81

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.

C

Oryx exists in western India only whereas Chiru exists in north-east India only.

D

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

E

Answer

A

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82

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

C

1 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

E

Answer

A

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83

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

C

2 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

E

Answer

B

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84

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

C

3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

E

Answer

A

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85

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

C

Scarcity of food available to them

D

A widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them

E

Answer

B

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86

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

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

E

Answer

D

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87

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

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

E

Answer

A

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88

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

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

E

Answer

D

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89

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

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

E

Answer

C

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90

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

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

E

Answer

D

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