Quiz on Environment and Biodiversity – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
51.Which of the following is known for its intelligence (comparable to a gorilla) and its mischievous “smile”?
[A] Black-footed Ferret
[B] Blue Whale
[C] Yangtze Finless Porpoise
[D] Gangetic Dolphin
View Answer
C [Yangtze Finless Porpoise]
Notes: Yangtze Finless Porpoise is known for its intelligence (comparable to a gorilla) and its mischievous “smile”. They can be found in the the Yangtze River in China. They are critically endangered according to IUCN.
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52.Which of the following statements are correct about “Golden langur”?
1. It is a diurnal primate endemic to India and Bhutan in south-east Asia.
2. It was first discovered by E. P. Gee in 1953.
3. Its scientific name is “Trachypithecus geei”.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes: Golden langur is a diurnal primate endemic to India and Bhutan in south-east Asia which was first discovered by E. P. Gee in 1953. Its scientific name is “Trachypithecus geei”. They are highly social.
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53.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Local Agenda 21?
1. All national and state governments have legislated or advised that local authorities take steps to implement the plan locally, as recommended in Chapter 28 of the document.
2. Such programmes are often referred to as ‘Local Agenda 21’ or ‘LA21’.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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B [Only 2]
Notes: Some national and state governments have legislated or advised that local authorities take steps to implement the Agenda 21 locally, as recommended in Chapter 28 of the document. Such programmes are often referred to as ‘Local Agenda 21’ or ‘LA21’.
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54.Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in which of the following year?
[A] 1951
[B] 1961
[C] 1971
[D] 1981
View Answer
C [1971]
Notes: Ramsar Convention, which is formally known as Convention on Wetlands of International Importance was signed on 2 February 1971 at a place called Ramsar in Iran. Due to this reason, it was named as the Ramsar convention.
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55.Which of the following statements are correct about International Tropical Timber Organisation?
1. The members of the organisation represent about 80% of the world’s tropical forests and 90% of the global tropical timber trade.
2. The ITTA ( 2006) entered into force on December 7, 2011.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes: The members of the International Tropical Timber Organisation represent about 80% of the world’s tropical forests and 90% of the global tropical timber trade. The ITTA ( 2006) entered into force on December 7, 2011.
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56.How many Persistent Organic Pollutants were initially recognized as causing adverse effects on humans and the ecosystem?
[A] 10
[B] 11
[C] 12
[D] 13
View Answer
C [12]
Notes: Initially, twelve POPs have been recognized as causing adverse effects on humans and the ecosystem. These were Aldrin, chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, mirex, polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, polychlorinated dibenzofurans, and toxaphene.
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57.Convention on Biological Diversity was signed in which of the following years?
[A] 1991
[B] 1992
[C] 1993
[D] 1994
View Answer
C [1993]
Notes: The Convention on Biological Diversity was signed in 1993. The 168 member states of the Convention have almost doubled the size of their protected areas in efforts to meet the treaty’s goal. There are currently 701 biosphere reserves in 124 countries all over the world.
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58.How many recognized terrestrial biogeographic realms are there?
[A] 7
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 10
View Answer
B [8]
Notes: There are eight recognized terrestrial biogeographic realms which are as follows: 1. Nearctic realm, 2. Palearctic realm, 3. Africotropical realm, 4. Indo-Malayan realm, 5. Ocenaia realm, 6. Australian realm
7. Antarctic realm and 8. Neotropical realm
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59.Which of the following statements are correct regarding Echinoderms?
1. They are marine animals that live in the ocean.
2. Most of the echinoderms have arms or spines that radiate from the center of their body.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes: Echinoderms are marine animals that live in the ocean. Most of the echinoderms have arms or spines that radiate from the center of their body. Examples include sea star, sea urchin, sand dollar and sea cucumber.
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60.What is the IUCN status of Elvira Rat?
[A] Critically Endangered
[B] Threatened
[C] Near Threatened
[D] None of the above
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A [Critically Endangered]
Notes: The IUCN status of Elvira Rat is Critically Endangered. Its scientific name is “Cremnomys elvira”. It is endemic to India and resides in tropical dry deciduous shrubland forest, seen in rocky areas.
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