In the context ofwhich one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?
2019 General Studies · Set A
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Consider the following statements:1.Some species of turtles are herbivores.2.Some species of fish are herbivores.3.Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.4.Some species of snakes are viviparous.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Wildlife Naturally found in1.Blue-finned Mahseer : Cauvery River2.Irrawaddy Dolphin : Chambal River3.Rusty-spotted Cat : Eastern GhatsWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
For the measurement/ estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?1.Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location2.Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location3.Land surface temperatures of a specific locationSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following states:1.Chhattisgarh2.Madhya Pradesh3.Maharashtra4.Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State,which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate?1.Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.2.Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found
Consider the following:1.Carbon monoxide2.Methane3.Ozone4.Sulphur dioxideWhich of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
Consider the following pairs:Sea Bordering country1.Adriatic Sea : Albania2.Black Sea : Croatia3.Caspian Sea : Kazakhstan4.Mediterranean Sea : Morocco5.Red Sea : SyriaWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Among the following which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
Consider the following pairs:Glacier River1.Bandarpunch : Yamuna2.Bara Shigri : Chenab3.Milam : Mandakini4.Siachen : Nubra5.Zemu ManasWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Consider the following statements:1.Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.2.The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendation of Ramsar Convention.3.The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment.2.Cattle release ammonia into environment.3.Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen- enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:1.The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions
Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
Consider the following statements:1.The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.2.The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of Indian cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.2.The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes 'incapacity and proved misbehaviour' of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.3.The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.4.If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two- thirds of total members of that House present and votingWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
Consider the following statements:1.Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.2.Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.3.Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self- sufficient in coal product.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.2.The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.3.The term 'Office of Profit' is well-defined in the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?