Aspiring candidates for positions such as Lower Subordinate Inspector (LSI), Forester, and Forest Guard (FG) under the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) need to be well-versed in environmental and climate-related concepts. To aid in their preparation, here are the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various aspects of the environment and climate.
Top 30 Environment and Climate MCQS For OSSSC LSI, Forester, FG
These 30 multiple-choice questions cover a broad spectrum of environmental and climate-related topics, providing valuable practice for aspirants preparing for the OSSSC LSI, Forester, and FG exams. By mastering these concepts, candidates can enhance their chances of success while also contributing to their understanding of crucial environmental issues.
- Lichens, known for their capability to initiate ecological succession on bare rocks, are actually a symbiotic association of:
[A] algae and bacteria
[B] algae and fungi
[C] bacteria and fungi
[D] fungi and mosses
Correct Answer: B [algae and fungi] - In 1988, which panel was established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to evaluate the risk of climate change caused by human activity?
[A] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
[B] Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change
[C] Global Environment Facility
[D] UNEP
Correct Answer: A [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] - What is the name of the world’s first greenhouse-gas-monitoring satellite?
[A] ICESat
[B] Jason-1
[C] Ibuki
[D] NPOESS
Correct Answer: C [Ibuki] - Which state in India is the sole habitat of White Asiatic Tigers globally?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Gujarat
[C] Orissa
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [West Bengal] - In which ecosystem is the ecological pyramid of numbers broad in the center?
[A] Grasslands Ecosystem
[B] Pond Ecosystem
[C] Parasitic Food Chain
[D] Forest Ecosystem
Correct Answer: D [Forest Ecosystem] - How many members currently constitute the Group of Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries?
[A] 15
[B] 18
[C] 20
[D] 25
Correct Answer: C [20] - As per the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee, which office was established in India?
[A] Central Vigilance Commission
[B] Central Economic Intelligence Bureau
[C] Foreign Investment Promotion Board
[D] Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Correct Answer: A [Central Vigilance Commission] - Which area is referred to as “Sairandhri Vanam”?
[A] Silent Valley National Park
[B] Mudumalai National Park
[C] Periyar National Park
[D] Guindy National Park
Correct Answer: A [Silent Valley National Park] - Among the options, which national park is NOT located in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Madhav National Park
[B] Satpura National Park
[C] Pench National Park
[D] Valmiki National Park
Correct Answer: D [Valmiki National Park] - The Bishkek Declaration primarily focuses on the conservation and protection of which species?
[A] Giant Panda
[B] Snow Leopard
[C] Hawksbill Turtles
[D] Whales and Dolphins
Correct Answer: B [Snow Leopard] - Among the four works mentioned below which one is encyclopaedic in nature?
[A] Amarakosa
[B] Siddhantasiromani
[C] Brhat Samhita
[D] Ashtangahrdaya
Correct Answer: A [Amarakosa] - Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’?
[A] Western Himalayas
[B] Eastern Himalayas
[C] Western ghats
[D] Eastern ghats
Correct Answer: C [Western ghats] - India’s CO2 emissions growth poised to slow sharply by what % in 2019, according to an analysis published in Carbon Brief?
[A] 3%
[B] 1%
[C] 4%
[D] 2%
Correct Answer: D [2%] - Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 consists of how many schedules?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 6
[D] 7
Correct Answer: C [6] - Ravva oil field is located between which among the following pair of river basins?
[A] Mahanadi & Brahmani
[B] Krishna & Godavari
[C] Krishna & Kaveri
[D] Penner & Palar
Correct Answer: B [Krishna & Godavari] - Which of the following statements is true?
[A] Different niches can occur in a habitat
[B] Each species has a niche that can not be shared by any other species
[C] Both
[D] None
Correct Answer: C [Both] - Which of the following are the harmful effects of Carbon Monoxide?
Shortness of breath
Short supply of oxygen in blood
Inactivates nerves
Cause unconsciousness
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
[A] 1,2,3,4
[B] 1,2 and 3 only
[C] 1,3 and 4 only
[D] 2,3 and 4 only
Correct Answer: A [1,2,3,4] - Which of the following statements are correct about Grassland Biome?
Extensively found in North America, Ukraine, etc.
Shrubs dominate the vegetation.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1] - Which of the following statements are correct regarding the hydrologic cycle?
It is a continuous circulation of water in the Earth-atmosphere system.
The circulation is driven by solar energy.
Water moves from one reservoir to another by the processes of evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, deposition, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater flow.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3] - Which of the following statements are correct about nitrogen?
Nitrogen is an important constituent of protein and is a basic building block of all living tissues.
Nitrogen constitutes nearly 50% by weight of all the proteins.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1] - Which of the following are the types of ecological pyramids?
A) Pyramid of numbers
B) Pyramid of biomass
C) Pyramid of energy or productivity
D) Pyramid of species
Correct Answer: B
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Temperate rain forests?
A) Fog may be very heavy and Rainfall is very high.
B) The biotic diversity is high as compared to other temperate forests.
C) The diversity of plants and animals is much low as compared to the tropical rainforest
Correct Answer: D - They occur in regions where total annual rainfall is very high.
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 & 2
D) Neither 1 & 2
Correct Answer: C
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Grassland Ecosystem?
A) Rainfall is about 25-75 cm per year
B) In India, they are found mainly in the Deccan plateau.
Correct Answer: A - Lakes, ponds, pools, springs, streams, and rivers are examples which of the following aquatic ecosystem?
A) Fresh water ecosystems
B) Marine ecosystems
C) Brackish water ecosystems
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: A - Neknampur Lake, which is the largest floating treatment wetland in the country, is situated in which of the following place?
A) Hyderabad
B) New Delhi
C) Odisha
D) Manipur
Correct Answer: A - Which of the following statements are correct about “Golden langur”?
A) Only 1 & 2
B) Only 2 & 3
C) Only 1 & 3
D) 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D - Which of the following statements are correct about Forest Coconut?
A) Only 1 & 2
B) Only 2 & 3
C) Only 1 & 3
D) 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D - Which of the following are the features of mammals?
A) Only 1, 2 & 3
B) Only 2, 3 & 4
C) Only 1, 3 & 4
D) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: A - Which of the following statements are correct regarding White-bellied Heron?
A) Only 1 & 2
B) Only 2 & 3
C) Only 1 & 3
D) 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D - Which of the following are the types of ecological pyramids?
Pyramid of numbers
Pyramid of biomass
Pyramid of energy or productivity
Pyramid of species
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3] - Which of the following statements are correct regarding Temperate rain forests?
Fog may be very heavy and Rainfall is very high.
The biotic diversity is high as compared to other temperate forests.
The diversity of plants and animals is much low as compared to the tropical rainforest
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3] - They occur in regions where total annual rainfall is very high.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2] - Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Grassland Ecosystem? Rainfall is about 25-75 cm per year
In India, they are found mainly in the Deccan plateau.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1] - Lakes, ponds, pools, springs, streams, and rivers are examples which of the following aquatic ecosystem?
[A] Fresh water ecosystems-
[B] Marine ecosystems
[C] Brackish water ecosystems
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [Fresh water ecosystems-] - Neknampur Lake, which is the largest floating treatment wetland in the country, is situated in which of the following place?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] New Delhi
[C] Odisha
[D] Manipur
Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad] - Which of the following statements are correct about “Golden langur”?
It is a diurnal primate endemic to India and Bhutan in south-east Asia.
It was first discovered by E. P. Gee in 1953.
Its scientific name is “Trachypithecus geei”.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3] - Which of the following statements are correct about Forest Coconut?
Its scientific name is Voanioala gerardii.
It is endemic to Madagascar, and is majorly threatened by habitat loss.
It can reach 15–20 meters high in the wild.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3] - Which of the following are the features of mammals?
They are warm-blooded
They have hair or fur on their bodies
They give birth to live young ones
They breathe with lungs or gills
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3] - Which of the following statements are correct regarding White-bellied Heron?
It is Critically Endangered.
It is found in Bhutan and north-east India to the hills of Bangladesh and north Myanmar.
Its natural habitat is rivers with sand or gravel bars or inland lakes.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
