Environment and Current Affairs quiz 1
Consider the following about Global Environment Facility (GEF) It serves as financial mechanism for?
1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
2. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
3. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
4. Montreal Protocol
5. UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
6. Minamata Convention on Mercury
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1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
2. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
3. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
4. Montreal Protocol
5. UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
6. Minamata Convention on Mercury
Select the correct code
2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
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Consider the following
1. International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on 29th December
2. It is held on December 29 to celebrate the day the Convention on Biological Diversity went into effect.
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1. International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on 29th December
2. It is held on December 29 to celebrate the day the Convention on Biological Diversity went into effect.
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Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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Consider the following
1. Nagoya Protocol came into force before Cartagena Protocol
2. Nagoya Protocol comes under Convention on Biological Diversity
3. The Nagoya Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement on biosafety as a supplement to the Convention on Biological Diversity
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1. Nagoya Protocol came into force before Cartagena Protocol
2. Nagoya Protocol comes under Convention on Biological Diversity
3. The Nagoya Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement on biosafety as a supplement to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Select the correct code
Only 1
Only 2
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
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National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is
1. An autonomous organization
2. A statutory organization
3. A regulatory organization
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1. An autonomous organization
2. A statutory organization
3. A regulatory organization
Select the correct code
1 and 2
Only 2
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements regarding Mangroves
1. India accounts for nearly 10% of world’s mangrove vegetation
2. There has been a net decreases in the mangrove cover of India over last few years
3. Andhra Pradesh has more mangrove cover than Gujarat
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1. India accounts for nearly 10% of world’s mangrove vegetation
2. There has been a net decreases in the mangrove cover of India over last few years
3. Andhra Pradesh has more mangrove cover than Gujarat
Select the correct code
Only 1
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
None
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According to Ramsar Convention definition of ‘Wetland’ includes
1. Area that is saturated with water permanently
2. Areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed eight metres
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1. Area that is saturated with water permanently
2. Areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed eight metres
Select the correct code
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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Consider the following w.r.t ‘Ecotones and Ecoclines’
1. An ecocline describes a variation in species prevalence and is often not strictly dependent on a major physical factor separating an ecosystem from another, with resulting habitat variability.
2. An ecotone is a variation of the physicochemical environment dependent of one or two physico-chemical factors of life, and thus presence/absence of certain species.
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1. An ecocline describes a variation in species prevalence and is often not strictly dependent on a major physical factor separating an ecosystem from another, with resulting habitat variability.
2. An ecotone is a variation of the physicochemical environment dependent of one or two physico-chemical factors of life, and thus presence/absence of certain species.
Select the correct code
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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Consider the following regarding ‘Keystone Species’
1. Keystone species have lower levels of biomass in the trophic pyramid relative to the importance of their role.
2. Sea Otters are example of keystone species
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1. Keystone species have lower levels of biomass in the trophic pyramid relative to the importance of their role.
2. Sea Otters are example of keystone species
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Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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Consider the following regarding ‘Fly Ash’
1. It is used as a fertilizer
2. It can be used in soil stabilization
3. It is used as a replacement for Portland cement in concrete.
Select the correct code
1. It is used as a fertilizer
2. It can be used in soil stabilization
3. It is used as a replacement for Portland cement in concrete.
Select the correct code
2 and 3
1 and 2
Only 3
1, 2 and 3
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Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices.
Consider the following regarding E- waste
1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Gold
4. Lithium
5. Uranium
6. Silver
Which of the above are found in e-waste?
Consider the following regarding E- waste
1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Gold
4. Lithium
5. Uranium
6. Silver
Which of the above are found in e-waste?
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
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Consider the following statements:
1. Eurythermal organisms can tolerate and thrive in wide range of temperature.
2. Warm blooded animals can maintain a constant body temperature even when the surrounding temperature is changing.
3. Stenothermal organisms are restricted to a small range of temperature.
4. Cold blooded animals generally hibernate to protect themselves from extreme climatic conditions.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1. Eurythermal organisms can tolerate and thrive in wide range of temperature.
2. Warm blooded animals can maintain a constant body temperature even when the surrounding temperature is changing.
3. Stenothermal organisms are restricted to a small range of temperature.
4. Cold blooded animals generally hibernate to protect themselves from extreme climatic conditions.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1 and 3
2 and 4
All of the above
None of the above
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In Equatorial rainforest, the undergrowth on the floor is very less. The correct reason behind this is:
Very less sunlight reaches the ground for survival of plants due to thick canopies.
The hardwood trees excrete toxic resins which do not allow the plants to grow.
Due to high population of herbivorous species.
The soil of rainforest is less fertile due to heavy leaching of minerals.
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Which of the following statements are correct about life processes of plants.
1. The process of making of food with the help of photosynthesis takes place only during the day.
2. The process of respiration takes place during day and night both.
Which of the above statements are incorrect:
1. The process of making of food with the help of photosynthesis takes place only during the day.
2. The process of respiration takes place during day and night both.
Which of the above statements are incorrect:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements:
1. Despite various external conditions, the organisms maintain constant internal environment like temperature and osmotic pressure. This process is called Homeostasis.
2. During winters the human body shivers to generate heat and maintain the body temperature of 37oC.
3. During summers the body sweats profusely to maintain the temperature.
4. Plants also have the same mechanism as animals to maintain homeostasis.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1. Despite various external conditions, the organisms maintain constant internal environment like temperature and osmotic pressure. This process is called Homeostasis.
2. During winters the human body shivers to generate heat and maintain the body temperature of 37oC.
3. During summers the body sweats profusely to maintain the temperature.
4. Plants also have the same mechanism as animals to maintain homeostasis.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1 only
1,2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
All of the above
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Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Keoladeo National Park’.
1. It is a man-made and man-managed wetland.
2. It is famous for migratory birds which come to visit the park during winters.
3. It is a World Heritage Site.
Select the code from the following:
1. It is a man-made and man-managed wetland.
2. It is famous for migratory birds which come to visit the park during winters.
3. It is a World Heritage Site.
Select the code from the following:
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
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Consider the following statements:
1. The exchange of air (breathing) in plants takes place only through stomata present in the leaves.
2. Many desert plants have their stomata in deep pits to minimize water loss by evaporation.
3. Desert plants have a mechanism that their stomata remain closed during day time.
Which of the above statements are incorrect:
1. The exchange of air (breathing) in plants takes place only through stomata present in the leaves.
2. Many desert plants have their stomata in deep pits to minimize water loss by evaporation.
3. Desert plants have a mechanism that their stomata remain closed during day time.
Which of the above statements are incorrect:
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
None of the above
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At higher elevations, people generally have breathing problems due to low pressure and lack of oxygen. This is called altitude sickness. Soon the body acclimatise this situation and and breathing becomes normal. Which of the following functions does the body take to adapt to this situation:
1. The body increases red blood cell production.
2. Body decreases the binding capacity of hemoglobin.
3. Body increases the breathing rate.
Select the correct code from the following:
1. The body increases red blood cell production.
2. Body decreases the binding capacity of hemoglobin.
3. Body increases the breathing rate.
Select the correct code from the following:
1 only
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
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Consider the following statements:
1. Detrivores like earthworm, breakdown detritus into smaller particles. This process is called fragmentation.
2. Bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances. This process is called as catabolism
. Which of the above statements are correct:
1. Detrivores like earthworm, breakdown detritus into smaller particles. This process is called fragmentation.
2. Bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances. This process is called as catabolism
. Which of the above statements are correct:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Humus’:
1. Humus is a finely divided partially decomposed organic material in soil, whose origin cannot be traced by looking at it.
2. Humus is colloidal and helps in binding minerals in the top soil and making them available to the roots of trees.
3. It is highly resistant to microbial action and decomposes at a very slow rate.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1. Humus is a finely divided partially decomposed organic material in soil, whose origin cannot be traced by looking at it.
2. Humus is colloidal and helps in binding minerals in the top soil and making them available to the roots of trees.
3. It is highly resistant to microbial action and decomposes at a very slow rate.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
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Consider the following statements regarding energy flow from one tropic level to other tropic level:
1. The energy flow is always unidirectional, I.e. From lower tropic level to higher tropic level.
2. The energy transfer in tropic levels follows a 10% law, I.e. only 10 percent energy is transferred from lower tropic level to the next tropic level.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1. The energy flow is always unidirectional, I.e. From lower tropic level to higher tropic level.
2. The energy transfer in tropic levels follows a 10% law, I.e. only 10 percent energy is transferred from lower tropic level to the next tropic level.
Which of the above statements are correct:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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The ordinance making power of president lies with which of the following articles of Indian constitution
Article 122
Article 123
Article 124
Article 125
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“Anuradhapura” is an ancient Buddhist town found in which of the following country
Thailand
Sri Lanka
Cambodia
Nepal
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Consider the following
1. Algae prepare food by the process of photosynthesis
2. Plants can synthesise not only carbohydrates but also proteins and fats
3. All plants are autotrophs
Which of the statements is true with respect to plants and algae
1. Algae prepare food by the process of photosynthesis
2. Plants can synthesise not only carbohydrates but also proteins and fats
3. All plants are autotrophs
Which of the statements is true with respect to plants and algae
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All the above
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Consider the following
1. Copper – Anaemia
2. Vitamin B1 – Beri Beri
3. Vitamin C – Scurvy
Which of the above mineral deficiency and its disorder is rightly matched
1. Copper – Anaemia
2. Vitamin B1 – Beri Beri
3. Vitamin C – Scurvy
Which of the above mineral deficiency and its disorder is rightly matched
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All the above
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Which of the following statements with respect to e – Sahayog is correct
It is launched by the ministry of heavy industries to facilitate production of capital goods
It is launched by ministry of consumer affairs to facilitate new start ups in the area of supply chain management
Launched by ministry of finance to facilitate taxpayers
Launched by law ministry to facilitate e filing of cases
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Consider the following statements:
1. Colonies of snowflake coral have been recently documented off the coast of Vishakhapatnam.
2. These snowflake coral (Carijoa riisei) are native species of India.
3. It inhabits reefs and underwater structures such as shipwrecks and piers, attaching itself to metal, concrete and even plastic.
Select the correct option:
1. Colonies of snowflake coral have been recently documented off the coast of Vishakhapatnam.
2. These snowflake coral (Carijoa riisei) are native species of India.
3. It inhabits reefs and underwater structures such as shipwrecks and piers, attaching itself to metal, concrete and even plastic.
Select the correct option:
Only 3
1 and 2
2 and 3
None of the above
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Consider the following statements regarding the planet’s sixth mass biological extinction event:
1. The number of rodents doubles and the abundance of the disease-causing ectoparasites that they harbour decreases.
2. Megafauna face the highest rate of decline.
3. The number of invertebrate animals such as beetles, butterflies, spiders and worms has increased by 20 per cent.
Select the incorrect option:
1. The number of rodents doubles and the abundance of the disease-causing ectoparasites that they harbour decreases.
2. Megafauna face the highest rate of decline.
3. The number of invertebrate animals such as beetles, butterflies, spiders and worms has increased by 20 per cent.
Select the incorrect option:
Only 3
Only 2
Both 1 and 3
All of the above
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The Red list of threatened species is prepared by the:
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
UN Environment Assembly (UNEA)
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Consider the following statements:
1. Genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within species.
2. Specie richness refers to the variety of species within a region.
Select the incorrect statement:
1. Genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within species.
2. Specie richness refers to the variety of species within a region.
Select the incorrect statement:
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following has been set up under MAB program of UNESCO?
National Park
Sanctuary
Buffer Zone
Biosphere Reserves
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Where is Kedarnath Sanctuary located?
Bihar
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
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Identify the State:
1. Lai Haroba, Shim Lam and Thang-Ta are the trademark dances of this State.
2. The sacred groves are known as Umanglai.
3. Sangai is the State Animal and Nongin, its State Bird.
Select the correct option:
1. Lai Haroba, Shim Lam and Thang-Ta are the trademark dances of this State.
2. The sacred groves are known as Umanglai.
3. Sangai is the State Animal and Nongin, its State Bird.
Select the correct option:
Mizoram
Manipur
Nagaland
Assam
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What do you mean by ‘Kanams’?
Backwaters of Kerala
Patch of biodiversity-rich small groves
Coral reef off the coast of Tamil Nadu
A small island near Lakshwadeep
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Identify this animal with CITES listing—
1. Its fur is famously known as ‘Shahtoosh’ which is used to make luxury shawls.
2. It is listed as endangered.
Select the correct animal:
1. Its fur is famously known as ‘Shahtoosh’ which is used to make luxury shawls.
2. It is listed as endangered.
Select the correct animal:
Lion-tailed Macquae
Slow Loris
Blue-eyed Black Lemur
Tibatian Antelope
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BIOFIN is –
A portable remote imaging spectrometer
Hybrid of debt & equity financing model for addressing the lack of finance in leveraging India’s efforts to safeguard its environment
A pilot project to measure the hearing sensitivity of whales
A global partnership to help government plan and pay for its actions on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Peatlands’
1. All wetlands include peat
2. Peatlands act as huge source of carbon
3. Peatlands regulate regional and local climate
Select the correct statement/s
1. All wetlands include peat
2. Peatlands act as huge source of carbon
3. Peatlands regulate regional and local climate
Select the correct statement/s
Only 1
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3
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The definition of the word ‘wetland’, under the Convention, is any land area that is saturated or flooded with water, either seasonally or permanently. Which of the given options form part of an Inland wetland?
1. Flood Plains
2. Swamps
3. Seagrass Meadows
4. Aquifers
5. Estuaries
6. Marshes
7. Coral Reefs
Select the correct option
1. Flood Plains
2. Swamps
3. Seagrass Meadows
4. Aquifers
5. Estuaries
6. Marshes
7. Coral Reefs
Select the correct option
1, 2, 3, 6 and 7
2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
1, 2, 4 and 6
1, 2 and 5
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Consider the following regarding ‘Conservation International’
1. It is an international organization under United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) that aims to help stabilize global climate, protect fresh water, and ensure human well-being
2. Biodiversity Hotspots is an initiative of Conservation International
Select the incorrect statement/s
1. It is an international organization under United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) that aims to help stabilize global climate, protect fresh water, and ensure human well-being
2. Biodiversity Hotspots is an initiative of Conservation International
Select the incorrect statement/s
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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Identify the correct statement regarding ‘Therukoothu’
A Martial Art form of Tamil Nadu
A stage drama prevalent in Andhra Pradesh
A traditional folk art form of Tamil Nadu.
A form of regional folk dance of Karnataka
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Consider the statements w.r.t ‘Sacred Groves’
1. It is included in Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
2. Nakshatravana, is a sacred grove consisting of trees
3. The sacred groves are also found in Rajasthan
Select the correct statement/s
1. It is included in Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
2. Nakshatravana, is a sacred grove consisting of trees
3. The sacred groves are also found in Rajasthan
Select the correct statement/s
1 and 2
2 and 3
Only 1
1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements with respect to Swadesh Darshan scheme
1. The scheme aims for Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits around Specific Themes.
2. Under this scheme 12 pilgrimage sites that were part of HRIDAY will be merged with Swadesh Darshan scheme
Select the correct option
1. The scheme aims for Integrated Development of Tourist Circuits around Specific Themes.
2. Under this scheme 12 pilgrimage sites that were part of HRIDAY will be merged with Swadesh Darshan scheme
Select the correct option
1 only
2 only
Both
None
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Consider the following
1. Amritsar
2. Amravati
3. Dwarka
4. Gaya
5. Kedarnath
6. Kamakhaya
Which of the following pilgrimage sites are included under HRIDAY SCHEME?
1. Amritsar
2. Amravati
3. Dwarka
4. Gaya
5. Kedarnath
6. Kamakhaya
Which of the following pilgrimage sites are included under HRIDAY SCHEME?
1,2,3, and 5 only
2,3,4 and 5 only
1,2,3 and 4 only
All
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Indian Air force successfully test fired BrahMos missile from Pokran test range. Consider the following statements with respect to BrahMos missile
1. It is a long range supersonic cruise missile
2. It consists of ram jet engine
3. It is co developed by India and Russia
Select the correct option
1. It is a long range supersonic cruise missile
2. It consists of ram jet engine
3. It is co developed by India and Russia
Select the correct option
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
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Consider the following statements with respect to “Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana”
1. Strengthening of local democracy through strong and transparent Gram Panchayat is an important objective of SAGY
2. As per the scheme each MP is required to develop three model villages by 2019
Select the incorrect statement
1. Strengthening of local democracy through strong and transparent Gram Panchayat is an important objective of SAGY
2. As per the scheme each MP is required to develop three model villages by 2019
Select the incorrect statement
1 only
2 only
Both
None
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Mawphlang sacred forest is found in which of the following north-eastern state of India
Sikkim
Manipur
Meghalaya
Nagaland
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Consider the following
1. Australia Group
2. Wassaner Arrangement
3. Missile Control Technology Regime
4. Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty
India is a member of which of the above treaties?
