Environment

Environmental ecology · Biodiversity · Climate change · Uttar Pradesh environment and protected areas

2025

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2025 · Set A

With reference to Ecosystem, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Green plants in terrestrial ecosystem capture about 1% of energy of the sunlight that falls on their leaves.2.Around 10% of organic matter reaches to the next higher level of consumers.Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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2025 · Set A

With reference to 'Carrying Capacity of Environment', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The rate of resource extraction should remain above the rate of resource generation.2.Generation of waste should remain within the absorption capacity of environment.Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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2025 · Set A

With reference to 'ozone layer', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Ozone layer shields the surface of the earth from the ultra-violet radiations from the sun.2.Ozone depletion has been linked to the chlorofluorocarbons.Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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2025 · Set A

Which of the following Ramsar wetland site is/are NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh?1.Sarsai Nawar Jheel2.Samaspur Bird Sanctuary3.Rudrasagar Lake4.Sultanpur National ParkSelect the correct answer from the code given below:
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2025 · Set A

With reference to lichens, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Lichens are very good indicators of pollution.2.Lichens grow well in polluted areas.Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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2025 · Set A

Match List-I with List-II andselect the correct answer from the code given below the lists.List-I (National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary) List-II (State / UT)A.Dachigam 1. Madhya PradeshB.Keoladeo 2. RajasthanC.Kanha 3. KeralaD.Periyar 4. Jammu and KashmirCode: A B C D
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2025 · Set A

With reference to Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE), which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It was launched in June 2022.2.Its idea was proposed at the COP 25 in Madrid, Spain.Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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2025 · Set A

Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched? (Biosphere Reserve) (State)1.Nokrek - Manipur2.Manas - Assam3.Agasthyamalai - KeralaSelect the correct answer from the code given below:
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2025 · Set A

With reference to Global Environment Facility, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It was established in 1991.2.Only the developed countries are donors to it.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

2024

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2024 · Set A

Which of the following statements is not true about "ecological niche"?Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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2024 · Set A

Match List-I with List-II andchoose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Biosphere Reserve) (State)A.Simlipal 1. KeralaB.Nokrek2.OdishaC.Agasthyamalai3.AssamD.Manas4.Meghalaya Codes: A B C D
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2024 · Set A

Which one of the following is correctly matched?
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2024 · Set A

Which of the following pairs (National Park State/Union Territory) is not correctly matched?
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2024 · Set A

What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasize regarding reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission?1.Gradual and limited reductions are enough.2.Deep, rapid and sustained reductions are essential.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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2024 · Set A

Consider the following statements with respect to the climate of Western Europe:1.Western Europe receives rainfall in all months.2.Western Europe is located in the belt of Westerlies.Which of the above statements is/are correct?Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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2024 · Set A

Consider the following statements with reference to Mediterranean climate:1.It receives rainfall in winter season.2.Due to winter solstice, air pressure belts shift to the South.Which of the above statements is/are correct?Select the correct answer from the code given below:

2023

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2023 · Set A

Which of the following statements is correct about laterite soil?(1)This soil is developed in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.(2)It is poor in iron oxide and aluminium.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2023 · Set A

The 'Ozone layer' absorbing ultraviolet radiation exists in which atmospheric layer?
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2023 · Set A

Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
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2023 · Set A

Which of the following factors is the most important factor for the loss of biodiversity?
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2023 · Set A

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for:
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2023 · Set A

What was India's rank in the world greenhouse gas emissions in 2022?
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2023 · Set A

A geographical unit that collects, stores and releases water is called:
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2023 · Set A

When was the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act enacted?
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2023 · Set A

An example of a lotic ecosystem is:
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2023 · Set A

The first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) of India is situated at:
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2023 · Set A

Trophic levels are formed by:
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2023 · Set A

In National Parks, genetic diversity is maintained by:

2022

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2022 · Set B

Which of the following trees is dangerous for environment?
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2022 · Set B

Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) is a
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2022 · Set B

When the Environment (Protection) Act for the protection and preservation of environment was passed by the Government of India?
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2022 · Set B

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.List I · DayList II · EventA. April 181. International Tiger DayB. May 222. World Heritage DayC. July 293. World Soil DayD. December 54. International Day of BiodiversityMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.Code:
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2022 · Set B

Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries of U.P was established in 1975?
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2022 · Set B

Photo chemical smog always contains
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2022 · Set B

Dudhwa National Park is situated in which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh?
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2022 · Set B

Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in which lake?
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2022 · Set B

On which date Ozone Day is observed?
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2022 · Set B

Eco mark is given to a product which is
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2022 · Set B

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
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2022 · Set B

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate change, Government of India has announced 'Dolphin Day' which will be celebrated on

2021

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2021 · Set D

Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life, because
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2021 · Set D

Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and other as Reason (R):Assertion (A):Various components of an ecosystem are not interdependent.Reason (R):Human activities have impacts on the environment.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2021 · Set D

With reference to 'NET-ZERO' goal for 2050, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It means that a country will bring down its emissions to zero by 2050.2.It means that a country's emissions. will be compensated by absorption and removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes:
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2021 · Set D

In which of the following years, the Environment (Protection) Act passed by the Government of India?
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2021 · Set D

Which of the following is indicator of air pollution?
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2021 · Set D

'World Ozone Day' is celebrated on
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2021 · Set D

'India climate change knowledge portal' was launched in which of the following months of 2020?
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2021 · Set D

The concept of 'carbon credit' originated from
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2021 · Set D

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · BiosphereList II · LocationA. Similipal1. UttarakhandB. Pachmarhi2. MeghalayaC. Nanda Devi3. Madhya PradeshD. Nokrek4. OdishaMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

2020

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2020 · Set A

The discussion on 'Sustainable Development' was started after submitting a report on environment to the United Nation in 1987. That report was
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2020 · Set A

Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement:I.Project TigerII.Project ElephantIII.Wildlife Protect ActIV.Biological Diversity ActSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
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2020 · Set A

The movement of nutrient elements through the various components of an ecosystem is called
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2020 · Set A

Which one of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas found naturally in the atmosphere?
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2020 · Set A

The concept of 'Ecological Transition' was first used by

2019

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2019 · Set A

What is true about an ecosystem?
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2019 · Set A

The environment modified by human activities is called
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2019 · Set A

Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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2019 · Set A

Which one of the following is the well known example of bloindicator of air pollution?
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2019 · Set A

Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement and select correct answer from the codes given below:1.Wild Life (Protection) Act П. Biological Diversity ActIII.Project TigerIV.Project ElephantSelect the correct answer from the code given below:
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2019 · Set A

With reference to the Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO), which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a global research programme to further understand the role of carbon on Earth.2.It conducts field observations of deep microbial ecosystems.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
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2019 · Set A

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
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2019 · Set A

The amount of energy transferred from one trophic level to another in an ecosystem:
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2019 · Set A

Smog is essentially caused by the atmospheric presence of:
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2019 · Set A

The most biodiversity-rich area in India is:

2018

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2018 · Set B

'Vegetation is the true index of climate'. This statement is associated with
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2018 · Set B

Which of the following committees was set up in India for identification of BPL families in Urban Areas ?
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2018 · Set B

The first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) of India is situated in which city?
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2018 · Set B

Dachigam National Park is associated with which of the following?
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2018 · Set B

When the world biodiversity Day is observed?
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2018 · Set B

The maximum concentration of Ozone is found in which of the following?
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2018 · Set B

Which of the following is NOT an example of in- situ conservation strategy?
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2018 · Set B

Which of the following paris is NOT correctly matched?
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2018 · Set B

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
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2018 · Set B

According to 2011 census, which of the following states has the lowest child sex-ratio both in Rural and Urban areas?
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2018 · Set B

United Nations Conference on climate change, COP21 was held in
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2018 · Set B

When was India's first National Action Plan on Climate Change released?
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2018 · Set B

Which is the most stable ecosystem?
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2018 · Set B

A powerful eye irritant in the smoke is
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2018 · Set B

Which of the following energy sources produces NO atmospheric pollution?