71

Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena protocol on biosafety?

A

Ministry of Science and Technology

B

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

C

Ministry of Environment and Forests

D

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers

E

Answer

C

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72

The three Rs denote:

A

Reduce, Regenerate, Recycle

B

Recycle, Regenerate, Reuse

C

Reduce, Recycle, Reuse

D

Reduce, Regenerate, Reuse

E

Answer

C

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73

A predator and prey population

1. Always coexist at relatively stable levels.

2. May undergo cyclic or irregular changes in density.

3. Cannot coexist indefinitely in the same habitat.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

1 and 2 only

D

1 and 3 only

E

Answer

B

Instruction

74

Consider the following features of parasites.

They

1. Tend to kill their hosts.

2. Feed on host tissues.

3. Can kill novel host.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

2 and 3 only

E

Answer

D

Instruction

75

The biodiversity of a given region is an outcome of

1. Climate and topography

2. Possibilities for dispersal

3. Evolutionary history

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A

1 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3 only

E

Answer

D

Instruction

76

Consider the following protected areas:

1. Bandipur

2. Bhitarkanika

3. Manas

4. Sunderbans

Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?

A

1 and 2 only

B

1, 3 and 4 only

C

2, 3 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

E

Answer

B

Instruction

77

In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India is local people are not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

A

Biosphere reserves

B

National Parks

C

Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention

D

Wildlife Sanctuaries

E

Answer

B

Instruction

78

Consider the following kinds of organisms.

1. Bat

2. Bee

3. Bird

Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/s?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

E

Answer

D

Instruction

79

Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

A

Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass

B

Kashmir Stag, Cheetal, Blue Bull and Great Indian Bustard

C

Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus Monkey and Saras (Crane)

D

Lion-tailed, Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal

E

Answer

A

Instruction

80

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is a supporting service?

A

Production of food and water

B

Control of climate and disease

C

Nutrient cycling and crop pollination

D

Maintenance of diversity

E

Answer

D

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