Ecology and Environment Flashcards

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What is ‘Green House Effect’?

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Increase in global temperature

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Which of the following countries was the largest emitter of CO2 in 2015?

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China

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Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperature alpine zone?

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Valley of Flowers National Park

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Which of the following energy sources produces NO atmospheric pollution?

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Solar Energy

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Asiatic Lion is naturally found in

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India only

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Double-humped camels are naturally found in India

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as well as in other regions such as Mongolia and China.

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One-horned rhinoceroses are naturally found in several regions, including:

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One-horned rhinoceroses are naturally found in several regions, including:

  1. India: Particularly in the state of Assam, where the Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park are known for their populations of one-horned rhinoceroses.
  2. Nepal: In national parks such as Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park.
  3. Bhutan: In protected areas like Royal Manas National Park.
  4. Bangladesh: In the Sundarbans Reserve Forest and other protected areas.

These rhinoceroses are also known as Indian rhinoceroses or greater one-horned rhinoceroses.

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When was ‘Project Tiger’ launched in India?

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1973

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Which of the following is an example of anthropogenic biome?

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Cropland

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Which of the following animals can live for the longest duration without drinking water?

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Kangaro Rat

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India’s first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) is located in which city?

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Jamnagar

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Dechigam National Park is associated with which of the following?

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Hangul or Kashmir Stag

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13
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When the World Biodiversity Day is observed?

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May 22

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Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

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Neymar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

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15
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According to data available as of 2019, how many national parks are situated in India?

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104

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The maximum concentration of ozone is found in which of the following?

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Stratosphere

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17
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Where is the headquarter of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?

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Nairobi

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18
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Where is the National Center for Disaster Management (NCDM) located?

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New Delhi

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19
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Facts

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  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
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20
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National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established by Government of India in

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2010

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21
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Wildlife: Naturally found in

  1. Blue-finned Mahseer
  2. Irrawaddy Dolphin
  3. Rusty-spotted Cat
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  1. Cauvery River
  2. The Irrawaddy Dolphin is naturally found in coastal areas and freshwater habitats in parts of Southeast Asia and South Asia. Some of the countries where Irrawaddy Dolphins are found include:
  3. Myanmar (formerly Burma)
  4. Cambodia
  5. Laos
  6. Thailand
  7. Vietnam
  8. Bangladesh
  9. India (in the Chilika Lake in Odisha and in the Sundarbans mangrove forest)

These dolphins prefer shallow waters such as estuaries, rivers, and freshwater lakes.

  1. Eastern Ghats
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Which country will host the 26th UN climate change conference of the parties (COP 26)?

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UK

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In the year 2020 which one of the following tiger reserves of India was declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reverse?

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Panna Tiger Reserve

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24
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The Headquarters of the ‘Green Peace International is located at

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Amsterdam

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Which among the following is the secondary pollutant?
Smog
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Home to the snow leapoard, the Hemis National Park is located in
Ladakh
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With a view to have animal protection world over, several counties have been brought under the cover of CITES with effect from 26th August 2019, What does 'E" stand for in the acronym?
Endangered
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Which of the following is an international agreement between governments that aims to ensure that international trade is specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival?
CITIES
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The narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere where natural vegetation and wildlife exits is called the
Biosphere
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India's first indigenously developed payment ecosystem for transport, based on National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) standard, was launched in
March 2019
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Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous
Kanha National Park
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Which of the following are the impacts of Global Warming?
Rise in sea level Melting of glaciers Spread of diseases Bleaching of coral Reefs
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Events isn chronological order
1. Publication of 'The limit to growth' Report 2. Publication of Brundtland Commission Report 3. Enforcement of Montreal Protocol 4. Rio Earth Summit
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The national Chambal Sanctuary does fall in which of the following states?
1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Rajasthan
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Which of the following are the most likely places to find the must deer in its natural habitat?
Ascot Wildlife Sanctuary Gangotri National Park
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Which one of the following is a bio-mass energy source
Wood Gobar Gas Coal
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Keppel Island is completely bleached mainly due to the expansion of
Octopus
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The idea of Ecological Succession was first formally coined by
Clements
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Green strategic, partnership was entered into on 28th September, 2020 between India and
Denmark
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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 in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor 3. Methane in atmosphere oxidises to carbon dioxide after a decade or two
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The water that is safe to drink is called
potable water
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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 was due to the leakage of which of the following gases?
Methyl isocyanate
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What gases are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
Carbon monoxide Methane Ozone Sulphur dioxide
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Which of the following are greenhouse gases
Methane Water Vapour Carbon dioxide
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Which one of the following is responsible for turning Taj Mahal yellow?
Sulphur dioxide
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Which of the following smart cities has become the India's first city to run on 100% renewable energy during daytime?
Diu
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Which district has become the India's first district to have 100% solar powered health centres?
Surat
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Fact
The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rule, 2010 also encompasses the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority
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Consequence of heavy sand mining in the Riverbeds?
1. Pollution of groundwater 2. Lowering of the water table
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Agricultural soils release _____ into environment
nitrogen oxides
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Cattle release ______ into environment
ammonia
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Poultry industry releases reactive ________ compounds into environment
Nitrogen
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Why is a plant called prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?
It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows
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"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
The UNFCCC Secretariat
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In which one of the following states in Pakhi Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Arunachal Pradesh
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In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statement
H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions Hydrogen up to one -fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses
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The city of Cartagena, which is famous for protocol on Biosafety, is located in
Colombia
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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
Biomass
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In which year 'Bio Diversity Act' was passed in India?
2002
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The National Forest Policy was launched in
1988
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How many sustainable developments are there in the UN Agenda 2030?
17
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"Appiko Movement" was leaded by
Pandrang Hegde
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The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to
Lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources
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Which industry labours are most prone to Cytosilicosis disease?
Cement
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As per the Solid Waste management Rules, 2016 in India which one of the following Statements is correct
It is mandatory on the part of waste generator that the waste generated in on district cannot be moved to another district
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In which year " Project Crocodile" was launched in India?
1975
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Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Nuclear reactors
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Renewable source of energy is
Sun
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As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at
Both National and State levels
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The global warming has resulted in
Increase in sea levels
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In India, ' extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
The e-waste (Management and Handling ) Rules, 2011
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How many Ramsar conservation sites have been enlisted from India so far?
37
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Blue Jay or Indian Roller is the state bird of how many Indian states?
4
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Which of the following is declared as world heritage site by UNESCO in 2018?
The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
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'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news are related to
Protection of Western Ghats
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Pin valley National Park is situated in
Himachal Pradesh
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Kishtwar National park is located in
Jammu and kashmir
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Which one of the following is not a major component of Biotic environment?
Water
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Which one of the following is not a Human made environment?
Lake
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Gir National Park is situated in
Gujarat
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Which one of the following weeds is effective in controlling water pollution caused by industrial effluents?
Parthenium
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In which of the following state in India the only floating park in the world is situated?
manipur
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What are the substances which contaminate the air called?
Air pollutants
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Which sanitary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located
Kaziranga, Assam
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Which of the following has Maximum bio-diversity?
Tropical Region
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Who was the pioneer of Chipko movement of 1973?
Sunderlal Bahuguna
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________________ acts as a shield absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun
Stratosphere
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Any undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics of air, land, water or soil is called?
Pollution
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Which one of the following is not a major abiotic factors?
Air
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Which state in India has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses in the state?
Tamil Nadu
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In the biosphere living beings are inter-related and interdependent on each other for survival. This life supporting system is known as the
Ecosystem
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Sullage water is
waste water released from kitchen
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Presence of large amounts of nutrients is water also causes excessive growth of __________ algae
Planktonic
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Which of the following synthetic chemical is responsible for ozone layer depletion?
Chlorofluorocarbons
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What is a system of interlocking and interdependent food chains called?
Food Web
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Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in
Chhattisgarh
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The acid rain caused by environmental pollution happens due to which of the following?
Nitrous Oxide and Sulphur dioxide
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"Ganga Action Plan" initiated by the Union Government aims at
Reduction of pollution in Ganga river
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Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which State?
Uttar Pradesh
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A narrow zone where land, water and air interact is called
Biosphere
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Tiger belongs to which category under IUCN?
Endangered
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Which among the following is the major cause of acid rain?
Nitrogen dioxide
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Which of the following are the reasons/factors or exposure to benzene pollution?
1. Automobile exhaust 2. Tobacco smoke 3. Wood burning 4. Using varnished wooden furniture 5. Using products made of polyurethane
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With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct
1. It is spread over two districts 2. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard
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Red Panda is a state animal of which of the following state?
Sikkim
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Cartagena protocol is related to
Biosafety agreement
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What is the use biochar in farming?
1. Biochar can be used as a part of the following medium in vertical farming 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms 3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for longer time
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Which of the following represents the most complex level ?
Ecosystem
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Minamata Convention is signed to tackle the issue of
Mercury The Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty signed to tackle the issue of mercury pollution and its adverse effects on human health and the environment. Mercury is a highly toxic substance that can cause serious health problems, especially neurological and developmental issues, when it enters the environment and food chain. The Minamata Convention aims to reduce mercury emissions and releases, phase out mercury use in certain products and processes, promote mercury-free alternatives, and improve the management and disposal of mercury-containing waste. It also includes provisions for monitoring mercury levels in the environment and human exposure, as well as promoting public awareness and capacity-building efforts related to mercury pollution control.
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Where was the first International Earth Summit held?
Rio-de-Janeiro
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When is the World Environment Day celebrated?
June 5th
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The Ramsar Convention is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation of
Wetlands
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Susu Dolphin is found in water of which river?
Ganga
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Name the first State of India which is dependent on organic farming
Sikkim
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The main air pollutant(s) in metropolitan cities is/are
CO and SO2
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Which of the following is a medicinal crop?
Aloe Vera
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Mosses, Lichens and small shrubs are found in which type of vegetation?
Tundra
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What is the audible range (hearing range) of humans?
20Hz - 20000Hz
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When is the 'International Earth Day' celebrated ?
22nd April
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Kanha National Park is famous for
Tigers
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In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?
1. Copper slag 2. Cold mix asphalt technology 3. Geotextiles
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Coal ash contains_________--
arsenic, lead and mercury
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_________________ fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment
Coal
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High ash content is observed in ___________
Indian Coal
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Which of the following pairs represent a parasitic relationship?
Ticks on Dog
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In which of the following states is the similipal Bio-sphere Reserve located?
Odisha
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National parks : States
1. Indravati : Chhattisgarh 2. Mollem : Goa 3. Kalesar : Haryana 4. Betva : Jharkhand
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With reference to the detailed report of Tiger Census 2018 released by Government of India is July 2020. Which of the following statement is/are correct?
India has 70% of total global tiger's population Nearly 30% of India's tigers live outside tiger reserve
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With reference to eutrophication, which of the following statements are correct?
1. It decreases dissolved oxygen of water 2. It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body
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What is Particulate matter?
Air pollutant
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What percent of solar energy is absorbed by terrestrial ecosystem?
1%
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Which one of the following gases is released mostly from landfills in urban areas?
Methane
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Which one of the following is most sensate to environmental change?
Amphibian
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Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement
1. Wildlife Protection Act 2. Project Tiger 3. Project Elephant 4. biological Diversity Act
