green olympiad 2020 question bank - the energy and

GREEN Olympiad 2020

Question Bank

Level 1- Classes 4 and 5

1. Khejadi village, near Jodhpur in Rajasthan got its name from which of the following

resources?

a. Hill

b. Trees

c. Animal

d. Community

2. Elephants love to play with mud and water because:

a. Mud keeps their skin cool

b. Mud keeps their skin smooth

c. Mud provides them with rich minerals

d. Mud keeps them active

3. Male elephants live in the herd till they attain an age of:

a. 8-9 years

b. 10-11 years

c. 14-15 years

d. 20-21 years

4. What should we do to reduce smoke and noise from a vehicle while waiting at the traffic

light?

a. Switch off the vehicle engine

b. Roll up the vehicle windows

c. Keep the engine switched on

d. Increase the volume of the audio system in the vehicle

5. In which State/ Union Territory is the ‘Valley of Flowers’ located in India?

a. Himachal Pradesh

b. Uttarakhand

c. Jammu & Kashmir

d. Ladakh

6. Leaves and flowers of Bauhinia are consumed in food and have several medicinal properties.

What is the common name of this beautiful plant?

a. Kachnar

b. Sadabahar

c. Gulmohar

d. Amaltas

7. Which of the following method helps in preventing the spread of termites?

a. Use of neem oil

b. Use of vetiver oil

c. Use of banyan shoots

d. Use of peepal leaves

8. Which of the following activity conducted on the banks of the river pollutes its water?

a. Washing clothes

b. Planting trees

c. Segregating waste

d. Preventing people from dumping their household waste

9. ‘Vallam’ a small boat used in a few parts of Kerala to reach school, is made up of which of

the following material?

a. Plastic

b. Wood

c. Fiber

d. Aluminum

10. Which of the following is a source of fresh water?

a. Ocean

b. Sea

c. Pool

d. River

11. Amongst the following material, what does Indian Robin bird use to make its nest?

a. Hair and cotton wool

b. Mud

c. Leaves

d. Thorns

12. Where does koel lays its eggs?

a. In crow’s nest

b. In robin’s nest

c. In its own nest

d. In dove’s nest

13. Which of the following bird makes a nest among the thorns of a cactus plant or a mehendi

hedge?

a. Sparrow

b. Pigeon

c. Dove

d. Crow

14. Which bird makes its nest and lays eggs in a fold of the leaf?

a. Tailor bird

b. Barbet

c. Dove

d. Sparrow

15. The poetic expression, “Shades of blue from top to tail, it holds a crown and dances in the

rain!” refers to which of the following bird?

a. Koel

b. Peacock

c. Weaver bird

d. Tailor bird

16. Of the following, front teeth of which animal keeps growing throughout its lifetime?

a. Squirrel

b. Cat

c. Snake

d. Cow

17. Which of the following health ailment is caused by drinking contaminated water?

a. Diarrhoea

b. Malaria

c. Dengue

d. Tuberculosis

18. What are mountains made only of sand called?

a. Volcanoes

b. Plateau

c. Sand dunes

d. Hills

19. Of the following which is a naturally growing fruit tree of the desert?

a. Papaya

b. Date Palm

c. Coconut

d. Banana

20. Which of the following birds has eyes in front of its head (like in humans)?

a. Dove

b. Pigeon

c. Woodpecker

d. Owl

21. NGT was set up for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental

protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of

any legal right relating to environment. What is the full form of NGT?

a. National Green Tribunal

b. Natural Green Tribunal

c. National Government Tribunal

d. Nature Green Tribunal

22. Which of the following feature found in a tiger bestows ability to sense movements or

vibrations in the air?

a. Whiskers

b. Ears

c. Eyes

d. Skin

23. ‘Kiwi bird’ is the only bird in the world to have its nostrils at the tip of its long beak. It is a

native of which country?

a. India

b. New Zealand

c. Singapore

d. Bhutan

24. Which of the following has been marked as a ‘protected area’?

a. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

b. Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan

c. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan

d. All options listed here

25. Which of the following bird is known to have the best vision?

a. Peacock

b. Eagle

c. Crow

d. Koel

26. Which of the following steps will help in reducing water usage at your residence?

a. I don’t leave the tap open while brushing my teeth

b. I make sure that none of the taps in my house drip

c. I use kitchen run-off for watering plants


27. Which plant amongst the following can trap and eat frogs, insects and even mice?

a. Pitcher plant

b. Dog flower

c. Snake plant

d. Rhodendron

28. During which of the following time period does a queen bee lays its eggs?

a. January to March

b. April to June

c. July to September

d. October to December

29. Stepwells or bavdis/ baolis are found mostly in which Indian state?

a. Himachal Pradesh

b. Rajasthan

c. Haryana

d. Odisha

30. Which of the following water body has the saltiest water on our planet?

a. Dead Sea

b. Arabian Sea

c. Red Sea

d. Indian Ocean

31. Which tree is considered to have medicinal properties to treat malaria?

a. Asoka tree

b. Neem tree

c. Banyan tree

d. Cinchona tree

32. Which of the following disease is spread by mosquitoes?

a. COVID-19

b. Common flu

c. Chikungunya

d. Typhoid

33. ‘Madhubani’ are paintings made out of paste of powdered rice mixed with natural colors

such as indigo (Neel), turmeric (Haldi), colours from flowers and trees, etc. This folk art

belongs to which Indian state?

a. Madhya Pradesh

b. Odisha

c. Bihar

d. Maharashtra

34. What is Mount Everest called in Nepal?

a. Chomolungma

b. Sagarmatha

c. Zhumulangma Feng

d. Neel Akash

35. Which of the following will suffer maximum damage if a forest fire occurs?

a. Birds

b. Animals

c. Trees

d. Water body

36. Which of the following operate on conventional sources of energy?

a. Petrol cars

b. e-Rickshaws

c. Wind Mill

d. Hydel machines

37. Burning of which of the following for cooking purpose causes cough?

a. Cow dung (Uple)

b. Damp wood

c. Dry twigs


38. Which of the following disaster can directly occur due to a shortage of rainfall?

a. Earthquake

b. Drought

c. Flood

d. Cyclone

39. Which of the following organism turns waste into compost, thus creating a natural fertilizer?

a. Red Worms

b. Birds

c. Animals

d. Ants

40. In ancient times and in some places even now, which of the following are used as a mode of

transport?

a. Camel

b. Horse

c. Elephant


41. Which of the following city recorded the first COVID -19 cases in the world?

a. Hong Kong

b. Wuhan

c. Shanghai

d. Macau

42. Where do you find snow clad mountains in India?

a. Jammu and Kashmir

b. Rajasthan

c. Uttar Pradesh

d. Goa

43. ‘We live in a desert state. It gets very hot during the day.’ From the following options which

place in India is referred here?

a. Himachal Pradesh

b. Maharashtra

c. Telangana

d. Rajasthan

44. Which birds’/animals’ ears you cannot see?

a. Lizard

b. Crow

c. Crocodile


45. From the following, identify an animal that lays eggs?

a. Crocodile

b. Rabbit

c. Peacock

d. Bat

46. Name the national animal of India.

a. Elephant

b. Tiger

c. Lion

d. Antelope

47. Elephants usually walk in a group of 12-14 members. What is their group called?

a. Colony

b. Flock

c. Herd

d. Caravan

48. What is a baby horse called?

a. Foal

b. Calf

c. Cub

d. Pony

49. Which of the following measures suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of

India can assist in minimizing spread of COVID- 19?

a. Regular hand washing

b. Maintaining a minimum distance of 2 feet

c. Wearing of mask


50. In 2015, all the UN Member states adopted the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs). How many SDGs were finalized?

a. 24

b. 18

c. 17

d. 8

51. In which part of the country, is Rajasthan, an Indian state located?

a. East

b. West

c. North

d. South

52. What do plants need to flourish and grow?

a. Water

b. Sunlight

c. Soil


53. An _______________ is a location where beehives of honey bees are kept.

a. Apiary

b. Yard

c. Colony

d. Nest

54. _______ live and work together like honeybees. The Queen lays the eggs, the Soldier look

after and guard the nest. The workers are always busy looking for food and bringing it to

the nest. Termites and wasps also live like this.

a. Houseflies

b. Mosquitoes

c. Ants

d. Lizards

55. Which of the following practices, help in regulating noise emission from moving vehicles?

a. Accelerating speed

b. Rolling up windows

c. No honking

d. Regular pollution checks

56. Konkani, is the official language of which Indian State?

a. Gujarat

b. Goa

c. Karnataka

d. Kerala

57. Which of the following animals have hair on their skin?

a. Tiger

b. Zebra

c. Horse


58. Which of the following waste is produced more than usual, in response to COVID-19 by

hospitals, healthcare facilities and individuals?

a. Masks, gloves, gowns and other protective equipment

b. Construction waste

c. Electronic waste

d. Waste such as tins, metals etc.

59. Application of which of the following helps elephants to keep their skin cool?

a. Mud

b. Leaves

c. Grass

d. Water

60. What is a social group of certain animals of the same species,particularly mammals called?

a. Herd

b. Flock

c. Swarm

d. Bunch

61. What is a group of insects called?

a. Herd

b. Flock

c. Swarm

d. Bunch

62. Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?

a. Kitchen waste

b. Plastic

c. Metal

d. Rubber tires

63. Amongst the following options, which environmental friendly measure should we practice

to reduce plastic waste?

a. Minimize usage

b. Throw on roads after usage

c. Burning in the backyard

d. Dumping in water bodies

64. What is a landfill?

a. An area where garbage is produced

b. An area where garbage is dumped

c. An area where waste water is drained

d. An area where waste water is reused for other purposes

65. Of the following, which measure supports water conservation?

a. Installation of rainwater harvesting

b. Increasing waste water production

c. Taking longer showers

d. Allowing water wastage through leaking taps

66. Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?

a. Wind

b. Coal

c. Solar

d. Hydro

67. Honeybees are most attracted to __________flowers.

a. Litchi

b. Strawberry

c. Raspberry

d. Rose

68. Which soil type is abundantly found in fields of Madgaon, Goa?

a. Black soil

b. Red soil

c. Yellow soil

d. Brown soil

69. How can noise and smoke emission be reduced from vehicles?

a. By switching off engines at traffic signals

b. By leaving engines switched on at traffic signals

c. By driving vehicles at slow speed

d. By driving vehicles at high speed

70. Which term refers to resource protection?

a. Pollution

b. Irrigation

c. Conservation

d. Crop rotation

71. Which of the following vegetables grow underground?

a. Tomato

b. Lady finger

c. Onion

d. Brinjal

72. Where does coppersmith bird make its nest?

a. Old or deserted buildings

b. In cuckoo’s nest

c. Among the thorns of a cactus plant

d. In a hole, in a tree trunk

73. COVID-19 lockdown is identified with which of the following options?

a) Rejuvenation of water bodies

b) Prevalence of cleaner air

c) Decrease in vehicular emissions

d) All options listed here

74. Which of the following spices are recommended for use in cooking by Ministry of Ayush to

enhance immunity during COVID-19 outbreak?

a. Turmeric (Haldi)

b. Cumin (Jeera)

c. Coriander (Dhaniya)


75. Which of the following practices help in reducing water wastage?

a. Closing tap to avoid water overflow

b. Leaving tap open after brushing teeth

c. Taking longer showers

d. Using hose pipe to clean cars

76. Which tree has aerial roots seen like hanging branches, while also having underground

roots?

a. Banyan tree

b. Neem tree

c. Gulmohar tree

d. Tamarind tree

77. Which of the following tree store water in its trunk and is usually found in Australia?

a. Desert Oak

b. Banyan tree

c. Neem tree

d. Gulmohar tree

78. Bihu a festival celebrated in Assam marks harvest of which of the following crops?

a. Wheat

b. Rice

c. Cotton

d. Jute

79. Which of the following is / are essential measure/s to be followed during COVID 19?

a. Use face masks

b. Follow social distancing

c. Wash hands


80. Attracted by pheromones, male insects recognize their females by their _______

a. Smell

b. Sound

c. Sight

d. Touch

81. Which of the following is not made from the vegetable, bottle gourd (lauki)?

a. Been

b. Dhol

c. Tumba

d. Khanjiri

82. Which of the following snakes is not a poisonous species?

a. Cobra

b. Common Krait

c. Indian Rat Snake

d. Russel’s Viper

83. Of the following countries which one has maximum biodiversity resources.

a. South Africa

b. Russia

c. South America

d. India

84. Which of following pairs is correct?

a. Primary Consumers – Cow, Sheep, Goat

b. Secondary Consumers – Frogs, insects and lizards

c. Tertiary Consumers – Tiger, Cow, and vultures

d. None of the options listed here

85. When is the World Water Day observed?

a. 22 March

b. 22 April

c. 22 May

d. 22 June

86. From which continent did green chilli come to India?

a. North America

b. South America

c. Australia

d. Africa

87. Which of the following crops were introduced to India from Africa?

a. Coffee bean and lady’s finger

b. Fenugreek and spinach

c. Mango and banana

d. Tomato and potato

88. Ghadsisar an artificial lake located in the state of Rajasthan, India was the only water source

in the city of __________________.

a. Jaipur

b. Jodhpur

c. Jaisalmer

d. Pushkar

89. Which of the following is not a negative impact of Climate Change?

a. Melting of ice

b. Afforestation

c. Desertification

d. Wildfires

90. Which is the smallest ocean in the world?

a. Arctic Ocean

b. Indian Ocean

c. Pacific Ocean

d. Antarctic Ocean

91. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

a. Wind

b. Water

c. Solar


92. Algae spreads and proliferates the most in which season?

a. Monsoon

b. Winter

c. Summer

d. Autumn

93. When is International Day for Biodiversity observed?

a. March 22

b. April 22

c. May 22

d. June 22

94. In which Indian state is Jim Corbett National park located?

a) Uttarakhand

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Gujarat

d) Assam

95. What was the theme for World Environment Day in 2020?

a. Biodiversity

b. Air pollution

c. Plastic pollution

d. Connecting People to Nature

96. _____________of an eagle are among the strongest in the animal kingdom, estimated at 4 to

8 times stronger than that of the average human. It can spot a rabbit 3.2 km away.

a. Vision

b. Smell

c. Flight

d. Hearing

97. Pitcher plant (Nepenthes species) can trap and eat which of the following species?

a. Mice

b. Snakes

c. Lizard

d. Earthworms

98. Unmanaged washing of clothes leads to which of the following environmental issues?

a. Air pollution

b. Noise pollution

c. Water pollution

d. Co2 emission

99. The crust of the earth is made of ________.

a. Soil

b. Rocks

c. Water

d. Iron

100. Which gas in air is used by the plants to make their food?

a. Water vapour

b. Oxygen

c. Carbon dioxide

d. Nitrogen

Level 2- Classes 6, 7 and 8

1. What is the primary source of heat and light on the planet Earth?

a. Sun

b. Moon

c. Venus

d. Mars

2. Which of the following planets provide conditions favorable to support life?

a. Venus

b. Mars

c. Earth

d. Saturn

3. Why is Earth called a watery planet?

a. Because it’s two-third surface is covered by water

b. Because half of it’s surface is covered by water

c. Because it’s three-fourth surface is covered by water

d. Because it’s one third surface is covered by water

4. Which term is used for a sphere of the Earth on which we live?

a. The Lithosphere

b. The Biosphere

c. The Atmosphere

d. The Hydrosphere

5. Which of the following gases are found in atmosphere?

a. Nitrogen

b. Oxygen

c. Carbon dioxide


6. Which of the following are layers of the atmosphere?

a. Troposphere

b. Stratosphere

c. Mesosphere


7. Which is the top most layer of atmosphere?

a. Troposphere

b. Stratosphere

c. Mesosphere

d. Exosphere

8. Present in a minute amount in the atmosphere, which gas has the property of absorbing heat

radiated by the Earth?

a. Carbon dioxide

b. Oxygen

c. Nitrogen

d. Neon

9. The Earth’s surface can change due to ____________________________.

a. Deforestation

b. Changes in land use pattern

c. Shift in river flows


10. Which of the following factors contribute to environment degradation?

a. Discharge of waste material into lakes and rivers

b. Emission from industries, thermal power plants and vehicles

c. Cutting forests for construction purposes


11. Which of the following domains of earth consists of solid rocks?

a. Atmosphere

b. Lithosphere

c. Biosphere

d. Hydrosphere

12. Gir forest in Gujarat, India is a natural habitat of _____________.

a. Tigers

b. Asiatic lions

c. Elephants

d. Rhinoceros

13. Which of the following entity protects wildlife in India?

a. National parks

b. Sanctuaries

c. Biosphere reserves


14. Name the state animal of Assam.

a. One-horned rhinoceros

b. Bengal Tiger

c. Asiatic Lion

d. Indian Leopard

15. Which bird/s migrate annually in winter season to India?

a. Pinktail Duck

b. Flamingo

c. Little Stint


16. Which of the following are natural elements of environment?

a. Mountains

b. City parks

c. Roads

d. Bridges

17. Which of the following are abiotic components of environment?

a. Water

b. Air

c. Soil


18. Which of the following waste materials are biodegradable?

a. Orange peels

b. Left-over food

c. Paper waste


19. Which of the following is a man-made ecosystem?

a. River

b. Marine

c. Aquarium

d. Desert

20. When was the first ‘Earth Day’ celebrated?

a. 1980

b. 1970

c. 1960

d. 1950

21. Which of the following is directly threatened due to melting of ice sheets in Greenland?

a. Snow Leopard

b. Sea Turtles

c. Polar Bear

d. Tiger

22. ____________rock is made up of molten magma.

a. Igneous

b. Sedimentary

c. Metamorphic

d. None of the options listed

23. Every year floods in Northern Bihar (India) are a cause of rainfall and weather patterns in

which country?

a. Nepal

b. Bhutan

c. Bangladesh

d. Pakistan

24. When did the devastating earthquake hit Bhuj in Gujarat?

a. 2001

b. 2004

c. 2005

d. 2011

25. Continuous striking of sea waves at rocks, leads to formation of

__________________________

a. Sea caves

b. Mushroom rocks

c. Moraines

d. Sand dunes

26. Of the gases found in atmosphere, _______is nitrogen.

a. 0.30%

b. 0.93

c. 21%

d. 78%

27. Passenger flights usually fly in which atmospheric layer?

a. Troposphere

b. Stratosphere

c. Mesosphere

d. Thermosphere

28. Weather phenomena such as rainfall, fog and hailstorm occur in which of the following

layers?

a. Troposphere

b. Stratosphere

c. Mesosphere

d. Thermosphere

29. Which of the following states in India are more prone to cyclones that originate in the Bay of

Bengal?

a. Maharashtra

b. Odisha

c. Goa

d. Kerala

30. Which factors are majorly associated with damages caused due to cyclones?

a. Increase in wind velocity

b. Excessive rainfall

c. Tidal surge


31. Which of the following are fresh-water sources on our planet Earth?

a. Rivers

b. Glaciers

c. Springs


32. Which trees can commonly be found in tropical evergreen forests?

a. Rosewood

b. Ebony

c. Mahogany


33. Which forests are also known as ‘Taiga”?

a. Coniferous Forests

b. Temperate Deciduous Forests

c. Tropical Deciduous Forests

d. Tropical Evergreen Forests

34. Temperate Grasslands are also known as ________in central Asia.

a. Prairie

b. Steppe

c. Veld

d. Pampas

35. Which of the following waste is most harmful for marine life?

a. E-waste

b. Plastic waste

c. Metal waste


36. Amazon rainforest is located in _________________.

a. South Asia

b. South America

c. South Africa

d. South Korea

37. Coal, petroleum and natural gas are examples of ______________resources.

a. Renewable

b. Non-renewable

c. Man-made

d. Non- conventional

38. Which of the following methods conserve soil?

a. Afforestation

b. Land reclamation

c. Avoid overgrazing


39. Breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, frost action, plants,

animals and human activity is called ________ __________

a. Weathering

b. Soil erosion

c. Abrasion

d. Cementation

40. To maintain soil health, bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic

matter (straw) to retain soil moisture. Name this method of soil conservation?

a. Contour barriers

b. Mulching

c. Contour ploughing

d. Inter-cropping

41. Broad flat steps or terraces are made on steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to

grow crops. This type of terrace farming is beneficial, since it __________________.

a. Prevents surface runoff

b. Escalates soil erosion

c. Leads to surface runoff

d. Leads to soil dispersal

42. Which is a waterborne disease?

a. Malaria

b. Cholera

c. COVID-19

d. Tuberculosis

43. Name the technique in which blood from a recovered COVID-19 patient is used for treating

a coronavirus patient?

a. Remdesivir

b. Plasma Therapy

c. Hydro chloroquine

d. None of the listed options

44. As per the details released by Ministry of AYUSH, GoI which of the following statement/s

is/are true?

a. Coronavirus can spread in any age group in humans

b. Older people with pre-existing medical conditions are at higher risk

c. COVID-19 symptoms are mild in adults especially in India


45. Sustainable development comprises of which three verticals?

a. Equity, Society, Environment

b. Economy, Science, Education

c. Economy, Society, Environment

d. Ecological, Society, Political

46. Which is a Rabi crop?

a. Rice

b. Bajra

c. Jowar

d. Wheat

47. What is the result of melting of ice due to global warming?

a. Loss of habitat of polar animals

b. Sea level rise

c. Submerging of low lying islands in water


48. Which of the following contributes to global warming?

a. Acetylene

b. Methane

c. Hydrogen

d. Nitrogen

49. Name the waste treatment process that involves combustion of organic substances in

controlled environment.

a. Composting

b. Combustion

c. Anaerobic digestion

d. Incineration

50. Which of the following threats to the environment are caused because of the expansion of

agriculture and construction activities?

a. Landslides

b. Soil erosion

c. Desertification


51. Which of the following is NOT a principle of Sustainable development?

a. Respect and care for all life forms

b. Improve the quality of human life

c. Change personal attitude and practices towards the environment

d. Maximize depletion of natural resources

52. The United Nations designates specific days, weeks, years and decades as occasions to mark

particular events or topics in order to promote, through awareness and action, the objectives

of the Organization. According to UN, 2020 is celebrated as a year of________________?

a. International Year of Plant Health

b. International Year of Indigenous Languages

c. International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

d. International Year of Pulses

53. Which of the following methods can conserve water?

a. Increase in forest cover

b. Proper lining of irrigation canals

c. Drip and trickle irrigation


54. Which of the following birds is considered a vital cleanser of environment in India?

a. Peacock

b. Vulture

c. Sarus Crane

d. Great Indian Bustard

55. Which of the following accelerates the process of extinction of species?

a. Deforestation and soil erosion

b. Habitat destruction

c. Tsunami and landslides

d. All options mentioned here

56. What does ‘CITES’ stand for?

a. Convention on Indian Trade in Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora

b. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

c. Cooperation on Indian Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

d. Cooperation on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

57. Which of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?

a. Terrace farming

b. Shelter belts

c. Mulching

d. Rock dam

58. Which of the following conventional sources of energy is also referred to as ‘Buried

Sunshine’?

a. Natural gas

b. Coal

c. Petroleum

d. Firewood

59. Which is the first country in the world to develop hydroelectricity?

a. China

b. Norway

c. India

d. United States

60. Where is the world’s first solar and wind powered bus shelter located?

a. Scotland

b. Germany

c. China

d. India

61. Which of the following facilitates decomposition of organic waste by bacterial action?

a. Plastic bag

b. Biogas digester

c. Panel

d. Incinerator

62. A _______crop is a profit crop which is grown to sell for profit. It is typically purchased by

parties separate from a farm.

a. Cash

b. Food

c. Fodder

d. Subsidy

63. Food Security refers to access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food all time to meet dietary

needs. Which SDG is focussed on achieving food security and improved nutrition and

promote sustainable agriculture?

a. SDG 2

b. SDG 4

c. SDG 6

d. SDG 1

64. Which part of a banana plant is not directly consumed as food?

a. Stem

b. Flower

c. Fruit

d. Leaf

65. Animals that consume both plant based and animal based diets are called

__________________ .

a. Herbivores

b. Carnivores

c. Omnivores

d. Decomposers

66. Which of the following ‘aquatic plant’ can be eaten as food?

a. Lotus stem

b. Water spinach

c. Wild rice


67. Left-over food at homes can be biologically processed into compost, thus contributing to

____________________________ of waste.

a. Source reduction

b. Amplification

c. Dumping

d. Recycling

68. Which primary nutrients are available in “energy giving foods”?

a. Protein and starch

b. Carbohydrates and fats

c. Vitamin and carbohydrates

d. Starch and fats

69. Which nutrient helps in protecting our body from diseases?

a. Proteins

b. Fats

c. Vitamins

d. Carbohydrates

70. Deficiency in calcium leads to _________________________

a. Tooth decay

b. Loss of vision

c. Anemia

d. Rickets

71. Where in India is National Rice Research Institute located?

a. Pune

b. Cuttack

c. Ranchi

d. Raipur

72. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

a. Carbon Dioxide

b. Methane

c. Water Vapor

d. Oxygen

73. Which country has world’s largest geothermal power plants?

a. USA

b. Canada

c. China

d. India

74. Where was the first tidal energy station built?

a. France

b. Germany

c. India

d. Canada

75. Globally, which of the following economic sectors emits the largest percentage of

greenhouse gas emissions?

a. Transportation

b. Buildings

c. Industry

d. Electricity and heat production

76. Which of the following gases does not trap heat?

a. Carbon dioxide

b. Nitrogen

c. Water vapor

d. Methane

77. Measuring soil moisture can help scientists in several ways. However which of the following

is not trigerred by this?

a. Agriculture

b. Flood and drought prediction

c. Climate variability

d. Erosion

78. Which of the following did Galileo invent?

a. Barometer

b. Pendulum clock

c. Microscope

d. Telescope

79. Why is the Moon not considered a planet?

a. It orbits the Earth

b. It is too small

c. It is too close to Earth

d. It is too large

80. How far is the Moon from Earth?

a. 5,280 miles (8,497 kms)

b. 186,000 miles (299,338 kms)

c. 240,250 miles (384,400 kms)

d. 155,560 miles (250,451 kms)

81. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

a. Venus

b. Mercury

c. Neptune

d. Earth

82. Which planet is famous for its big red spot?

a. Mercury

b. Neptune

c. Jupiter

d. Mars

83. Sun is a powerful _________________.

a. Planet

b. Galaxy

c. Satellite

d. Star

84. In which galaxy is Earth located?

a. Sombrero

b. Andromeda

c. Milky Way

d. Pinwheel

85. Liquids can be described as acidic, neutral, or basic, based on their pH value. The pH of milk

is ___________________.

a. Acidic

b. Neutral

c. Basic

d. Alkaline

86. Which atmospheric layer contains the highest volume of clouds?

a. Mesosphere

b. Thermosphere

c. Exosphere

d. Troposphere

87. What is the study of weather called?

a. Meteorology

b. Climatology

c. Aeronomy

d. Agronomy

88. Who is an ethologist?

a. A scientist who studies about ethos

b. A scientists who studies about behavior of wild animals in their natural habitat

c. A scientists who studies about wild plants

d. A scientists who studies about flora and fauna in natural settings

89. Where do terricolous animals live?

a. On barks of trees

b. On high altitudes

c. In the soil

d. In sand dunes

90. ___________________ is regarded as the father of evolution.

a. Gregory Mendel

b. Charles Darwin

c. Albert Einstein

d. Galileo

91. Amongst the following statement (s) related to Sustainability, which one is correct.

I. It refers to a process or state that can be maintained indefinitely.

II. Natural resources must use in ways that do not create ecological debts by over exploiting

the carrying and productive capacity of the earth.

III. A minimum necessary condition for sustainability is the maintenance of the total natural

capital stock at or above the current level.

a. Only I

b. Only II

c. Only II & III

d. All statements are correct

92. Smog is a serious problem in many cities and continues to harm human health. It is harmful

to senior citizens, children, and people with heart and lung conditions such as

a. Emphysema

b. Bronchitis

c. Asthma


93. Which species has a maximum count in the global biodiversity?

a. Ferns

b. Lichens

c. Algae

d. Fungi

94. Which amongst the following options is not included under in-situ conservation?

a. National Park

b. Botanical Gardens

c. Wild Life Sanctuary

d. Biosphere Reserve

95. Which is a native place for the Bharal and the Ox?

a. Puducherry

b. Daman and Diu

c. Lakshadweep

d. Ladakh

96. Cycle of the seasons is caused due to __________________

a. Rotation

b. Revolution

c. Gravitation

d. Dispersion

97. What is latitude of the Equator?

a. 23.5 degree N

b. 23.5 degree S

c. 66.5 degree N

d. 0 degree

98. Which planet is known as Earth’s twin?

a. Mercury

b. Venus

c. Jupiter

d. Saturn

99. Pole Star indicates the direction towards __________________

a. South

b. North

c. East

d. West

100. Yarlung zangbo originates from the Kailash ranges of Himalayas at an elevation of 5300 M.

After flowing through Tibet it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through

Assam and Bangladesh before it joins Bay of Bengal. In India, what is it commonly known

as?

a. Narmada

b. Ganga

c. Brahmaputra

d. Yamuna


1. Which is the largest salt water lake in India?

a. Loktak lake

b. Chilika Lake

c. Pangong So

d. Lake Pichola

2. This peak is known as Sagarmāthā in Nepal and in Tibet as Qomolangma, lies in the

Mahalangur Himal sub-range and runs from eastern Tibet in Nyingchi prefecture, across the

north of Bhutan and Nepal, following the border of Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Indian and

northern Pakistan. Name this peak

a. Mount Everest

b. Gangkhar Puensum

c. Kangchenjunga

d. K2

3. When was the Indus water treaty signed by India and Pakistan?

a. 1940

b. 1950

c. 1960

d. 1970

4. The Sundarban Delta derived its name from this tree which grows well in marshland. Name

the tree.

a. Sundari

b. Sheesham

c. Sandal

d. Teak

5. Which of the following are main pillars of the Namami Gange Programme?

a. River-Front Development

b. Bio-Diversity

c. River-Surface Cleaning


6. Which river has India’s largest drainage basin?

a. Narmada

b. Ganga

c. Yamuna

d. Mahanadi

7. Hydroelectric power generated by second biggest waterfall in India i.e. Shivasamudram falls

is supplied to which of the following areas?

a. Mysuru

b. Bengaluru

c. The Kolar Gold Field


8. In which year was The Ganga Action Plan expanded to cover other rivers under the

National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)?

a. 1985

b. 1990

c. 1995

d. 2000

9. Which of the following are freshwater lakes in India?

a. Sambhar

b. Chilika

c. Loktak

d. Pachapadra

10. Name an Indian force, the largest specialized disaster response force in the world.

a. RPF

b. NDRF

c. CRPF

d. ITBP

11. The COP is the decision-making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the

implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. What

does COP stand for?

a. Convention of Parties

b. Conference of Parties

c. Countries of Parties

d. Convocation of Parties

12. Which of the following cyclones have affected Odisha so far?

a. Cyclone Fani

b. Cyclone Amphan

c. Cyclone Titli


13. Name the periodic development of a warm ocean current along the coast of Peru, a

temporary replacement of the cold Peruvian current.

a. El Nino

b. ITCZ

c. Jet stream

d. Loo

14. In 2019, which place broke the world record of Mawsynram, being the wettest place?

a. Mahabaleshwar

b. Silchar

c. Guwahati

d. Cherrapunji

15. In which year was the wildlife protection act implemented in India?

a. 1942

b. 1952

c. 1962

d. 1972

16. According to the Indus Water Treaty, India can use __________of total water carried by the

Indus river system?

a. 5 %

b. 10%

c. 15%

d. 20 %

17. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member

States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the

planet, now and into the future. At its heart there is an urgent call for action by all countries

- developed and developing - in a global partnership? Name the ‘call for action’, which is

talked about.

a. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

b. Conference of Parties (COP)

c. Global Action Program (GAP)

d. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

18. Agenda 21 addresses which of the following issues?

a. Combat environmental damage

b. Combat poverty

c. Combat disease


19. In June 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, more than 178 countries adopted

a comprehensive plan of action to build a global partnership for sustainable development to

improve human lives and protect the environment. Name this plan of action?

a. Agenda 21

b. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

c. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

d. Montreal Protocol

20. Which of the following is classified as a biotic resource?

a. Flora

b. Fisheries

c. Livestock


21. Which economic sector/s emits largest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions globally?

a. Transport

b. Agriculture

c. Electricity and Heat Production

d. Buildings

22. Which of the following statements best describes the aim of Agenda 21?

a. Achieving national sustainable development

b. Achieving partial sustainable development

c. Achieving global sustainable development

d. Achieving environmental stability

23. Robert Hooke in 1665 was the first to discover that all living things appear to consist of

separate units, called as ________.

a. Cells

b. Nucleus

c. Protoplasm

d. Electron

24. Taj Mahal, which was once a famously pristine marble monument, is now turning yellow.

Name the pollutants responsible for its current state.

a. Sulphur dioxide

b. Nitrogen dioxide

c. Carbon-based particulates


25. Smog can cause or aggravate health problems such as asthma, emphysema, chronic

bronchitis and other respiratory problems as well as eye irritation and reduced resistance to

colds and lung infections. Mixing of which two substances cause smog?

a. Sulphur dioxide and fog

b. Smoke and fog

c. Smoke and ozone

d. VOCs and mercury

26. What is the direct impact of increased levels of air pollution on human beings?

a. Soil erosion

b. Lowering of water table

c. Respiratory problems

d. Melting of glaciers

27. ___________gas is present in highest percentage in atmosphere.

a. Nitrogen

b. Oxygen

c. Carbon Dioxide

d. Ozone

28. Breathing ozone can trigger a range of health problems including chest pain, coughing,

throat irritation, and airway inflammation. What measures should be taken when the ozone

level in atmosphere is high?

a. Stay outdoors

b. Stay hydrated

c. Swim outdoors

d. Remain empty stomach

29. Which of the following measures are advised by Ministry of AYUSH (GoI) to boost

immunity during COVID-19 pandemic?

a. Daily practice of Yogasana

b. Daily practice of Pranayama

c. Daily practice of meditation


30. Name an agricultural practice of sustainable production, marketing, and use of high-value,

intensively cultivated food and ornamental plants.

a. Horticulture

b. Sericulture

c. Pisciculture

d. Apiculture

31. Vitamin C contains antioxidants that help to destroy free radicals and support the body's

natural immune response. Common source of vitamin C includes oranges and lemons.

