Environmental Science MCQs

Question 1

The algal booin often releases __________ in water

Accepted Answer

toxins

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acidic

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bacteria

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virus

Question 2

The first protected area in India is ____________

Accepted Answer

Corbett National Park

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Silent valley

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Bandipur sanctuary

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Nagar-Hole

Question 3

Centre of Modern nuclear technology in India

Accepted Answer

BARC

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CRAS

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SARC

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None of these

Question 4

The north-facing side of a hill in a mountainous region in the US tends to:

Accepted Answer

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Receive less sunlight during a year than the south-facing side

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Grow a variety of trees that are typically observed at higher elevation

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Be a better location for a ski run than the south-facing side

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Have snow on the ground for a longer period of time in winter compared to the south-facing side

Question 5

What scale is useful to record the force of wind ?

Accepted Answer

Beau fort

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Decibel

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Richter

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Fajita

Question 6

Organisms which are predominantly found living on, in or near bed sediments of rivers or lakes are known as

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benthic

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nektonic

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neuston

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planktonic

Question 7

Unleaded petrol contains __________ which are known as carcinogenic compounds

Accepted Answer

benzene

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nitrates

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sulphates

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phosphates

Question 8

The controversial dam across the river Narmada?

Accepted Answer

Sardar Sarovar

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Hirakud

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Bhakranangal

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Sutlej.

Question 9

Snow leopard is found in which National Park?

Accepted Answer

The Great Himalayan

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Kaziranga

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Bharatpur

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Nagarhole