INDIAN RAILWAY QUIZ - 12

Environmental Quiz for SSC and Railway Exam

1. Which of following is part of world network of Biosphere?
a)   Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
b)   Sunderban Biosphere Reserve
c)   Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
d)   All of the above

2. Which of following is incorrectly matched:
a)   Sunderban    : West Bengal
b)   Simplipal    : Tamilnadu 
c)   Nanda Devi   : Uttarakhand 
d)   Manas        :  Assam

3. In context of environment, the term “dirty dozen” refers to
a) 12 most harmful greenhouse gases
b) 12 ozone depleting substances
c) 12 persistent organic pollutants
d) none of the above


4. Fertlizers are added to supply mainly three nutrients – 
   Biofertlizers can supply which of these nutrients?
1. Nitrogen
2. Phosphorous
3. Potassium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Endosulphan has been banned under the Stockholm Convention because:
a) it depletes ozone
b) it causes global warming
c) it is an endocrine disruptor
d) none of the above

6. The brown haze dome formed in cities is because of which gas?
a) sulphur dioxide.
b) nitrogen oxide.
c) carbon dioxide.
d) volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

7. When acid rain falls on buildings made of marble, what is the final product that flakes off easily?
a) calcium carbonate
b) gypsum
c) dolomite
d) epsom

8.The largest number of Tiger Reserves are located in : 
a) Karnataka 
b) Andhra Pradesh 
c) Madhya Pradesh 
d) West Bengal

9. Which of the following is responsible for maximum GHGs emission?
a) Industrial processes
b) Agriculture
c) Thermal power stations
d) Transportation fuels

10. In ecological terms, what does the term “standing crop” signify ?
a) total weight of whole organic matter
b) total weight of heterotrops
c) total area covered by crops
d) None of the above

ANSWER KEY:

01.d

02.b

03.c

04.d

05.c

06.b

07.b

08.a

09.c

10.a