GK Questions with answers on Environment & Ecology: Biodiversity Hotspots in India Set III
GK Questions with answers on Environment & Ecology: Biodiversity Hotspots in India Set III consists of 10 MCQs which are made while keeping in mind the relevance of the subject and its importance for an exam point of view. These MCQs helps the aspirant in the preparation of examinations like UPSC-Prelims, CDS, NDA, State-PSC, SSC, Railways etc.
1. Which of the following species of plant are in the list of an endangered species in India?
A. Rauvolfia serpentina
B. Sandal wood
C. Cycas beddonei
D. All of the above
Ans: D
2. Name the forest which is known as “The lungs of the planet earth"?
A. Tundra Forest
B. Taiga Forest
C. Amazon Rain Forest
D. Mangrove forests
Ans: C
3. Quinine is a medication used to prevent and treat malaria is extracted from?
A. Cinchona
B. Eucalyptus
C. Mango
D. All of the above
Ans: A
4. The active chemical reserpine is obtained from?
A. Rauwolfia serpentina
B. Datura
C. Atropa
D. Papaver
Ans: A
5. Historic convention on Biological diversity which is known as Earth summit held in the year?
A. 1972
B. 1980
C. 1992
D. 1996
Ans: C
6. Which of the following species has the highest percentage of endangered species?
A. Mammals
B. Insects
C. Reptiles
D. Amphibians
Ans: D
5. World Wildlife Fund was established on?
A. 24 May, 1967
B. 29 April, 1961
C. 29 October, 1961
D. 24 June, 1979
Ans: B
6. The Tigerfish is from?
A. England
B. Japan
C. Africa
D. None of the above
Ans: C
7. Which types of forests are known as Taiga forests?
A. Coniferous
B. Mediterranean
C. Tropical Deciduous
D. Temperate Deciduous
Ans: A
8. The Arctic owl is found in?
A. Temperate Grasslands
B. Tropical Grasslands
C. Tundra Vegetation
D. Mangrove forests
Ans: C
9. Name a common animal found in Tropical Evergreen Forest?
A. Monkey
B. Camel
C. Giraffe
D. None of the above
Ans: A
10. In which of the following places Steppe Grassland is found?
A. Central Asia
B. North America
C. Australia
D. South Africa
Ans: A