WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
World Environment Day Quiz
Test your knowledge on environmental issues, conservation efforts, and wildlife with our engaging World Environment Day Quiz! Challenge yourself and learn more about the planet we live in as you answer a series of thoughtfully curated questions.
Participate and discover:
- History of World Environment Day
- Current trends in conservation
- Important legislation and wildlife protection
When was first World Environment Day celebrated
1972
1973
1974
1975
What is the current change of sea level per year?
3.4mm
4mm
2.5mm
3.9mm
What is the number of Green House Gases, as recognized by the Kyoto Protocol?
3
4
5
6
Wildlife: Naturally found in
1. Blue finned mahseer : Cauvery river
2. Irrawaddy dolphin : Chambal river
3. Rusty spotted cats : Eastern ghats
Which one of the pair given above are correctly matched?
2 and 3
1 and 3
1,2 and 3
1 only
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
Anti-malarial drug
Biodiesel
Pulp for paper industry
Textile fibre
Forest Conservation Act was enacted in the year
1980
1986
1970
1975
Which among the following awards institued by the Government of India for individuals or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting Wildlife?
Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar
Medini Puruskar Yojana
Amrita Devi Bishnoi Award
Pitambar Pant National Award
Which among the following is the largest tiger reserve in India?
Ranthambore National park
Jim Corbett National Park
Kanha National Park
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
Indian wild buffalo
Indian wild ass
Indian wild boar
Indian gazelle
The Himalayan Range is Very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growt
Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
It has less human interference
The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of:
- Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots,
- Threatened plant and animal species.
- Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
1 and 3
2 only
2 and 3
3 only
In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?
Biosphere Reserves
Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention
Wildlife Sanctuaries
National Parks
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? (2013)
- Arsenic
- Sorbitol
- Fluoride
- Formaldehyde
- Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
1 and 3 only
2, 4 and 5 only
1, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
When and where was the Environment Day Anthem launched?
India 2013
USA 2010
Brazil 2009
USA 2015
Global wildlife trafficking is a lucrative criminal activity. What is currently the most trafficked mammal in the world?
Leopard
Pangolin
Lemur
Great Ape
What percentage of the planet’s land is covered by forests?
20
25
30
40
50
Indian Flying Fox is a __
Mammal
Reptile
Amphibian
Bird
In which year, Environment (Protection) Act was enacted?
1985
1986
1995
1996
Which among the following is not an ex situ site of preservation of Biodiversity?
Home Garden
Seed bank
Botanical garden
Marine National park
Which among following is a biodiversity hotspot?
Western Ghats
Thar
Aravalli Hills
Eastern Ghats
Which among the following is the upper limit of sound advice of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for residential areas?
60 db
75 db
55 db
90 db
83.Who among the following chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India?
Prime Minister
Minister of Environment & Forest
Environment Secretary
A renowned environmentalist of the country
Which among the following is world’s top country in terms of clean energy investment?
USA
Japan
Germany
China
Which among the following is India’s first state to release a Climate Change Action Plan?
Delhi
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
Gujarat
The Ozone Day is observed every year on September 16 as on this day in 1987 the ___________was signed for launching efforts to arrest the depletion of the fragile ozone layer in the stratosphere that prevents the harmful ultra-violet rays of the sun from reaching the earth. Fill the correct word in blank
Geneva Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Kyoto Protocol
Nagoya Protocol
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