Quiz On "World Environment Day-2020" Organized By Deptt. Of Microbiology, Y. C. College Lakhandur, Dist- Bhandara.
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- 1.
Who is the present Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change?
- A.
Harsh Vardhan
- B.
Prakash Javadekar
- C.
Veerappa Moily
- D.
Maneka Gandhi
Correct Answer
B. Prakash Javadekar -
- 2.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan started on ……….
- A.
2nd Oct, 2014.
- B.
2nd Oct, 2016.
- C.
2nd Oct, 2018.
- D.
2nd Oct, 2019.
Correct Answer
A. 2nd Oct, 2014. -
- 3.
Which Indian Prime Minister launched the Ganges Action Plans (GAPs)?
- A.
Narendra Modi.
- B.
Rajiv Gandhi.
- C.
Indira Gandhi.
- D.
Manmohan Singh.
Correct Answer
B. Rajiv Gandhi. -
- 4.
World Forestry Day is celebrated on ______.
- A.
20th March
- B.
24th March
- C.
21th March
- D.
1st April
Correct Answer
C. 21th March -
- 5.
Which is the cleanest city in India in 2019?
- A.
Ujjain.
- B.
Indore.
- C.
Surat.
- D.
Mysore.
Correct Answer
B. Indore. -
- 6.
In which of the following states does Ganga originates?
- A.
Utter Pradesh
- B.
Uttarakhand.
- C.
Himanchal Pradesh.
- D.
Bihar.
Correct Answer
B. Uttarakhand. -
- 7.
Which is the largest national park in India?
- A.
Hemis National Park
- B.
Desert National Park
- C.
Kanha National Park
- D.
Kaziranga National Park
Correct Answer
A. Hemis National Park -
- 8.
Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?
- A.
Eastern Ghats
- B.
Western Rajasthan
- C.
Eastern Himalaya’s
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Eastern Himalaya’s -
- 9.
Which sector is the largest consumer of fresh water in India?
- A.
Industry.
- B.
Power.
- C.
Domestic.
- D.
Agriculture.
Correct Answer
D. Agriculture. -
- 10.
Name the Rajasthani community that has started the Chipko Movement to prevent the felling of Khejri Trees?
- A.
Rajputs
- B.
Jain.
- C.
Bishnois
- D.
Marvaris
Correct Answer
C. Bishnois -
- 11.
What are the consequences of destroying rainforest?
- A.
Loss of world species of plants and animal
- B.
Loss of different species of microorganism
- C.
Disappearance of possible cures for life threatening disease
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 12.
70% of our atmospheric oxygen (nearly 3 out of 4 breathes you take anywhere on the planet) is due to ______.
- A.
Boreal forest
- B.
Rainforests
- C.
Photosynthesizing ocean organisms
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Photosynthesizing ocean organisms -
- 13.
Which gas is mainly responsible for greenhouse effect?
- A.
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- B.
Methane (CH4)
- C.
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- D.
Water vapor (H2O)
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B. Methane (CH4)
C. Nitrous oxide (N2O)
D. Water vapor (H2O) -
- 14.
Which is the most common non-commercial biological fuel in a large number of developing countries?
- A.
Crop residue
- B.
Animal dung
- C.
Fuel-wood
- D.
Coal.
Correct Answer
C. Fuel-wood -
- 15.
Which of the following gas is mainly responsible for Global Warming?
- A.
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- B.
Hydrofluorocarbons
- C.
Methane (CH4)
- D.
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Correct Answer
A. Carbon dioxide (CO2) -
- 16.
What is the most common type of debris that litters our oceans?
- A.
Bags
- B.
Plastic beverage bottles
- C.
Cigarettes butts.
- D.
Food packaging
Correct Answer
C. Cigarettes butts. -
- 17.
There are three kinds of deserts in India: Sand Desert, Salt Desert, and Cold Desert. One of the states has a cold desert. Name it.
- A.
Jammu and Kashmir.
- B.
Himachal Pradesh
- C.
Rajasthan
- D.
Gujarat.
Correct Answer
A. Jammu and Kashmir. -
- 18.
Which State topped the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index for 2019-20.
- A.
Karnatka
- B.
Maharashtra.
- C.
Kerala.
- D.
Odisha.
Correct Answer
C. Kerala. -
- 19.
Which country witnessed the sharpest reduction in Malaria cases in 2018?
- A.
Pakisthan.
- B.
Sri Lanka.
- C.
Bangladesh.
- D.
India.
Correct Answer
D. India. -
- 20.
Which is the largest National Park in Maharashtra?
- A.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- B.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
- C.
Chandoli Natioal Park
- D.
Navegaon National Park
Correct Answer
B. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve -
- 21.
Which state of India has highest forest cover?
- A.
Asam.
- B.
Maharashtra.
- C.
Madhya Pradesh.
- D.
Jammu Kashmir.
Correct Answer
C. Madhya Pradesh. -
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