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Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 12 (Environment Related Days of the Year)

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1. World Wetlands Day is observed on ?

(a) February 2nd
(b) February 22nd
(c) March 2nd
(d) June 2nd

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Correct Answer – (a) February 2nd

Every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day is observed to raise global awareness of the importance of wetlands to people and the environment
This day also commemorates the adoption of the Wetlands Convention(Also known as the Ramsar Convention) on February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar.

2. World Wildlife Day is observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) February 22nd
(c) March 2nd
(d) June 2nd

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Correct Answer – (a) March 3rd

World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3rd.
It is observed to commemorate the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973.

3. The International Polar Bear Day observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) February 27th
(c) March 2nd
(d) June 22nd

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Correct Answer – (b) February 27th

The International Polar Bear Day is observed on February 27th.
It is celebrated to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of the polar bear.

4. International Day of Forests is observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) February 27th
(c) March 21st
(d) June 22nd

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Correct Answer – (c) March 21st

International Day of Forests is observed on March 21st.
It is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations

5. World Water Day observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) February 27th
(c) March 22nd
(d) June 22nd

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Correct Answer – (c) March 22nd

World Water Day is observed on March 22nd.
It is celebrated to highlight the importance of freshwater.
The day is used to encourage the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

6. World Meteorological Day observed on ?

(a) March 23rd
(b) February 27th
(c) March 22nd
(d) June 22nd

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Correct Answer – (a) March 23rd

World Meteorological Day observed on March 23rd.
It is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.

7. The International Day of Zero Waste observed on ?

(a) March 23rd
(b) February 27th
(c) March 30th
(d) June 22nd

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Correct Answer – (c) March 30th

The International Day of Zero Waste is observed annually on March 30.
The day’s aim is to raise awareness of zero-waste initiatives and their role in sustainable development.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) work together to encourage the observance of the day throughout the world.

8. Earth Day observed on ?

(a) March 23rd
(b) February 27th
(c) March 30th
(d) April 22nd

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Correct Answer – (d) April 22nd

Earth Day is observed annually on April 22nd.
It is observed globally to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

9. World Health Day observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) February 7th
(c) March 30th
(d) April 7th

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Correct Answer – (d) April 7th

World Health Day is observed annually on April 7th.
It is observed globally to draw world attention on a health problem or issue that deserves special attention.
It is observed with the support of the World Health Organization.

10. World Biodiversity Day observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) May 22nd
(c) March 30th
(d) April 7th

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Correct Answer – (d) April 7th

World Biodiversity Day is observed annually on May 22nd.
It is observed globally to draw world attention on biodiversity issues.
It is observed to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity May 22, 1992, at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit.

11. World Heritage Day observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) April 18th
(c) March 30th
(d) April 7th

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Correct Answer – (b) April 18th

World Heritage Day is observed annually on April 18th.
It is observed globally to encourage people to celebrate the different cultures of the world and to bring awareness to important cultural monuments and sites.
It was declared by The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).

12. World Environment Day observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) April 18th
(c) March 30th
(d) June 5th

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Correct Answer – (d) June 5th

World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th.
It is observed globally to spread awareness and action for the protection of the environment, marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime.
It was first observed in 1972 by the United Nations at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.

13. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) September 16th
(c) March 30th
(d) June 5th

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Correct Answer – (b) September 16th

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer also known as World Ozone Day is observed annually on September 16th.
It is observed globally to commemorate the date in 1987 when the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed by the nations of the world.

14. World Habitat Day observed on ?

(a) First Monday of October
(b) Last Monday of October
(c) First Monday of December
(d) First Monday of June

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Correct Answer – (a) First Monday of October

World Habitat Day is observed annually on the First Monday of October.
It is observed globally to reflect on the state of towns and cities and on the basic right of the people to adequate shelter.
World Habitat Day was first celebrated in 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya.

15. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed on ?

(a) March 3rd
(b) September 16th
(c) March 30th
(d) June 17th

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Correct Answer – (d) June 17th

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed on June 17th.
It is observed globally to raise awareness about the desertification and drought and highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought.

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Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 12 (Environment Related Days of the Year)

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Also Read in Environment and Ecology MCQs :

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 01 ( Basics of Ecology )

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 02 ( Ecological succession and Forests )

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 03 ( Ecosystems and Biomes )

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 04 ( Nutrient cycles )

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 05 ( Environmental Conventions and Protocols )

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 06 ( Environmental Pollution and Climate Change)

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 07 (Endangered Species of India)

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 08 (Biodiversity Conservation)

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 09 (Environment Protection Initiatives in India)

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 10 (Environmental Organizations in India)

Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 11 (National Parks and Tiger Reserves in India)

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