A solid understanding of environmental concepts and climate-related issues is essential for candidates preparing for OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor exams. Regular practice with these multiple-choice questions will not only enhance your knowledge but also improve your chances of scoring well in the examination. Good luck with your preparation!
Top 30 Environment and Climate MCQs for OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Exams
Environmental awareness and climate-related knowledge are crucial for candidates appearing in exams such as OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor. Here are the top 30 multiple-choice questions with answers to help you prepare for these exams at a moderate difficulty level:
- Where is the Pampadum Shola National Park (PSNP) located?
[A] Uttrakhand
[B] Kerala
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Kerala] - Which of the following is not considered an equatorial crop?[A] Coconut
[B] Rubber
[C] Oil Palm
[D] Banana
Correct Answer: D [Banana] - Which state in India is known as the largest producer of rubber?[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: A [Kerala] - What type of climate is typically found in equatorial regions?[A] Arid
[B] Temperate
[C] Polar
[D] Warm tropical
Correct Answer: D [Warm tropical] - Which crop is known as the “golden crop” of Kerala?[A] Coconut
[B] Rubber
[C] Tea
[D] Coffee
Correct Answer: A [Coconut] - What is the primary use of rubber produced in Kerala?[A] Making furniture
[B] Manufacturing automobile tires
[C] Producing paper
[D] Constructing buildings
Correct Answer: B [Manufacturing automobile tires] - Which bird species is not typically found in the Pampadum Shola National Park?[A] Nilgiri wood-pigeon
[B] White-bellied shortwing
[C] Vernal hanging parrot
[D] Himalayan Monal
Correct Answer: D [Himalayan Monal] - Which region of India is known for its montane evergreen shola forest?[A] Western Ghats
[B] Eastern Himalayas
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] Indo-Gangetic Plain
Correct Answer: A [Western Ghats] - Which crop is commonly associated with the term “black gold” in Kerala?[A] Coconut
[B] Rubber
[C] Oil Palm
[D] Tea
Correct Answer: B [Rubber] - Which crop is commonly referred to as the “tree of life” in Kerala due to its numerous uses?[A] Coconut
[B] Rubber
[C] Oil Palm
[D] Coffee
Correct Answer: A [Coconut] - Where is the Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) located?[A] Rajasthan
[B] Kerala
[C] Tripura
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: C [Tripura] - How many species of birds, wild beasts, and primates are estimated to be found in the Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS)?[A] 50
[B] 100
[C] 150
[D] 200
Correct Answer: C [150] - Where is the Rani Jhansi Marine National Park (RJMNP) located?[A] Puducherry
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Correct Answer: D [Andaman and Nicobar Islands] - When was the Rani Jhansi Marine National Park (RJMNP) established?[A] 1970
[B] 1985
[C] 1996
[D] 2000
Correct Answer: C [1996] - Which peak is a prominent feature of Eravikulam National Park?[A] Anamudi
[B] Lakkom
[C] Periyar
[D] Thalayar
Correct Answer: A [Anamudi] - Which flower is Eravikulam National Park named after?[A] Neelakurinji
[B] Rose
[C] Jasmine
[D] Lily
Correct Answer: A [Neelakurinji] - When does the forest fire season usually occur in the Similipal Tiger Reserve?[A] March to June
[B] July to September
[C] November to February
[D] Year-round
Correct Answer: A [March to June] - What measures are being implemented in the Similipal Tiger Reserve to combat forest fires?[A] Awareness meetings
[B] Strengthening manpower
[C] Acquiring firefighting equipment
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above] - What is Ananda Bana in Bhubaneswar known for?[A] Miyawaki plantation
[B] Water lily plants
[C] Medicinal plants
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above] - Which organization funded the creation of Ananda Bana in Bhubaneswar?[A] Bhubaneswar Development Authority
[B] Odisha Mining Corporation
[C] City Forest division
[D] School and Mass Education department
Correct Answer: B [Odisha Mining Corporation] - What technique was adopted to establish Ananda Bana’s urban forest?[A] Miyawaki
[B] Bonsai
[C] Hydroponics
[D] Aeroponics
Correct Answer: A [Miyawaki] - Where is Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary located?[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu] - Which natural feature is situated within the boundaries of Eravikulam National Park?[A] Athirappilly Waterfalls
[B] Lakkom Waterfalls
[C] Dudhsagar Waterfalls
[D] Jog Falls
Correct Answer: B [Lakkom Waterfalls] - What is the main focus of Ananda Bana’s ecological awareness sessions?[A] Wildlife photography
[B] Plastic-free initiatives
[C] Environmental leadership
[D] Music and entertainment
Correct Answer: C [Environmental leadership] - Which district in Odisha is home to the Simlipal National Park?[A] Cuttack
[B] Puri
[C] Mayurbhanj
[D] Ganjam
Correct Answer: C [Mayurbhanj] - What is the Simlipal National Park known for?[A] Abundance of semul trees
[B] Presence of migratory birds
[C] Tiger population
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above] - Which is the first national park established in Kerala?[A] Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Eravikulam National Park
[C] Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
[D] Kannan Devan Hills National Park
Correct Answer: B [Eravikulam National Park] - What is the total count of migratory birds found during the census in Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary?[A] 13,342
[B] 20,000
[C] 26,242
[D] 30,000
Correct Answer: C [26,242] - Which technique is used to label each tree in Ananda Bana with a barcode?[A] QR code
[B] RFID
[C] NFC
[D] Barcoding
Correct Answer: A [QR code] - Which department collaborated with BDA to bring government school students to Ananda Bana for ecological awareness sessions?[A] Environment and Forest department
[B] School and Mass Education department
[C] Tourism department
[D] Health department
Correct Answer: B [School and Mass Education department]
