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 section of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 empowers the Governor of a State to establish the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)?
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Natural disasters cause maximum damage in developing countries. 2. Bhopal gas tragedy was man-made. 3. India is a disaster-free country. 4. Mangroves reduce the impact of cyclones. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Which of the following is a post-disaster measure?
The main function of the Knowledge-cum-Demonstration Centre on Disaster Management (SRIJAN) is:
When was the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) constituted?
Who leads the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)?
Which of the following is designated as a 'Megadiverse' country?
Where is the National Centre for Disaster Management (NCDM) located?
The most suitable tree for controlling dust pollution is:
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following States?
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 monument inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List is:
Which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic biome?
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.
Which of the following is an evergreen fruit tree?
In which district of Madhya Pradesh is the Dinosaur Fossil National Park established?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (World Day) List-II (Date) A. World Earth Day 1. 31 October B. World Cities Day 2. 22 April C. World Population Day 3. 11 July D. World Cancer Day 4. 4 February Code: A B C D
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Important Day) List-II (Date) A. World Population Day 1. March 03 B. World Wildlife Day 2. July 11 C. World Ozone Day 3. April 07 D. World Health Day 4. September 16 Code:
Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched? List-I List-II 1. International Ozone Day 16 September 2. World Environment Day 5 June 3. World Wildlife Day 22 March Select the correct answer using the code below:
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
'Earth Overshoot Day' is related to:
Which of the following countries observes National Cleaning Day on the last Saturday of every month?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Important Day) List-II (Date) A. World Environment Day 1. 21 March B. World Forestry Day 2. 5 June C. World Habitat Day 3. 16 September D. World Ozone Day 4. 4 October Code: A B C D
When is 'International Earth Day' celebrated?