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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.
| 251. |
Kalesar National Park is situated in which district of Haryana? |
| A. | Gurgaon |
| B. | Yamunanagar |
| C. | Panchkula |
| D. | Rewari |
| Answer» C. Panchkula | |
| 252. |
Kaziranga National Park is situated in ________. |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» B. Haryana | |
| 253. |
In which state is Gir Forest National Park situated: |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» D. Jharkhand | |
| 254. |
Ozone is important to mankind because it? |
| A. | Creates a protective coverage against ultraviolet rays |
| B. | Releases hydrogen in the atmosphere |
| C. | Releases oxygen in the air |
| D. | Maintains the temperature of the earth |
| Answer» B. Releases hydrogen in the atmosphere | |
| 255. |
Match the following with their pairs.I. Biosphere1. Blanket of air that surrounds the earthII. Atmosphere2. Domain of waterIII. Hydrosphere3. Gravitational force of the earthIV. Environment4. Our surroundings 5. Narrow zone where land, water, and air interact 6. Relation between the organisms and their surroundings Select the answer code: |
| A. | I - 2, II - 5, III - 3, IV - 6 |
| B. | I - 5, II - 6, III - 1, IV - 4 |
| C. | I - 1, II - 4, III - 2, IV - 3 |
| D. | I - 5, II - 1, III - 2, IV - 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 256. |
Pesticide can kill |
| A. | insects |
| B. | rats |
| C. | Both (1) and (2) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 257. |
Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be it likely consequences/consequences?1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 258. |
Consider the following:1. Black necked crane2. Cheetah3. Flying squirrel4. Snow leopardWhich of the above are naturally found in India? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 only | |
| 259. |
Arrange the following projects in the order in which they were launched:a. Lion Projectb. Tiger Projectc. Crocodile Breeding Projectd. Rhino Conservation Project |
| A. | b, a, c, d |
| B. | a, b, c, d |
| C. | b, a, d, c |
| D. | a, b, d, c |
| Answer» C. b, a, d, c | |
| 260. |
In the context of environment friendliness, Blue Flag certification is applicable to which of the following landscape? |
| A. | River |
| B. | Wetland |
| C. | Forest |
| D. | Beach |
| Answer» E. | |
| 261. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List I(Forest Conservation Type)List II(Place)A. National Park1. DudhwaB. Sanctuary2. BhitarkanikaC. Biosphere Reserve3. ChilkaD. Tiger Reserve4. Nokrek |
| A. | A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1 |
| B. | A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2 |
| C. | A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2 |
| Answer» B. A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2 | |
| 262. |
Kanha National Park is in which state?A. Uttar PradeshB. Madhya PradeshC. RajasthanD. Uttarakhand |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | D |
| D. | A |
| Answer» B. C | |
| 263. |
In which year 'Project Tiger' was launched? |
| A. | 1973 |
| B. | 1982 |
| C. | 1993 |
| D. | 1962 |
| Answer» B. 1982 | |
| 264. |
Depletion of ozone is mainly due to: |
| A. | Chlorofluorocarbon compounds |
| B. | Carbon monoxide |
| C. | Methane |
| D. | Sulphur dioxide |
| Answer» B. Carbon monoxide | |
| 265. |
Match the following:List - IList - IIA) Sulphur dioxidei) Catalytic convertersB) Rhodiumii) Global warmingC) Ozone depletioniii) Acid rainsD) Carbon dioxideiv) Montreal protocol |
| A. | A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| B. | A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| C. | A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i |
| D. | A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| Answer» B. A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i | |
| 266. |
Horsts and Graben are built by which one of the following processes? |
| A. | Folding |
| B. | Faulting |
| C. | Volcanism |
| D. | Glaciation |
| Answer» C. Volcanism | |
| 267. |
According to a recent report prepared by ReNew Power, the environmental degradation costs India: |
| A. | $20 billion per year |
| B. | $40 billion per year |
| C. | $80 billion per year |
| D. | $60 billion per year |
| Answer» D. $60 billion per year | |
| 268. |
In which year was the Earth summit of Rio de Janeiro held? |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1992 |
| D. | 1990 |
| Answer» D. 1990 | |
| 269. |
Biodiversity means |
| A. | diverse kinds of plants and vegetation. |
| B. | diverse kinds of animals. |
| C. | diverse kinds of plants and animals in a particular area. |
| D. | diverse kinds of exotic plants and animals. |
| Answer» D. diverse kinds of exotic plants and animals. | |
| 270. |
Maximum ozone depletion has been observed in which of the following? |
| A. | The North Pole |
| B. | The South Pole |
| C. | The Equator |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. The Equator | |
| 271. |
How many reserve forests are located in Tripura? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 272. |
During photosynthesis, which of the following is absorbed by green plants? |
| A. | Helium |
| B. | Nitrogen |
| C. | Carbon dioxide |
| D. | Oxygen |
| Answer» D. Oxygen | |
| 273. |
In which of the following states/union territories are you more likely to find the natural habitat of the one-horned rhinoceros (Indian Rhino)? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Ladakh |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» E. | |
| 274. |
'Ecologically Sensitive Area' is frequently in news for natural calamities recently occurred in Kodagu and Kerala, the particular terms deals with |
| A. | Area which is spread surrounding the National parks |
| B. | Area which is outside the dense forest |
| C. | Conserve biological diversity of an area while allowing for sustainable development to take place |
| D. | Area where cities are located nearby the rivers |
| Answer» D. Area where cities are located nearby the rivers | |
| 275. |
Match the following: Sanctuary Characteristics A) Keoladev Ghana National Park 1) Snakes shelter-belt B) Sariska 2) Drainage area of Mansi - Wakal rivers C) Phulwari-Ki-Nal 3) Rhesus Macaque and Langur D) Shergarh 4) Ramsar Wetland |
| A. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2 |
| B. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 |
| C. | A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 |
| Answer» C. A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1 | |
| 276. |
'Fly-ash', a well-known pollutant is produced by |
| A. | Oil refinery |
| B. | Fertilizer plant |
| C. | Cement plant |
| D. | Thermal Power Plant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 277. |
Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in: |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 278. |
Consider the following agriculture practices:1. Contour bunding2. Relay cropping3. Zero tillageIn the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 279. |
If the population of an animal species has declined to such a level from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the near future if the negative factors continue to operate, then the species is termed as: |
| A. | endemic species |
| B. | vulnerable species |
| C. | normal species |
| D. | rare species |
| Answer» C. normal species | |
| 280. |
Match the following: List I (Environmental Legislation) List 2(Years)A.Environmental Protection ActI. 1991B.Scheme of lebelling of environment friendly productsII. 2000C.Biomedical Waste Management RulesIII. 1986D.Municipal Solid Wastes Management Rules.IV1998 |
| A. | A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I |
| B. | A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II |
| C. | A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV |
| D. | A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 281. |
Kaziranga National Park is famous for ________. |
| A. | One-horned Rhinos |
| B. | Tigers |
| C. | Swamp Dears (Barasingha) |
| D. | Elephants |
| Answer» B. Tigers | |
| 282. |
Manas Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» E. | |
| 283. |
In a food chain of the grassland ecosystem, the top consumers are |
| A. | herbivorous |
| B. | carnivorous |
| C. | bacteria |
| D. | either carnivorous or herbivorous |
| Answer» B. carnivorous | |
| 284. |
In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.2. H-CNG as a fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 4 only | |
| 285. |
Kishtwar National Park is located in: |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Uttrakhand |
| D. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» B. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 286. |
In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration?1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs3. Subterranean deep saline formationsSelect 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 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 287. |
Consider the following statements:1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based in the recommendation of Ramsar Convention.3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 288. |
Out of the following, which is the smallest Wild Life Sanctuary? |
| A. | Chhichhila |
| B. | Khol Hi - Raitan |
| C. | Bir Shikargarh |
| D. | Khaparwas |
| Answer» B. Khol Hi - Raitan | |
| 289. |
In 1973, the Project Tiger was started in ________ National Park. |
| A. | Jim Corbett |
| B. | Bhitarkanika |
| C. | Sanjay Gandhi |
| D. | Sunderbans |
| Answer» B. Bhitarkanika | |
| 290. |
_________is used in refrigeration. |
| A. | Chlorofluorocarbon |
| B. | Carbon dioxide |
| C. | Nitrogen peroxide |
| D. | Ammonium oxide |
| Answer» B. Carbon dioxide | |
| 291. |
Consider the following statements about the practices followed under “Jhoom farming”:A. After obtaining one set of crops the land is left as it is for some years.B. The bamboo or weeds which grow on the land are pulled out and burnt.C. The ash obtained on burning the weeds etc. is used as fertilizer.D. When the land is ready for farming it is deeply ploughed before dropping the seeds.The correct statements(s) is/are |
| A. | only D |
| B. | B and C |
| C. | A and D |
| D. | only A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 292. |
In which year the Climate Change Knowledge Network in Indian Agriculture (CCKNIA) was launched in three states that is Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Odisha. |
| A. | 2012 |
| B. | 2011 |
| C. | 2013 |
| D. | 2014 |
| Answer» D. 2014 | |
| 293. |
In which of the following states is the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary situated? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 294. |
Project Elephant was launched in India in the year ______ |
| A. | 1992 |
| B. | 1985 |
| C. | 1973 |
| D. | 1972 |
| Answer» B. 1985 | |
| 295. |
Increased concentration of CO2 in atmosphere is responsible for: |
| A. | Acid rain |
| B. | Green House Effect |
| C. | Lack of photosynthesis |
| D. | Death of aquatic life |
| Answer» C. Lack of photosynthesis | |
| 296. |
In which year was Kanha constituted into a National Park? |
| A. | 1957 |
| B. | 1955 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 1954 |
| Answer» C. 1956 | |
| 297. |
During the mix 80's decade of twentieth century, the negative aspects of development were discussed at large. Which one among the following was NOT such important? |
| A. | Degradation of natural resources |
| B. | Environment pollution |
| C. | Politics and Development |
| D. | Displacement and Rehabilitation of masses |
| Answer» B. Environment pollution | |
| 298. |
In which of the following states Mukkurthi National Park is located? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Maharashtra | |
| 299. |
'Kaziranga' National Park, famous for rhinoceros is in the State- |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 300. |
In which year, State of Jharkhand experienced severe drought due to the deficit of rainfall? |
| A. | 2001 |
| B. | 2005 |
| C. | 2010 |
| D. | 2006 |
| Answer» D. 2006 | |