Environment

Which of the following is the correct definition of ‘Biodiversity’?

• The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.

• It encompasses the interaction of all living species. Climate, weather, and natural resources that affect human survival and economic activity.

• Both A & B

• None of the above

Largest share in global mangrove areas are found in?

• India

• Brazil

• Indonesia

• South Africa

On which date International Day for Biodiversity is observed?

• May, 15

• May, 20

• May, 22

• June, 5

The most abundant gas on the earth’s atmosphere is

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth’s atmosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Which layer of the atmosphere contains ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film which tells the story of the fish named Marlin who, along with a regal blue tang named Dory, searches for his abducted son Nemo all the way to Sydney Harbour. What species of a fish is Nemo?

• Godfish

• Clownfish

• surgeonfish

• Blowfish

The film ‘Happy Feet’ features a species of penguins that inhabit the continent of Antarctica. Name this species of penguin.

• King Penguin

• Gentoo Penguin

• Emperor Penguin

• Little blue penguin

• Black East Indian Duck

• Hook Bill

• Dodo

• Laplaigne

What percentage of land area should remain covered by forest to maintain Ecological balance?

• 10%

• 22%

• 33%

• 40%

Which among the following is known as “Sairandhri Vanam”?

• Mudumalai National Park

• Silent Valley National Park

• Periyar National Park

• Guindy National Park