People, Development and Environment MCQ pg 1 pg 2 pg 3 pg 4 pg 5 0% 2 Created on January 26, 2022 By mr.yashrajNTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1 Teaching and Research Aptitude Miscellaneous Topics - MCQ 5 1 / 77 Biodiversity is described as The range of different species in an environment. The seasonal and daily changes in an environment. The way species differ from one another. The influence of physical factors on an environment. 2 / 77 How an organism suited to live in a particular place is called? Competition Adaptation Addition Participation 3 / 77 Which of the following is termed as the Tiger state? Rajasthan Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir 4 / 77 While all rivers of Peninsular India flows into Bay of Bengal, Narmada and Tapti flow into Arabian Sea because [June 2006] These two rivers follow the slope of the rift valleys. The general slope of Indian Peninsula is from east to west. The Indian Peninsula, north of the Satpura Ranges is tilted towards the west. The Indian Peninsula, south of the Satpura Ranges is tilted towards the east. 5 / 77 Match the following. [December 2008]List-I List-II(National parks) (States)A. Periyar I. OrissaB. Nandankanan II. KeralaC. Corbett National Park III. RajasthanD. Sariska Tiger Reserve IV. UttarakhandCodes: A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-III A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV 6 / 77 Environmental Impact Assessment is an objective analysis of the possible changes in the [June 2009] Physical characteristics of the environment. Biophysical characteristics of the environment. Socio-economic characteristics of the environment. All the above 7 / 77 The Great Indian Bustard bird is found in[December 2009] Thar Desert of Rajasthan Coastal regions of India Malabar coast Delta regions 8 / 77 The turpentine oil used in the manufacture of medicines is obtained from Acacia Chir pin Sunflower None of the above 9 / 77 The main characteristic of biodiversity hotspots is/are Threat from human beings. Biogeographical region with a specified percentage of endemic species. Both (a) and (b) Neither (a) nor (b) 10 / 77 The Sagarmatha National Park has been established to preserve the ecosystem of which mountain peak?[December 2009] Kanchenjunga Mount Everest Annapurna Dholavira 11 / 77 Chipko Movement, basically to protect environment, originated in 1974 in Uttarakhand Bihar Madhya Pradesh None of the above 12 / 77 Solid waste treatment by pyrolysis refers to Heating in the absence of air. No heating Heating in the presence of air. Treating with chemicals before heating. 13 / 77 The main reason forglobal warming is Increased concentration of anthropogenic CO2 in the air. Decreased concentration of CO2 in the air. Increased water vapours in the atmosphere. None of the above 14 / 77 The number of major GHGs identified for reduced emissions as per Kyoto Protocol are 4 5 6 8 15 / 77 The species those are especially likely to develop on biologically isolated areas such as islands are called Endemic species Extinct Wild None of the above 16 / 77 Ramsar Convention is related to the conservation of Tiger Elephants Crop genetic diversity Wetlands 17 / 77 The Great Indian Rhino has its natural home in Kaziranga National Park Corbett National Park Sunderbans Kanha National Park 18 / 77 Which of the following results in bioaccumulation and contamination of food chains? Pesticides Polychlorinated biphenyls PAN All the above 19 / 77 Pollutants in the soil can be broken by microorganisms. This process is called Probiotics Bioremediation Bioaugmentation None of the above 20 / 77 Match the following.List-I List-IIA Ozone depletion I Basel conventionB CO2 reduction II Kyoto ProtocolC Sustainable development III Rio SummitD Hazardous waste IV Montreal ProtocolCodes: A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV 21 / 77 The Lion Tail Macaque is endemic to Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep Nilgiris Arunachal Pradesh 22 / 77 The most efficient method of biodegradable urban solid waste management is Landfills Pelletization Gasification Composting 23 / 77 Wild water buffalo or Asian Buffalo or Indian Buffalo is mostly found in Eastern Himalayas Western Ghats Aravali Hills Satpura Range 24 / 77 The status of World Heritage Site is assigned by the UN UNESCO World Bank UNHRC 25 / 77 Match the following.List-I List-II(Sanctuary) (State)A. Kaziranga National Park I. AssamB. Keolado National Park II. RajasthanC. Sunderbans National Park III. West BengalD. Nanda Devi National Park IV. Uttar PradeshCodes: A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I 26 / 77 As in the beginning of 2016, the number of biosphere reserves in India was 15 18 20 22 27 / 77 MAB stands for Man and Biome Man and Biodiversity Man and Biosphere Man and Biosciences 28 / 77 The Government of India submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targetsto United Nations Frame Work Convention on Climate Change.Which of the following statements are true in this context?1. To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level.2. To achieve about 40 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.3. To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tons of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.Codes: 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 2 and 3 only 29 / 77 ‘India is graduating from megawatts to gigawatts in renewable energy production’. Which of the following is a new target for the solar energy production in India by 2022? 20 GW 40 GW 100 GW 350 GW 30 / 77 Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country? Gujarat West Bengal Andaman and Nicobar Orissa 31 / 77 Dachigam Sanctuary is associated with conservation of Hangul Tiger Lion Rhinoceros 32 / 77 Which of the following organizations have promoted Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+)? International Union for Conservation of Nature United Nations World Bank International Monetary Fund 33 / 77 On which of the following days Biological Diversity Day is celebrated? December 29 June 5 May 21 October 22 34 / 77 Which of the following state has maximum of mangrove cover in India? Goa West Bengal Orissa Andaman and Nicobar Islands 35 / 77 Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite or GOSAT also known as Ibuki was launched by USA Japan South Korea China 36 / 77 The logo of WWF is Giant panda Lion Tiger None of the above 37 / 77 In which year India announced National Action Plan on Climate Change? 2005 2008 2012 2013 38 / 77 Which of the following is the most productive agroecosystem? Maize Wheat Sugarcane None of the above 39 / 77 The endangered largest living lemur Idri idri is an inhabitant of Nepal Pakistan Madagascar USA 40 / 77 In which year was the Kyoto Protocol signed? 