Environment & Biodiversity (MCQs)
Categories: MCQS
Q.1. What is the primary purpose of the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), recently seen in news?
(A) To conduct research on climate change technologies
(B) To accelerate the development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies
(C) To advocate for climate change policies at the international level
(D) To provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate change adaptation
Answer: B (To accelerate the development and transfer of environmentally sound technologies)
Q.2. Ruang volcano, recently seen in the news due to eruption, is located in which country?
(A) Malaysia
(B) Indonesia
(C) Chile
(D) Ecuador
Answer: B (Indonesia)
Q.3. La Cumbre volcano, recently seen in news, is located in which island?
(A) Galápagos
(B) Lakshadweep
(C) Borneo
(D) Vancouver
Answer: A (Galápagos)
Q.4. What is ‘Batillipes chandrayaani’, recently seen in news?
(A) Marine Tardigrade Species
(B) Invasive plant
(C) Naval Ship
(D) Exoplanet
Answer: A (Marine Tardigrade Species)
Q.5. Lake Maracaibo, recently seen in news, is located in which country?
(A) Venezuela
(B) Mexico
(C) Malaysia
(D) Ukraine
Answer: A (Venezuela)
Q.6. Ritacuba Blanco glacier, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
(A) Peru
(B) Colombia
(C) Chile
(D) Guyana
Answer: B (Colombia)
Q.7. What is Nerium Oleander, recently seen in news?
(A) Evergreen shrub
(B) Asteroid
(C) Black hole
(D) Naval ship
Answer: A (Evergreen shrub)
Q.8. What is ‘Sea anemones’, recently in news?
(A) Invertebrate aquatic animal
(B) Newly discovered species of spider
(C) Naval ship
(D) Submarine
Answer: A (Invertebrate aquatic animal)
Q.9. Pench Tiger Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
(A) Kerala
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Odisha
(D) Telangana
Answer: B (Maharashtra)
Q.10. Sariska Tiger Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Haryana
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Karnataka
Answer: C (Rajasthan)