Latest Environment Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 5

Latest Environment Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 5

1. In percentage terms, which State/UT has the highest forest coverage in India?

a. Arunachal Pradesh
b. Mizoram
c. Lakshadweep
d. Madhya Pradesh

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2. Which of the following places is NOT a biodiversity hotspot?

a. Eastern Himalayas
b. Western Himalayas
c. Western Ghats
d. Indo-Burma region

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3. Consider the following statement :

i) In "Reserved Forests" all activities are prohibited unless permitted.

ii) In "Protected Forests" all activities are permitted unless prohibited.

Which of the following statement(s) is\are true?

a. i)
b. ii)
c. both i) and ii)
d. None

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4. Under which IUCN protected area management National Park falls?

a. Category I
b. Category II
c. Category III
d. Category IV

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5. Consider the following statements

i) Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty to maintain the ecological character of Wetlands of international importance.

ii) 26 sites in India is covered under Ramsar Convention for wildlife conservation.

Which of the following statement(s) is\are true?

a. i)
b. ii)
c. both i) and ii)
d. None

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6. Ex situ conservation is carried out in

a. National Park
b. Sanctuary
c. Zoo
d. Biosphere Reserve

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7. Rhizobium bacteria growing in nodules on the roots of legumes is an example of

a. Commensalism
b. Ammensalism
c. Mutualism
d. Predation

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8. Consider the following statement :

i. Keystone is a species that is connected to small but critical number of species in the food web.

ii. These species play a critical role in the survival of the community.

Which of the following statement(s) is\are true?

a. i)
b. ii)
c. both i) and ii)
d. None

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9. Norkek biosphere reserve is situated in which of the following state of India?

a. Mizoram
b. Meghalaya
c. Sikkim
d. Assam

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10. Which of the following area releases greenhouse gases?

i. Domestic animals
ii. Coal Mines
iii. Rice fields
iv. Wetlands

a. i & iv
b. i, iii & iv
c. ii
d. i, ii, iii & iv

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