With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:1.It is a global action plan for sustainable development.2.It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Environment and Ecology
2016
'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
Consider the following statements:1.The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.2.The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?1.Carbon dioxide2.Carbon monoxide3.Nitrogen dioxide4.Sulfur dioxide5.MethaneSelect the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.2.The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2°C or even 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.3.Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements:1.The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'.2.The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2015
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?1.Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.2.Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.3.Leaching of nitrate to the ground water can occur.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) and the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?1.IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.2.IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.3.CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a herbivorous marine animal.2.It is found along the entire coast of India.3.It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
What is the Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?1.It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.2.It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.2.It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.3.It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation +)' efforts by providing them financial and technical assistance.Select the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.2.The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.3.It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?