1. Australia Group
2. Wassaner Arrangement
3. Missile Control Technology Regime
4. Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty
India is a member of which of the above treaties?
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
None
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Consider the following statements with respect to Indian nuclear test and its spill over effects.
1. Operation Shakti was the assigned code name of India's first successful nuclear bomb test on 1974.
2. The NSG was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in 1974
3. Nuclear Supplier Group is a multinational body concerned with reducing nuclear proliferation by controlling the export and re-transfer of nuclear materials
Select the correct option
1. Operation Shakti was the assigned code name of India's first successful nuclear bomb test on 1974.
2. The NSG was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in 1974
3. Nuclear Supplier Group is a multinational body concerned with reducing nuclear proliferation by controlling the export and re-transfer of nuclear materials
Select the correct option
All
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and only
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Recently conservation of Indigenous cow breeds were in news. Consider the following statements with respect to cows.
1. Cows normally tend to produce two types of milk known as A1 and A2
2. A2 milk is considered to be richer and helps human beings to fight various diseases.
3. Indigenous cow breed like Gir, Sahiwal, Gersy normally produce A2 type of milk
Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below
1. Cows normally tend to produce two types of milk known as A1 and A2
2. A2 milk is considered to be richer and helps human beings to fight various diseases.
3. Indigenous cow breed like Gir, Sahiwal, Gersy normally produce A2 type of milk
Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below
1 and 3 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
All
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Global Burden on Food borne diseases is a report released by which of the following international agencies
FAO
WHO
UNDP
WTO
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Consider the following FDI contributors of India for 2015-16
1. Mauritius
2. Singapore
3. USA
4. Netherlands
5. Switzerland
Arrange the above countries in decreasing order of FDI in 2015-2016?
1. Mauritius
2. Singapore
3. USA
4. Netherlands
5. Switzerland
Arrange the above countries in decreasing order of FDI in 2015-2016?
1 – 2 – 3 – 5 – 4
2 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 5
2 – 1 – 3 – 4 – 5
1 – 2 – 4 – 3 – 5
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Which of the following is/are legally binding?
1. Nagoya Protocol
2. Convention on Biological Diversity
3. Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Select the correct code
1. Nagoya Protocol
2. Convention on Biological Diversity
3. Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Select the correct code
Only 2
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3
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Which among the following can effectively be examples of ‘Secondary Succession’?
1. Formation of a new Island after volcanic eruption
2. The renewal of a forest after a fire
3. A flooded land
4. The renewal of a crop after harvesting
Select the correct option
1. Formation of a new Island after volcanic eruption
2. The renewal of a forest after a fire
3. A flooded land
4. The renewal of a crop after harvesting
Select the correct option
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
All
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Consider the following with regard to National Green Tribunal (NGT)
1. NGT is bound by procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
2. He tribunal has Original as well as Appellate jurisdiction
3. Tribunal is competent to hear cases for several acts such as Forest Right Act, < Biological Diversity Act, Environment (Protection) Act, Water & Air (Prevention & control of Pollution) Acts.
Select the incorrect code
1. NGT is bound by procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
2. He tribunal has Original as well as Appellate jurisdiction
3. Tribunal is competent to hear cases for several acts such as Forest Right Act, < Biological Diversity Act, Environment (Protection) Act, Water & Air (Prevention & control of Pollution) Acts.
Select the incorrect code
1 and 2
Only 2
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements about the ‘Green India Mission’ (GIM). Its mission is/are
1. To increase forest/tree cover to the extent of 5 million hectares
2. To enhance ecosystem services like timber and non-timber produce
3. To enhance provisioning services like carbon sequestration, hydrological services and biodiversity
Identify the incorrect statement/s
1. To increase forest/tree cover to the extent of 5 million hectares
2. To enhance ecosystem services like timber and non-timber produce
3. To enhance provisioning services like carbon sequestration, hydrological services and biodiversity
Identify the incorrect statement/s
1 and 2
2 and 3
Only 1
1 and 3
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Loss of biodiversity in a region may lead to
1. Decline in plant production
2. Increased resistance to environmental perturbations such as drought
3. Decreased variability in certain ecosystem processes such as plant productivity, water use, and pest and disease cycles
Select the correct statement/s
1. Decline in plant production
2. Increased resistance to environmental perturbations such as drought
3. Decreased variability in certain ecosystem processes such as plant productivity, water use, and pest and disease cycles
Select the correct statement/s
1 and 2
Only 3
Only 1
Only 2
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Consider the following assumptions regarding Pugmark method
1. The entire potential tiger habitat in India had to be effectively covered during the pugmark census.
2. All the four paw prints of every individual tiger in the surveyed area had to be detected during the censuses.
3. The same hind pugmark of each one of these individual tigers must be lifted from suitable and comparable substrates or from standardized soil track-plots.
4. The shape of each pugmark lifted had to be recorded without distortion by the thousands of census personnel involved in the operation.
5. Supervisory officials were expected to be subsequently able to segregate the pugmarks of each individual tiger correctly, based on footprint shape, track measurements, and prior local knowledge.
Select the appropriate code
1. The entire potential tiger habitat in India had to be effectively covered during the pugmark census.
2. All the four paw prints of every individual tiger in the surveyed area had to be detected during the censuses.
3. The same hind pugmark of each one of these individual tigers must be lifted from suitable and comparable substrates or from standardized soil track-plots.
4. The shape of each pugmark lifted had to be recorded without distortion by the thousands of census personnel involved in the operation.
5. Supervisory officials were expected to be subsequently able to segregate the pugmarks of each individual tiger correctly, based on footprint shape, track measurements, and prior local knowledge.
Select the appropriate code
Failure of assumptions 1 and 2 would lead to under-counts
Failure of assumptions 3 and 4 would lead to over-counts
Failure of assumption 5 could lead to either undercounts or over-counts.
A, b and c holds true
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Consider the following about South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network
1. India is a formal member of SAWEN
2. SAWEN, South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network is an initiative to control the transboundary Wildlife Crime
Select the correct statement/s
1. India is a formal member of SAWEN
2. SAWEN, South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network is an initiative to control the transboundary Wildlife Crime
Select the correct statement/s
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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Consider the following regarding Bharat Stage (BS) Emission Norms in India
1. Currently, India is following BS IV Norms
2. India has planned to implement BS V norms from 2019
3. BS VI, particulate matter emission for diesel cars and nitrogen oxide levels are expected to be substantially higher than in BS IV.
Select the incorrect code
1. Currently, India is following BS IV Norms
2. India has planned to implement BS V norms from 2019
3. BS VI, particulate matter emission for diesel cars and nitrogen oxide levels are expected to be substantially higher than in BS IV.
Select the incorrect code
1 and 2
Only 2
2 and 3
Only 3
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Consider the following countries
1. Myanmar
2. Vietnam
3. China
4. Philippines
5. Malaysia
Mekong river flows through which of the above given countries?
1. Myanmar
2. Vietnam
3. China
4. Philippines
5. Malaysia
Mekong river flows through which of the above given countries?
1,2,3 &4
1,2,3 and 5 only
1,2 and 3 only
2&4 only
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Consider the following
1. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) insures people working in organised sector only
2. As per this scheme organised sector worker and his family (unit of five) will be covered with total sum of Rs. 30,000/- per family per annum
Select the correct option
1. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) insures people working in organised sector only
2. As per this scheme organised sector worker and his family (unit of five) will be covered with total sum of Rs. 30,000/- per family per annum
Select the correct option
1 only
2 only
Both
None
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Consider the following
1. Sikkim is the first organic state in India
2. India’s highest peak Kanchenjunga is located in the state of Sikkim
3. River Teesta flows through Sikkim
Select the correct option with respect to the state of Sikkim
1. Sikkim is the first organic state in India
2. India’s highest peak Kanchenjunga is located in the state of Sikkim
3. River Teesta flows through Sikkim
Select the correct option with respect to the state of Sikkim
1, 2 & 3
1 & 2 only
2 & 3 only
1 & 3 only
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Consider the following statements regarding Zika Virus
1. It is named after the Zika forest in Ethiopia
2. The mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya viruses are the same affecting Zika virus
3. It can be spread through sexual contact
Select the correct code
1. It is named after the Zika forest in Ethiopia
2. The mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya viruses are the same affecting Zika virus
3. It can be spread through sexual contact
Select the correct code
1 and 2
2 and 3
Only 2
1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements with respect to “Spaceward bound programme”
1. Spaceward bound programme is a project by NASA
2. The objective is to train the next generation of space explorers.
3. India has joined hands with NASA in this experiment to conduct microbiological expeditions in places like Ladakh that has extreme climatic conditions
Select the correct option
1. Spaceward bound programme is a project by NASA
2. The objective is to train the next generation of space explorers.
3. India has joined hands with NASA in this experiment to conduct microbiological expeditions in places like Ladakh that has extreme climatic conditions
Select the correct option
1 & 2 only
2 & 3 only
1 & 3 only
All
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Corruption perception index is a report released by which of the following international organisations
World bank
Transparency international
United Nations development programme
Amnesty international
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Nai Manzil is a government of India scheme related to development of which of the Following
Skill development
Recapitalisation of banks
Health
Tourism
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Mobile academy, IT initiative of government of India is related to which of the following option
It’s a mobile-based application aimed at providing training services to 9 million ASHAs.
It will be an IT-enabled tool to help tobacco users to quit tobacco.
It is an audio-based mobile service that delivers weekly audio messages to families about pregnancy, child birth and child care.
It is a Mobile based application for filing quick IT returns
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The “Red Data List” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
1. Information on plants, fungi and animals
2. Information on plants and animals only
3. It divides species into Six categories
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
1. Information on plants, fungi and animals
2. Information on plants and animals only
3. It divides species into Six categories
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Only 3
Only 1
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Sacred groves are, tracts of forest were set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within were venerated and given total protection. Sacred groves are found in following places
1. Melghat – Maharashtra
2. Aravalli – Rajasthan
3. Western ghats - Karnataka and Maharashtra
4. Sarguja, Chanda and Bastar – Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct answers
1. Melghat – Maharashtra
2. Aravalli – Rajasthan
3. Western ghats - Karnataka and Maharashtra
4. Sarguja, Chanda and Bastar – Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct answers
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
None of the above
All of the above
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Which of the floral groups are not found in India?
1. Algae
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria
4. Lichens
5. Bryophytes
6. Pteridophytes
7. Gymnosperms
8. Angiosperms
Select the correct answers
1. Algae
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria
4. Lichens
5. Bryophytes
6. Pteridophytes
7. Gymnosperms
8. Angiosperms
Select the correct answers
6 only
6, 7 and 8 only
5, 6, and 8
All of the above are found in India
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What is common to the techniques (i) in vitro fertilisation, (ii) Cryo preservation and (iii) tissue culture?
All are in situ conservation methods.
All are ex situ conservation methods.
All require ultra-modern equipment and large space.
All are methods of conservation of extinct organisms.
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Consider the following statements about Biodiversity
1. In biosphere diversity exists only at species level, genes level and ecological level.
2. It is the term popularized by socio biologist Robert May.
3. The Western Ghats have a greater amphibian species diversity than the Eastern Ghats
Select the incorrect answer:
1. In biosphere diversity exists only at species level, genes level and ecological level.
2. It is the term popularized by socio biologist Robert May.
3. The Western Ghats have a greater amphibian species diversity than the Eastern Ghats
Select the incorrect answer:
1 only
Only 1 and 2
Only 1, 2 and 3
All of the above
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Consider following statements about IUCN RED LIST
1. It uses a set of criteria which are not relevant to all species and all regions of the world.
2. The IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity.
Select the correct answers
1. It uses a set of criteria which are not relevant to all species and all regions of the world.
2. The IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity.
Select the correct answers
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
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Consider the following statements
1. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve has been included in UNESCO’s list of World Biosphere Reserve Network.
2. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve rests in between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
3. Kannikarans are the indigenous tribes residing in this area
Select the incorrect answer
1. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve has been included in UNESCO’s list of World Biosphere Reserve Network.
2. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve rests in between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
3. Kannikarans are the indigenous tribes residing in this area
Select the incorrect answer
2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
None of the above
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The ecological footprint is a measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems.
It measures-
1. How much of the biological capacity of the planet is demanded by a given human activity or population
2. Ecological Footprints is calculated for overall activity of a nation or population and activities such as industrialization etc.
3. The disadvantage of Ecological Footprint is that it cannot be calculated for individual people or area.
Select the incorrect statement/s
It measures-
1. How much of the biological capacity of the planet is demanded by a given human activity or population
2. Ecological Footprints is calculated for overall activity of a nation or population and activities such as industrialization etc.
3. The disadvantage of Ecological Footprint is that it cannot be calculated for individual people or area.
Select the incorrect statement/s
1 and 2
Only 2
1 and 3
Only 3
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Consider the statements regarding ‘Coral bleaching’
1. It is the loss of zooxanthellae through either expulsion or loss of algal pigmentation.
2. It happens due to increase in ocean temperature only
3. All the corals undergoing bleaching are dead corals
Select the correct code
1. It is the loss of zooxanthellae through either expulsion or loss of algal pigmentation.
2. It happens due to increase in ocean temperature only
3. All the corals undergoing bleaching are dead corals
Select the correct code
1 and 3
Only 2
Only 1
2 and 3
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Which of the following are the features of newly notified E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change?
1. These rules for the first time will bring the producers under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
2. For the first time, Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) and other mercury containing lamp brought under the purview of rules.
3. Provision for Pan India EPR Authorization by CPCB has been introduced replacing the state wise EPR authorization.
4. Micro and Small industry sector as defined in Micro Small and Medium Developmental Act, 2006 are completely exempted with EPR Responsibility.
Choose the appropriate code:
1. These rules for the first time will bring the producers under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
2. For the first time, Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) and other mercury containing lamp brought under the purview of rules.
3. Provision for Pan India EPR Authorization by CPCB has been introduced replacing the state wise EPR authorization.
4. Micro and Small industry sector as defined in Micro Small and Medium Developmental Act, 2006 are completely exempted with EPR Responsibility.
Choose the appropriate code:
1 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
All of the above
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Select the incorrect pair from the below given important environment related days and its 2016 theme:
World Oceans Day (8th June every year) : : “Healthy oceans, healthy planet”
World Environment Day (5th June every year) : : “Go Wild for Life -- Zero tolerance for the illegal trade in wildlife”
Earth Day (22nd April every year) : : “Wetlands for our Future – Sustainable Livelihoods”
None of the above
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Recently, the Union Government has launched the Centre for Environmental Health in New Delhi. Consider the following statements in regard to it:
1. The centre will assess the impact of environment-related problems like climate change, air pollution, pesticide use and sanitation on health.
2. It is a joint initiative of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).
3. The initiative was launched by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The centre will assess the impact of environment-related problems like climate change, air pollution, pesticide use and sanitation on health.
2. It is a joint initiative of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).
3. The initiative was launched by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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Which among the following statements are correct in regard to recently adopted historic Paris Climate Agreement at the 21st Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC?
1. The agreement facilitates enforcement of global GHGs reduction measures, adaptation and finance in the post-2020 I.e. In post Kyoto Protocol scenario.
2. All member countries agreed to work to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and to strive for 1.5 degrees Celsius.
3. All member countries agreed to take into account the principle of equity (climate justice) and common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) and respective capabilities.
4. Developed countries will provide 100 billion dollars annually to the developing counterparts beginning in 2020 and it would increase with time.
Choose the appropriate code:
1. The agreement facilitates enforcement of global GHGs reduction measures, adaptation and finance in the post-2020 I.e. In post Kyoto Protocol scenario.
2. All member countries agreed to work to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and to strive for 1.5 degrees Celsius.
3. All member countries agreed to take into account the principle of equity (climate justice) and common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) and respective capabilities.
4. Developed countries will provide 100 billion dollars annually to the developing counterparts beginning in 2020 and it would increase with time.
Choose the appropriate code:
1 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
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If a private company wants to set up an industrial or infrastructure projects in a forest land, then:
1. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (FCA) governs diversion or use of forest land for non-forest purposes such as industrial or infrastructure projects.
2. A company diverting forest land must provide alternative land for taking up compensatory afforestation.
3. For the afforestation purpose, the company should pay for planting new trees in the alternative land provided to the state.
4. The loss of forest ecosystem must also be compensated by paying for net present value of forest (NPV).
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
1. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (FCA) governs diversion or use of forest land for non-forest purposes such as industrial or infrastructure projects.
2. A company diverting forest land must provide alternative land for taking up compensatory afforestation.
3. For the afforestation purpose, the company should pay for planting new trees in the alternative land provided to the state.
4. The loss of forest ecosystem must also be compensated by paying for net present value of forest (NPV).
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
None of the above
1 and 4 only
4 only
1 only
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently released a new Four-color Classification Scheme for industries based on their pollution potential. Select the correctly matched new categorization system:
1. Red category: Pollution Index (PI) score of 60 and above.
2. Orange category: PI score of 41 to 59.
3. Yellow category: PI score of 21 to 40.
4. Green category: PI score below and upto 20.
Choose the appropriate code
1. Red category: Pollution Index (PI) score of 60 and above.
2. Orange category: PI score of 41 to 59.
3. Yellow category: PI score of 21 to 40.
4. Green category: PI score below and upto 20.
Choose the appropriate code
1 and 2 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
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Recently, the Union cabinet gave its formal approval for adopting the Statute of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN). Select the incorrect statement from the following in regard to SAWEN:
SAWEN is regional inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body launched in January, 2011 in Paro, Bhutan.
SAWEN aims to strengthen, promote and co-ordinate regional co-operation for curbing illegal wildlife trade that threatens the wild flora and fauna of South Asia.
Except Pakistan, all other South Asian countries will be the part of SAWEN.
None of the above
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Consider the following statements regarding Agenda 21
1. It is a non-binding and voluntary implementation plan of United Nations with regard to sustainable development
2. United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), a legally binding international agreement stemmed from Agenda 21
3. Agenda 21 also mentions about protection of atmosphere
Select the appropriate code
1. It is a non-binding and voluntary implementation plan of United Nations with regard to sustainable development
2. United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), a legally binding international agreement stemmed from Agenda 21
3. Agenda 21 also mentions about protection of atmosphere
Select the appropriate code
1 and 2 Only
2 and 3 Only
1 and 3 Only
1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following International Conventions
1. Aarhus Convention
2. Geneva Convention
3. Stockholm Convention
4. Rotterdam Convention
5. Basel Convention
6. Bonn Convention
Which of the above are related to Hazardous Substances?
1. Aarhus Convention
2. Geneva Convention
3. Stockholm Convention
4. Rotterdam Convention
5. Basel Convention
6. Bonn Convention
Which of the above are related to Hazardous Substances?
1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Amur falcons has one of the longest and most fascinating migratory paths in the avian kingdom. Consider the following statements regarding Amur falcons:
1. It is one of the largest raptor species.
2. It migrates from Mongolia to South Africa via India.
3. It is amongst the critically endangered species and very few left in wild.
4. It considered a delicacy in Nagaland and widely hunted during their short stay in India.
Select the correct statements from above:
1. It is one of the largest raptor species.
2. It migrates from Mongolia to South Africa via India.
3. It is amongst the critically endangered species and very few left in wild.
4. It considered a delicacy in Nagaland and widely hunted during their short stay in India.
Select the correct statements from above:
1 and 3
2 and 4
3 only
All of the above
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Endosulfan has been used as a pesticide in agriculture for a long time. India has agreed to phase out completely the use and manufacture of endosulfan by 2017. Which of the following statements are correct about endosulfan?
1. It is not pest specific and it can negatively impact the populations of beneficial insects.
2. Endosulfan is acutely neurotoxic to both insects and mammals.
3. Endosulfan has high potential to bio-accumulate and bio-magnify.
4. Endosulfan is banned across the world under Stockholm convention.
5. Endosulfan is the cause of death of Indian vultures.
Select the code from the following:
1. It is not pest specific and it can negatively impact the populations of beneficial insects.
2. Endosulfan is acutely neurotoxic to both insects and mammals.
3. Endosulfan has high potential to bio-accumulate and bio-magnify.
4. Endosulfan is banned across the world under Stockholm convention.
5. Endosulfan is the cause of death of Indian vultures.
Select the code from the following:
1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 4
2, 3, 4 and 5
All of the above
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Government of India has being trying to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Which of the following statement are correct about Great Indian Bustard?
1. To protect the bird and create awareness, this has been made the state bird of Haryana.
2. It is a flight less bird.
3. It is found in arid and semi-arid grassland.
Select the code from the following:
1. To protect the bird and create awareness, this has been made the state bird of Haryana.
2. It is a flight less bird.
3. It is found in arid and semi-arid grassland.
Select the code from the following:
All of the above
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 only
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Which of the following gas emissions are checked when pollution check of vehicles are done in India?
1. Carbon mono Oxide
2. Hydrocarbons
3. Carbon di-oxide
4. Sulphur Oxides
Select the correct code from the following:
1. Carbon mono Oxide
2. Hydrocarbons
3. Carbon di-oxide
4. Sulphur Oxides
Select the correct code from the following:
1 and 2
3 and 4
1,2 and 4
All of the above
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India is amongst the first and foremost countries to have a forest policy. Although the first policy of 1894 was designed on how to exploit the forest resources, constant revisions were made in the policy after independence of India. The current policy was made in 1988, known as The National Forest Policy 1988. Which of the following statements are incorrect about this policy?
1. Maintenance of environmental stability through the preservation and restoration of ecological balance.
2. Conservation of forests as a national heritage with vast varieties of flora and fauna.
3. Control of soil erosion and denudation in catchment areas of rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
4. Check on the extension of sand-dunes in desert areas.
5. To meet the needs of fuel-wood, fodder and minor forest products for the rural and tribal people.
6. Encouragement of efficient utilization of forest produce and optimum substitution of wood.
Select the code from the following:
1. Maintenance of environmental stability through the preservation and restoration of ecological balance.
2. Conservation of forests as a national heritage with vast varieties of flora and fauna.
3. Control of soil erosion and denudation in catchment areas of rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
4. Check on the extension of sand-dunes in desert areas.
5. To meet the needs of fuel-wood, fodder and minor forest products for the rural and tribal people.
6. Encouragement of efficient utilization of forest produce and optimum substitution of wood.
Select the code from the following:
1,2 and 3
4,5 and 6
5 and 6
None of the above
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Since the solid waste generation is rising in urban areas of India, many waste to energy plants are being started. They serve the dual purpose of waste disposal as well as generation of electricity. Which of the following statements are correct about waste to energy generation?
1. The cost of waste to energy is somewhat higher than other renewable sources.
2. The chimneys of incinerators include acid gases, nitrogen oxide, heavy metals, particulates, and dioxin, which are carcinogenic.
3. The efficiency of waste to energy plants is very low.
Select the correct code from the following:
1. The cost of waste to energy is somewhat higher than other renewable sources.
2. The chimneys of incinerators include acid gases, nitrogen oxide, heavy metals, particulates, and dioxin, which are carcinogenic.
3. The efficiency of waste to energy plants is very low.
Select the correct code from the following:
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of the above
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Consider the following statements regarding Minamata Convention:
1. It is an international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury.
2. It is named after Japanese city Minamata which went through devastating incident of mercury poisoning.
3. India has ratified the Minamata convention.
4. The developed countries have promised to help financially, technically, and technologically to developing countries.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1. It is an international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury.
2. It is named after Japanese city Minamata which went through devastating incident of mercury poisoning.
3. India has ratified the Minamata convention.
4. The developed countries have promised to help financially, technically, and technologically to developing countries.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
All of the above
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Consider the following:
International Conventions Location
1. Convention of Nuclear Safety Vienna
2. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Montego Bay
3. Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Stockholm
4. Convention on the Control of Transboundary Basel
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
Which of the above are correctly matched?
International Conventions Location
1. Convention of Nuclear Safety Vienna
2. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Montego Bay
3. Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Stockholm
4. Convention on the Control of Transboundary Basel
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
Which of the above are correctly matched?
1,2 and 3
2,3 and 4
1,3 and 4
All of the above
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Consider the following statements:
1. Mixing fly ash in soil can help farmers increase production of crops and vegetables
2. Fly ash can be mixed with cement thus reducing the cost of construction.
3. Fly ash can cover the surface of plant leaves and thus helps in increasing nutrient capacity.
4. Fly ash bricks are light weight and offer high strength and durability.
5. Use of fly-ash instead of lime in agriculture can reduce net CO2 emission and also reduce global warming.
Which of the above statements are correct w.r.t Fly Ash?
1. Mixing fly ash in soil can help farmers increase production of crops and vegetables
2. Fly ash can be mixed with cement thus reducing the cost of construction.
3. Fly ash can cover the surface of plant leaves and thus helps in increasing nutrient capacity.
4. Fly ash bricks are light weight and offer high strength and durability.
5. Use of fly-ash instead of lime in agriculture can reduce net CO2 emission and also reduce global warming.
Which of the above statements are correct w.r.t Fly Ash?
1, 2 , 3 and 4
2, 3, 4 and 5
1, 2, 4 and 5
All of the above
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Which of the following is not concerned with the Wildlife Protection Act?
1. National Parks
2. Wildlife Sanctuaries
3. Conservation Reserves
4. Biosphere Reserves
5. Community Reserves
6. Tiger Reserves
Select the correct code
1. National Parks
2. Wildlife Sanctuaries
3. Conservation Reserves
4. Biosphere Reserves
5. Community Reserves
6. Tiger Reserves
Select the correct code
3,4 and 5
Only 4
4 and 5
None of the above
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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘India Biodiversity Award’
1. It is a joint initiative by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, National Biodiversity Authority and United Nations Environment Programme
2. The categories for the award are aligned with Biological Diversity Act, 2002
3. Satpura Tiger Reserve won the India Biodiversity Award this year
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
1. It is a joint initiative by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, National Biodiversity Authority and United Nations Environment Programme
2. The categories for the award are aligned with Biological Diversity Act, 2002
3. Satpura Tiger Reserve won the India Biodiversity Award this year
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
Only 1
Only 3
1 and 3
All of the above
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Recently Himachal Pradesh fisheries department has started an artificial propagation programme for rehabilitation and conservation of Golden Mahseer fish. Consider the following statements with respect to Golden Mahseer Fish.
1. It is the longest-living freshwater fish
2. It is native to mountain and sub-mountain regions
3. It inhabit only rivers
4. It is an omnivore
Select the correct code
1. It is the longest-living freshwater fish
2. It is native to mountain and sub-mountain regions
3. It inhabit only rivers
4. It is an omnivore
Select the correct code
1,2 and 3
1,2 and 4
1 and 2
All of the above
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Consider the following
1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Uruguay
4. Paraguay
Which of the above countries does not belong to MERCOSUR Trade Bloc?
1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Uruguay
4. Paraguay
Which of the above countries does not belong to MERCOSUR Trade Bloc?
All belong to MERCOSUR
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
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Consider the following statements with respect to Free Trade agreement
1. Goods
2. Services
3. IPR
4. Investment
Which of the above is included in FTA (Free trade agreement) between two countries?
1. Goods
2. Services
3. IPR
4. Investment
Which of the above is included in FTA (Free trade agreement) between two countries?
1 and 2 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
All
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Consider the following
1. Norway
2. Switzerland
3. Sweden
4. Iceland
Which of the above countries is a member of The European Free Trade association?
1. Norway
2. Switzerland
3. Sweden
4. Iceland
Which of the above countries is a member of The European Free Trade association?
1 and 2 only
1,2 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
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Consider the following research institutes
1. National institute of Ocean technology is located in the state of Goa
2. National institute of Oceanography is located in Chennai
Select the correct statement with respect to location and research institute is concerned
1. National institute of Ocean technology is located in the state of Goa
2. National institute of Oceanography is located in Chennai
Select the correct statement with respect to location and research institute is concerned
1 only
2 only
Both
None
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Consider the following statements with respect to SAFTA
1. SAFTA or South Asian free trade agreement come under the ambit of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian nations)
2. Pakistan is not a member of SAFTA
Select the correct statements
1. SAFTA or South Asian free trade agreement come under the ambit of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian nations)
2. Pakistan is not a member of SAFTA
Select the correct statements
1 only
2 only
Both
None
Not Known
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