Which state in India is the main natural producer of oranges?

a. Haryana

b. Tamil Nadu

c. Maharashtra

d. Assam

32. ______________________________was initiated by India to bring clean and affordable energy

within the reach of all, and enhance international collaboration with countries having solar

potential?

a. International Solar Alliance

b. Sustainable Energy for All

c. Energy Storage Partnership

d. Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative

33. __________________is the first fully solar powered airport in the world that was conferred

UN ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ in 2018?

a. Athens International Airport

b. Singapore Changi Airport

c. Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

d. Cochin International Airport

34. The cluster based programme under the Soil Health Management initiative (Paramparagat

Krishi Vikas Yojna) encourages Indian farmers to adopt ___________.

a. Mechanized farming equipments

b. Solar energy lighting

c. Organic farming

d. Solar pumps

35. Which scheme was launched in March 2019 to enable seamless connectivity across the

country?

a. One Nation, One Card

b. REDD+

c. NEMMP

d. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

36. Launched in 2019, what is the aim of the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme?

a. Har Medh Par Pedh

b. Har Ghar Jal

c. One Nation, One Card

d. Affordable LEDs for All

37. What is the Green Good Deeds Campaign led by Ministry of Environment, Forest and

Climate Change (MOEFCC), GoI?

a. A movement to promote sustainable lifestyles

b. An initiative to make efficient lighting affordable for all

c. A campaign to improve the quality of forest cover

d. A movement to transition to cleaner fuels

38. What causes tides?

a. Landslide

b. Planetary orbital movement

c. Moon’s gravity

d. Solar illumination

39. Which amongst the following is the parent material of soil?

a. Mountains

b. Rocks

c. Vegetation


40. A village settlement around a lake, comes under which pattern?

a. Checkboard Pattern

b. Circular Pattern

c. Radial Pattern

d. Rectangular pattern

41. Which instrument is used to measure earthquake waves?

a. Anemometer

b. Hygrograph

c. Thermometer

d. Seismograph

42. The point of origin of earthquake is known as?

a. Hypocentre

b. Epi-zone

c. Epicentre

d. Earthquake core

43. What happens if the waste such as masks and gloves produced by hospitals during COVID -

19 treatment is not managed properly?

a. It leads to the release of toxins in the environment

b. It leads to secondary transmission of disease

c. It leads to degradation of environment


44. Which one of the following is true?

a. Water has more species than land

b. Land has more species than water

c. Both water and land have equal number of species

d. There is no data available for number of species on land and water

45. Amongst the following options, which is the least porous soil?

a. Sandy Soil

b. Clay Soil

c. Loamy Soil

d. Silt

46. There are 4 biodiversity hotspots in India. Identify one from the following options.

a. Gangetic Plains

b. Western Ghats

c. Eastern Ghats

d. Sundarbans

47. Terrestrial biodiversity is usually greater near the equator. Why?

a. Because of warm climate and high primary productivity

b. Because equator divides the Earth into two halves

c. Because there is ample availability of water and forestland

d. Because equator is at 0 degree latitude

48. Energy is released from fossil fuels due to which of the following?

a. Pressure

b. Pumping

c. Cooling

d. Burning

49. Which of the following is the least available energy resource in the world?

a. Solar

b. Nuclear

c. Coal

d. Oil

50. What type of energy is derived from heated groundwater?

a. Hydroelectric

b. Solar

c. Geothermal

d. Nuclear

51. Which is the most abundant protein in the human body?

a. Tubulin

b. Albumin

c. Collagen

d. Keratin

52. Who is credited with invention of the modern periodic table?

a. Dmitri Mendeleev

b. Antoine Lavoisier

c. Gregor Mendel

d. Alfred Nobel

53. Where in human body is most of the iron located?

a. Brain

b. Skin

c. Bones

d. Blood

54. What do you call an atom that has more protons than electrons?

a. Molecule

b. Isotope

c. Anion

d. Cation

55. Which process is highlighted through spreading out of a drop of ink in a cup of water?

a. Diffusion

b. Osmosis

c. Vapour Pressure

d. Effusion

56. If you fill a glass to the brim with water and add ice to it, what will happen?

a. Water will overflow from the glass once ice melts

b. Level of water in glass will remain unchanged when ice melts

c. The water level will drop slightly as the ice melts.


57. Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?

a. Ozone

b. Carbon monoxide

c. Nitrogen Dioxide

d. Sulphur dioxide

58. Smog is a type of intense air pollution. It is often categorized as being either ____________or

___________smog. Summer smog is primarily associated with the photochemical formation

of ozone.

a. Summer, Winter

b. Summer, Spring

c. Winter, Autumn

d. Winter, Spring

59. Hybrid crops are developed for fragile and unfavorable support systems. Aromatic hybrid

Pusa RH-10 is developed at IARI, Pusa, New Delhi and is a long grain with excellent

cooking quality. It has all basmati qualities and supports a reduced maturity duration, hence

supporting income of farmers. RH 10 is a hybrid variety of____________________.

a. Rice

b. Wheat

c. Mustard

d. Soybean

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60. There are operations specific to banana crop that help in increasing their productivity and

quality. Name the process done to avoid water logging, and is done at 3-4 months after

planting.

Desuckering

Pruning

Propping

Earthing

61. When is International Day for Biodiversity observed?

a. May, 15

b. May, 20

c. May, 22

d. June, 5

62. Which country has world’s first sustainable biofuels economy?

a. India

b. Brazil

c. Australia

d. South Africa

63. Coal is the most widespread and most abundant fossil fuels. Which Indian state has the

largest coal reserve?

a. West Bengal

b. Jharkhand

c. Punjab

d. Kerala

64. Sound becomes a noise pollution at decibels ____________________.

a. Above 50

b. Above 80

c. Above 100

d. Above 130

65. Periyar National Park (PNR) is located in which Indian state?

a. Odisha

b. Kerala

c. Tamil Nadu

d. Andhra Pradesh

66. The fee charged by the operator of a landfill for the acceptance of a unit weight or volume

of solid waste for disposal, is called ___________________..

a. Recycling Fee

b. Dumping Duty

c. Tipping Fee

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d. Material Fee

67. Which among the following crops would enrich the nitrogen content in the soil?

a. Potato

b. Sorghum

c. Sunflower

d. Pea

68. Which amongst the following is both- a greenhouse gas and is released from wastewater?

a. Carbon Monoxide

b. Sulfur Dioxide

c. Methane

d. Carbon Dioxide

69. Cultivation of such endangered species will lead to intermixing of genetic traits and thus

will lead to complete loss of the original germplasm of these organisms. Which of the

following plants are prohibited from cultivation and planting in India under the Wild Life

Protection Act?

a. Killer weed (Parthenium hysterophorus)

b. Dragon Plant (Dracaena draca)

c. Belladona (Atropta Belladona )

d. Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp.)

70. Which of the following National Parks do not belong to Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

a. Button Island National Park

b. Mount Harriet National Park

c. Moiling National Park

d. Wandoor Marine National Park

71. Pitti Island which is a bird sanctuary and a habitat of oceanic birds is a part of _______?

a. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

b. Lakshadweep Islands

c. Daman & Diu

d. Pondicherry

72. Who chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India?

a. Prime Minister

b. Minister of Environment & Forests, Climate Change

c. Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Climate Change

d. A renowned environmentalist of the country

73. The upcoming __________is organized to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the

atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the

climate system. This will be held at Glasgow in 2021.

a. COP 26

b. COP 12

c. COP 27

d. COP 14

74. Celebrated on March 18 every year, this day is commemorated mainly to keep the amount of

residual waste as minimal as possible. The day was marked by Bureau of International

Recycling, and supported by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

Identify this day.

a. The Global Recycling Day

b. Waste Management Day

c. International day of Residues

d. Industrial Waste Day

75. In the context to India’s wild life, the flying fox is a ______________.

a. Bat

b. Vulture

c. Stork

d. Kite

76. Which southern railway station has earned the unique distinction of being the first energy

efficient A1 category station in India?

a. Ootacamund

b. Kacheguda

c. Doddabetta

d. Medak

77. Which of the following energy types produces radioactive waste?

a. Tidal energy

b. Nuclear energy

c. Solar energy

d. Wind energy

78. In 2017, India was awarded a certificate of commendation by Convention on International

Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for its effort to combat which

of the following?

a. Illegal trade in wild plants

b. Illegal trade in wild life

c. Illegal trade of rare fossil fuels

d. Illegal trade in rare minerals

79. What do you mean by Eutrophication?

a. Water purification

b. Neutralization of waste water

c. Waste water treatment process

d. Enrichment of plant nutrients in water bodies

80. Electromagnetic radiation energy is in the form of?

a. Heat

b. Wave

c. Light


81. Use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in India came into effect from when?

a. Dec 2000

b. Dec 2001

c. Dec 2002

d. Dec 2003

82. Name a waste disposal method where solid organic wastes are converted to residue and

gaseous products through combustion.

a. Incarnation

b. Incineration

c. Incarceration

d. Incubation

83. Basel Convention mainly deals with_________________.

a. Biological diversity

b. Hazardous wastes and their disposals in international boundary

c. Persistent organic pollutants

d. Ozone depleting

84. What is the mix of events that happen each day in our atmosphere, varying in different parts

of the world is known as?

a. Weather

b. Climate

c. Temperature

d. Pressure

85. In which layer of atmosphere does most weather phenomenon happens?

a. Troposphere

b. Stratosphere

c. Ionosphere

d. Mesosphere

86. What is the SI unit of energy?

a. Watt

b. Joule

c. Newton

d. Kilogram

87. “Wave Energy” is an indirect form of renewable energy that causes movement of water on

surface of oceans. By capturing this energy the motion of waves is converted to __________

energy and helps drive an electricity generator.

a. Mechanical

b. Kinetic

c. Wind

d. Potential

88. What is the study of the atmosphere and weather patterns over time called? This field of

science focuses on recording and analyzing weather patterns throughout the world and

understanding the atmospheric conditions.

a. Climatology

b. Etiology

c. Seismology

d. Radiology

89. A scientist who specializes in field of climate science is called ___________.

a. Climatologist

b. Physicist

c. Meteorologist

d. Paleontologist

90. Which of the following resource does not produce carbon dioxide while releasing energy?

a. Oil

b. Natural gas

c. Coal

d. Uranium

91. Identify the combination of two characteristics of geothermal energy?

a. Expensive and non-polluting

b. Expensive and polluting

c. Inexpensive and non-polluting

d. Inexpensive and polluting

92. Of the following, which is the most efficient way to manage waste without application of

energy and resources?

a. Incineration

b. Landfills

c. Reduction at source

d. Burning

93. Which atmospheric layer is nearest to surface of the earth?

a. Troposphere

b. Mesosphere

c. Thermosphere

d. Stratosphere

94. Which national park in India is known to be home of the Great Indian One Horned Rhino?

a. Raja ji National Park

b. Jim Corbet National Park

c. Bandipur National Park

d. Kaziranga National Park

95. Which amongst the following can be used as biofertilizer?

a. Rhizobium

b. Plastics

c. Nitrate

d. Phosphorous

96. Dwarfism in sugarcane is triggered due to presence of ________________.

a. Virus

b. Bacteria

c. Insect

d. Fungus

97. Which organization determines MSP (minimum support price) in India?

a. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

b. The Agriculture Ministry

c. The Finance Commission

d. The National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development

98. What is role of xylem in plants?

a. Transport of water

b. Transport of amino acids

c. Transport of food

d. Transport of oxygen

99. While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the outside, it means that-

a. The food is not cooked completely

b. The fuel is not burning completely

c. The fuel is very efficient

d. The fuel is burning completely

100. The kidneys in human beings are a part of the system for_________________

a. Nutrition

b. Excretion

c. Respiration

d. Transportation


1. Honey bee has a very important role in the life cycle of flowering plants. It is this role that

makes them integral to ecosystem health and food resource security. Which of the following

functions are credited to honey bees?

a. Circulation

b. Aeration

c. Pollination

d. Plantation

2. Air pollution is one of the many ____________factors that can influence bee populations. This

in turn affects pollination and health of flowering plants.

a. Abiotic

b. Biotic

c. Natural

d. Living

3. Which term is used to describe a type of pollination whereby pollen of plants is distributed

by insects?

a. Hydrophily

b. Zoophily

c. Entomophily

d. Anemophily

4. Which crop is immersed in water during its growing period, leading to the emission of large

quantities of methane into the atmosphere?

a. Wheat

b. Maize

c. Rice

d. Barley

5. Thomas Malthus introduced a term to define the maximum population size our environment

can sustain indefinitely. What is the term?

a. Carrying Capacity

b. Carbon footprint

c. Ecological footprint


6. Considering the current pattern of over- consumption, individuals living in developed

countries have, in general, a ____________ecological footprint than those living in the

developing world.

a. Higher

b. Lesser

c. Same

d. Proportionate

7. The giant panda and the distantly related red panda share characteristics of both bears and

raccoon. Of these two, which is found in India in its natural habitat?

a. Giant panda

b. Red panda

c. Both


8. India is pushing to increase fish production in small ponds and water bodies, which will not

only be a boon for small farmers, but also contribute to the nation’s nutrition and its gross

domestic product. These efforts are known as ______________.

a. Sea Revolution

b. Green Revolution

c. Fish Revolution

d. Blue Revolution

9. This ambitious global cooperation project is facilitating researchers to begin to understand

the blueprint for building a person. It helps them to learn more about the functions of genes

and proteins, and is expected to have a major impact in the fields of medicine,

biotechnology, and the life sciences. Name the project.

a. Human Genome Project

b. 1000 Genomes Project

c. ENCODE

d. Epigenomics Project

10. Solar paint is an ambitious advancement made in the field of renewable energy research. It

is a step beyond silicon based solar technology. Which base is used in solar paints to

produce energy?

a. Nanoparticles

b. Gum resin

c. Agar

d. Gelatin

11. Biodiversity is a measure of variation at the _____________, species, and ecosystem level.

a. Population

b. Community

c. Variety

d. Genetic

12. Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it

has some beneficial uses, it can be toxic to humans and animals, causing health effects. Lead

is particularly more dangerous to _______ because their bodies absorb it readily and their

brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead.

a. Men

b. Women

c. Elderly

d. Children

13. The science of soil-less gardening is called _____________. It basically involves growing

healthy plants without the use of a traditional soil medium.

a. Hydroponics

b. Vivipary

c. Parthenogenesis


14. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List includes the

global conservation status of many species. A/ An _________________ species is that which

is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular

political jurisdiction.

a. Endangered

b. Extinct

c. Threatened

d. Rare

15. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List lists the

global conservation status of many species. An/A ____________species is a group of

organisms that are very uncommon, scarce, or infrequently encountered.

a. Rare

b. Endangered

c. Extinct

d. Threatened

16. An important method to control spread of contagious diseases is to disrupt the

transmission pathway. The high virulence and prevalence of Bubonic plague

took a heavy toll on human life. Caused by a bacterial strain, Yersina pestis , this

disease was also known as:

a. Yellow fever

b. Black death

c. COVID

d. Tuberculosis

17. _____________is the backbone of life on Earth as it is present in various forms

everywhere. A majority of it is returned to the atmosphere through volcanoes.

When volcanoes erupt, they eject a form of this element as carbon dioxide gas to

the atmosphere.

a. Carbon

b. Nitrogen

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IUCN_Red_List

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_status

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_status

c. Silicon

d. Calcium

18. The _____________is the lowest layer of our atmosphere. Upwards from the ground it

extends to about 10 km above sea level.

a Troposphere

b Stratosphere

c Mesosphere

d Ionosphere

19. ______________sources of energy can either not be replaced or are replaced

very slowly by natural processes. Overuse of these resources is currently

leading to their depletion.

a. Non renewable

b. Renewable

c. Non-conventional


20. The term GM, which stands for ‘___________ __________’, is most commonly

used to refer to crop plants created by humans using advanced molecular biology

techniques.

a. Genetically modified

b. Green mass

c. Great maize

d. Green maize

21. The coliform bacterial test is done to check the status of pollution in a water

sample. It ascertains whether the sample has microscopic organis ms usually

found in our _____________________.

a. Circulatory system

b. Respiratory system

c. Nervous system

d. Digestive system

22. Radio waves in the shortwave band can be reflected or refracted from a layer of

electrically charged atoms in the atmosphere called the ______________.

a Mesosphere

b Troposphere

c Stratosphere

d Ionosphere

23. A rain shadow is a patch of land that has been forced to become a desert

because mountain ranges blocked all plant-growing, rainy weather. On one side

of the mountain, called as _________the weather is wet and conducive for plant

growth.

a. Windward side

b. Leeward side

c. Eastward Side

d. Westward Side

24. Heavy metal pollutants in the atmosphere are of concern, as they have adverse

health effects. Identify which of the following are heavy metals?

a. Lead

b. Calcium

c. Both a & b


25. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is a colorless, tasteless, and almost

odorless crystalline chemical compound, originally developed as an insecticide,

but became infamous for its environmental impacts. What is it commonly known

as?

a. DDT

b. Agent Orange

c. Sevin

d. MIC

26. India is a biodiversity rich region. It harbors several ecosystem habitats and

hosts four biodiversity _____________: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats,

the Indo-Burma region and the Sundaland. Name it.

a. Hotspots

b. Redspots

c. Lowspots

d. Landspots

27. ___________________are plastics made from organic materials such as corn

starch, and often made up of polylactic acid (PLA). PLA has properties similar

to polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PET) and looks just like ordinary

plastic.

