Environmental Science MCQs

Question 1

Two opposite forces operate in the growth and development of every population. One of them is related to the ability to reproduce at a given rate. The force opposite to it is called

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mortality

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fecundity

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environmental resistances

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biotic control

Question 2

_________ is an integration of several subjects that include both science and social studies.

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environmental studies

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sociology

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physiology

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anatomy

Question 3

The Primary Consumers are also called as

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Herbivores

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Carnivores

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Enzymes

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None of these

Question 4

First Biosphere reserve in India

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Nilgiri

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Agastyamala

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Eravikulam

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Chinnar

Question 5

Which among the following result in the formation of soil?

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Weathering

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Radiation

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Erosion

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Pollution

Question 6

The primary source of energy for the earth's atmosphere is:

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The sun

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Energy from within the earth

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Erupting volcanoes

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Lightning discharges associated with thunderstorms

Question 7

Which tree is known as Coral tree?

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Erythrina

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Quercus

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Dipterocarps

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Zizypus

Question 8

The components of LPG are _____________

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Propane & Butane

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Methane & Hexane

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Ethane & Methane

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Propane & Ethane

Question 9

Biogas is composed of

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methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen

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carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen

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ethane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen

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methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur