500 + Mcqs in Environmental Science in SRMJEEE Page 10 McqOptions

451.	The one-horned Rhinoceros is now restricted to which state?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Gujarat
C.	Assam
D.	Uttar Pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh

Discussion

452.	The state which constituted green bench
A.	Kerala
B.	Tamilnadu
C.	Assam
D.	Madhya Pradesh
Answer» C. Assam

Discussion

453.	In India, tropical evergreen forests occur in
A.	Himachal Pradesh
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Assam
D.	Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu

Discussion

454.	Cement factory labourers are prone to
A.	leukemia
B.	bone marrow disease
C.	asbestosis
D.	cytosilicosis
Answer» E.

Discussion

455.	_________ ecosystems are maintained artificially by man.
A.	Man-made
B.	Marine
C.	Artificial
D.	Brackish
Answer» B. Marine

Discussion

456.	The term Ecosystem was coined by
A.	Odum
B.	Clements
C.	Arthur G Tansley
D.	Elton
Answer» D. Elton

Discussion

457.	Harmful trace metals in fly ash:
A.	antimony
B.	cadmium
C.	arsenic
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

458.	The term "Ecology" was coined by
A.	A.G.Tansley
B.	Earnst Haeckel
C.	Aristotle
D.	Linnaeus
Answer» C. Aristotle

Discussion

459.	Which of the following gases has role an important in maintaining atmospheric temperature?
A.	Nitrogen
B.	Oxygen
C.	Argon
D.	Carbon dioxide
Answer» E.

Discussion

460.	Particulate pollutants are
A.	are small solid particles and liquid droplets
B.	liquid droplets in atmosphere
C.	are small solid particles released into the atmosphere
D.	all of these
Answer» B. liquid droplets in atmosphere

Discussion

461.	At night, low clouds:
A.	Enhance the atmospheric greenhouse effect
B.	Weaken the atmospheric greenhouse effect
C.	Are often caused by the atmospheric greenhouse effect
D.	Have no effect on the atmospheric greenhouse effect
Answer» B. Weaken the atmospheric greenhouse effect

Discussion

462.	Which sea is referred to as an oceanic desert?
A.	Red Sea
B.	Sargasso Sea
C.	Arabian Sea
D.	Sea of Japan
Answer» C. Arabian Sea

Discussion

463.	When clouds are viewed near the horizon, the individual cloud elements usually:
A.	Appear closer together than is actually the case
B.	Appear farther apart than is actually the case
C.	Appear lighter in color than is actually the case
D.	Appear to have more vertical development than is actually the case
Answer» B. Appear farther apart than is actually the case

Discussion

464.	Pollutants that are introduced into the environment by human activity are called as
A.	qualitative pollutants
B.	quantitative pollutants
C.	anthropogenic pollutants
D.	all of these
Answer» D. all of these

Discussion

465.	An example of an abiotic component
A.	Plants
B.	Soil
C.	Animals
D.	Bacteria
Answer» C. Animals

Discussion

466.	Basidiospores are considered to be a major source of
A.	airborne allergens
B.	water borne allergens
C.	animal faeces
D.	bioweapon
Answer» B. water borne allergens

Discussion

467.	The species that flower are called
A.	gymnosperms
B.	bryophytes
C.	angiosperms
D.	algae
Answer» D. algae

Discussion

468.	The instrument that measures temperature, pressure, and humidity at various altitudes in the atmosphere:
A.	Barograph
B.	Radiosonde
C.	Aneroid barometer
D.	Altimeter
Answer» C. Aneroid barometer

Discussion

469.	The Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is located at
A.	Pondicherry,
B.	Thattekad,
C.	Anakkatti
D.	Kalakkad
Answer» C. Anakkatti

Discussion

470.	Pencillium does not swallow the growth of bacterium Staphylococcus. This sort of relationship is called
A.	commensalism
B.	predation
C.	amensalism
D.	mutualism
Answer» D. mutualism

Discussion

471.	Barnacles growing on the back of whale is an example for
A.	mutualism
B.	parasitism
C.	amensalism
D.	commensalism
Answer» E.

