With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:1.It is a product of oil refineries.2.Some industries use it to generate power.3.Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Environment and Ecology
2021
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?1.Fern2.Lichen3.Moss4.MushroomSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?
Consider the following kinds of organisms:1.Copepods2.Cyanobacteria3.Diatoms4.ForaminiferaWhich of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?
Consider the following animals:1.Hedgehog2.marmot3.Pangolin to reduce the chance of being captured by predators,which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?
With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct?1.It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.2.It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.3.It is a legally binding international declaration.4.It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities.5.India was one of the signatories at its inception.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following?1.Brakes of motor vehicles2.Engines of motor vehicles3.Microwave stoves within homes4.Power plants5.Telephone linesSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Which one of the following is a filter feeder?
In case ofwhich one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?
Which of the following are detritivores?1.Earthworms2.Jellyfish3.Millipedes4.Seahorses5.WoodliceSelect the correct answer
The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for
Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?1.Cnidarians2.Fungi3.ProtozoaSelect the correct answer using the code given below
How is the permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?1.Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are
With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements:1.The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.2.The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.3.The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters.2.India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters.3.'Rare earth minerals' are present on seafloor in international waters.Which of the statements given above are correct?
In the context of India's preparation for Climate- Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements:1.The 'Climate-Smart Village' approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international research programme.2.The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France.3.The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR's research centres.Which of the statements given above are correct?
The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions?1.Burrowing animals and termites2.Fire3.Grazing herbivores4.Seasonal rainfall5.Soil propertiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements:1.Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree.2.Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia.3.In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce.4.India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa.5.Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels.Which of the statements given above are correct?
2020
Consider the following pairs International agreement/set-up Subject1.Alma-Ata Declaration - Healthcare of the people2.Hague Convention - Biological and chemical weapons3.Talanoa Dialogue - Global climate change4.Under2 Coalition - Child rightsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?1.Copper slag2.Cold mix asphalt technology3.Geotextiles
Consider the following statements:1.Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.2.Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.3.High ash content is observed in Indian coal.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.36% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).2.CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.3.India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2019
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine
Consider the following statements:1.Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.2.Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.3.One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?