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Q. 1. A river with high BOD value is

1. Highly polluted

2. Highly clean

3. Highly productive

4. None of these

Answer: 1 (Highly polluted)

Explanation:

The river which has high level of BOD is indicative of high pollution in the river as the dissolved

oxygen available in the water is being used by the bacteria, and this result in less oxygen available

to fish and other aquatic beings. Nitrates and phosphates contribute to high level of BOD

Q. 2 Which of the following is the best indicator of SO2 Pollution?

1. Bryophyte

2. Lichen

3. Algae

4. Pteridophyte

Answer: 2 (Lichen)

Explanation:

Lichens are the best indicator of environmental pollution mainly SO2. Lichen is a mutualistic

association of algae and fungi. In areas of excessive SO2 pollution. lichens cannot grow but only

green algae may be seen, thus acting as an indicator for SO2.

Q.3. The Indian Wild Ass sanctuary is located at

1. Kerala

2. Gujarat

3. Andhra Pradesh

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4. Karnataka

Answer: 2 (Gujarat)

Explanation:

The Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch of the Gujarat State in India. It

covers an area of 4954 km². The Sanctuary is named after a sub species of wild ass (Equus

hemionus khur), the last population of which it harbours.

Q.4 World Ozone Day is observed on

1. 16th September

2. 16th October

3. 16th August

4. None of the above

Answer: 1 (16th September)

Explanation:

In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for

the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the

Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Q.5. The name of the cyclone "Nisarga" is suggested by

1. India

2. Indonesia

3. Afganisthan

4. Bangladesh

Answer: 4 (Bangladesh)




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Explanation:

The Nisarga Cyclone is formed because of the depression in the Arabian Sea.

Cyclone Nisarga is a tropical cyclone formed because of exceptional warm ocean temperatures.

Bangladesh has given the name ‘Nisarga’

Severe cyclonic storm Nisarga was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Indian state of

Maharashtra in the month of June since 1891.

It was also first cyclone impact to Mumbai since Cyclone Phyan of 2009.

Q.6. Who among the following was associated with Chipko movement?

1. Gaura Devi

2. Sundarlal Bahuguna

3. Sudesha Devi

4. All of the above

Answer: 4 (All of the above)

Explanation:

The Chipko movement was a non-violent agitation in 1973 that was aimed at the protection

and conservation of trees, originated in Uttar Pradesh’s Chamoli district (now

Uttarakhand). It was a silent, non-violent protest condemning ecological destruction.

In this movement both male and female activists from Uttarakhand played vital roles,

including Sundarlal Bahuguna, Gaura Devi, Suraksha Devi, Sudesha Devi, Bachni Devi

and Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Virushka Devi and others.




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Q.7. Name the term which is used for the water present in the soil that can be utilized by the

plants.

1. Chresard

2. Humus

3. Gravitational water


Answer: 1 (Chresard)

Q.8. What does mean “Agenda 21”?

1. It’s an agreement between 20 developing countries of the world on climate change.

2. It’s a free trade agreement between 7 developed countries of the world.

3. Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with

regard to sustainable development.


Answer: 3

Explanation:

Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations (UN) related to sustainable

development.

It was an outcome of the Earth Summit 1992.

The number 21 refers to an agenda for the 21st century.

Its aim is achieving global sustainable development.




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Q.9 Since 2013, the Odisha government has banned the mechanized fishing within 20km of

the state’s coast predominantly for the protection of which of the following fauna?

1. Salt-water Crocodiles

2. Olive Ridley Turtles

3. Hilsa Fish

4. Mangrove crab

Answer: 2 (Olive Ridley Turtle)

Explanation:

The olive ridley sea turtle, also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle.

The world’s smallest and most abundant sea turtles live in the warm waters of the Pacific,

Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

They are known for their unique nests created for mass breeding along the seashore, known

as Arrabida.

This species is listed as Vulnerable in Red List of IUCN.

Gahirmatha:

In the Indian Ocean, the majority of olive ridleys nest in two or three large groups near

Gahirmatha in Odisha.

The coast of Odisha in India is the largest mass nesting site for the olive ridley.




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Q.10. Which of the following national parks is not a UNESCO World Heritage site?

1. Keoladeo

2. Kaziranga

3. Sundarbans

4. Kanha

Answer: 4 (Kanha)

Explanation:

Kanha National Park is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of

Madhya Pradesh. It is not a UNESCO World Heritage.

Keoladeo National Park, located in the State of Rajasthan.

Kaziranga National Park situated in Assam.

Sundarbans National Park located in West Bengal.

Q.11. Wetlands are very rich and diverse ecosystems. Of the wetlands of international

importance in the world, a large number are subject to moderate or high threat. Which

convention signed in Iran protects this specific ecosystem (wetlands) on a global basis?

1. The Vienna Convention

2. The Ramsar Convention

3. The Basel Convention


Answer: 2 (The Ramsar Convention)

Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention is the only global treaty that focuses specifically on wetlands.

It was signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.

It has 170 nations as signatories.




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The convention entered into force in India on 1 February 1982.

Its aim is to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important

for the conservation of global biological diversity and for sustaining human life through

the maintenance of their ecosystem components, processes and benefits.

Q.12. Name the declaration adapted for environmental education in the preservation and

improvement of the world's environment in 1977.

1. Baku and Helsinki declarations

2. Tbilisi Declaration

3. Environmental Product Declaration


Answer: 2 (Tbilisi Declaration)

Explanation:

The Tbilisi Declaration together with two of the recommendations of the Conference constitutes

the framework, principles, and guidelines for environmental education at all levels—local,

national, regional, and international—and for all age groups both inside and outside the formal

school system

Q.13. The GAP (Ganga Action Plan) – a project to clean up the polluted waters of the Ganga

- plans to intercept and divert municipal sewage falling into the river from 25 large urban

conglomerates in three states. Name them.

1. UP, Haryana and Punjab

2. UP, Bihar and West Bengal

3. Himachal Pradesh, UP, and Haryana

4. Orissa , Bihar and West Bengal




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Answer: 2 (U.P, Bihar and West Bengal)

Explanation:

The Ganga action plan was, launched by Shri Rajeev Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India on 14

Jan. 1986 with the main objective of pollution abatement, to improve the water quality by

Interception, Diversion and treatment of domestic sewage and present toxic and industrial

chemical wastes from identified grossly polluting units entering in to the river.

It had launched to protect the country’s largest river basin. It selected stretches of the river along

25 cities in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.

Q.14. Largest share in global mangrove areas are found in?

1. India

2. Brazil

3. Indonesia

4. South Africa

Answer: 3 (Indonesia)

Explanation:

The nations with the largest mangrove areas include Indonesia (with 21% of global mangroves),

Brazil (9%), Australia (7%), Mexico (5%), and Nigeria (5%).

The largest percentage of mangroves is found between the 5° N and 5° S latitudes. Approximately

75% of world's mangroves are found in just 15 countries. Asia has the largest amount (42%) of the

world's mangroves, followed by Africa (21%), North/Central America (15%), Oceania (12%) and

South America (11%)

Q.15. Which of the following region is known as a hotspot for cactus biodiversity?

1. Sahara Desert




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2. Tehuacan valley

3. Caatinga scrub


Answer: 2 (Tehucan Valley)

Q.16. In the context to India’s wild life, the flying fox is a __?

1. Bat

2. Vulture

3. Stork

4. Kite

Answer: 1 (Bat)

Explanation:

The Indian flying fox also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, is a species of flying fox

found in the Indian Subcontinent.

It is one of the largest bats in the world.

It is of interest as a disease vector, as it is capable of transmitting several viruses to humans.

It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, and nectar.