a. Bioplastics

b. Pheromones

c. Biodegradable plastics

d. Polystyrene

28. Cactus has an ability to withstand long periods of dry conditions as they have

penetrating roots and special features to store water. What are these special

categories of desert plants known as?

a. Xerophytes

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ghats

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-Burma

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundaland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid

b. Saprophytes

c. Phytophytes

d. Aerophytes

29. Which two most common gases are present in dry air?

a. Neon and oxygen

b. Nitrogen and helium

c. Oxygen and nitrogen

d. Argon and nitrogen

30. Name the animal which is referred in the phrase ‘Grey blanket over Australia’.

The animal is responsible for grave damage to agriculture every year.

a. Kangaroo

b. Rabbit

c. Koala bear

d. Cat

31. ______________are defined as ‘the world’s major communities, classified

according to predominant vegetation, and characterized by adaptations of

organisms to that particular environment’.

a. Biome

b. Niche

c. Ecosystem


32. Light and heat from the sun are responsible for almost all life on earth. Plants

require _________ for photosynthesis, and animals survive by eating plants or

prey on other animals.

a. Natural gas

b. Sunlight

c. Geothermal energy

d. Coal

33. Which of the following substances is the major cause for the loss of our

stratospheric ozone shield?

a. Kryptonite

b. CFCs

c. Oxygen

d. Acid rain

34. Toyota Prius, is a car combining two or more sources of power. In comparison

to a standard vehicle, it gives better mileage and emits fe wer pollutants. This

car falls under which of the following category?

a. Electric Car

b. Petrol Car

c. Hybrid Car

d. Diesel Car

35. Fermentation occurs under anaerobic conditions. Which fuel can be produced

by the fermentation of sugar cane, sawdust, corn, or wood chips ?

a. Uranium

b. Kerosene

c. Alcohol

d. Hydrogen

36. Which is the only continent that does not have a desert?

a. Asia

b. Europe

c. North America

d. South America

37. Ecosystems consist of various non-living (abiotic) and living (biotic)

components. The abiotic components include various physical and chemical

factors. Which of the following is an example of a biotic component in a forest

ecosystem?

a. Oxygen

b. Carbon dioxide

c. Bacteria

d. Phosphorous

38. Renewable energy is any source of energy that can be used without depleting

its reserves. These sources are indirectly derived from solar energy. Which of

the following statements can be attributed to renewable energy?

a. These sources will run out.

b. They severely pollute the environment.

c. Most resources do not need burning.

d. They all use the power of the sun.

39. The koala bear is a nocturnal, tree-dwelling creature, which feeds almost

exclusively on the leaves of a few species of eucalyptus. To which family does

the koala bear actually belong?

a. Reptile

b. Marsupial

c. Rodent

d. Amphibians

40. Name the national park in Assam which has the largest number of one-horned

rhinoceros?

a. Periyar National Park

b. Kanha National Park

c. Kaziranga National Park

d. Corbett National Park

41. There is a worldwide ban on international trade in ivory and ivory products. Still many

domestic markets thrive on illegal ivory businesses. This town on the Kerala coast is perhaps

the single most exit point for ivory from the southern part of India. Which is this town?

a. Kozhikode

b. Quilon

c. Kochi

d. Palakkad

42. There is a maximum population size that a specific habitat or ecosystem can support over a

time without degrading the environment. What is this population size called?

a. Demographic capacity

b. Carrying capacity

c. Geographic capacity

d. Environmental capacity

43. Paints cause environmental and health hazards, but they are also helpful in providing

protection to surfaces, as they ___________________________

a. Provide light

b. Accelerate friction

c. Prevent corrosion

d. Halt sound

44. While purchasing electric appliances and equipment, buy products that are __________

__________ to save energy consumption.

a. Energy efficient

b. Energy inefficient

c. Energy exhaustive

d. Energy absorbing

45. Which of the following snake is found naturally in India?

a. Cobra

b. Rattle snake

c. Spitting cobra

d. Anaconda

46. ____________ is a low-pressure area formed in the atmosphere in which winds spiral

inwards. Nisarga was an example of this tropical feature that had hit the coastal city of

Mumbai in Maharashtra in June 2020.

a. Hurricane

b. Tornado

c. Tsunami

d. Cyclone

47. ‘Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.’ This

famous quote is one of the earliest in the direction of defining sustainable development.

Who had said this?

a. Sardar V Patel

b. Mahatma Gandhi

c. Kofi Annan

d. Pandit Nehru

48. Which of the following four-letter word is a combination of smoke and fog and is used to

describe a form of air pollution?

a. Smog

b. Coke

c. Coal

d. Coat

49. Some products we use contain CFC, which are responsible for depletion of ozone layer.

What is the full form of CFCs?

a. Chlorofluorocarbons

b. Chemofluorines

c. Chlorofoam

d. Chloricfluorides

50. Most flowering plants depend on insects like honeybees and butterflies to

transport ___________________ from one part of a flower to another.

a. Stomata

b. Eggs

c. Lenticels

d. Pollen

51. Established in 1972, and with its headquarter in Bonn, Germany ,

The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM -

Organics International) is the worldwide umbrella organization for

the _____________ ______________ movement, which represents close to 800

affiliates in 117 countries.

a. Organic agriculture

b. Monocrop culture

c. Synthetic agriculture

d. GMO agriculture

52. Which of the following are included in the principles of organic agriculture?

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a. Sustain and enhance the health of soil, plants, animals and humans as one and indivisible.

b. Build on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to common environment and life

processes.

c. Should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and

well-being of current and future generations and the environment.


53. Certified organic products cannot contain genetically engineered ingredients because the

latter are manipulated in a lab. What is a GMO?

a. Genetically modified organisms

b. Genetically mutated organisms

c. General mutagenic organisms

d. Generated modified organisms

54. An area is notified as a National Park based on its ecological, faunal, floral,

geomorphological, or zoological association or importance, needed to for the purpose of

protecting & propagating or developing wildlife therein or its environment. Which is the

first National Park of India, earlier known as Hailey National Park?

a. Hazaribagh National Park

b. Keoladeo National Park

c. Corbett National Park

d. Bandipur National Park

55. Which pesticide is banned by India for agricultural spraying but is used against malaria?

a. DDT

b. Endosulphan

c. Malathion

d. Pyrethrin

56. Did you know that a beach in Odisha, India serves as a nesting site for turtles in mass

numbers? Females of this species return to the same beach from where they hatched, to lay

their eggs. They lay their eggs in conical nests about one and a half feet deep, which they

laboriously dig with their hind flippers. Gahirmatha, located along the northern Orissa

coast, hosts the largest known nesting concentration of which of these turtle species?

a. Loggerhead turtle

b. Olive Ridley turtle

c. Great Indian Bustard

d. Mugger crocodile

57. The Ramsar Convention held in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, aims at protection of which of the

following ecosystems?

a. Wetlands

b. Deserts

c. Oceans

d. Forests

58. Magnetic energy produced by vast storms on the Sun’s surface strikes the upper atmosphere

of the Earth producing patterns in the sky near the poles. What is this phenomenon termed

as urora borealis, commonly called?

a. The Northern Lights

b. The Southern Lights

c. The Western Lights

d. The Night Lights

59. Benzene, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, are a few common examples of VOCs that may be

present in our daily lives. Some of the main sources of VOCs found at household level are?

a. Paints

b. Vinyl flooring

c. Air fresheners


60. VOCs are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. These are

mostly human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints,

pharmaceuticals, etc. What is the full form of VOC?

a. Volatile Organic Compound

b. Volatile Organic Chemical

c. Ventilation Organic Chemical

d. Versatile Oil Compound

61. Which of the following statements hold true for bio pesticides?

a. They are not an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides

b. They are not derived from living organisms, microorganisms, and other natural sources

c. They pose less risk to people

d. They pose risk to environment just like any other synthetic pesticide

62. This strategy focuses on long-term prevention of damage to crops through a combination of

techniques (biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and

use of resistant varieties). What is the technical name for this type of bio-control?

a. Integrated Pest Management

b. Carbofuran fumigation

c. Nematicide application

d. Synthetic pyrenoids

63. _______________cancer refers to corrosion of monuments by action of sulfuric acid and nitric

acid. The SO2 and NOx absorb moisture from air and get converted into respective acids

and cause corrosion.

a. Marble

b. Acid

c. Black

d. Green

64. Marine debris is litter that ends up in oceans, seas, and other large bodies of water.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. It

is also known as the ____________trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North

America to Japan.

a. Atlantic

b. Indian

c. Pacific

d. Arctic

65. Marine pollution poses high risk to seals and other marine mammals. They also get trapped

in fishing nets, which are long abandoned. What is this phenomenon known as?

a. Ghost fishing

b. Live fishing

c. Sport fishing

d. Spot fishing

66. The Moon and the Earth do not have the same temperature. Temperatures on the moon are

extreme, ranging from boiling hot to freezing cold depending on where the sun is shining.

Why?

a. Due to lack of atmosphere on moon

b. Due to the distance from Sun

c. Due to presence of less oxygen


67. When the wind blows past a wind turbine, its blades capture the wind's

____________energy and rotate, turning it into mechanical energy. This rotation turns an

internal shaft connected to a gearbox, which increases the speed of rotation producing

electricity.

a. Potential

b. Kinetic

c. Electrical

d. Chemical

68. Pollutants can be more concentrated in animals higher in the food chain because of

__________.

a. Biomagnification

b. Bioconcentration

c. Bioaccumulation

d. Bioassay

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69. ______________is a process that occurs at all trophic levels in an aquatic environment. This is

the opposite of bio magnification, since in this process a pollutant gets smaller in

concentration as it progresses up a food web.

a. Pollution

b. Biodilution

c. Bioaccumulation

d. Magnification

70. In 1987, the World Commission on Environment and Development originally created the

term “sustainable development”. What is this commission also known as?

a. Species Survival Commission

b. Brundtland Commission

c. Ocean Biodiversity Commission


71. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has been the guiding principle and environmental

conscience-keeper of the world agriculture since the late sixties as a responsive sequel to the

classical book written by Rachel Carson? What is the title of this book?

a. The Sea Around Us

b. Silent Spring

c. Always, Rachel

d. The Sense of Wonder

72. Which Indian scientist has discovered that plants (Mimosa pudica) respond to external

stimulus?

a. Jagdish Chandra Bose

b. Har Gobind Khorana

c. MS Swaminathan

d. CV Raman

73. Which of the following plant grows voraciously on water bodies like lakes and streams and

aids in the process of eutrophication?

a. Hyacinth

b. Hydrilla

c. Spirulina

d. Gnetum

74. ___________________ is a type of greenhouse where polyethylene cover is used. It is a low

cost and easy maintenance solution.

a. Polyhouse

b. Polygon house

c. Bamboo house

d. Portacabin

75. Natural habitat of most polar bears is north of the Arctic Circle to the North Pole. Polar bears

live in Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, and some northern islands owned by Norway,

such as Svalbard. Of the following which is the most preferred natural prey of polar bear?

a. Seal

b. Garbage

c. Seaweed

d. Berries

76. Which of the following food type makes up nearly all of a giant panda’s diet?

a. Bamboo

b. Insects

c. Apples

d. Spirogyra

77. Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are all greenhouse gases released due to the

burning of fossil fuels. Out of these, which is/ are the most harmful gas that is released

naturally from soil and water body during nitrification and de-nitrification processes? This

also damages the ozone layer, thus reducing the protection offered from harmful UV sun

rays?

a. Carbon Dioxide

b. Methane

c. Nitrous Oxide

d. Both Carbon Dioxide and Methane

78. Release of unwanted heat into environment causes water temperature to rise, affecting the

aquatic environment, and existence of the aquatic species. What is this release of unwanted

heat into the surroundings known as?

a. Thermal pollution

b. Photo pollution

c. Phyto pollution

d. Hydro pollution

79. Buildings can be made energy-efficient during construction by following a few practices.

Which of the following factors does not influence energy efficiency of a house?

a. House orientation

b. Space planning

c. Natural lighting

d. Distance from a motorable road

80. Insulation helps reduce heat gain and heat loss from a building. Double-glazed windows act

as good _______________ by ensuring air gaps between the double glaze.

a. Insulators

b. Reflectors

c. Purifiers

d. Amplifiers

81. Practicing social distancing has been listed as a major task in fight against COVID-19.

Government of India has suggested maintaining how much distance while practicing social

distancing?

a. Min 6 ft.

b. Min 6 inches

c. Min 6 mtr.

d. Min 6 km

82. Which of the following has not been mentioned under COVID 19 pledge?

a. I promise to follow and encourage others to follow the key COVID appropriate behaviours.

b. To always wear a mask or face cover, especially when in public places.

c. To maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet from others.

d. Together we will win this fight against COVID-19

83. Which of the following tasks have been listed by the government to fight COVID – 19?

a. Practice social distancing

b. Take care of elderly

c. Don’t fire people from jobs


84. Which of the following drinks has been suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH as an

‘Ayurvedic Immunity Promoting Measure’?

a. Black tea

b. Black coffee

c. Golden milk

d. Hot milk

85. Herbal tea/ decoction suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH as an ‘Ayurvedic Immunity

Promoting Measure’ should include which of the following ingredients?

a. Dalchini (Cinnamon)

b. Shunthi (Dry Ginger)

c. Kalimirch (Black pepper)


86. A majority of the River Ganga basin is in India. The Ganga river basin covers 11 Indian

states and UTs. These are U.P., M.P., Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,

Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Delhi and ________________.

a. Uttarakhand

b. Punjab

c. Jammu and Kashmir

d. Assam

87. Grey/ Gray water is all the wastewater generated in households or office buildings

without___________ contamination. It is primarily all waste water without the outflow from

toilets. As grey water contains fewer pathogens than domestic waste water, it is generally

safer to handle and easier to treat and reuse on-site for toilet flushing, landscape or crop

irrigation, and other non-potable uses.

a. Heavy metal

b. Fecal

c. Coloured

d. E-waste

88. Pollutants discharged from tanneries cause excessive damage to environment. In

conventional vegetable tanning, barks and nuts are used throughout the whole tanning

process instead of ____________.

a. Nickel

b. Lead

c. Copper

d. Chromium

89. Waste should be segregated into dry and wet before disposal. Dry waste includes wood,

metals, glass and related items. Wet waste typically refers to organic waste usually

generated by eating establishments. Waste sorting involves separating items post collection.

Which of the following statement holds true for effective waste management?

a. Segregation of waste ensures pure, quality material.

b. Sorting of waste produces impure materials with lower quality.

c. Segregation is a better method over sorting as it leads to minimum wastage


90. Diesel gensets are a cause of concern since their emissions reduce the quality of air. When

diesel is burnt in a generator, it emits oxides of Nitrogen, Carbon Monoxide and particulate

matter. Along with air compliance norms, what are the other pollution compliance norms

that gensets need to adhere to?

a. Noise pollution

b. Water Pollution

c. Municipal waste pollution

d. Fire pollution

91. Oil pulling therapy has been recommended as an immunity boosting measure by the

Ministry of AYUSH during COVID – 19 pandemic. What does it mean?

a. Drink Sesame / Coconut oil followed with a swish

b. Swish Sesame / Coconut oil followed with drinking of warm water

c. Drinking warm water followed with a swish with Sesame / Coconut oil


92. What is the full form of AIIA (an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH,

Government of India)?

a. All India Institute of Aesthetics

b. All India Institute of AAYUSH

c. All India Institute of Ayurveda

d. All India Institute of Allopathy

93. Coal and petroleum are important fossil fuels which are formed due to a series of reactions

spread over several million years. When fossil fuels are burnt, which of the are not released?

a. Carbon dioxide

b. Sulphur dioxide

c. Copper oxide

d. Heat

94. As there is no medicine for COVID-19 as of now, it is preferred to take preventive measures

which boost our immunity in these times. ______________ (a plant based science) being the

science of life, propagates the gifts of nature in maintaining healthy and happy living. Which

of the following fits the best in the blank?

a. Allopathy

b. Ayurveda

c. Yoga

d. Homeopathy

95. The Asian long horned beetle got transported to the western world in the 90’s via a

shipment of solid wood packing material from China. This tiny black beetle is responsible

for death of thousands of trees in USA. What was the port of entry of this shipment from

China?

a. Brooklyn, New York.

b. Redlands, California

c. Texas, Houston

d. None of the above

96. Which of the following process is used to clean up soils contaminated with petroleum

hydrocarbons and other hazardous compounds?

a. Bioremediation

b. Fragmentation

c. Innoculation

d. Gasification

97. Waste in water causes various forms of water borne diseases. Which of the following

infection causes round worm, whip worm, and thread worm?

a. Helminthic

b. Bacterial

c. Protozoan

d. Viral

98. Carbon monoxide has 200 times more affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen. It combines and

forms a stable compound, which is highly poisonous and causes suffocation and death.

Identify it?

a. Carboxyhaemoglobin

b. Carbon monoxide

c. Carbon dioxide

d. Carbonate

99. Over exploitation of resources have driven many plant and animal species to extinction.

Which of the following species is not extinct in India?

a. Cheetah

b. Sikkim Stag

c. Mountain quail

d. Dhole

100. ______________________is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression

in endotherms. It is a seasonal feature characterized by low body-temperature, slow

breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate. It most commonly occurs

during winter months.

a. Hibernation

b. Aestivation

c. Gestation

d. Frutification

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endotherm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolic_rate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter

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