Indian Environment and Biodiversity GK MCQs


Overview:


Questions and Answers Type:MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
Main Topic:General Knowledge.
Sub-topic:Indian Environment and Biodiversity.
Number of Questions:5 MCQs.

Indian Environment and Biodiversity MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with answers for various state exams and UPSC civil services, SSC, banking, MPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC etc. examinationas. Learn and prepare Objective type Questions on Indian Environment and Biodiversity.



1. The most recently declared National park of India is

  1. Dehing Patkai National Park.
  2. Raimona National Park.
  3. Nameri National Park.
  4. Balphakram National Park.


Answer: (b) Raimona National Park.

Solution: The Raimona National Park (the newest national park in India), National Park in Assam was recently added as India's 106th National Park on June 5 2021.


2. How many wetlands of India are included in the Montreux Record?

  1. 2.
  2. 75.
  3. 3.
  4. 12.


Answer: (a) 2.

Solution: Montreux Record within the Ramsar Convention is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution and other human interference. India has 75 Ramsar sites. 2 wetlands of India are in Montreux record: Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) and Loktak Lake (Manipur). Chilika lake (Odisha) was placed in the record but was later removed from it in 2002.


3. M-STrIPES is seen frequently in news. What is it?

  1. It is a satellite.
  2. It is a scheme for farmers.
  3. It is a device to control air pollution.
  4. It is a software-based monitoring system.


Answer: (d) It is a software-based monitoring system.

Solution: The M-STrIPES is a Monitoring System for Tigers. Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES) is used in Tiger Reserves for monitoring tigers.


4. What is the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) status of the Olive Ridley Turtle?

  1. Critically endangered.
  2. Vulnerable.
  3. Endangered.
  4. Extinct.


Answer: (b) Vulnerable.

Solution: Olive Ridley Turtles in India can be found from the Gujarat coast to the Andamans and Lakshadweep to Odisha and Bengal. The coastal area of Odisha in India is the largest mass nesting site for the Olive-ridley followed by the coasts of Mexico and Costa Rica.


5. The Great Indian Hornbill is mostly found in-

  1. North east India.
  2. Western Ghats.
  3. Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir.
  4. Coast of Odisha.


Answer: (b) Western Ghats.

Solution: It is mainly found in the Western Ghats and foothills of the Himalayas. Its IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) status is Vulnerable.