Match the following soil orders with their descriptions: (A) Histosols(i)Soil order that includes soils formed on volcanic ash (B)Andisols (ii)Soil order of cold region including soils underlain by permafrost (C)Gelisols(iii)Soil order consisting of soils of dry climates (D)Aridsols(iv) Soil order consisting of soils with a thick upper layer of organic matterChoose the correct option from those given below:

(A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii)

(A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)

(A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii)

(A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv)

(A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii)

Direction: It consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)’ and the others as ‘Statement (II)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): Volcanic eruption is often accompanied by earthquakes.Statement (II): Volcanoes erupt dust particles in the atmosphere.

Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false

Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)

Both statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true, but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)

Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false

Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true

In a food chain, man is

primary as well as secondary consumer

Assertion A): The ecosystem surrounding a river gets damaged due to construction of a dam.Reason R): The area gets inundated with large volume of water.Choose the correct code:

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Has no effect on air temperature

Given below are two statementsStatement I: Different communities exist independent of one another but jointly somehow they give an idea of communitarian life of a societyStatement II: Earth exists either through a blind chance or through an inner necessity or through an external causeIn light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below

Both statement I and statement II are false

Both statement I and statement II are true

Both statement I and statement II are false

Statement I is true but statement II is false

Statement I is false but statement II is true

25 + Mcqs in Basics Of Environment in UGC-NET Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Consider the following statements regarding Insolation:1. It is the solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface.2. It is measured by the amount of solar energy received per square centimeter per minute.3. It is the amount of solar energy absorbed by the stratosphere.Which of the above statements are correct?
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	1 and 2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only

Discussion

2.	‘Care and share’ policy of the forest applies to
A.	Tribal people
B.	Forest communities
C.	Villagers
D.	JFMCs
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	Lead tetraethyl is added to gasoline to make:
A.	gasoline thin
B.	to increase its speed
C.	to decrease fumes
D.	because of antiknock property
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	Match the following soil orders with their descriptions: (A) Histosols(i)Soil order that includes soils formed on volcanic ash (B)Andisols (ii)Soil order of cold region including soils underlain by permafrost (C)Gelisols(iii)Soil order consisting of soils of dry climates (D)Aridsols(iv) Soil order consisting of soils with a thick upper layer of organic matterChoose the correct option from those given below:
A.	(A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)
B.	(A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii)
C.	(A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv)
D.	(A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii)
Answer» B. (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii)

Discussion

5.	________ in Chandrapur district is the oldest and the largest National Park in Maharashtra.
A.	Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project
B.	Bandipur National Park
C.	Bandhavgarh National Park
D.	Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer» B. Bandipur National Park

Discussion

6.	Isopleth is a type of
A.	Forest
B.	Rock
C.	Map
D.	Soil
Answer» D. Soil

Discussion

7.	Direction: It consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)’ and the others as ‘Statement (II)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): Volcanic eruption is often accompanied by earthquakes.Statement (II): Volcanoes erupt dust particles in the atmosphere.
A.	Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B.	Both statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true, but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C.	Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false
D.	Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false

Discussion

8.	In a food chain, man is
A.	Producer
B.	only primary consumer
C.	only secondary consumer
D.	primary as well as secondary consumer
Answer» E.

Discussion

9.	Assertion A): The ecosystem surrounding a river gets damaged due to construction of a dam.Reason R): The area gets inundated with large volume of water.Choose the correct code:
A.	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true and R is false
D.	A is false and R is true
Answer» C. A is true and R is false

Discussion

10.	Humidity in the air
A.	Increases air temperature
B.	Decreases air temperature
C.	Has no effect on air temperature
D.	Maintains air temperature
Answer» C. Has no effect on air temperature

Discussion

11.	Identify the correct sequence in decreasing order of the carbon content per unit mass of the following carbon reservoirs in the aquatic environment of oceansA. SedimentsB. Living organismsC. Dissolved organic matterD. Dissolved inorganic matterChoose the correct answer from the options given below
A.	D, A, B, C
B.	A, D, C, B
C.	B, C, A, D
D.	C, B, A, D
Answer» C. B, C, A, D

Discussion

12.	One of the best known matrix methods for environment impact assessment is
A.	Leopold matrix
B.	Sphere matrix
C.	Saratoga matrix
D.	Component interaction method
Answer» B. Sphere matrix

Discussion

13.	Protected areas include national parks, wild life sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, sacred groves, reserve forests are the example for
A.	Ex-Situ conservation
B.	In-Situ conservation
C.	Cybenetic conservation
D.	Leibig's conservation
Answer» C. Cybenetic conservation

Discussion

14.	All eco-systems begin with energy input from-
A.	Firewood
B.	Water
C.	Air
D.	Sun
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	A fabric filter is to be constructed using bags that are 0.1 m in diameter and 5.0 m long. The bag house is to receive 5 m3/s of air. Filtering velocity is 2.0 m/min. Determine the minimum number of bags required for continuous removal of particulate matter.
A.	96
B.	106
C.	78
D.	88
Answer» B. 106

Discussion

16.	Biosphere reserves are:i) area comprising terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems.ii) monitored by national governments.iii) areas where threatened animals and plants are kept in their habitat.iv) wildlife sanctuaries.Choose the correct statements from the options given below:
A.	i and ii
B.	ii and iii
C.	iii and iv
D.	i and iv
Answer» B. ii and iii

Discussion

17.	Besides species diversity and ecosystem diversity, which of the following is included in the term 'bio-diversity'?
A.	Genetic diversity
B.	Climatic diversity
C.	Cultural diversity
D.	Lingual diversity
Answer» B. Climatic diversity

Discussion

18.	An association of two organisms of different species for mutual benefit, and where the individuals may not be able to survive separately, is called
A.	Commensalism
B.	parasitic
C.	Non-symbiotic
D.	Symbiotic
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	Given below are two statementsStatement I: Different communities exist independent of one another but jointly somehow they give an idea of communitarian life of a societyStatement II: Earth exists either through a blind chance or through an inner necessity or through an external causeIn light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below
A.	Both statement I and statement II are true
B.	Both statement I and statement II are false
C.	Statement I is true but statement II is false
D.	Statement I is false but statement II is true
Answer» B. Both statement I and statement II are false

Discussion

20.	A green buildingi) uses minimum amount of energyii) generates wasteiii) consumes a lot of wateriv) conserves natural resourcesv) creates space for healthy livingChoose the correct statements from the options given below:
A.	i, ii and iii
B.	i, iv and v
C.	ii, iii and v
D.	ii, iv and v
Answer» C. ii, iii and v

Discussion

21.	In a human population, which is undergoing the demographic transition, which of the following generally decreases first?
A.	Life expectancy
B.	Level of education
C.	Death rate
D.	Birth rate
Answer» D. Birth rate

Discussion

22.	Match the following classes of chemicals with their descriptions:(Chemical Class)(Description)A) Allergensi) Chemicals that alter or damage the genetic material (DNA) cellsB) Mutageusii) Substances that activate the immune systemC) Carcinogensiii) Chemicals that specifically cause abnormalities during embryouics growthD) Teratogensiv) Substances that cause invasive out control cell growth resulting in malignant tumors. Choose the most appropriate option from those given below:
A.	A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
B.	A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
C.	A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
D.	A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
Answer» D. A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv

Discussion

23.	Match List I with List II List IList IICategories of environmentaleducation objectivesExamples of those objectivesA. Environmental AwarenessI. To help social groups and individuals identify and solve environmental problemsB. Environmental knowledgeII. To help social groups and individuals acquire a set of values for the environmentC. Environmental AttitudeIII. To help social groups and individuals acquire a sensitivity to the total environmentD. Environmental SkillIV. To help social groups and individuals gain a variety of experience in the environment and its associated problems Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
B.	A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II
C.	A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III
D.	A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	Crocodiles prefer sun bath
A.	to elevate body temperature
B.	to dry their skin
C.	to decrease body temperature
D.	to maintain body temperature
Answer» B. to dry their skin

Discussion

25.	Match List I with List IIList IList IIPathogens in waterDisease they causeA. VirusI. CholeraB. BacteriaII. SchistosomiasisC. ProtozoaIII. HepatitisD. Helminths (Parasitic worm)IV. DysenteryChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II
B.	A - I, B - III, C - II, D - IV
C.	A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV
D.	A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in UGC-NET.

‘Care and share’ policy of the forest applies to

Lead tetraethyl is added to gasoline to make:

________ in Chandrapur district is the oldest and the largest National Park in Maharashtra.

Isopleth is a type of

In a food chain, man is

Assertion A): The ecosystem surrounding a river gets damaged due to construction of a dam.Reason R): The area gets inundated with large volume of water.Choose the correct code:

Humidity in the air

Identify the correct sequence in decreasing order of the carbon content per unit mass of the following carbon reservoirs in the aquatic environment of oceansA. SedimentsB. Living organismsC. Dissolved organic matterD. Dissolved inorganic matterChoose the correct answer from the options given below

One of the best known matrix methods for environment impact assessment is

Protected areas include national parks, wild life sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, sacred groves, reserve forests are the example for

All eco-systems begin with energy input from-

A fabric filter is to be constructed using bags that are 0.1 m in diameter and 5.0 m long. The bag house is to receive 5 m3/s of air. Filtering velocity is 2.0 m/min. Determine the minimum number of bags required for continuous removal of particulate matter.

Biosphere reserves are:i) area comprising terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems.ii) monitored by national governments.iii) areas where threatened animals and plants are kept in their habitat.iv) wildlife sanctuaries.Choose the correct statements from the options given below:

Besides species diversity and ecosystem diversity, which of the following is included in the term 'bio-diversity'?

An association of two organisms of different species for mutual benefit, and where the individuals may not be able to survive separately, is called

A green buildingi) uses minimum amount of energyii) generates wasteiii) consumes a lot of wateriv) conserves natural resourcesv) creates space for healthy livingChoose the correct statements from the options given below:

In a human population, which is undergoing the demographic transition, which of the following generally decreases first?

Crocodiles prefer sun bath

Match List I with List IIList IList IIPathogens in waterDisease they causeA. VirusI. CholeraB. BacteriaII. SchistosomiasisC. ProtozoaIII. HepatitisD. Helminths (Parasitic worm)IV. DysenteryChoose the correct answer from the options given below: