Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic GK.

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101.

Which of the following protocols is not correctly related to its issue?
A. 1987 Montreal Protocol - Ozone Depleting Substances
B. 1979 Bone Conference - Conservation of Migratory Species
C. 1989 Basel Convention - Regulation of transboundary movement, transit, handling and use of living modified organisms
D. 1998 Rotterdam Conference - Consent in the international trade of some hazardous chemicals and pesticides
Answer» D. 1998 Rotterdam Conference - Consent in the international trade of some hazardous chemicals and pesticides
Discussion
102.

Who is the Chairman of Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP)?
A. R K Pachauri
B. Vandana Shiva
C. Madhav Gadgil
D. Pradeep Krishnan
Answer» D. Pradeep Krishnan
Discussion
103.

In which wildebeest reserve is the tiger-tailed macaque?
A. Nilgiri
B. Dihang-Dibang
C. Nokrek
D. None of these
Answer» B. Dihang-Dibang
Discussion
104.

An aquatic plant was introduced to the US to remove pollution in Indian aquatic bodies as a troublesome weed. what is its name?
A. hawthorn
B. Egiolps
C. hyacinth
D. Pistia
Answer» C. hyacinth
Discussion
105.

In the nitrogen cycle, soil nitrates are converted into free nitrogen by whom?
A. nitrifying bacteria
B. denitrifying bacteria
C. ammonifying bacteria
D. None of these
Answer» C. ammonifying bacteria
Discussion
106.

Biological indicator of pollution of sulfur dioxide is: -
A. moss
B. smoke
C. Braophyta
D. None of these
Answer» B. smoke
Discussion
107.

The relationship between the water fern Azola and the cyanobacterium Annabena is: -
A. symbiotic
B. mutual
C. Survival
D. Proto-support
Answer» B. mutual
Discussion
108.

Which of the following is not an area of coral reef?
A. Gulf of Mannar
B. Gulf of Cambay
C. Lakshadweep
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer» C. Lakshadweep
Discussion
109.

The world's highest per capita carbon dioxide emitter is: -
A. Qatar
B. United States
C. China
D. India
Answer» B. United States
Discussion
110.

Which is the weakest link in the food chain?
A. primary consumer
B. producer
C. Secondary consumer
D. top consumer
Answer» E.
Discussion
111.

Who are at the end of the food chain?
A. decomposers
B. producer
C. primary consumer
D. Secondary consumer
Answer» B. producer
Discussion
112.

What is formed when multiple food chains meet at any level?
A. food cycle
B. food web
C. Food Association
D. edible tree
Answer» C. Food Association
Discussion
113.

The transfer of energy in living organisms takes place by?
A. water cycle
B. sedimentary cycle
C. from the food chain
D. animal chain
Answer» D. animal chain
Discussion
114.

What is the definite nutritional sequence of obtaining food among organisms called?
A. Food order
B. Food chain
C. food web
D. edible tree
Answer» C. food web
Discussion
115.

At which point of the green plant food chain are?
A. start
B. middle
C. Last
D. everywhere
Answer» B. middle
Discussion
116.

What is each link in the food chain called?
A. Production Level
B. Food level
C. nutritional level
D. absorption level
Answer» D. absorption level
Discussion
117.

Which of the following flows in the sedimentary cycle?
A. water
B. Minerals
C. air
D. energy
Answer» C. air
Discussion
118.

Which is the non-conventional source of energy?
A. Petroleum
B. Coal
C. Solar radiation
D. Electricity of nuclear power generating stations
Answer» D. Electricity of nuclear power generating stations
Discussion
119.

How do various chemical elements flow in an ecosystem?
A. one directional
B. vertical
C. cyclic
D. Horizontal
Answer» D. Horizontal
Discussion
120.

How does the energy flow in the ecosystem always?
A. quadrilateral
B. one directional
C. Tridirectional
D. bidirectional
Answer» C. Tridirectional
Discussion
121.

How much energy is transferred from plants to herbivores?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 1%
Answer» B. 20%
Discussion
122.

Green plants convert sunlight into what?
A. mechanical energy
B. chemical energy
C. physical energy
D. electrical energy
Answer» C. physical energy
Discussion
123.

What is the loss of energy in the ecosystem?
A. stabilization
B. pollution
C. conversion
D. renewal
Answer» D. renewal
Discussion
124.

What is the source of energy in an ecosystem?
A. Transformation
B. construction
C. stabilization
D. destruction
Answer» B. construction
Discussion
125.

What is the major source of energy in an ecosystem?
A. ground temperature
B. Surya
C. Green house gases
D. Moon
Answer» C. Green house gases
Discussion
126.

What is included in the biomass?
A. producer
B. Consumer
C. decomposers
D. all living beings
Answer» E.
Discussion
127.

In which category are bacteria included?
A. producer
B. decomposers
C. primary consumer
D. Secondary consumer
Answer» C. primary consumer
Discussion
128.

Which is an example of decomposing organisms?
A. Algae
B. Plankton
C. Fungus
D. Frog
Answer» D. Frog
Discussion
129.

Who is included in the category of consumer?
A. termites
B. Frog
C. Lizard
D. snake
Answer» B. Frog
Discussion
130.

Where does the cleaner of nature go?
A. Earthworm
B. Vulture
C. Ostrich
D. eagle
Answer» C. Ostrich
Discussion
131.

Vulture belongs to which class?
A. primary consumer
B. Parasite
C. Secondary consumer
D. Tertiary consumer
Answer» E.
Discussion
132.

Which of the following is not a component of 5 Es?
A. Evaluate
B. Explore
C. Estimate
D. Explain
Answer» C. Estimate
Discussion
133.

The gastric juice in the stomach of human beings is ........... and aids in the digestion of food.
A. alkaline
B. amphoteric
C. neutral
D. acidic
Answer» E.
Discussion
134.

Which of the following group of animals has excellent sight and can see things four times more than humans?
A. Bees, Mosquitoes, Butterflies
B. Tigers, Leopards, Bulls
C. Snakes, Silkworms, Lizards
D. Kites, Eagles, Vultures
Answer» E.
Discussion
135.

Which of the following tools will be appropriate for assessing social- personal qualities of children engaged in learning EVS through group work?
A. Assignments
B. Rating scales
C. Paper-pencil tests
D. Oral questions
Answer» C. Paper-pencil tests
Discussion
136.

The nature of environmental studies does not advocate that:
A. children make fewer mistakes.
B. children get space to learn by doing
C. children ask a lot of questions
D. children get a lot of space to explore
Answer» D. children get a lot of space to explore
Discussion
137.

Which one of the following diseases may be caused by stagnant water?
A. Malaria
B. Polio
C. Pneumonia
D. AIDS
Answer» B. Polio
Discussion
138.

Which one of the following places in our country is a "Cold Desert"?
A. Jaisalmer
B. Ladakh
C. Meghalaya
D. Darjeeling
Answer» C. Meghalaya
Discussion
139.

Which of the following makes a correct pair?
A. Assam-Bihu
B. Orissa - Bharatnatyam
C. Tamil Nadu - Lavani
D. Karnataka - Kathak
Answer» B. Orissa - Bharatnatyam
Discussion
140.

Bronze is a mixture of two metals. The names of these two metals are
A. Copper and Zinc
B. Copper and Iron
C. Copper and Tin
D. Aluminium and Tin
Answer» D. Aluminium and Tin
Discussion
141.

The skills required to read a map include
A. excellent communication skills to draw out the expressive ability
B. excellent drawing and painting skills
C. ability to understand relative position of places, distances and directions
D. ability to use calculations and sketch positions on a globe
Answer» D. ability to use calculations and sketch positions on a globe
Discussion
142.

Khejri trees are mainly found in
A. hot and humid conditions
B. cool and dry conditions
C. moderate conditions
D. hot and dry conditions
Answer» E.
Discussion
143.

Mani frequently asks probing and imaginative questions in her Class V EVS class. By doing so, she aims at improving
A. observation skills
B. emotional skills
C. listening skills
D. thinking skills
Answer» E.
Discussion
144.

CNG stands for

A. Clean natural gas
B. carbonized natural gas
C. compressed natural gas
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
Discussion
145.

What is the objective behind including poems and stories in the textbooks of EVS?
A. Encourage imaginative & creative ability of students
B. Have a change in routine content
C. Complete up the textbooks
D. Fulfill demand of poets and storytellers
Answer» B. Have a change in routine content
Discussion
146.

What is the sex ratio of India as per the 2011 census?
A. 940:1000
B. 961:1000
C. 920:1000
D. 982:1000
Answer» B. 961:1000
Discussion
147.

Which of the following state does not have a boundary with the sea?
A. Goa
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer» D. Maharashtra
Discussion
148.

As an EVS teacher, if you are asked to organize a field trip to a zoo, then what should be the major objective:
A. Offer active learning experience to children
B. Provide fun and enjoyment to children
C. Satisfy parents on quality of education
D. To change monotony of the routine studies
Answer» B. Provide fun and enjoyment to children
Discussion
149.

Which is the largest state of India in terms of area?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
Answer» D. Maharashtra
Discussion
150.

Which of the following activities has been responsible for the disappearance of forests?
A. Construction of dams
B. Collection of leaves for trade purposes
C. Making bamboo baskets
D. Making plated leaves out of the fallen leaves
Answer» B. Collection of leaves for trade purposes
Discussion