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This section includes 1185 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1051. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD + Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2. resilience of forest ecosystems 3. poverty reduction Select the correct answer using the code given below. [IAS Prelims 2016] |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 only | |
| 1052. |
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? [IAS Prelims 2015] |
| A. | Saltwater crocodile |
| B. | Olive ridley turtle |
| C. | Gangetic dolphin |
| D. | Gharial |
| Answer» D. Gharial | |
| 1053. |
What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India? [IAS Prelims 2016] 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 only | |
| 1054. |
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? [UPSC Prelims 2015] 1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments. 2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments. 3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 1055. |
If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds? 1. Painted Stork 2. Common Myna 3. Black-necked Crane Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 1056. |
Royal Bengal Tiger has been conserved in |
| A. | Kanha National Park |
| B. | Manas National Park |
| C. | Sundarbans |
| D. | Corbett National Park |
| Answer» D. Corbett National Park | |
| 1057. |
Project tiger was launched by the recommendation of Indian board of Wildlife (IBWL) in |
| A. | 1971 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1973 |
| D. | 1972 |
| Answer» D. 1972 | |
| 1058. |
Recently Assam government has taken an initiative to develop Majuli as India's first carbon neutral district. In this context consider the following statements. I. Majuli is the biggest river island in the world. II. Assam government has launched Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development in Majuli. III. The fluvial riverine island is formed by the Manas river system and world's largest mid river delta system. Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Only III |
| B. | Only II & III |
| C. | Only I and II |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 1059. |
Which of the following is/are related to environment? I. Ramsar Convention II. GLOBE III. UNFCC Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only III |
| C. | Only I and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» B. Only III | |
| 1060. |
Out of 25 hot spots in the world, how many appear in the tropical forest |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 9 | |
| 1061. |
The centre has launched the first ever across-the-river survey in the Ganga to determine the population of aquatic life, especially that of the endangered Gangetic dolphin. Consider the following statements regarding the Gangetic dolphin: I. The Ganges River dolphins are also known as "susu" and inhabits the river systems of Nepal, India and Bangladesh. II. The species is found exclusively in lake habitat. III. One of the main threats to the species is the loss of habitat due in large part to the creation of dams and irrigation projects. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I and II |
| B. | Only II and III |
| C. | Only I and III |
| D. | Only I, II and III |
| Answer» D. Only I, II and III | |
| 1062. |
Consider the following statements regarding Ken Betwa inter-linking of rivers (ILR) project. I. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given its clearance for the Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers (ILR) project, II. The project aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa basin through concrete canal to irrigate India's worst drought-prone Bundelkhand region. III. Nearly 8,650 hectares of forest land including part of Parma National Park in Madhya Pradesh will be submerged due to implementation of this project. IV. Nearly 8,650 hectares of forest land including part of Panna National Park in Uttar Pradesh will be submerged due to implementation of this project. Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Only I, II & IV |
| B. | Only III & IV |
| C. | Only I |
| D. | Only II. Ill & IV |
| Answer» B. Only III & IV | |
| 1063. |
What was Montreal Protocol concerned with? |
| A. | Checking ozone layer depletion |
| B. | Checking Global warming |
| C. | Protecting Biodiversity |
| D. | Increasing forest cover |
| Answer» B. Checking Global warming | |
| 1064. |
Consider the following statements (i) Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty to maintain the ecological character of Wetlands of international importance. (ii) 26 sites in India is covered under Ramsar Convention for wildlife conservation. Which of the following statement(s) is\are true? |
| A. | (i) |
| B. | (ii) |
| C. | both (i) and (ii) |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 1065. |
More than 70% of all me species recorded so far, are |
| A. | Insects |
| B. | Plants |
| C. | Animals |
| D. | Invertebrates |
| Answer» D. Invertebrates | |
| 1066. |
How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture? 1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources. 2. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants. 3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources can not be made without the approval of NBA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1067. |
Which resource is non-renewable |
| A. | Wild life |
| B. | Aquatic animals |
| C. | Biological species |
| D. | Fresh water plants |
| Answer» D. Fresh water plants | |
| 1068. |
The breeding place of Flamingo (Hansawar) in India is |
| A. | Chilka lake |
| B. | Bharatpur Bird's sanctuary |
| C. | Sambarlake |
| D. | Runn of Kutch |
| Answer» B. Bharatpur Bird's sanctuary | |
| 1069. |
Which of the following contributes the maximum to the greenhouse effect? |
| A. | Carbon dioxide |
| B. | Water vapour |
| C. | Methane |
| D. | Nitrous oxide |
| Answer» C. Methane | |
| 1070. |
Human activities that causes climate change on Earth includes |
| A. | burning of forests |
| B. | agricultural activities |
| C. | use of aerosol cans |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1071. |
Consider the following protected areas: 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 1072. |
Consider the following pairs: 1. Nokrek Bio-sphere Reserve Garo Hills 2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake Barail Range 3. Namdapha National Park Dafla Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 2 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 1073. |
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat? (IAS Prelims 2016) |
| A. | Sand deserts of northwest India |
| B. | Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Salt marshes of western Gujarat |
| D. | Western Ghatsw |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1074. |
Which one of the following is included in the world list of biosphere reserves by UNESCO? |
| A. | Kinnaur region |
| B. | Spiti Valley |
| C. | Nallamalai Hills |
| D. | Sunderbans |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1075. |
Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India? |
| A. | Western Ghats |
| B. | Western Himalayas |
| C. | Eastern Ghats |
| D. | Northern Himalayas |
| Answer» B. Western Himalayas | |
| 1076. |
Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak Nagaland Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1077. |
List-I (Malor Biome) List II (Physical characterstics) A. The Northern most of the Temperate Formations 1. Foristically poor (i.e., a continuous belt across North America an Northern Eurasia) B. Arctic Tundra Vegetation 2. Boreal Forest C. Marine 3. Pelagic division D. The Terrestrial Biomes of the Tropics 4. Savanna woodland 5. Soviet Steppe and North American Prairie Select the correct option from the codes given below:? |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-5 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-4 B-3 C-5 D-2 | |
| 1078. |
Considering climate change, rise in water level in oceans and seas due to melted ice sheets and glaciers causes " |
| A. | desertification |
| B. | destruction of human settlements |
| C. | destruction of infrastructure |
| D. | endangering of species |
| Answer» C. destruction of infrastructure | |
| 1079. |
Long period of time without water is classified as |
| A. | flood |
| B. | drought |
| C. | desertification |
| D. | endangering |
| Answer» D. endangering | |
| 1080. |
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ?State Butterfly'? [IAS Prelims 2016] |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1081. |
The biological species are |
| A. | Inexhaustible natural resources |
| B. | Renewable resources |
| C. | Non - renewable resources |
| D. | Not natural resources |
| Answer» D. Not natural resources | |
| 1082. |
Which of the following is not the example of recent extinction |
| A. | Steller's sea cow |
| B. | Dodo |
| C. | Quagga |
| D. | Mastodont |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1083. |
In cryopreservation germplasm is maintained at: |
| A. | \[-196{}^\circ \,\,F\] |
| B. | \[-0{}^\circ \,\,F\] |
| C. | \[-100{}^\circ \,\,F\] |
| D. | None |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1084. |
The maximum number of species have extincted from |
| A. | Islands |
| B. | Mainland |
| C. | Oceans |
| D. | Fresh water bodies |
| Answer» B. Mainland | |
| 1085. |
According to IUCN 2004, the total number of plant and animal species described so far is slightly more than |
| A. | 5 million |
| B. | 7 million |
| C. | 1.5 million |
| D. | 0.5 million |
| Answer» D. 0.5 million | |
| 1086. |
The term 'Biodiversity' was popularized by |
| A. | Edward Wilson |
| B. | Alexander Von Humboldt |
| C. | Paul Ehrlich |
| D. | Robert May |
| Answer» B. Alexander Von Humboldt | |
| 1087. |
The biodiversity is the study of diversity |
| A. | Below species level |
| B. | At species level |
| C. | At community level |
| D. | At all levels of biological organization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1088. |
The diversity and productivity or coral reefs is most similar to that of |
| A. | desert environments |
| B. | a natural prairie. |
| C. | tropic rain forests |
| D. | a river system. |
| Answer» D. a river system. | |
| 1089. |
Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called |
| A. | Keystone species |
| B. | Allopatric species |
| C. | Sympatric species |
| D. | Threatened species |
| Answer» B. Allopatric species | |
| 1090. |
India has recently launched Stage II of HCFC Phase out Management Plan. In this context consider the following statements. I. It aims to phase out use of Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), harmful ozone-depleting substances (ODS) II. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the accelerated phase out of Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) is underway with a aim to complete phase out by 2030. III. Montreal Protocol came into force in 1989 and ha? been ratified by 197 parties making it universal ratified protocol in UN history. Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Only II & III |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Only II |
| D. | Only I & III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1091. |
Which of the following is/are correct about the Indian Shad? I. In January 2017 the West Bengal Govt. Gave legal protection to Hilsa Fish to stabilize its declining population. II. Hilsa or the Indian Shad is the first fish variety in India to get legal protection. III. It is the national fish of Pakistan. Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Only I & II |
| B. | Only III |
| C. | Only II & III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Only III | |
| 1092. |
This layer keeps us "not too hot in the summer" and "not too cold in the winter." Scientists call this the _____ effect. |
| A. | greenhouse effect |
| B. | seasonal effect |
| C. | ocean effect |
| D. | lake effect |
| Answer» B. seasonal effect | |
| 1093. |
Earth's temperatures are stable because we are surrounded by _____ which allows the right amount of sunlight in to warm the Earth. |
| A. | a cloud layer |
| B. | an atmosphere |
| C. | gravity |
| D. | water |
| Answer» C. gravity | |
| 1094. |
How many of the following can not be included in wild life - Human, Cultivated plants. Microorganisms, Fossils and Domesticated animals |
| A. | Two |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Four |
| D. | Five |
| Answer» D. Five | |
| 1095. |
Anthropogenic extinction means |
| A. | The extinction of apes |
| B. | Extinction due to introduction of exotic species |
| C. | Catastrophic extinction |
| D. | Extinction due to human activities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1096. |
An example of biological conservation in situ is |
| A. | Biosphere reserve |
| B. | Zoo |
| C. | Botanical garden |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. Zoo | |
| 1097. |
Which of the following is/are correct about India's recently approved ratification of the Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol. I. The protocol is related with carbon emission trading. II. UNFCCC was negotiated in Rio de Janeiro in 1995 III. At present, there are 193 parties to the Protocol. Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Only III |
| B. | Only II & III |
| C. | Only I |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1098. |
Consider the following statements. I. Recently the Uttarakhand High Court accorded the status of living human entities to the two most sacred rivers of India the Ganga and Yamuna. II. In this context the court cited the example of the river Whanganui of Egypt. Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Only II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 1099. |
Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - help maintain the Earth's temperatures and climate. These are called: |
| A. | ozone gases |
| B. | solar gases |
| C. | greenhouse gases |
| D. | stomach gases |
| Answer» D. stomach gases | |
| 1100. |
The solar energy that warms the Earth includes visible light, infrared and ___ coming from the sun. |
| A. | gamma rays |
| B. | ultraviolet radiation |
| C. | microwaves |
| D. | sunspots |
| Answer» C. microwaves | |