MCQ QUESTIONS for UPSC Aspirants
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05 May 2022
Question : Which of the following is home to the only white grayheaded swamphen in the world?
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
Chilika Lagoon
Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
Chilika Lagoon
Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT30 Apr 2022
Question : Which of the two State/UT have designated Snow Leopard as their State Animal?
Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim and Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim and Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT29 Apr 2022
Question : Consider the following statements:
Tripura
Nagaland
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
- River Umngot, also known as the Dawki River is one of the cleanest rivers in the world.
- It is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar (of Jaintia Hills) with Hima Khyrim (of Khasi Hills)
- It is known for a fascinating natural wonder of the state, living root bridges.
Tripura
Nagaland
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT20 Apr 2022
Question :
1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
2 only
3, 4 and 5 only
2 and 5 only
Consider the following pairs:
Which pair/s given above are correctly matched?
Biodiversity Heritage Site | State | |
1. | Hogrekan | Assam |
2. | Ambaraguda | Karnataka |
3. | Majuli | Goa |
4. | Purvatali Rai | Karnataka |
5. | Patalkot | Kerala |
6. | Asramam | Madhya Pradesh |
1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
2 only
3, 4 and 5 only
2 and 5 only
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT18 Apr 2022
Question : Consider the following statements about the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park :
Only 1, 2, and 4
Only 1, 3, 4 and 5
Only 2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Dibru-Saikhowa is a National Park as well as a Biosphere Reserve
- It is the largest swamp forest in north-eastern India.
- White-winged wood ducks are endemic to this national park.
- It is also known for its huge population of feral horses.
- The park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru River in the south.
Only 1, 2, and 4
Only 1, 3, 4 and 5
Only 2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT17 Apr 2022
Question : Consider the following statements regarding the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) in India:
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
- Every new government constitutes a new board, based on the provisions of the WLPA, with the new PM as the chair.
- The NBWL, on the other hand, has the power to deal with policy-level decisions on wildlife.
- Under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA), the board has to meet at least twice a year
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT29 Mar 2022
Question :
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
Correctly match the following pairs:
Elephant Reserve | State | ||
1 | Shivalik | a | Meghalaya |
2 | Garo Hills | b | Uttaranchal |
3 | Periyar | c | Tamil nadu |
4 | Nilgiri | d | Kerala |
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT28 Mar 2022
Question :
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
- October 5th has been designated as National Dolphin Day to be celebrated every year to create awareness for conservation of Dolphins
- The Gangetic dolphin is categorised as endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List.
- A WWF-India and the Uttar Pradesh forest department assessment in 2012 and 2015 recorded 1,272 dolphins in the Ganga, Yamuna, Chambal, Ken, Betwa, Son, Sharda, Geruwa, Gahagra, Gandak and Rapti
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT27 Mar 2022
Question : The Chipko Andolan or the Chipko movement is a movement that practiced methods of Satyagraha. One of Chipko Movement's most salient features was the mass participation of brave female villagers who started hugging trees & saving from felling. On which of the following date Gaura Devi with 27 other women of Reni village led Chipko movement?
25 March 1973
24 April 1973
26 March 1974
20 June 1974
25 March 1973
24 April 1973
26 March 1974
20 June 1974
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT03 Mar 2022
Question : Consider the following statements:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
- On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
- 3 March 1973 is the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT24 Feb 2022
Question :
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements with regard to Chinar:
- It is a native to Jammu and Kashmir.
- It is a deciduous tree.
- It is cultivated as an ornamental tree with no medicinal value.
Which of the above statement/s is / are true?
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT20 Feb 2022
Question : With reference to India’s biodiversity Crytodactylus exercitus, Cyrtodactylus lungleiensis and Cyrtodactylus siahaensis are new species of:
Monkey
Tortoise
Lizard
Frog
Monkey
Tortoise
Lizard
Frog
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT11 Feb 2022
Question :
Sanjay National Park
Manas National Park
Anshi National Park
Navegaon National Park
Which of the following site in India consider as National Park, biosphere reserve, UNESCO world heritage site, a tiger reserve as well as elephant reserve?
Sanjay National Park
Manas National Park
Anshi National Park
Navegaon National Park
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT07 Feb 2022
Question :
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
- Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Sites:
- The convention was held in the city of Ramsar, Iran, in February 1971 and was originally contracted by seven countries when it came into force on 21 December 1975.
- The country with the most sites is the United Kingdom with 175.
- With 49 Ramsar sites, India is the country with the highest sites in South Asia
1 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT06 Feb 2022
Question : Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Sites:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
3 only
- Recently, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands designated Khijadia Bird Sanctuary near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as wetlands of international importance.
- With the addition of these two wetlands, the number of Ramsar Sites in India has gone up to 49.
- India is the founding member of this convention.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
3 only
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT04 Feb 2022
Question :
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 5 only
Consider the following pairs of state and national park.
Which among these pairs are not correctly matched? |
National Park | State | |
1. | Bandipur National Park | Karnataka |
2. | Govind Pashu Vihar National Park | Himachal Pradesh |
3. | Inderkilla National Park | Uttrakhand |
4. | Dehing Patkai National Park | Assam |
5. | Bandhavgarh | Madhya Pradesh |
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 5 only
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT29 Jan 2022
Question : Which among the following is known as the Tiger State of India?
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Uttrakhand
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Uttrakhand
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT28 Jan 2022
Question : There are how many existing wildlife sanctuaries in India ?
566
576
466
476
566
576
466
476
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT25 Jan 2022
Question :
Which of the pair/s given above is/are correctly matched?
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following pairs; List I is Industrial Towns List II is the river, on whose banks they are situated.
Industrial Town | River | |
1. | Vadodara | Bhadar |
2. | Jetpur (Rajkot) | Vishwamitra |
3. | Ahmedabad | Sabarmati |
Which of the pair/s given above is/are correctly matched?
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT24 Jan 2022
Question : As the Centre has given its approval of granting tiger reserve status to three new sites and agreed in-principle to give its nod to two more; The total number of Tiger Reserves (TR) in India will rise to:
51
54
56
58
51
54
56
58
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT23 Jan 2022
Question : 2022 is the Year of the Tiger as well as being the 12-year anniversary of the first Global Tiger Summit in 2010 where tiger range governments made an ambitious goal to double the number of tigers in the wild.
In September 2022, which of the following country will host the 2nd Global Tiger Summit where a new tiger population estimate will be released?
India
Russia
Thailand
Bhutan
In September 2022, which of the following country will host the 2nd Global Tiger Summit where a new tiger population estimate will be released?
India
Russia
Thailand
Bhutan
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT23 Oct 2021
Question : Consider the following statements w.r.t. the recently held Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance
1 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
- A promise is made to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
- ISA Assembly clears the 'One Sun' political declaration for the launch of Green Grids Initiative - One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) at COP26
- New ISA programmes were launched on management of solar PV panels & battery usage, waste and solar hydrogen programme
1 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
21 Oct 2021
Question : Consider the following statements w.r.t. India’s Bio-Economic Hub that is being developed in North-East India.
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
None of the above
ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
- The Eastern Himalayan Region is one of the mega-biodiversity rich zones and is among the 34 biodiversity Hotspots of the world.
- India will be recognized as a Global Bio-manufacturing Hub by 2025 and will figure among the top 5 countries of the world.
- India’s Bio-Economy is on its way to achieve 150-billion-dollar target from the current 70 billion-dollar by 2025 and will contribute effectively to the Prime Minister’s vision of a 5 trillion-dollar economy by 2024-25.
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
None of the above
19 Sep 2021
Question : Montreal Protocol, an international environmental treaty for phasing out of production and consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances came into force on 16th September in
1986
1987
1988
1989
1986
1987
1988
1989
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT26 Aug 2021
Question : Consider the following statements regarding Tundra type of Climate
1. It is found north of the Arctic circle in the northern hemisphere.
2. Rainfall is cyclonic only and not convectional.
3. Mosses and Lichens are the natural vegetation of this region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
1. It is found north of the Arctic circle in the northern hemisphere.
2. Rainfall is cyclonic only and not convectional.
3. Mosses and Lichens are the natural vegetation of this region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT