Environment and Biodiversity MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) for GK paper in SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations
1. IUCN was founded in which of the following years?
[A] 1945
[B] 1946
[C] 1947
[D] 1948
Answer: [D] 1948
Notes:
IUCN was founded in October 1948 with the name International Union for the Protection of Nature (IUPN) following an international conference held in Fontainebleau, France. The IUCN composed of both the government and civil society organisations.
2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in which of the following years?
[A] 1973
[B] 1974
[C] 1975
[D] 1976
Answer: [B] 1974
Notes:
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was passed in 1974. The Act empowers the State Pollution Control Boards to establish and enforce effluent standards for factories. The Act was amended in 1988.
3. Which of the following Award is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection and is recognised for having shown exemplary courage or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife?
[A] Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award
[B] Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award
[C] Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
[D] None of the above
Answer: [A] Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award
Notes:
Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award is given for significant contribution in the field of wildlife protection and is recognised for having shown exemplary courage or having done exemplary work for the protection of wildlife.
4. Which of these species does not fall under Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest?
[A] Banyan
[B] Mango
[C] Coconut
[D] Teak
Answer: [A] Banyan
Notes:
Almost the entire Duars and Terai area are the main sites of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests. The main species found in these forests are champ, sissoo, simul, teak, sal, mango, jackfruit, coconut, betel nut, mahua, etc.
5. Which of these is not a species of Sub-alpine Forests?
[A] Birch
[B] Rhododendrons
[C] Oak
[D] All of the above
Answer: [D] All of the above
Notes:
The species commonly found in Sub-alpine Forests are junipers, birch, rhododendrons,berberis, maling bamboo, laurel, etc. Oak and magnolia occur around the region of Kalimpong. In the upper Singalila range, dwarf rhododendrons, meadows and small flowering bushes occur.
6. Which of the below is used as an Air pollution indicator?
[A] Algae
[B] Fungi
[C] Bacteria
[D] Lichens
Answer: D [Lichens]
Notes:
Lichens are used as air pollution indicators, especially of the concentration of Sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere. If air is very badly polluted with sulphur dioxide there may be no lichens present, just green algae may be found. If the air is clean, shrubby, hairy and leafy lichens become abundant.
7. Which of the following is another name for the fish farming revolution?
[A] Blue revolution
[B] White revolution
[C] Yellow revolution
[D] Brown revolution
Answer: [A] Blue revolution
Notes:
Blue Revolution means the adoption of a package programme to increase the production of fish and marine products. The Blue Revolution in India was started in 1970 during the Fifth Five-Year Plan when the Central Government sponsored the Fish Farmers Development Agency.
8. What is farming along with animal husbandry called?
[A] Mixed farming
[B] Mixed agriculture
[C] Truck farming
[D] Dairy farming
Answer: [A] Mixed farming
Notes:
When on a farm along-with crop production, some other agriculture based practice like poultry, dairy farming or bee keeping etc. is adopted, then this system of farming is known as mixed farming. It is dominant in India, where most farms have a mixture of fields and pastures.
9. Gaia hypothesis is related to which of the following?
[A] Quantum Theory
[B] Living Organism
[C] Integers
[D] Origin of Earth
Answer: [B] Living Organism
Notes:
The Gaia hypothesis proposes that living organisms interact with their inorganic surroundings on Earth to form a synergistic and self-regulating, complex system that helps to maintain and perpetuate the conditions for life on the planet.
10. With respect to agriculture, terms, ‘tudi’, ‘soilage’, ‘stower’ pertain to which of the following?
[A] Aquaculture
[B] Biofertilizer
[C] Fodder
[D] Dryland farming
Answer: [C] Fodder
Notes:
‘Tudi’, is made from wheat stubble, is considered to be the best dry fodder for cattle because of its nutritional value.
Silage is an animal feed uptake by racking fresh fodder in a suitable container and allowing it to ferment anaerobic conditions without undergoing much loss of nutrients.
Soilage is a general term to indicate a fodder cut green and feeding in fresh conditions.
Stower is a term for cereal stubbles and broken pieces of threshing.
Environment and Biodiversity MCQ
11. Which of the following statements are correct about Himalayan Dry Temperate Forest?
- 1) Precipitation is below 100 cm and is mostly in the form of snow.
- 2) Coniferous forests with xerophytic shrubs.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Himalayan Dry temperate Forest has low precipitation, which is below 100 cm and is mostly in the form of snow. They consist of Coniferous forests with xerophytic shrubs.
12. Which of the following statements are correct about the zooxanthellae during Coral Bleaching?
- 1) When corals bleach they commonly lose 10-20% of their zooxanthellae.
- 2) If zooxanthellae loss is prolonged the coral host eventually dies.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: [B] Only 2
Notes:
When the corals bleach they commonly lose their 60-90% zooxanthellae and each zooxanthella may lose 50- 80% of its photosynthetic pigments. If the zooxanthellae loss is prolonged the coral host eventually dies.
13. Who of the following is the chairman of National Ganga River Basin Authority?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Minister of River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
[D] None of the above
Answer: [B] Prime Minister
Notes:
National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. Its objective is to ensure effective abatement of pollution and conservation of the river Ganga, by adopting a river basin approach for comprehensive planning and management.
14. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Singapore freshwater crabs?
- 1) Its scientific name is Johora singaporensis.
- 2) The IUCN status is critically endangered.
- 3) It grows to a size of 30 millimeters.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The scientific name of Singapore’s freshwater crab is Johora Singaporensis. The IUCN status of the Singapore freshwater crab is Critically endangered. It grows to a size of 30 millimeters wide.
15. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Attenborough’s pitcher plant?
- 1) Its scientific name is Nepenthes attenboroughii.
- 2) It is a species of carnivorous pitcher plant.
- 3) The IUCN status is Critically Endangered.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: [D] 1, 2 & 3
Notes:
Nepenthes attenboroughii, also called Attenborough’s pitcher plant, is a montane species of carnivorous pitcher plant. It belongs to the genus Nepenthes. The IUCN status is Critically Endangered.
16. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora entered into force in which of the following year?
[A] 1965
[B] 1975
[C] 1985
[D] 1995
Answer: [B] 1975
Notes:
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement that was signed between the Governments. It came into force in 1975.
17. Which of the following sites of India have received recognition under Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)?
- 1. Traditional Agricultural System of Koraput, Odisha
- 2. Below Sea Level Farming System of Kuttanad, Kerala
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Notes:
Traditional Agricultural System of Koraput, Odisha and Below Sea Level Farming System of Kuttanad, Kerala are sites of India that have received recognition under Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
18. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Arachnids?
- 1) Arachnids do not have antennae.
- 2) They have 2 body parts and 4 pairs of legs.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Notes:
Arachnida is a class of joint-legged invertebrate animals. They have 2 body parts and 4 pairs of legs and they do not have antennae. Some common arachnids are spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites.
19. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pteridophytes?
- 1) They have well-differentiated plant bodies.
- 2) They neither produce flowers nor seeds.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Notes:
The pteridophytes have well-differentiated plant bodies, consisting of roots, stems, and leaves. They neither produce flowers nor seeds. They are sometimes called “cryptogams”, meaning their means of reproduction is hidden.
20. Namdapha Flying Squirrel is found in which of the following regions?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Tripura
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: [D] Arunachal Pradesh
Notes:
Namdapha Flying Squirrel is found in Arunachal Pradesh in the Namdapha National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary. Its scientific name is “Biswamoyopterus biswasi”. It is mostly hunted for food.
Environment and Biodiversity MCQ
21. The Stockholm Convention is related to which of the following?
[A] Hazardous waste
[B] Persistant Organic Pollutants
[C] Pesticides
[D] Insecticides
Answer: [B] Persistant Organic Pollutants
Notes:
The Stockholm convention signed in 2001 was effective from 2004 and is related to the aims to curb the production and use of Persistant Organic Pollutants.
22. Which of the following is true about the Persistant Organic Pollutants?
- They remain intact for a long period of time
- They are capable of bio-accumulation
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both
[D] None
Answer: [C] Both
Notes:
Persistant Organic Pollutants are harmful organic chemical substances that remain intact for a very long period of time and becomes widely distributed over a large area. They are capable of accumulation and is found in the higher trophic level. They are toxic to both human and wildlife.
23. Which of the following best describes the Genetic diversity?
- It shows the total number of genetic characteristics present in the species
- The more a species is genetically diversified the more it has the adaptability power
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both
[D] None
Answer: [C] Both
Notes:
Genetic Diversity of a species refers to the number of genetic characteristics present in a species. The more the genetic diversity the more is the adaptability power of a species.
24. In which one of the following nations “Cox’s Bazar” is located?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Pakistan
[D] Afghanistan
Answer: [B] Bangladesh
Notes:
The Cox’s Bazar is located in Bangladesh on the coast of Bay of Bengal. It is a fishing port. It is infamous for the largest refugee camp in the world. The beach of Cox’s Bazar is often termed as the “longest natural unbroken sea beach in the world”.
25. Which of the following are the basic components of the Ecosystem?
- 1) Autotrophs
- 2) Heterotrophs
- 3) Non-Living Matter
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: [D] 1, 2 & 3
Notes:
Each Ecosystem is unique, but all the ecosystems have three basic components:
1) Autotrophs – Example: Trees, Grass
2) Heterotrophs- Example- Animals, Human Beings
3) Non-Living Matter- Example- soil, Sediments, and other organic matter.
26. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Sulphur Cycle?
- 1. The sulphur cycle is mostly gaseous.
- 2. Volcanic eruptions and combustion of fossil fuels are the sources of Sulphur.
- 3. Atmospheric hydrogen sulphide also gets oxidised into sulphur dioxide.
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
Answer: [C] Only 1 & 3
Notes:
The sulphur cycle is mostly sedimentary. Volcanic eruptions and combustion of fossil fuels are the sources of Sulphur. Atmospheric hydrogen sulphide also gets oxidised into sulphur dioxide.
27. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Criteria for Identification of Wetlands of National Importance?
- 1) If it contains a representative, rare, or unique example of a natural or near-natural wetland type found within the appropriate biogeographic region.
- 2) If it supports vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species; or threatened ecological communities.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Notes:
Criteria for identification of wetlands of national importance under NWCP are given below:
1) If it contains a representative, rare, or unique example of a natural or near-natural wetland type found within the appropriate biogeographic region.
2) If it supports vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species; or threatened ecological communities.
28. Which of the following statements are correct about Central American spider monkey?
- 1. It is a species of is a species of spider monkey.
- 2. It is found in Central America and parts of Mexico and Colombia.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Notes:
The Central American spider monkey is a species of is a species of spider monkey. It is found in Central America and parts of Mexico and Colombia. It is also known as Geoffroy’s spider monkey.
29. Hyaena, hogdeer, nilgai, goral, sponges and barking deer are listed in which of the following Schedules of the Wildlife Protection Act?
[A] Schedule 1
[B] Schedule 2
[C] Schedule 3
[D] Schedule 4
Answer: [C] Schedule 3
Notes:
Hyaena, hogdeer, nilgai, goral, sponges and barking deer are listed in Schedules 3 of the Wildlife Protection Act. The penalties in schedule 3 are lower compared to schedule 1 and part 2 of schedule 2.
30. Devara Kadu is the local name of sacred groves of which of the following states?
[A] Orissa
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
Answer: [D] Karnataka
Notes:
Devara Kadu is the local name of the sacred groves of Karnataka. They are a total 1531 in number. One of the ancient deities worshiped at Devara Kadu is ‘Kadu Aiyappa’. The Malnad region is especially dotted with such sacred grooves.
Environment and Biodiversity MCQ
31. Which of the following cloud types is called “fair-weather” clouds?
[A] Cumulus Clouds
[B] Cumulonimbus Clouds
[C] Nimbostratus
[D] Cirrus clouds
Answer: [A] Cumulus Clouds
Notes:
Cumulus Clouds are called “fair-weather” clouds.
32. Plantation of which of the following trees can help to prevent forest fires in the Himalayan region?
[A] Mahua
[B] Rhododendron
[C] Chir pine
[D] Tendu
Answer: [B] Rhododendron
Notes:
Plantation of trees like Banj oak, Myrica, Alder & Rhododendron in between the Chir pine trees can help to prevent forest fires in the Himalayan region. Chir pine is the main reason for forest fires in the Himalayan region.
33. Which among the following is most polluting industry among the four?
[A] Cement
[B] Synthetic Rubber
[C] Food Processing
[D] Stone Crushing
Answer: [A] Cement
Notes:
Among the four industries listed, the most polluting industry is often considered to be the Cement industry (Option A). Cement production is energy-intensive and involves the release of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), during the clinker production process. Additionally, it generates dust and emissions of various pollutants, making it a significant contributor to air pollution and carbon emissions.
While the other industries listed may also have environmental impacts, such as the release of chemicals in Synthetic Rubber production or waste generation in Food Processing and Stone Crushing, the scale and environmental consequences of cement production are generally considered to be more substantial in terms of pollution.
34. Hump-backed Mahseer, sometimes seen in the news, is found in which of the following river basins?
[A] Cauvery
[B] Narmada
[C] Ganga
[D] Brahmputra
Answer: [A] Cauvery
Notes:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently listed Hump-backed Mahseer as Critically Endangered in the Red List of Threatened Species. The scientific name of hump-backed mahseer is ‘Tor remadevii’, which is named after noted ichthyologist K. Remadevi of the Zoological Survey of India. The giant game fish (also called the tiger of the water) is one of the most iconic and highly-prized freshwater fish found in the Cauvery river basin (including Kerala’s Pambar, Kabini and Bhavani rivers). The fish can grow up to a length of 1.5m and weigh up to 55 kg and qualify as megafauna. Besides this, five other species have also made it to threatened categories: two wild orchids, the Arabian scad (a marine fish) and two wild coffee species found only in a few localities in the Western Ghats. As per the latest IUCN update, the great hornbill (found in India and Southeast Asia) was earlier categorized as “Near Threatened”. It is now “Vulnerable” due to high hunting pressure coupled with habitat loss and deforestation, while the wreathed hornbill has moved from “Least Concern” to “Vulnerable”.
35. Which of the following is/are the species of orangutans?
[A] Bornean
[B] Sumatran
[C] Tapanuli
[D] All of the above
Answer: [D] All of the above
Notes:
India’s only orangutan, ‘Binny’, has passed away at the age of 41 at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Odisha. The great ape was brought to the Odisha zoo in November 2003 from Pune’s Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park on November 20, 2003, when she was 25. Orangutans are one of the world’s three extant species of great apes. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), there are three species of orangutans — Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli. Bornean and Sumatran orangutans differ a little in appearance and behavior. All three kinds of orangutans are listed as “Critically Endangered” by the United Nations-affiliated International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They are native to Indonesia and Malaysia and at present are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. The WWF states that orangutans, with distinctive red fur, are the largest arboreal mammal, spending most of their time in trees. They are considered to be among the most intelligent primates. They can live up to 45 years in the wild and even more in zoos.
36. Gray seals are commonly found in which of the following oceans?
[A] Antarctica Ocean
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Pacific Ocean
Answer: [B] Atlantic Ocean
Notes:
Researchers at the University of St Andrews in Scotland have found that gray seals can copy the sounds of human words and songs including “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. The study showed that 3 trained seals were able to imitate parts of popular tunes. The study gave the researchers a better understanding of the evolution of vocal learning and human language development. It also suggested that gray seals could be a new model to study speech disorders since they use their vocal tracts the same way as humans. The grey seal is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a large seal of the family Phocidae which are commonly referred to as “true seals” or “earless seals”. It is the only species classified in the genus Halichoerus.
37. Which of the following conditions are required to keep the seeds in good condition?
[A] Warm and dry
[B] Warm and wet
[C] Cool and dry
[D] Cool and wet
Answer: [B] Warm and wet
Notes:
Seeds wait to germinate until three needs are met: water, correct temperature (warmth), and a good location. All seeds need water, oxygen, and proper temperature in order to germinate. Some seeds require proper light also. Some germinate better in full light while others require darkness to germinate. When a seed is exposed to the proper conditions, water and oxygen are taken in through the seed coat.
38. Which of the following States produces a maximum quantity of lignite?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: [D] Tamil Nadu
Notes:
The largest lignite reserve in India is located at Neyveli in Tamil Nadu. In places, these coal seams are more than 15 metres thick. This coal has more than 35 percent carbon content. Neyveli Lignite Corporation has been set up for multipurpose use of this coal, after enrichment of its carbon content.
39. Which one of the following plants is effective in reducing water pollution and is also useful for producing biogas?
[A] Eucalyptus
[B] Water hyacinth
[C] Salvinio
[D] Lotus
Answer: [B] Water hyacinth
Notes:
Water hyacinth is a weed known for its ability to spread rapidly over water bodies. It is used for cleansing polluted water bodies owing to its remarkable capacity to absorb pollutants. It was found that chromium-6 levels decreased significantly in water.
40. Where is the headquarter of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)?
[A] Dehradun
[B] Ranchi
[C] Shimla
[D] Bhopal
Answer: [A] Dehradun
Notes:
The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the government of India. It is headquartered in Dehradun.
Environment and Biodiversity MCQ
41. Which of the following rivers serve as a nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles?
[A] Devi River
[B] Pennar River
[C] Hughli River
[D] Bhima River
Answer: [A] Devi River
Notes:
Debi River/Devi river is one of the main distributaries of the Mahanadi River. It flows through Odisha and joins the Bay of Bengal. It also serves as a nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles.
42. The Lawachara National Park (LNP) is located in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Nepal
[D] Bhutan
Answer: [B] Bangladesh
Notes:
Lawachara National Park (LNP) is located at Kamalganj Upazila, Maulvi Bazar District of Bangladesh and covers an area of 12.5 km2. It is a major national park and nature reserve in Bangladesh. There are 460 species, of which 167 species are plants, 4 amphibian species, 6 reptile species, 246 bird species, 20 mammal species, and 17 insect species. The park is considered of critical importance because the last viable population of critically endangered Western Hoolock Gibbons survive here.
43. The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Assam
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Chhattisgarh
Answer: [B] Assam
Notes:
The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located under the Dhubriand Kokrajhar districts of Assam and covers an area of 45.568 square kilometers. It is famous for the golden langur and is the second protected habitat for golden langur in India. Some species of mammals recorded in this sanctuary are short-nosed fruit bats, Indian false vampires, Indian pipistrelle, rhesus macaque, Chinese pangolin, Asiatic jackal, etc.
44. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (IGWLS) is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
Answer: [A] Tamil Nadu
Notes:
The Anamalai Tiger Reserve, which is earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP), is located in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalpet taluks of Coimbatore District and Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. It is home to the golden jackals, leopard cat, jungle cat, spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, wild boar, common langur, bonnet macaque, Asian palm civet, etc. It is also home to 15 of 16 species of birds endemic to the Western Ghats. Over 250 species of birds have been identified in the park such as cormorants, ducks, teal, darter, partridge, quail, etc.
45. Who among the following heads the Genetic Engineering Approvals Committee (GEAC) in India?
[A] Minister of Environment & Forests
[B] Minister of Science and Technology
[C] Minister of Agriculture
[D] None of them
Answer: [D] None of them
Notes:
The Genetic Engineering Approvals Committee (GEAC) is headed by a secretary-level officer in the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
46. Bhitarkanika National Park is located in which among the following states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Karnataka
Answer: [C] Odisha
Notes:
Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. In 2002, it obtained the status of a Ramsar site. It is home to the king cobra, saltwater crocodile, Indian python, darters and many other flora and fauna.
47. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was constituted in:
[A] 2005
[B] 2006
[C] 2007
[D] 2008
Answer: [B] 2006
Notes:
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established in the year 2005. In 2006, the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was amended to constitute the National Tiger Conservation Authority for the implementation of Project Tiger to protect endangered tigers.
48. In which year Project Tiger was launched in India?
[A] 1970
[B] 1973
[C] 1992
[D] 1995
Answer: [B] 1973
Notes:
Project Tiger is a tiger conservation program launched in April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s tenure. Please note Project Elephant was launched in 1992.
49. Which state in India is the only home to White Asiatic Tigers in the world?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Gujarat
[C] Orissa
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: [A] West Bengal
Notes:
The white tiger is a pigmentation variant of the Royal Bengal tiger. Its presence is noticed in the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha in the Sunderbans region. The World’s first ‘White Tiger Safari’ is situated in Madhya Pradesh.
50. Which among the following is India’s first state to release a Climate Change Action Plan?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Delhi
[C] Haryana
[D] Kerala
Answer: [B] Delhi
Notes:
The development of a State Action Plan on climate change presents public policy planning on the climate action Plan. Delhi was the first state to release the Climate Change Action Plan in 2008. By June 2010 six states submitted their draft of the Climate Change action plan.
