Environment GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

______ includes all non-living components, such as air, cloud, dust, land, mountains, rivers, temperature, humidity, water, water vapour, sand, etc.

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    Biotic environment
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    Abiotic environment
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    Artificial environment
    Correct
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    Healthy environment
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Answer : 2. "Abiotic environment"
Explanation :

Abiotic components are non-living factors in the environment which affect ecosystems like temperature, light, air, soil etc.

Q:

Which of the following statements about forests is INCORRECT?

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    In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer of vegetation.
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    Forests protect the soil from erosion.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation.
    Correct
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    Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.
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Answer : 3. "In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation."
Explanation :

All statements about forests are correct

1. In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer of vegetation.

2. Forests protect the soil from erosion.

3. Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.

Q:

The classical dance of Kerala is?

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    Kathak
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    Bharatanatyam
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    Kathakali
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    Kuchipudi
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Answer : 3. "Kathakali"

Q:

Which of the following is different from the rest? 

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    Deforestation
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    Desertification
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    Erosion
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    Conservation
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Answer : 4. "Conservation "
Explanation :

Conservation is not a process where anything gets erode, degrade, etc. like Deforestation, Desertification, and Erosion.

Q:

The Forest Rights Act, 2006 in its title recognizes the rights of which category?

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    Scheduled Tribes
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    Scheduled Castes
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    Economically Backward Classes
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    Most Backward Classes
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Answer : 1. "Scheduled Tribes "
Explanation :

The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 recognizes the rights of the forest dwelling tribal communities and other traditional forest dwellers to forest resources, on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other socio-cultural needs.

Q:

Plants release water into the air by the process of ______.

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    photoperiodism
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    transpiration
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    photosynthesis
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    tropism
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Answer : 2. "transpiration"
Explanation :

1. Plants release water into the air through a process called transpiration.

2. Transpiration is a natural process, by which plants expel water from their bodies in the form of vapor.

3. The process of transpiration takes place through small holes in the leaves, which are called stomata.

3. Transpiration is essential for plants, as it helps keep plants cool and transport nutrients from the roots to the leaves needed to make food.

Q:

In which state is the festival Onam is celebrated?

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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Kerala
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    Madhya Pradesh
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Bihar
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Answer : 2. "Kerala "

Q:

Below are a few statements given about afforestation.
 A. Afforestation could prevent flooding.
 B. Afforestation can balance our ecosystem.
 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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    Both A & B are incorrect
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    Only B
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    Both A & B
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    Only A
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Answer : 3. "Both A & B"
Explanation :

The following statements below are correct about afforestation.

A. Afforestation could prevent flooding.

B. Afforestation can balance our ecosystem.

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