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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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) I only (b) 2 only

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) I only (b) 2 only

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

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

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

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

(a) Simplipal National Park (b) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

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 are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

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

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

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

(d) Emission reduction norm

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

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

(d) none of the above

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) 1 only (b) 2 only

The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the

following?

(a) Earth Summit, Rio de Janerio

(b) Kyoto Protocol

(d) G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm

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

1. Rapid industrialisation 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

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

(a) Parasitism

(b) Predation

(d) Competition

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

(d) 3, 4, 5 and 6

een 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 compara- tively low level of air pollution.

(d) None of the above.

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) 1, 2 and 4

(d) All of the above

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 given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

What is the significance for targeting 'biodiversity hotspots' for conservation?

1. These are the areas where more species are threatened.

2. These areas are not inhabited by people, therefore conservation would not be effecting the economic development of the area.

3. To protect all areas of threatened species would not allow new species to develop.

4. It is not possible to protect species world- wide, thus it is decided to concentrate on areas which are rich in biodiversity.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 only

Ecology is to environmental science as

(a) Engineering is to physics

(b) Physics is to engineer

(d) Physics is to environmental science

Which material from large explosive volcanic eruptions results in decrease in temperature?

1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

2. Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

3. Water vapour (H2O)

4. Radon (Rn)

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 3 and 4 only

In a sealed container, take measured quantities of ozone, oxygen, chlorofluorocarbons and a source emitting ultraviolet radiations. What will happen after one month of exposure to ultraviolet radiation?

Ozone Oxygen CFC

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

Increase

Decrease

Increase

In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase "Special Safeguard Mechanisms" are mentioned in the news frequently?

(a) United Nations Environment Programme

(b) World Trade Organisation

(d) G-20 Summits

Why does a change of climate occur in the months following a major explosive volcanic eruption?

1. An increase in rainfall due to the loss of vegetation cover

2. An increase in average temperature due to the heat released by erupting volcanoes

3. A decrease in average temperature due to the increase in fine particle reflecting solar radiation

4. A decrease in average temperature due to increased carbon dioxide absorbing heat from the atmosphere

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only

It may take 10 million years to change from greenhouse to icehouse conditions on earth. Which one of the following can be the probable cause/s for this change?

1. Accumulation of carbon dioxide

2. Drifting of Antarctic plate

3. Formation of dust clouds due to meteorite impacts

4. Removal of carbon dioxide

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) I only (b) 2 and 4 only

When is Van Mahotsav's Day celebrated?

(a) 2 October (b) 1 December

Consider the following statements about "Terminator Technology".

1. Termination of crop pesticides

2. Transgenic varieties are going to terminate the existing varieties

3. High yielding hybrid seed for consumption; it cannot be used as seeds for next sowing

4. Termination of expression of a gene

Which of the above given statements is/are not correct?

(a) I only (b) 1 and 3 only

Consider the following statements.

1. Biodiversity hot spots are located only in tropical region.

2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e. Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas. Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Consider the following statements.

1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.

2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to con- serve a few specific species of flora and fauna.

3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(a) I only (b) 2 and 3 only

A pesticide which is chlorinated hydrocarbon is sprayed on a food crop. The food chain

is:

Foodcrop

-Rat-Snake-Hawk.

In this food chain, the highest concentration of the pesticide

would

accumulate

in which one of the following?

(a) Food crop (b) Rat

With reference to soil conservation, consider

the following practices.

1. Crop rotation

2. Sand fences

3. Terracing

4. Wind breaks

Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only

An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified district of the country. What are those crops?

(a) Rice and Wheat only

(b) Rice, Wheat and Pulses only

(d) Rice, Wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at

(a) United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972

(b) UN Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janerio, 1992

(d) UN Climate Change Conference, Cophenhagen, 2009

Which bacterial strain, developed from natur

isolates by genetic manipulation, can be

used

for treating oil spills?

(a) Agrobacterium (b) Clostridium

India is party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Ste Which of the following statements be describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this convention?

(a) Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they will not be exploited

(b) Conserve all the sites through ecosystems approaches and permit tourism and recreation only

(c) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and specific period for each site, and these allow sustainable use of them for future generations

(d) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous sustainable use

Due to their extensive rice cultivation

some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/reasons is this attributable?

1. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane.

2. When nitrogen based fertilisers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.

Which of the statements given above is art correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Sustainable development is described as the development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations, to meet their own needs

In this perspective, inherently the concept of

sustainable development is intertwined with which of the following concepts?

(a) Social justice and empowerment (b) Inclusive growth

Consider the following pairs:

	Protected area	Well-known for
1.	Bhitarkanika, Orissa	Salt water crocodile
2.	Desert National park	Great Indian Bustard Rajasthan
3.	Eravikulam, Kerala	Hoolak Gibbon

Which of the pair given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

(a) Montane wet temperate forest

(b) Sub-tropical dry evergreen forest

(d) Tropical wet evergreen forest

Consider the following statements:

1. The Taxus tree is naturally found in the Himalayas.

2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.

3. A drug called "taxol" obtained from Taxus tree, is effective against Parkinson's disease.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) I only (b) 1 and 2 only

What are the possible limitations of India in

mitigating the global warming at present and

in the immediate future?

1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.

2. India cannot invest huge funds in research and development

3. Many developed countries have already. set up their polluting industries in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following pairs:

1. Boreal Forest-high productivity; rapid cycling of nutrients (poor reservoir)

2. Perma frost-swamp forest

3. Chaparral-a type of dry shrub land

4. Tropical rain forest-feature arctic tundra

Select the correctly matched pair's using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

Biogeographic realms are

1. Land and water provinces

2. Six major land provinces

3. Divided into biomes

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below,

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

Dominant plants of which type are highly adapted to recurring episodes of lightning- sparked

fires?

1. Dry shrub lands

2. Grasslands

3. Southern pine forests

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only

Biome distribution corresponds roughly with

regional variations in

1. Climate

2. Soils

3. Topography

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a) I only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following pairs:

1. Marine snow-deep cool, often nutrient- rich ocean water moves upwards

2. Upwelling partially enclosed mix of sea water and fresh water

3. Eutrophication-nutrient enrichment of body of water; reduced transparency, Phytoplankton blooms

4. Estuary-basis of mid-oceans food webs

Select the correct pair using the codes given below.

(a) 3 only (b) 4 only

Pollutants disrupt ecosystems because

(a) Their component differs from those of natural substances.

(b) Only humans have uses for them.

(d) Their only effect is on ecosystem, not humans.

Which of the following is/are responsible for regional air pollution?

1. Smog

2. Acid rain

3. Ozone layer thinning

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ methods of conservation of flora?

(a) Biosphere Reserve

(b) Botanical Garden

(d) Wildlife Sanctuary

Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-

Burma

regions as hotspots of biodiversity

1. Species richness

2. Vegetation destiny

3. Endemism

4. Ethno-botanical importance

5. Threat perception

6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions

Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?

(a) 1, 2 and 6 (b)2,4 and 6

The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following

is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?

(a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth.

(b) It is a confluence of different biogeographical zones.

(d) It has less human interference.

Consider the following pairs:

1. Desertification-converting the large tract of desert to natural grassland like State

2. deforestation soil loss, watershed damage, altered rainfall patterns follow

3. Green revolution-attempt to improve crop production on existing land

4. Solar-hydrogen power is not the best option

5. CFCs invisible, odorless compounds that contribute to ozone thinning

Which of the above given statements are correct?

(a) 2, 3 and 5 only (b) 2 and 4 only

c) All of the above (d) None of the above

The characteristic feature/s of the ecosystems is/are

1. Energy inputs and outputs

2. One trophic level

3. Nutrient cycling but not outputs

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only

Trophic levels are

Structure feeding relationships

Who eats whom in an ecosystems

A hierarchy of energy transfer

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Consider the ecosystems terms with the suitable description.

Producers----photoautotrophs

Consumers---feed on partly decomposed matter

Decomposers---decade organic remains, wastes

Detritivores--- herbivores, carnivores, omnivores

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

A habitat

1. Has distinguished physical and chemical features.

2. Is where individuals of a species normally live.

3. Is occupied by various species.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

A two-way flow of benefits in mutualistic interactions between species is an outcome of

(a) Close cooperativeness

(b) Resource partitioning

(d) Competitive coexistence.

Two species in the same habitat can coexist when they

1. Differ in their use of resources.

2. Share the same resource in different ways.

3. Use the same resource at different times.

Select the correct answer using the codes. given below,

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only

The 2004 Tsunami made people realise that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as safety hedge?

(a) The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live nor venture out.

(b) The mangrove provides both food and medicines which people are in need of after any natural disaster.

(d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots.

The "Red Data Book" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of

1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.

2. Threatened plant and animal species.

3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only

La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from E

Nino?

1. La Nina is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.

2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effects on monsoon climate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Consider the following statements.

1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.

2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitude as compared to higher altitudes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only (b) 2 only

Microbial Fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?

1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.

2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.

3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of "Mega Food Parks"?

1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industries

2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage

3. To provide emerging and ecofriendly food processing technologies

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:

1. Soil formation

2. Prevention of soil erosion

3. Recycling of waste

4. Pollination of crops

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

Which one of the following

is located in

the Bastar region?

(a) Bandhavgarh National Park (b) Dandeli Sanctuary

Consider the following

1. Rice Fields 2. Coal mining

3. Domestic animals 4. Wet lands

Which of the above are sources of methane, a major greenhouse gas?

(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only

In a food chain of cat, seed-eating birds, plants and dog, which one will have maximum pesticides?

