1

Noted environmentalist Vandana Shiva played a key role in the Indian legal challenge to US patent on which plant/s?

1. Neem 2. Haldi

3. Rice 4. Saffron

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A

1 Only

B

2 Only

C

3 and 2 Only

D

1, 2 and 4 Only

E

Answer

A

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2

Paddy fields are a chief source of which greenhouse gas/es?

1. Methane 2. Carbon dioxide 3. Nitrous oxide

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A

1 Only

B

2 Only

C

1 and 3 Only

D

1, 2 and 3 Only

E

Answer

A

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3

Which one of the following organisation won the CSIR Award for Science and Technology (S&T) Innovations for Rural Development, 2006?

A

IARI

B

NDDB

C

NDRI

D

CLRI

E

Answer

D

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4

Consider the following statements regarding the use of disposable plastic plates.

1. Toxic chemicals are present in its production.

2. They are non-biodegradable.

3. They are light in weight.

4. They are biodegradable.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

A

1 and 4 Only

B

2 Only

C

2 and 3 Only

D

3 and 4 Only

E

Answer

B

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5

Which of the following groups contain non-biodegradable materials?

1. Wood, paper and leather 2. Plastic, Bakelite, DDT

3. Plastic, thermo coal, wood 4. Thermo coal, plates made from dried leaves, detergents

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A

None of the above

B

2 Only

C

2 and 3 Only

D

3 and 4 Only

E

Answer

B

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6

Which is one of the following is also known as “Top Slip”?

A

Simplipal National Park

B

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

C

Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary

D

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary

E

Answer

D

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7

Consider the following statements:

1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.

2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North-East.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

A

1 Only

B

2 Only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

E

Answer

B

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8

Epiphytes are the plants which grow on the bark of trees' branches to obtain adequate light and water and not the nutrient from the plant. This type of interaction is known as

A

Mutualism

B

Commensalism

C

Parasitism

D

Amenalism

E

Answer

B

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9

Consider the following statements:

What is the difference between a national forest and a national park?

1. A national forest is a working forest; it provides a nation with raw materials, wildlife habitat; while a national park is not managed for resource production.

2. A national forest gives protection to fauna only; while a national park gives protection to both flora and fauna.

3. A national forest is a working forest; a national park is in the city and gives protection to flora only.

4. A national forest protects only the trees and animals; a national park is in the city and has no defined role in protection of flora and fauna.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

A

1 Only

B

1 and 4 Only

C

2 Only

D

3 Only

E

Answer

A

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10

In the context of CO2 emission and global warming, what is the name of a market. driven device under UNFCC that allows developing countries to get funds/incentives from the developed countries to adopt better technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emission?

A

Carbon foot printing

B

Carbon credit rating

C

Clean development mechanism

D

Emission reduction norm

E

Answer

B

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11

The study of the Environmental Sciences includes which of the following?

1. Traditional science

2. Societal values

3. Political awareness

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A

1 and 2 Only

B

1 and 3 Only

C

None of the above

D

All of the above

E

Answer

D

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12

Social and political decisions are made with respect to political jurisdictions, environment problems

A

respect political boundaries

B

often have little to do with regional economic decisions

C

often transcend these jurisdictions

D

none of the above

E

Answer

C

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13

Environmental scientists use an ecosystem understand environmental approach to problems. Which of the following will be taken into account?

1. The interrelationship between the organisms.

2. Human activity

3. Geography

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A

1Only

B

2 Only

C

1 and 2 Only

D

1, 2 and 3

E

Answer

D

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14

The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following?

A

Earth Summit, Rio de Janerio

B

Kyoto Protocol

C

Montreal Protcol

D

G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm

E

Answer

B

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15

How does the gap between rich and poor countries contribute to the current environmental crisis?

1. Rapid industrialization in developing countries poisons the cities.

2. Developed countries consume a disproportionate share of the resources.

3. Increased agricultural production in developing countries often destroys soil and forests.

Which of the above given statements are true?

A

1 and 2 Only

B

1, 2 and 3

C

1 and 3 Only

D

2 and 3

E

Answer

B

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16

When tall trees shade out short and shade- intolerant species, the interaction is known as

A

Parasitism

B

Predation

C

Habitat destruction

D

Competition

E

Answer

D

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17

Consider the following pairs:

1. Carnivore Red-tailed Hawk

2. Herbivore- Field mouse

3. Decomposer- Termites

4. Producer- Pitch Pine

5. Detritivore-Earthworm

6. Omnivore- Pigs

Which of the above given pairs are matched correctly?

A

All of the above

B

None of the above

C

1, 2, 3 and 4

D

3, 4, 5 and 6

E

Answer

A

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18

Green plants do not photosynthesise during night time, then how early morning walk is considered to be more beneficial?

A

Green algae and cyanobacteria in marine environment provide about 70% of the free oxygen. The terrestrial plants have no contribution on the free oxygen on the earth.

B

Early in the morning there is comparatively low level of air pollution.

C

Plants are very important in the cycling of carbon dioxide.

D

None of the above.

E

Answer

B

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19

Which of the following would be the part of the carbon cycle?

1. Animal respiration

2. Plant respiration

3. Production of sugars in plants

4. Production of proteins in animals

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A

1, 2 and 3

B

2, 3 and 4

C

1, 2 and 4

D

All of the above

E

Answer

D

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20

Consider the following statements. Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring (1962) was about

1. The potential ecological devastation of pesticide, such as DDT, in the ecosystem

2. Rapid global warming resulting from fossil fuel burning and deforestation

3. The potential for resource depletion leading to global poverty and starvation from increasing population control

4. Socio-economic chaos resulting from a computer virus and over-concentration on technology and computers

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

None of the above

E

Answer

A

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