Aspirants preparing for the OSSSC (Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission) examinations for the posts of Livestock Inspector (LSI), Forester, or Forest Guard (FG) need to have a strong grasp of environmental concepts. The environment is a crucial component of these roles, requiring candidates to be knowledgeable about environmental conservation, biodiversity, ecology, and related topics. To aid in your preparation, here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various aspects of the environment.
Top 30 Environment MCQs for OSSSC LSI, Forester, FG
These 30 multiple-choice questions cover a range of topics related to the environment, which are crucial for candidates preparing for OSSSC LSI, Forester, and FG exams. Mastering these concepts will not only help aspirants excel in their examinations but also contribute to their understanding of environmental conservation and sustainability.
- Where are hermit crabs, recently featured in the news, commonly found?
[A] Sandy- or muddy-bottomed marine waters
[B] Deserts
[C] Mountains
[D] Polar Regions
Correct Answer: A [Sandy- or muddy-bottomed marine waters] - Thrips Parvispinus, recently seen in the news, belongs to which species?
[A] Invasive pest species
[B] Butterfly
[C] Spider
[D] Fish
Correct Answer: A [Invasive pest species] - Where was the underwater canyon named ‘Eratosthenes’ uncovered by the Geological Institute of Israel?
[A] Near Oman
[B] Near Cyprus
[C] Near Egypt
[D] Near Iraq
Correct Answer: B [Near Cyprus] - Where is Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary (SWL), recently seen in the news, located?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Manipur
[C] Tripura
[D] Assam
Correct Answer: C [Tripura] - Malaprabha River, recently seen in the news, is a tributary of which river?
[A] Godavari
[B] Kaveri
[C] Krishna
[D] Narmada
Correct Answer: C [Krishna] - Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh] - Krishna Raja Sagara reservoir, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: A [Karnataka] - Where was the first herpetofaunal survey conducted in the Core Area of a tiger reserve?
[A] Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
[B] Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
[C] Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
[D] Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Correct Answer: A [Mudumalai Tiger Reserve] - How much funding has the Union Cabinet approved for the International Big Cat Alliance?
[A] Rs 250 crore
[B] Rs 150 crore
[C] Rs 100 crore
[D] Rs 110 crore
Correct Answer: B [Rs 150 crore] - Where is Project Seabird, India’s largest naval infrastructure project, located?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: C [Karnataka] - Recently, which agency has been designated as the implementing body for the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Indian Institute of Forest Management (Correct Answer)
[C] Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
[D] Forest Survey of India - From which Indian state was India’s first Himalayan Air Safari recently launched?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand (Correct Answer)
[C] Ladakh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir - What percentage of the ocean floor do coral reefs occupy?
[A] Less than 0.1% (Correct Answer)
[B] Around 1%
[C] Around 1.5%
[D] Around 2.5% - Which animal has recently been declared the national symbol of Kyrgyzstan?
[A] Snow leopard (Correct Answer)
[B] Yak
[C] Eagle
[D] Horse - Atpadi Conservation Reserve, recently in the news, is a new Conservation Reserve of which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Bihar
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra (Correct Answer) - In which country was the world’s oldest forest recently discovered?
[A] New York, US
[B] California, US
[C] Russia
[D] France
Correct Answer: A [New York, US] - Bhitarkanika National Park, which was in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Odisha (Correct Answer)
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala - Why is Lake Retba commonly referred to as the “Pink Lake”?
[A] Presence of flamingos
[B] Abundance of halophilic green algae (Correct Answer)
[C] High iron content in the water
[D] Reflection of the surrounding landscape - Lake Victoria, recently in the news, shared a border with which of the following countries?
[A] Ethiopia, Sudan, and Congo
[B] Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya (Correct Answer)
[C] Namibia, Zambia, and Angola
[D] Sudan, Somalia, and Namibia - Hermit crabs, recently in the news, are commonly found in which of the following habitats?
[A] Sandy- or muddy-bottomed marine waters (Correct Answer)
[B] Deserts
[C] Mountains
[D] Polar Regions - The species Mythimna separata, featured in recent news, belongs to which group?
[A] Caterpillar
[B] Rat
[C] Spider
[D] Turtle
Correct Answer: A [Caterpillar] - Noradehi Sanctuary, along with Durgavati Sanctuary, is situated in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh] - De Winton’s golden mole, thought extinct since 1936, was recently rediscovered in which nation?
[A] South Africa
[B] Turkey
[C] UAE
[D] Australia
Correct Answer: A [South Africa] - What does “Third National Communication (TNC)” pertain to, as seen in news occasionally?
[A] Cybersecurity
[B] Climate change
[C] Artificial Intelligence
[D] Finance
Correct Answer: B [Climate change] - In which area have tribes been practicing traditional Kumeri cultivation, recently highlighted in the news?
[A] North East India
[B] South India
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Western Ghats
Correct Answer: D [Western Ghats] - What’s the name of the carbon tax proposed by the UK for implementation from 2027 on imports like steel and aluminum?
[A] Carbon Border Tax (CBT)
[B] Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
[C] Global Emissions Import Levy (GEIL)
[D] Cross-Border Carbon Surcharge (CBCS)
Correct Answer: A [Carbon Border Tax (CBT)] - What term describes the iridescent clouds recently sighted over parts of Scotland, northern England, and the West Midlands?
[A] Nacreous clouds
[B] Cirrus clouds
[C] Stratus clouds
[D] Cumulus clouds
Correct Answer: A [Nacreous clouds] - India’s inaugural Himalayan Air Safari was recently inaugurated from which Indian state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Ladakh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand] - Pong Dam, a Ramsar Site in recent news, is located on which river?
[A] Ravi
[B] Sutlej
[C] Beas
[D] Narmada
Correct Answer: C [Beas] - Which creature has been declared the national symbol of Kyrgyzstan?
[A] Snow leopard
[B] Yak
[C] Eagle
[D] Horse
Correct Answer: A [Snow leopard]
