Ecology & Biodiversity - CSAT Prelims General Awareness Questions and Answers

(1) Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

[A] Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and cheetal

[B] Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus monkey and saras (Crane)

[C] Kashmir stag, Cheetal, Blue bull and Great Indian Bustard

[D] Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

(2) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?

[A] Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands

[B] Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans

[C] Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes

[D] Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

(3) Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?

[A] Oxygen is taken and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out

[B] Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water

[C] Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored

[D] Potential energy is released to form free energy

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

(4) With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’ which of the following statements is/ are correct?

[A] It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level

[B] It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’

[C] It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and founds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment

[D] Both(A) and (B)

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

(5) Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

[A] Namdapha National park

[B] Neora National Park

[C] Nanadevi National Park

[D] Khangchendzonga National Park

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

(6) In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

[A] Tropical rain forest

[B] Tropical thorn scrub forest

[C] Tropical moist deciduous forest

[D] Temperate forest with grasslands

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

(7) The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of

[A] national parks

[B] botanical gardens

[C] wildlife sanctuaries

[D] biosphere reserves

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

(8) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?

[A] Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings

[B] Diatoms-Herrings- Crustaceans

[C] Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms

[D] Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

(9) The Millennium Ecosystem assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services- provisioning, supporting, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is supporting service?

[A] Production of food and water

[B] Maintenance of diversity

[C] Control of climate and disease

[D] Nutrient cycling and crop pollination

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

(10) Which one of the following is not a site for in- situ method of conservation of flora?

[A] Wildlife sanctuary

[B] National Park

[C] Botanical Garden

[D] Biosphere Reserve

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

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