1997 1992 1995 2005 41 / 77 The small amount of warming that may set off unstoppable and irreversible changes is termed as Tipping point Inflection point Turning point None of the above 42 / 77 Which of the following organizations has categorized wild flora and fauna into eight categories (known as Red List) such as extinct, critically endangered and endangered? International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources UNESCO Conference on Biodiversity Kyoto Protocol 43 / 77 Which of the following is considered as the best quality of coal? Peat Lignite Bituminous Anthracite 44 / 77 Using coal, natural gas or oil for electricity, heat or transportation releases CO2 into the atmosphere. The daily CO2 emissions make up the Carbon footprint Carbon dating Carbon credit None of the above 45 / 77 An organization or entity is to get one carbon credit if it is able to avoid emission of One ton of carbon dioxide or its equivalent. One ton of any greenhouse gas. One ton of hydrocarbon emissions. One ton of carbon monoxide. 46 / 77 Baba Amte was the leader of Appiko Movement Chipko Movement Narmada Bachao Andolan Tehri Dam Movement 47 / 77 Which of the following is not considered to be a greenhouse gas? Methane Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Hydrogen Ozone 48 / 77 Why would global warming lead to an increase in sea level? Melting of Polar ice Melting of glaciers An increase in water temperature would cause the water to expand. All the above 49 / 77 The method which can increase the supply of usable, good quality water is Chlorination Recharging of water Cloud seeding None of the above 50 / 77 Vermicomposting is a method of composting that involves Silkworms Earthworms Bacteria One of these 51 / 77 A by-product of fossil fuel combustion is carbon dioxide. Which of the following is the cleanest with respect to the release of carbon dioxide? Coal Oil Wood Natural gas 52 / 77 Which of the following would indicate a warming in the average global temperature? An expansion of glaciers around the world. A rise in sea level. Earlier freeze dates for major lakes. Both (a) and (b) 53 / 77 The Rio Declaration on the Environment and Development and Agenda 21 encouraged people to Think global, act local Act global, think local Act as we are, think as we do Depends on situation 54 / 77 Maintaining balance between fulfilment of human needs and protection of environment is termed as Environmental development Sustainable development Economic development None of the above 55 / 77 The biggest impacts are made on the environment by The migration of species Human interference Competition None of the above 56 / 77 Organic food is supposed to be better for human health as It is raised on special chemicals. It is more expensive. It is grown without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. None of the above 57 / 77 Weeds compete with crops for resources. Farmers can get rid of weeds by using Insecticide Fungicide Herbicide Rodenticide 58 / 77 India exploded her first underground nuclear device at Kota Ranchi Jaipur Pokhran 59 / 77 Which of the following pairs of Health problem and its causing pollutant is not correctly matched? Nervous system – Aldrin Neurological disorders – Pesticides Loss of consciousness – Oxides of Nitrogen Skin cancer – PAN 60 / 77 The Indian government has established around eighteen biosphere reserves in India. Ten of eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Which of the following has been added in 2016? Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Seshachalam Hills Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve Great Nicobar 61 / 77 Which national park is situated at the highest altitude in the country? Corbett National Park Hemis National Park Silent Valley National Park Dachigam National Park 62 / 77 Which of the following region has the greatest biodiversity? Tropical rain forests Arctic region Sub-tropical region None of the above 63 / 77 Match the following.List-I List-II(Disease) (Causes)A. Black foot I. ArsenicB. Pulmonary oedema II. Nitrogen oxidesC. Hay fever III. AllergyD. Sariska tiger reserve IV. UttarakhandCodes: A-II, B-I, C-III A-I, B-II, C-III A-III, B-II, C-I A-II, B-III, C-I 64 / 77 In which year India announced a National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)? 2008 2005 2003 1998 65 / 77 Which of the following is considered as the common indicator organism of water pollution? Coral reefs Plasmodium Escherichia coli None of the above 66 / 77 On which of the following day, Environment Day is celebrated? December 29 May 15 June 5 None of the above 67 / 77 The Coriolis effect results from Earth’s rotation. The prevailing winds. Heating of the earth near the equator and cooling near the poles. Ocean currents. 68 / 77 The process of conversion of solid waste into organic fertilizers by making use of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi is called Disposal Remediation Composting None of the above 69 / 77 In which of the following cities the phenomenon of classical smog was observed for the first time? Japan New York London Los Angeles 70 / 77 IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Indian Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Integrated Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources None of the above 71 / 77 The Tehri Dam is located in Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh 72 / 77 Mauna Loa, in Hawaii (USA), is famous for Botanical garden Monitoring sea level rise since 1950. Biggest collection of mammal fossils. Continuous monitoring of atmospheric CO2 levels since 1957. 73 / 77 Which one of the following is not an in situ conservation for biological resources? Biosphere reserve National parks Protected areas Breeding in confined areas 74 / 77 In which city was the UN Conference on Environment also termed as Earth Summit, held in 1992? Rio de Janeiro Kyoto Stockholm Copenhagen 75 / 77 How many biological hotspots are located in India? 1 2 3 4 76 / 77 UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization United Nations Engineering, Scientific, and Cultural Organization United Nations Educational, Social, and Cultural Organization United Nations Educational, Scientific Control Organization 77 / 77 As in 2016, the number of biosphere reserves in India as per UNESCO’s MAB list is 10 9 11 12 Your score isThe average score is 20% LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte 0% Restart quiz Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Pages 1 2 3 4 5