Discussion

472.	The pyramid of energy in any ecosystem is
A.	Always upright
B.	May be upright or invented
C.	Always inverted
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. May be upright or invented

Discussion

473.	The wind direction is:
A.	The direction from which the wind is blowing
B.	The direction to which the wind is blowing
C.	Always directly from high toward low pressure
D.	Always directly from low toward high pressure
Answer» B. The direction to which the wind is blowing

Discussion

474.	Which association below is not correct?
A.	Cumulus congestus - anvil top
B.	Cumulus - fair weather cumulus
C.	Altocumulus castellanus - resemble "little castles"
D.	Stratus fractus - scud
Answer» B. Cumulus - fair weather cumulus

Discussion

475.	In middle latitudes, which cloud will have the lowest base?
A.	Cirrostratus
B.	Stratocumulus
C.	Altocumulus
D.	Cirrus
Answer» C. Altocumulus

Discussion

476.	Radiations are harmful as it
A.	causes skin cancer
B.	causes anemia
C.	alters body tissues
D.	is unstable
Answer» B. causes anemia

Discussion

477.	Fatal degenerative lung disease caused by particulate asbestos is referred to as
A.	asbestosis
B.	asthma
C.	allergy
D.	sinusitis
Answer» B. asthma

Discussion

478.	A term biotype means
A.	all individuals having same phenotype
B.	all individuals having same genotype
C.	all individual with different phenotype
D.	all individuals with different genotype
Answer» B. all individuals having same genotype

Discussion

479.	In a temperature inversion:
A.	Air temperature increases with increasing height
B.	Air temperature decreases with increasing height
C.	Air temperature remains constant with increasing height
D.	It is warmer at night than during the day
Answer» B. Air temperature decreases with increasing height

Discussion

480.	The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on:
A.	Air temperature
B.	Relative humidity
C.	Air pressure
D.	Air density
Answer» D. Air density

Discussion

481.	The earth's atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of:
A.	Air pressure
B.	Air temperature
C.	Air density
D.	Wind speed
Answer» C. Air density

Discussion

482.	Ramsar Convention refers to the conservation of ____________
A.	Deserts
B.	Wetlands
C.	Agriculture lands,
D.	Forest land
Answer» C. Agriculture lands,

Discussion

483.	CFCs are used as
A.	refrigerants
B.	insulators
C.	aerosol propellants
D.	all the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

484.	Fine organic or inorganic particles suspended in air is called
A.	particulate pollutant
B.	gaseous pollutant
C.	aerosol
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

485.	Fog that most often forms as warm rain falls into a cold layer of surface air is called:
A.	Radiation fog
B.	Evaporation (mixing) fog
C.	Advection fog
D.	Upslope fog
Answer» C. Advection fog

Discussion

486.	What is hibernation and aestivation?
A.	Thermal adaptation shown by animals
B.	wind adaptation shown by animals
C.	adaptation of animals to escape from predators
D.	none
Answer» B. wind adaptation shown by animals

Discussion

487.	Soil pollution is caused by
A.	Aerosol
B.	Ozone
C.	Acid rain
D.	PAN
Answer» D. PAN

Discussion

488.	When oil and gas resources are burnt they kill many forests and lakes by
A.	deforestation
B.	water pollution
C.	acid rain
D.	forest fire
Answer» D. forest fire

Discussion

489.	Melanornia (skin cancer) is associated with
A.	ozone accumulation
B.	ozone depletion
C.	acid rain
D.	allergens
Answer» C. acid rain

Discussion

490.	Acid deposition causes
A.	the greenhouse effect to lessen
B.	the greenhouse effect to lessen
C.	acid indigestion in humans
D.	all the above are correct
Answer» C. acid indigestion in humans

Discussion

491.	Salinization is ___________.
A.	Accumulation of salts in water
B.	Accumulation of salts in soil
C.	Accumulation of salts in body
D.	Accumulation of salts in animals
Answer» C. Accumulation of salts in body

Discussion

492.	The gradual physiological adjustment to slowly changing new environmental conditions is known as
A.	Selection
B.	Introduction
C.	Acclimatization
D.	Quarantine
Answer» D. Quarantine

Discussion

493.	The atmosphere near the earth's surface is "heated from below." Which of the following does not significantly contribute to this heating?
A.	Conduction of heat upward from a hot surface
B.	Convection from a hot surface
C.	Absorption of infrared energy that has been radiated from the surface
D.	Heat energy from the earths interior
Answer» E.

Discussion

494.	The blueness of the sky is mainly due to:
A.	The scattering of sunlight by air molecules
B.	The presence of water vapor
C.	Absorption of blue light by the air
D.	Emission of blue light by the atmosphere
Answer» B. The presence of water vapor

Discussion

495.	The atmospheric greenhouse effect is produced mainly by the:
A.	Absorption and re-emission of visible light by the atmosphere
B.	Absorption and re-emission of ultraviolet radiation by the atmosphere
C.	Absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation by the atmosphere
D.	Absorption and re-emission of visible light by clouds
Answer» D. Absorption and re-emission of visible light by clouds

Discussion

496.	At what time of day is the relative humidity normally at a minimum?
A.	When the air temperature is highest
B.	Just before sunrise
C.	About midnight
D.	When the air temperature is lowest
Answer» B. Just before sunrise

Discussion

497.	Infrared and visible satellite images might provide:
A.	A way of determining cloud thickness and altitude.
B.	A way of distinguishing between wet and dry clouds.
C.	A way of identifying clouds suitable for cloud seeding.
D.	A way of distinguishing between "new" and "old" clouds.
Answer» B. A way of distinguishing between wet and dry clouds.

Discussion

498.	In calm air the air temperature is -10o C, if the wind speed should increase to 30 knots (with no change in air temperature) the thermometer would indicate:
A.	A much higher temperature than -10o C
B.	A much lower temperature than -10o C
C.	A temperature of -10o C
D.	A temperature of -30o C
Answer» D. A temperature of -30o C

Discussion

499.	Exxon Valdez?
A.	Exxon Valdez?
B.	a plane which crashed and caused death of human life
C.	a ship which wrecked on the coast of India
D.	none of these.
Answer» B. a plane which crashed and caused death of human life

Discussion

500.	Water vapor is:
A.	A gas
B.	A cloud droplet
C.	A rain drop
D.	A snowflake
Answer» B. A cloud droplet

Discussion

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The one-horned Rhinoceros is now restricted to which state?

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The term Ecosystem was coined by

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The term "Ecology" was coined by

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An example of an abiotic component

Basidiospores are considered to be a major source of

The species that flower are called

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The Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is located at

Pencillium does not swallow the growth of bacterium Staphylococcus. This sort of relationship is called

Barnacles growing on the back of whale is an example for

The pyramid of energy in any ecosystem is

The wind direction is:

Which association below is not correct?

In middle latitudes, which cloud will have the lowest base?

Radiations are harmful as it

Fatal degenerative lung disease caused by particulate asbestos is referred to as

A term biotype means

In a temperature inversion:

The temperature at which water boils depends mainly on:

The earth's atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of:

Ramsar Convention refers to the conservation of ____________

CFCs are used as

Fine organic or inorganic particles suspended in air is called

Fog that most often forms as warm rain falls into a cold layer of surface air is called:

What is hibernation and aestivation?

Soil pollution is caused by

When oil and gas resources are burnt they kill many forests and lakes by

Melanornia (skin cancer) is associated with

Acid deposition causes

Salinization is ___________.

The gradual physiological adjustment to slowly changing new environmental conditions is known as

The atmosphere near the earth's surface is "heated from below." Which of the following does not significantly contribute to this heating?

The blueness of the sky is mainly due to:

The atmospheric greenhouse effect is produced mainly by the:

At what time of day is the relative humidity normally at a minimum?

Infrared and visible satellite images might provide:

In calm air the air temperature is -10o C, if the wind speed should increase to 30 knots (with no change in air temperature) the thermometer would indicate:

Exxon Valdez?

Water vapor is: