Comprehensive collection of questions from Environment & Ecology asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Which of the following hurricanes severely affected the northeastern and eastern coastal states of the USA in 2012?
According to Köppen's climatic classification scheme, under which climatic type do Uttar Pradesh and Bihar fall?
The first Biotech Park in Uttar Pradesh was established at:
Match List-I with List-II: List-I List-II A. Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme 1. Introduced in the Union Budget 2023-24 B. Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) 2. Targets emission reduction across energy-intensive industries C. Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Initiative 3. Launched in 2019 as a national-level strategy D. National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 4. Launched at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021 Code: A B C D
Which of the following is the main constituent of natural gas?
For a better quality of life for the human population, which of the following steps is most essential?
In India, under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, which of the following information is mandatory for a food manufacturer to display on prepackaged food labels? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Declaration regarding vegetarian or non-vegetarian logo Select the correct answer using the code given below:
If LANDSAT data for a particular path/area is received today, when will data for the adjacent path immediately to its west be available?
Which of the following gases is used to fill meteorological observation balloons?
With reference to the National Mission for a Green India (GIM), consider the following statements: 1. To increase forest/tree cover to the extent of 5 million hectares on forest/non-forest lands and improve quality of forest cover on another 5 million hectares. 2. To improve ecosystem services including biodiversity, hydrological services, and carbon sequestration. 3. To enhance forest-based livelihood income of households living in and around the forests. Which of the above are correct?
With the inclusion of Jaipur's 'Jantar Mantar' in UNESCO's World Heritage list, how many sites in India had achieved this status up to August 2010?
India's first Marine National Park is situated in:
'Bhitarkanika' mangrove ecosystem and National Park is located in:
Which of the following ecosystems has the lowest mean net primary productivity (NPP)?
In which hill station of India is the natural phenomenon of 'Winter Line' visible?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Wildlife Sanctuary / National Park) List-II (State) A. Namdapha 1. Karnataka B. Bandipur 2. Arunachal Pradesh C. Periyar 3. Manipur D. Keibul Lamjao 4. Kerala Code: A B C D
If you walk through the countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside cattle to seize insects disturbed by their movement through grass. Which of the following is/are such bird(s)? 1. Painted Stork 2. Common Myna 3. Black-necked Crane Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following best describes/describe the objective(s) of the 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing 'Green Accounting'. 2. Developing and enhancing ecosystem services and carbon sinks by expanding and restoring forest/tree cover. Select the correct answer using the code below:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (State) List-II (National Park) A. Assam 1. Kaziranga B. Gujarat 2. Gir C. Madhya Pradesh 3. Kanha D. Uttarakhand 4. Corbett Code: A B C D
The most suitable tree for controlling dust pollution is:
The monument inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List is:
The targeted objectives under the Green India Mission of the Government of India include: 1. Increasing forest cover on 5 mha and improving forest quality on 5 mha. 2. Improving ecosystem services and carbon sequestration. 3. Enhancing forest-based livelihood income of households.
The acoustic meteorological monitoring device 'SODAR' is installed at:
When was the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) constituted?
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following States?