(a) Cat (b) Plants

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

(d) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers

The three Rs denote:

(a) Reduce, Regenerate, Recycle

(b) Recycle, Regenerate, Reuse

(d) Reduce, Regenerate, Reuse

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

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

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

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*

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

(d) Wildlife Sanctuaries

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

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

(d) Lion-tailed, Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and Cheetal

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of eco

ystem services provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the

ollowing is a supporting service?

(a) Production of food and water

(b) Control of climate and disease

(d) Maintenance of diversity

What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?

(a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains.

(b) Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk.

(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct.

Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?

1. Global warming

2. Fragmentation of habitat

3. Invasion of alien species

4. Promotion of vegetarianism

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

Consider the following:

1. Black-necked crane

2. Cheetah

3. Flying squirrel

4. Snow leopard

Which of the above are naturally found in India?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

What would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is

completely destroyed

for some reason?

1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected.

2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected.

3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below,

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen now-a-days. This is attributed to

(a) The destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species

(b) A drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle

(d) A widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them

How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?

1. NBA checks biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.

2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.

3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the constitution of India?

1. Right to Healthy Environment, construed as a part of Right to Life under Article 21

2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1).

3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

Consider the following kinds of organisms

1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Flowering Plants

Selected species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as biopesticides

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

The Government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn". What is the importance of this plant?

1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.

2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.

3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.

4. Its timber is of great commercial value.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

Consider the following crops of India:

1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea

Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern?

1. The growth and survival of calcareous. phytoplankton will be adversely affected.

2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected.

3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected.

4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

Consider the following statements about 'Green-Bridge' technology used to clean the polluted lakes:

1. It uses filtration and purification power of fibrous materials like coconut coir or dried water hyacinth, to form the bridge.

2. Energy sources are sun and air.

3. It is an expensive technique.

4. It has recently been used to salvage the famed Udaisagar Lake in Udaipur.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Consider the following sources of energy:

1. Sun 2. Sea waves or tides 3. Wind 4. Coal

Which of the above given energy resources is/ are renewable and green source of energy?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Consider the following statements about Siberian Crane:

1. It is a migratory bird.

2. It visits Keoladeo National Park, in Rajasthan, in winters.

3. It is a white-eyed bird with a scarlet face.

4. It is facing local extinction.

Which of the above given statements are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

Which of the following birds is/are facing extinction?

1. Red-wattled Lapwing 2. Indian Vulture

3. Little Cormorant 4. Pale-crested Cuckoo

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

Consider the following statements about the Corbett National Park.

1. It is India's oldest National Park.

2. It is located in Rajasthan.

3. It is the biggest haven for tigers.

4. It is also famous for wild elephants, birds, butterflies and gharials.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Which of the following techniques is/are deployed for tiger census in India?

1. E-Eye (Electronic-Eye)

2. Scat (faecal matter) analysis

3. Pug-marks

4. Radio collar/GPS collar

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about the Iconic Great Barrier Reef.

1. It is located in Queensland State of Australia.

2. It is world's largest reserve of corals.

3. UNESCO has listed it as an endangered site.

4. It is under threat from industrial development.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

The Indian eastern coastal state of Odisha was

recently in news for

1. Launching of Agni-V 2. Traumatic tsunami

3. Olive ridley turtles 4. Infant mortality due to malnutrition

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only

Consider the following characteristic features of Protected Area (PA).

1. It is a clearly defined geographical space dedicated and managed to achieve long- term conservation of nature.

2. It includes government reserved forests.

3. It comprises wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks.

4. In these areas human occupation and exploitation of resources is limited.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

Consider the following statements about

Red

list of IUCN:

1. It is world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

2. It is reviewed every year.

3. It assesses the risk of extinction to species.

4. It's headquarter is located in United States of America.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

Consider the following birds.

1. Greater Adjutant Storks 2. Osprey

3. Cattle Egret 4. Siberian Crane

Which of the above given birds are long

distance migratory birds?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

Which of the following statements about 'Noori' is correct?

(a) It is the name of Indian movie.

(b) It is the name of an endangered species of sheep.

(d) It is world's first cloned Pashmina goat.

Consider the names of the following

scientists;

who among them is known as the "Birdman of India"?

(a) Dr. Hargobind Khorana (b) Dr. Salim Ali

Which of the following is/are "clean and green

Fuel"?

1. Petrol 2. Diesel

3. CNG 4. Bio-fuel

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only

Tal

Chhapar

sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan is all set to become a

National

park. Which of the following condition/s need to be fulfilled for this upgradation?

1. Increasing the size of sanctuary to provide more space and long-term conservation to black bucks and a wide variety of resident and migratory birds

2. Acquiring human habitation

3. Restricted use of roads

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

"Green Economy" is the main theme of "World Environment Day". This economy includes

1. Reduce CO2 emission 2. Adopt 3R's

3. Plant more trees 4. Conserve energy

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

The elements in life support system are

1. Interrelated

2. Interdependent

3. Interconnected

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only

Biomass gasification

is considered to be

one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification.

2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only.

3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only