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Excessive use of which of the following fertilisers may be responsible for the presence of toxic substance in groundwater?
Nitrogen
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The movement of nutrient elements through the various components of an ecosystem is called
Bio-geo-chemical cycle
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Where was the Mitti Bachao (Save the soil) movement started in India?
Darbhanga, Bihar
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Without green house effect, the average temperature of earth surface would be
-18 degree celcius
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The entire sequence of communities that successively change in a particular area are called
Sere
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Use of polished rice in human diet causes following diseases
Beriberi
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The main objective of sustainable tourism is
To manage tourism and environment while maintaining cultural integrity and ecological process
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Generally, environment can be classified as following categories.
1. Physical Environment 2. Cultural Environment 3. Biological Environment NOT: Operational Environment
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The Concept of 'Ecological Transition' was first used by
Bennett
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Which of the following national parks is situated in Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa
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The interaction between algae and fungi to form lichen is called
Mutualism
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The actual location or place where an organism lives is called
Habitat
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Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an "Ecological Hot Spot"?
Western Ghats
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Where was the 4th session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) held recently?
Nairobi - Kenya
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The Five rhino range nations, who signed a declaration " The New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos, 2019'. are India, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia and
Bhutan
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The 'Basel Convention' is aimed at protecting human health and environment against adverse effects of which of the following?
Hazardous wastes
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The study of relation of animals and plants to their surrounding is called
Ecology
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______________________ was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.
The International Solar Alliance
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Greta Thunberg, a teenaged environment activist who was in news recently, hails from
Sweden
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The source of energy that causes the least global warming is
Geothermal energy
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'Gandhi Solar Park' is located at
Gujarat
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Which one of the following is the nodal agency in India for the United National Environment Programme?
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change
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Which of the following statements is correct?
India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification ( UNCCD )
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Food chain is
Passage of food ( and thus energy ) form one organism to another
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Which one of the following gases are considered green house gases?
1. CO2 2. CH4 3. NO2
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The maximum biodiversity is found in
Tropical rain forest
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Indiscriminate use of fertilisers have led to
1. soil, water , air pollution
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Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
Rice Field
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Which one of the following is the correct sequential phase in the successional development of vegetation community in a habit?
Nudation, Migration, Reaction and Stabilisation
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India aims to achieve land degradation neutrality by the year
2030
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Nitrogen fixing bacteria make combination with cells of the roots of
Pulses
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Why does the Government of India promote the use of ' Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?
Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
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Which one of the following greenhouses gases is in largest concentration in the atmosphere/
Carbon dioxide
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Tulsi plant has medicinal values due to the presence of the following
Phenols and Flavonoids
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Where is Wildlife Institute of India (WII) located?
Dehradun
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What is true about ecosystem?
Producers are more than primary consumers
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The organisms which feed on the waste products are called
Detrivores
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With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statements is/are correct
It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body it depletes dissolved oxygen of the water
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'Minamata disease' was caused by eating fish which have high level of
Mercury
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Maximum ozone depletion has been observed in which of the following?
The South Pole
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The 'Red Data Book' is related to
Animals near extinction
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Which of the following gases soluble in rainwater causes acidic?
Carbon dioxide
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The environment modified by human activities is called
Anthropogenic environment
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Indian Rhinoceros is protect in
Kaziranga national park
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Which of the following series is true about energy flow in an ecosystem?
Producers - Consumers - Decomposers
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Greenhouse gas, which is present in the highest quantity in atmosphere, is
Carbon dioxide
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The gas, which is emitted in the paddy fields and increases the earth's temperature is
Methane
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Human activities that cause climate change on the earth include
Burning of forests Agricultural activities Use of aerosol cans
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Which crop belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae is known for producing biodiesel?
jatropha
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Which is the first Indian airline company that used bio fuel as ATF in august 2018?
Spice jet
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Which of the following is the well known example of bioindicator of air pollution?
Lichens
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The Global Wildlife Programme, 2017 witnessed the release of which documents?
National Wildlife Action Programme
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Among the mathematical indices for measuring bio-diversity, which one shows the mean species diversity in a habitat at a local scale?
Alpha index
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Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'?
Long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emission in a given year
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With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Grey-chinned minaret and White-throated redstart are
Birds
190
National Clean air programme has been launched by the central government in the year
2018
