In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the used of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
Environment and Ecology
2019
In the context ofwhich one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?
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?
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?
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?
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
Consider the following statements:1.As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas.2.As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce.3.The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forests Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to1.state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought2.lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sourcesWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India,which one of the following statements is correct?
Consider the following statements:1.As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.2.People's participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements:1.In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out.2.In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from a computer are projected onto
2018
Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?1.Hard and waxy leaves2.Tiny leaves3.Thorns instead of leavesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?1.The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.2.The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.2.Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.3.India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture?1.Avoiding the monoculture practices2.Adopting minimum tillage3.Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops4.Using crop residues to cover soil surface5.Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotationsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in river beds?1.Decreased salinity in the river2.Pollution of groundwater3.Lowering of the water-tableSelect the correct answer using the code given below: