parks in North India. + The area of Ranthambore National Park is 392 square kilometres. + The park is mainly known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see majestic predators in its natural habitat. + Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopurin Rajasthan, northern India, + Itis a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards, and marsh crocodiles. @ testbook | ii" i i a ‘one — neta as = —— ‘ — oe sai — cd Ee SP Rate) RR Ar ea Start Complete Exam Preparation Weaury bcd rote Download App Question 9 i View this Question Online > Semerareae comma cccree:EER | SSIES EPA Pee Da eee Ia 1. Pigeon 2. 4? 4. Fish Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Pigeon Ecology and Environment Question 9 Detailed Solution Animals from class Aves are warm-blooded. + Aves class represents birds and their characteristic features are feathers, a beak, and the forelimbs are modified into wings. + They are warm-blooded animals ie. they will be able to maintain constant body temperatun [These are the gill-beering v hich lack limbs with digits PPisclthe aquatic craniate animals generally alled fishes. [These are the tetrapod vertebrates hich may either have four-limbs or IReptitiay are descended from four-limb ncestors like snakes. Amphibians can live in aquatic as well s in terrestrial habitats and most of |Amythitia have two pairs of limbs.Cg Iie ARE Racial Start Complete Exam Preparation Pa eed emacs cay Guecimenk | (WB) equces CCD Seco Download App Question 10 View this Question Online > Keibul Lamjao National Park is located on which lake? 1. Kolleru Lake 2. Wular Lake 3. Dal Lake 4 A... Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Loktak Lake Ecology and Environment Question 10 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Loktak Lake. oO Key Points: + Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating perk in the world, is located inthe Loktak lake, + Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating National Parl in the world. + It is the home of the brow-antlered deer which is one of the most endangered deer in the world + Itis located in the Bishnupur district of Manipur in India. + It is an integral part of Loktak Lake. » & Additional Informa Lakes informati Itis one of the largest aterKolleru | lakes in India, located n Andhra lake | Pradesh. it also makes the largest shallow freshwater lake in Asia It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. Itis generally Loktak | famous for its floating islands. lake | Keibul Lamjao National Park is ‘the only floating national park in the world & India’s #1 Learning Platform Pela mew chimera) lela) Bee ented) 7) Mock Tests lesan Ce Cesar a ee ae Sc Download App Question 11 View this Question Online > Which among the following is known/as'a Secondary Pollutant in the atmosphere? 1, Ozone 2. “i _ 3. Nitrogen Oxides 4. Carbon Monoxide Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Ozone Ecology and Environment Question 11 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Ozone © Key Pointspollutant is formed wHemthe primary pollutants react in the atmosphere. + Ozone is an example 6f sécondary pollutant since it is formed when nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons combine in the presence of sunlight. B> Additional Information + A Primary Pollutant, miei ney emerges directly fram any source whereas 2 secondary + Carbon monoxide is a primary pollutant. oe ee ere) @ Tus Start Complete Exam Preparation Det Ginn oe edhe [oes Cole Cisse Exe Download App Question 12 View this Question Online > Which of the following is the main.constituent of Biogas after Methane? 1 m N 2. Oxygen 3. Hydrogen 4, Ammonia Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1 : Carbon dioxide Ecology and Environment Question 12 Detailed Solution + Methane and A... are the main constituent of Biogas + Methane is produced by the anaerobic bacterial decomposition of vegetable matter under water. + It is also known as marsh gas or swamp gas. * Its chemical formula is CHa,ee eo) PS eTa me) CM chimeras tele cel) Gees lea eho Ds cree Cresieitrig B Download App Exar) ‘Question 13, Pin valley National park is situated in 4. Andhra Pradesh 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. ‘~’ Pradesh Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Himachal Pradesh Ecology and Environment Question 13 Detailed Solution Optional 3 is correct, i.e. Himachal Pradesh. © Key Points: State National Parks Andhra Pradesh | Sti Venkateswara National Park Namdapha National Park, Mouling National Park Great Himalayan National |Arunachal Pradesh| Park Himachal Pin Valley National Park Pradesh Inderkilla National Park Khirganga National Park ‘Ciel ile Matin ad Dat. CeCe a ec View this Question Online >I ‘Til i Pee AB Bar ua) Start Complete Exam Preparation We aucs Certo Download App Question 14 The largest ecosystem of the Earth is- 1. Biosphere 2. Hydrosphere 3 ABBA 4. Biome Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Biosphere a ora View this Question Online >Ecology and Environment Question 14 Detailed Solution » |mportant Points + An ecosystem is an interaction of biological community organisms between each other and their physical environment. + The lithosphere is the outer part of the Earth it is made up of the erust and the top part of the upper mantle. + A biome is a large community of vegetation’nd wildlife which are adapted to a specific climate. + The five major types of the biome are: © aquatic > grassland > forest ~ = desert = tundra A Mistake Point + The biosphere is the single largest ecosystem of the earth. + The biosphere is known as the sum of all ecosystems also known as the ecosystem also the zone of life on earth. * Biosphere is the sum of all and hence is regarded as the largest ecosystem of the earth. & Eee Eee) Rte Oa cert Start Complete Exam Preparation Pu) coe praca Cine een Co lerris Download App Question 15 View this Question Online > Pin Valley National Park is located in which state of India? 1. Himachal Pradesh 2. Jammu & KashmirAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Himachel Pradesh Ecology and Environment Question 15 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh, @ Key Points: + Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located within the Lahaul and Spiti district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in far Northern India. + With its snow laden unexplored higher reaches and slopes, the Park forms a natural habitat for a number of endangered animals including the snow leopard and Siberian ibex @ Key Points National Parks co Desert National Park, e Keoladeo Ghana National Park, oO Mukundra Hills National Park, Raj4gaothambhore National Park, U#SE}ARa National Park » Chandoli National Park, & Gugamal National Park, Nawegaon National Park, Pench Jawaharlal Nehru) Natior IMatjaraytetraandhi (Borivilli) National Tadoba Netional Park No National Park [Punjab Vansda National Park, Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park, IGujaratr National Park. Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park istake Points + Pench National Park js on the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.* 50 Fencn National Farkivawaner Lal NeNru) |s in Manarasntra ang Fencn{r ryaraisniniy National Park is in Madhya Pradesh. + Soif it simply asks Pench then the Answer will be Madhya Pradesh only, but if it's written in the bracket with a description then choose accordingly.