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At which of the following places is the Secretariat of the International solar alliance (ISA) located at present?
Gurugram
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Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
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With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements
1. The leader of an elephant group is a female 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months
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The Environmental Kuzent Curve (EKC) shows the relationship between per capita GDP and Environmental loss. What is the shape of Environmental Kuznets Curve?
inverted U shaped
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If a particular plant species is places under Schedule VI of The wildlife protection act, 1972, what is the implication?
Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances
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Which among the following was the first 100 percent organic state in the world?
Sikkim (india)
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United States Climate Action Summit 2019 was held at which of the following cities?
New york
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An artificial ecosystem is represented by
Aquarium
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Global warming is expected to result in
1. Increase in level of sea 2. Change in crop patters 3. Change in coastline
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The amount of energy during transfer from one tropic level to another in an ecosystem
Decreases
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Which of the following is associated with biological nitrogen fixation?
Blue-green algae
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What is/are the advantages/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?
1. sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop 2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible
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Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?
Nagarhole national park Sathyamangalam Tiger reserve Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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According to India's National Policy on biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of befouls?
1. Cassava 2. Damaged wheat grains 3. Rotten potatoes 4. Sugar beet
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The most biodiversity rich area in India is
Western Ghats
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Which of the following is a Nodal Institution for implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in India?
NITI Aayog
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Where was the first International Earth summit held?
Rio de Janeiro
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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 monoxide 2. Nitrogen dioxide 3. Sulphur dioxide
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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following states has declared a particular butterfly as 'State butterfly'?
Maharashtra
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Bio diversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways
Soil formation prevention of soil erosion Recycling of waste
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Which one of the following is a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
1. Biosphere Reserve 2. National Park 3. Wildlife Sanctuary NOT: Botanical Garden
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Who has propounded the concept of 'Limit to Growth'?
Club of Rome
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Which of the following Biosphere Reserves was the first to be established but the Government of India?
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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Which of the following destroys the Ozone layer?
Chlorine
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Eco-Mark is given to an Indian product which is
Environment friendly
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International Day of Forest 2019 was observed on 21st March with the theme.... to raise awareness on how sustainably managed forests provide a wide array of contribution
Forests and education
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Where is the Bandipur national park located?
Karnataka
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Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity?
Destruction of natural habitats, vegetation and jhum cultivation
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The concept of 'carbon credit' originated from which one of the following?
Kyoto protocol
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Which one among the following industries produces the most non-biodegradable wastes?
Thermal power plants
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Cadmium pollution is associated with
Itai-itai
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Justice........, who retired from the Supreme Court of India on 6 July, 2018 has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Green Tribunal
Adarsh kumar Goel
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On Dec3, 1984, due to leakage of a poisonous gas from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, thousands of people died. The poisonous gas responsible for this was
Methyl isocyanate
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Silent valley National Park is located int he Indian state of
kerala
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Which of the following plant is carnivorous
Venus Flytrap
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_________ gases trap heat in the atmosphere which makes the Earth warmer, causing global warming
Greenhouse
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_______was named the cleanest city in the ' Swachh Survekshan Survey 2019'
Indore
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World's first camel hospital is located in which city?
Dubai
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Harsh Vardhan, the union minister for Environment, forest and climate change launched the Indian Cooling Action Plan ( ICAP ). On which day was ICAP released?
8th March
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Which of the followings is the national bird of Chinaj>
red-Crowned Crane
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Kyoto Protocol's first commitment period started in 2008 and ended in
2012
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The book 'silent spring' published in 1962 which set the tone for an environment moment in the world, was written by
Rachel Carson
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The discussion on 'Sustainable Development' was started after submitting a report on environment to the United Nation in 1987. That report was
Our common future
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How many more 'Ramsar sites' were added to Uttar Pradesh in January, 2020?
6
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Which one of the following is a major cause of wildlife extinction?
1. Loss of Natural habitat 2. To make fire in the forest 3. Illegal commercial trade of wildlife NOT: Fast pace of population growth
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With reference to the Biosphere Reserves of India, which of the following is a Biosphere Reserve?
1. Agasthyamalai 2. Dachigam 3. Nokrek NOT: Achanakmar
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Which National Park among the following is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region?
namdapha National Park
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Which of the following is located in Odisha?
1. Mayurbhanj elephant reserve 2. Sambalpur Elephant reserve 3. Mahanadi Elephant reserve NOT: Sonitpur elephant Reserve
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Which ISO certification pertains to Environment Management Systems?
14001
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The arid forest research institute is located in
Jodhpur
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Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of ________- acting on oxygen molecules
UV radiation
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In which district of Karnataka is the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Kodagu