Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Issues

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Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Issues mcq questions and answers for competitive exams UPSC SSC , SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, upsc Civils , Entrance exams Online test practice online free Quiz, mock practice online
76.
The tendency of biological systems to resist change and to remain in a state of equilibrium is called

a
Ecological efficiency
b
Carrying capacity
c
Homeostatis
d
Feedback mechanism

77.
The self purifying capacity of water is unable to purify the water, the reason is:

a
When concentration of suspended particles organic and inorganic substances increases it becomes polluted.
b
When concentration of dissolved substances gets increased it becomes polluted.
c
When the organic matter increased it becomes polluted.
d
When the inorganic matter increases it becomes polluted and unfit for use.

78.
Freshwater ecosystems are nutritionally limited by

a
Iron and Nitrogen
b
Phosphorous and Carbon
c
Nitrogen and Calcium
d
Phosphorous and Iron

79.
The rate of replacement of species along a gradient of habitats pertains to

a
Alpha diversity
b
Beta diversity
c
Gamma diversity
d
Species diversity

80.
Which of the following material is not easily broken down?

a
Cellulose
b
Hemicellulose
c
Chitin
d
Amino acids

81.
The validity period of Environmental Clerance after Environmental Impact Assessment is least for

a
River valley projects
b
Harbour projects
c
Mining projects
d
Area development projects

82.
Which specific common feature is not found in zooplankton and rabbit?

a
Both are animals
b
Both are primary consumers
c
Both are carnivores
d
Both are herbivores

83.
Rio+20 summit was held in

a
Durban
b
Johannesburg
c
Rio de Janeiro
d
Cancun

84.
The allochthonous microorganisms of an ecosystem are

a
Indigenous microorganisms
b
Migrant
c
Pathogenic
d
Parasitic

85.
Which of the following organisms can act as primary consumer, secondary consumer, tertiary consumer or scavenger in different types of food chains?

a
Raven
b
Phytoplanktones
c
Tiger
d
Snake

86.
Largest amount of fresh water is present in

a
Lakes
b
Rivers
c
Glaciers
d
Polar Ice

87.
Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'Ecosystem'?

a
The flora and fauna of a geographical area
b
A community of organisms interacting with one another.
c
A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live
d
That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms.

88.
Among the following, which one does not belong to EIA process?

a
Establishment of base line environmental condition.
b
Identification, Prediction and assessment of impact.
c
Suggesting the mitigation measures.
d
DevelopingEMSauditing procedures.

89.
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

a
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
b
Keibul Lamjao National Park
c
Sultanpur National Park
d
Bhitarkanika National Park

90.
'Black Foot' disease in human beings caused due to use of water contaminated with

a
Mercury
b
Silver
c
Cadmium
d
Arsenic

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