This species is often regarded as vermin due to its destructive tendencies towards fruit

farms, but the benefits of its pollination and seed propagation often outweigh the impacts

of its fruit consumption.

Q.17. Name of extremely effective fire extinguishing agent is

1. Helium

2. Halons




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3. Halogens

4. Argon

Answer: 2 (Halons)

Explanation:

Halons are low-toxicity, chemically stable compounds that have been used for fire and explosion

protection from early in the last century. Halon has proven to be an extremely effective fire

suppressant. Halon is clean (i.e., leaves no residue) and is remarkably safe for human exposure.

Q.18. The ‘thickness’ of Stratospheric Ozone layer is measured in?

1. Dobson Units

2. Candella

3. Melson Units

4. Sieverts

Answer: 1 (Dobson Units)

Q.19. Which of the following problems is not created by noise pollution?

1. Diarrhoea

2. Hypertension

3. Deafness

4. Irritation

Answer: 1 (Diarrhoea)

Q.20 Which of the following animal has the highest blood pressure?

1. Elephant

2. Giraffe




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3. Lion

4. Rabbit

Answer: 2 (Giraffe)

Q.21 Fathometer is used to measure________?

1. Earthquakes

2. Rainfalls

3. Ocean Depth

4. Sound Intensity

Answer: 3 (Ocean Depth)

Q.22 Which of the following is India’s first National Marine Park?

1. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

2. Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch

3. Rani Jhansi Marine National Park

4. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

Answer: 1 (Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch)

Explanation:

Marine National Park Gulf of Kutch (Gujarat)

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (Andaman)

Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary (Orissa)

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (Tamil Nadu)

Malvan Marine Wildlife Sanctuary (Maharashtra)

Q.23. Famous environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna is associated with which movement?

1. Save Silent Valley




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2. Narmada Bachao

3. Chipko Movement

4. Jhola Andolan

Answer: 3 (Chipko Movement)

Q.24. In which of the following state Asiatic lion is the state animal?

1. Rajasthan

2. Haryana

3. Punjab

4. Gujarat

Answer: 4 (Gujarat)

Q.25. The gas emanated in the recent Vizag gas leak is

1. Styrene

2. Methyl isocyanate (MIC)

3. Nitrous oxide

4. Carbon monoxide

Answer: 1 (Styrene)

Explanation:

The Visakhapatnam gas leak, also referred to as the Vizag gas leak, was an industrial

accident that occurred at the LG Polymers chemical plant in R. R. Venkatapuram village

near Gopalapatnam on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, during the

early morning of 7 May 2020.




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The resulting vapour cloud spread over a radius of about three kilometres (2 mi), affecting

the nearby areas and villages. As per the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) the

death toll was 11, and more than 1,000 people became sick after being exposed to the gas.

The source of the gas leak was a styrene plant owned by South Korean electronics giant

Cause:

Malfunction in the cooling system of styrene storage tanks

About Styrene:

Styrene is an organic compound with the formula C8H8.

It is a derivative of benzene (C6H6).

It is stored in factories as a liquid, but evaporates easily, and has to be kept at temperatures

under 20°C.

Q.26. Average speed for Cyclone Amphan recorded:

1. 100-150 kph

2. 180-220 kph

3. 240-260 kph

4. 270-300 kph

Answer: 2 (180-220 kph)

Explanation:

Amphan is a super tropical cyclone that originated from the Bay of Bengal in May 2020.

It is considered the first super cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal since the 1999 Odisha

cyclone. It is a part of the North Indian Ocean Cyclone Season. The Indian states of West

Bengal and Odisha, and the country of Bangladesh are speculated to be hit by Amphan as

a ‘very severe cyclonic storm.’ Average speed for cyclone Amphan recorded 180-220 kph.




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According to the India Meteorological Department forecast, it will make landfall as a very

severe cyclone between the Sagar islands of West Bengal and the Hatiya islands of

Bangladesh.

It has been named by Thailand.

Affected Regions:West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh.

Amphan is the second pre-monsoon cyclone to form in the Bay of Bengal in two years.

The first one was Cyclone Fani.

The pre-monsoon period is generally considered to be unsupportive for the formation of

tropical cyclones.

Q.27 In which year the World Environment Day first celebrated

1. 1954

2. 1966

3. 1974

4. 1984

Answer: 3 (1974)

Explanation:

Every year on June 5th, World Environment Day is celebrated to encourage worldwide

awareness and action to protect the environment.

Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated every year on 5 June; engaging

governments, businesses, celebrities, and citizens to focus their efforts on a pressing

environmental issue.

In 1974 the first World Environment Day was held with the theme "Only One Earth".

The theme for World Environment Day 2020 is, 'Time for Nature,' with a focus on its role

in providing the essential infrastructure that supports life on Earth and human development.

Q.28. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC)

is also known as:




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1. Kyoto protocol

2. Earth summit

3. Vienna convention

4. Montreal protocol

Answer: 2 (Earth Summit)

Q.29. Terrestrial biodiversity is usually greater near the ___.

1. North pole

2. South pole

3. Equator

4. Tropic of cancer

Answer: 3 (Equator)

Q.30. Which of the following organ / tissue of the human body is most sensitive to intake of

lead?

1. Blood

2. Brain

3. Kidney

4. Lungs

Answer: 2 (Brain)

Q.31. Which of the following national parks of India generally has only tropical climate?

1. Indravati National Park




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2. Namdhapa National Park

3. Hemis National Park

4. Pin Valley National Park

Answer: 1 (Indravati National Park)

Explanation:

Indravati National Park (Chhattisgarh)

Namdhapa National Park (Arunachal Pradesh)

Hemis National Park (Jammu & Kashmir)

Pin Valley National Park (Himachal Pradesh)

Q.32. Which is the largest source for production of nitrous oxide?

1. Chemical industry

2. Fertiliser industry

3. Fossil fuel combustion

4. Bacterial action

Answer: 4 (Bacterial action)

.Q. 33. In hydroelectricity power______.

1. Kinetic energy is transferred to potential

2. Potential energy is transferred to kinetic

3. Solar energy is transferred to wind energy

4. Wind energy is transferred to solar energy

Answer: 2 (Potential energy is transferred to kinetic)

Q.34. Sustainable development goals have specific targets to be achieved by




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1. 2025

2. 2030

3. 2040

4. 2050

Answer: 2 (2030)

Q.35. Which of the following types of natural disasters has no definite beginning and end?

1. Earthquakes

2. Landslides

3. Hurricanes

4. Droughts

Answer: 4 (Droughts)

Q.36. The second last headquarters of Indian Meteorological organisation was at

1. Nagpur

2. Lucknow

3. Pune

4. Indore

Answer: 3 (Pune)

Explanation:

The IMD headquarters were later shifted to Shimla in 1905, then to Pune in 1928 and

finally to New Delhi in 1944.

IMD became a member of the World Meteorological Organization after independence on

27 April 1949.




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Q. 37. Name the Protocol which legally binds developed country Parties to emission

reduction targets initiated in 1995 and the first commitment period of the protocol had

started in 2008 and ended in 2012.

1. The Hague Protocol

2. Kyoto Protocol

3. New York Protocol

4. Montreal Protocol

Answer: 2 (Kyoto Protocol)

Explanation:

Kyoto Protocol:

K.P adopted on December 11, 1997 in Kyoto, Japan.

Protocol laid down mandatory targets for reduction of GHG emissions which were

accepted by leading developing nations of the world.

It provided for reduction of emission of six major GHSs viz., Carbon dioxide, methane,

nitrous oxide, hydroflurocarbons, perflourocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride.

Protocol came into force on 16th February 2005.

First Commitment Period:

First Commitment Period from 2008-2012

Objective of the protocol was to reduce emission of GHS by atleast 5%

Different targets for different countries like target was 8% for European Union, 6% for

Canada, Hungary, Japan, Poland, 7% for USA.

Canada withdraw from Kyoto Protocol in 2011.

USA and China did not ratify.

Second Commitment Period:

The second commitment period was agreed on in 2012, known as the Doha Amendment to

the protocol

Second Commitment Period from 2013-2020.




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Revised list of GHG,Nitrogen Triflouride added to the list.

Higher emission reduction targets prescribed for the second commitment period.

Decided to reduce their GHG emission by 18%.

Q.38. Which day is Earth Day?

1. April 22

2. December 21

3. August 12

4. October 31

Answer: 1 (April 22)

Q.39. Which country's constitution mandates that at least 60% of the country's landmass

need to be protected and preserved as forestland.

1. Nepal

2. Switzerland

3. Bhutan

4. Japan

Answer: 3 (Bhutan)

Q.40. As part of National Climate Change Policy, Indian government is planning to raise the

installed capacity of renewable energy by the year 2030 to:

1. 175 GW

2. 200 GW

3. 250 GW

4. 350 GW




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Answer: 4 (350 GW)

Explanation:

Target 2022

Generate 175 GW Renewable Energy by the year 2022.

100 GW from Solar Power

60 GW from Wind

10 GW from Biomass

5 GW from Small Hydro Power

Q.41. Which of the following is the largest source of water pollution in major rivers of India?

1. Untreated sewage

2. Agriculture run-off

3. Unregulated small scale industries

4. Religious practices

Answer: 1 (Untreated sewage)

Q.42. Which of the following phenomena is not a natural hazard?

1. Wildfire

2. Lightning

3. Landslide

4. Chemical contamination

Answer: 4 (Chemical contamination)




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Q.43. "Peace on earth depends on our ability to secure our living environment". Quoted by

Famous environmentalists who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004:

1. Nelson Mandela

2. Wangari Maathai

3. Amartya Sen

4. Abiy Ahmed Ali

Answer: 2 (Wangari Maathai)

Q.44. Which among the following pictures illustrates the example of Tropical Rainforest

Biome

Answer: D




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Q.45. How does Coronavirus transmit?

1. If the distance is less than 1 meter from the infected person.

2. When a person sneezes or cough, droplets spread in the air or fall on the ground and nearby

surfaces.

3. If another person is nearby and inhales the droplets or touches these surfaces and further touches

his face, eyes or mouth, he or she can get an infection.

4. All

Answer: 4 (All)

Q.46. Thailand announced that it has proceeded to test its novel coronavirus vaccine on

which animal/bird?

1. Monkeys

2. Bats

3. Rats

4. Hens

Answer: 1 (Monkeys)

Q.47. Which prize is known as Green Nobel?

1. Blue Planet Prize

2. Goldman Environmental Prize

3. Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation

4. President's Award for the Environment

Answer: 2 (Goldman Environmental Prize)




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Explanation:

The Goldman Environmental Prize is a prize awarded annually to grassroots environmental

activists, one from each of the world's six geographic regions Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands

and Island Nations, North America, and South and Central America.

The award is given by the Goldman Environmental Foundation headquartered in San

Francisco, California.

It is also called the Green Nobel.

The Goldman Environmental Prize was created in 1989 by civic leaders and philanthropists

Richard N. Goldman and Rhoda H. Goldman.

Q.48. Which country will host the World Environment Day 2020?

1. Colombia

2. Argentina

3. Peru

4. Brazil

Answer: 1 (Colombia)

Q. 49. What percentage of the planet’s land is covered by forests?

1. 20

2. 25

3. 30

4. 35

Answer: 3 (30)




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Q.50. The most trafficked mammal of the world

1. Pangolin

2. Bengal Fox

3. Lemur

4. Banded Mongoose

Answer: 1 (Pangolin)


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