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1
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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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3
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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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4
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Which of the following energy sources produces NO atmospheric pollution?

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Solar Energy

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5
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Asiatic Lion is naturally found in

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India only

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6
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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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8
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When was ‘Project Tiger’ launched in India?

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1973

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9
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Which of the following is an example of anthropogenic biome?

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Cropland

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10
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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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12
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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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14
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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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16
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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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22
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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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25
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Which among the following is the secondary pollutant?

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Smog

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26
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Home to the snow leapoard, the Hemis National Park is located in

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Ladakh

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27
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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?

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Endangered

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28
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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?

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CITIES

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29
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The narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere where natural vegetation and wildlife exits is called the

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Biosphere

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30
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India’s first indigenously developed payment ecosystem for transport, based on National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) standard, was launched in

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March 2019

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31
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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

A

Kanha National Park

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32
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Which of the following are the impacts of Global Warming?

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Rise in sea level
Melting of glaciers
Spread of diseases
Bleaching of coral Reefs

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33
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Events isn chronological order

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  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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34
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The national Chambal Sanctuary does fall in which of the following states?

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  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Rajasthan
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35
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Which of the following are the most likely places to find the must deer in its natural habitat?

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Ascot Wildlife Sanctuary
Gangotri National Park

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36
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Which one of the following is a bio-mass energy source

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Wood
Gobar Gas
Coal

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37
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Keppel Island is completely bleached mainly due to the expansion of

A

Octopus

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38
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The idea of Ecological Succession was first formally coined by

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Clements

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39
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Green strategic, partnership was entered into on 28th September, 2020 between India and

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Denmark

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40
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Deposits of ‘ Methane Hydrate’?

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  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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41
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The water that is safe to drink is called

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potable water

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42
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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 was due to the leakage of which of the following gases?

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Methyl isocyanate

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43
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What gases are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

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Carbon monoxide
Methane
Ozone
Sulphur dioxide

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44
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Which of the following are greenhouse gases

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Methane
Water Vapour
Carbon dioxide

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45
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Which one of the following is responsible for turning Taj Mahal yellow?

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Sulphur dioxide

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46
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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?

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Diu

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47
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Which district has become the India’s first district to have 100% solar powered health centres?

A

Surat

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48
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Fact

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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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49
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Consequence of heavy sand mining in the Riverbeds?

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  1. Pollution of groundwater
  2. Lowering of the water table
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50
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Agricultural soils release _____ into environment

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nitrogen oxides

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51
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Cattle release ______ into environment

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ammonia

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52
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Poultry industry releases reactive ________ compounds into environment

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Nitrogen

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53
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Why is a plant called prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?

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It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows

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54
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“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by

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The UNFCCC Secretariat

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55
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In which one of the following states in Pakhi Wildlife Sanctuary located?

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Arunachal Pradesh

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56
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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

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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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57
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The city of Cartagena, which is famous for protocol on Biosafety, is located in

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Colombia

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58
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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

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Biomass

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59
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In which year ‘Bio Diversity Act’ was passed in India?

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2002

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60
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The National Forest Policy was launched in

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1988

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61
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How many sustainable developments are there in the UN Agenda 2030?

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17

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62
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“Appiko Movement” was leaded by

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Pandrang Hegde

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63
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The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to

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Lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources

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64
Q

Which industry labours are most prone to Cytosilicosis disease?

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Cement

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65
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As per the Solid Waste management Rules, 2016 in India which one of the following Statements is correct

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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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66
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In which year “ Project Crocodile” was launched in India?

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1975

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67
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Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

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Nuclear reactors

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68
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Renewable source of energy is

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Sun

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69
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As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at

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Both National and State levels

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70
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The global warming has resulted in

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Increase in sea levels

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71
Q

In India, ‘ extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

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The e-waste (Management and Handling ) Rules, 2011

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72
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How many Ramsar conservation sites have been enlisted from India so far?

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37

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73
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Blue Jay or Indian Roller is the state bird of how many Indian states?

A

4

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74
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Which of the following is declared as world heritage site by UNESCO in 2018?

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The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai

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75
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‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news are related to

A

Protection of Western Ghats

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76
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Pin valley National Park is situated in

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Himachal Pradesh

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77
Q

Kishtwar National park is located in

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Jammu and kashmir

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78
Q

Which one of the following is not a major component of Biotic environment?

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Water

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79
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Which one of the following is not a Human made environment?

A

Lake

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80
Q

Gir National Park is situated in

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Gujarat

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81
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Which one of the following weeds is effective in controlling water pollution caused by industrial effluents?

A

Parthenium

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82
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In which of the following state in India the only floating park in the world is situated?

A

manipur

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83
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What are the substances which contaminate the air called?

A

Air pollutants

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84
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Which sanitary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located

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Kaziranga, Assam

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85
Q

Which of the following has Maximum bio-diversity?

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Tropical Region

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86
Q

Who was the pioneer of Chipko movement of 1973?

A

Sunderlal Bahuguna

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87
Q

________________ acts as a shield absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun

A

Stratosphere

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88
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Any undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics of air, land, water or soil is called?

A

Pollution

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89
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Which one of the following is not a major abiotic factors?

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Air

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90
Q

Which state in India has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses in the state?

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Tamil Nadu

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91
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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

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Ecosystem

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92
Q

Sullage water is

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waste water released from kitchen

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93
Q

Presence of large amounts of nutrients is water also causes excessive growth of __________ algae

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Planktonic

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94
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Which of the following synthetic chemical is responsible for ozone layer depletion?

A

Chlorofluorocarbons

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95
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What is a system of interlocking and interdependent food chains called?

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Food Web

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96
Q

Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in

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Chhattisgarh

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97
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The acid rain caused by environmental pollution happens due to which of the following?

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Nitrous Oxide and Sulphur dioxide

98
Q

“Ganga Action Plan” initiated by the Union Government aims at

A

Reduction of pollution in Ganga river

99
Q

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which State?

A

Uttar Pradesh

100
Q

A narrow zone where land, water and air interact is called

A

Biosphere

101
Q

Tiger belongs to which category under IUCN?

A

Endangered

102
Q

Which among the following is the major cause of acid rain?

A

Nitrogen dioxide

103
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Which of the following are the reasons/factors or exposure to benzene pollution?

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  1. Automobile exhaust
  2. Tobacco smoke
  3. Wood burning
  4. Using varnished wooden furniture
  5. Using products made of polyurethane
104
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With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct

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  1. It is spread over two districts
  2. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard
105
Q

Red Panda is a state animal of which of the following state?

A

Sikkim

106
Q

Cartagena protocol is related to

A

Biosafety agreement

107
Q

What is the use biochar in farming?

A
  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
108
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Which of the following represents the most complex level ?

A

Ecosystem

109
Q

Minamata Convention is signed to tackle the issue of

A

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.

110
Q

Where was the first International Earth Summit held?

A

Rio-de-Janeiro

111
Q

When is the World Environment Day celebrated?

A

June 5th

112
Q

The Ramsar Convention is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation of

A

Wetlands

113
Q

Susu Dolphin is found in water of which river?

A

Ganga

114
Q

Name the first State of India which is dependent on organic farming

A

Sikkim

115
Q

The main air pollutant(s) in metropolitan cities is/are

A

CO and SO2

116
Q

Which of the following is a medicinal crop?

A

Aloe Vera

117
Q

Mosses, Lichens and small shrubs are found in which type of vegetation?

A

Tundra

118
Q

What is the audible range (hearing range) of humans?

A

20Hz - 20000Hz

119
Q

When is the ‘International Earth Day’ celebrated ?

A

22nd April

120
Q

Kanha National Park is famous for

A

Tigers

121
Q

In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?

A
  1. Copper slag
  2. Cold mix asphalt technology
  3. Geotextiles
122
Q

Coal ash contains_________–

A

arsenic, lead and mercury

123
Q

_________________ fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment

A

Coal

124
Q

High ash content is observed in ___________

A

Indian Coal

125
Q

Which of the following pairs represent a parasitic relationship?

A

Ticks on Dog

126
Q

In which of the following states is the similipal Bio-sphere Reserve located?

A

Odisha

127
Q

National parks : States

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  1. Indravati : Chhattisgarh
  2. Mollem : Goa
  3. Kalesar : Haryana
  4. Betva : Jharkhand
128
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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?

A

India has 70% of total global tiger’s population

Nearly 30% of India’s tigers live outside tiger reserve

129
Q

With reference to eutrophication, which of the following statements are correct?

A
  1. It decreases dissolved oxygen of water
  2. It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body
130
Q

What is Particulate matter?

A

Air pollutant

131
Q

What percent of solar energy is absorbed by terrestrial ecosystem?

A

1%

132
Q

Which one of the following gases is released mostly from landfills in urban areas?

A

Methane

133
Q

Which one of the following is most sensate to environmental change?

A

Amphibian

134
Q

Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement

A
  1. Wildlife Protection Act
  2. Project Tiger
  3. Project Elephant
  4. biological Diversity Act
135
Q

Excessive use of which of the following fertilisers may be responsible for the presence of toxic substance in groundwater?

A

Nitrogen

136
Q

The movement of nutrient elements through the various components of an ecosystem is called

A

Bio-geo-chemical cycle

137
Q

Where was the Mitti Bachao (Save the soil) movement started in India?

A

Darbhanga, Bihar

138
Q

Without green house effect, the average temperature of earth surface would be

A

-18 degree celcius

139
Q

The entire sequence of communities that successively change in a particular area are called

A

Sere

140
Q

Use of polished rice in human diet causes following diseases

A

Beriberi

141
Q

The main objective of sustainable tourism is

A

To manage tourism and environment while maintaining cultural integrity and ecological process

142
Q

Generally, environment can be classified as following categories.

A
  1. Physical Environment
  2. Cultural Environment
  3. Biological Environment

NOT: Operational Environment

143
Q

The Concept of ‘Ecological Transition’ was first used by

A

Bennett

144
Q

Which of the following national parks is situated in Uttar Pradesh

A

Dudhwa

145
Q

The interaction between algae and fungi to form lichen is called

A

Mutualism

146
Q

The actual location or place where an organism lives is called

A

Habitat

147
Q

Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an “Ecological Hot Spot”?

A

Western Ghats

148
Q

Where was the 4th session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) held recently?

A

Nairobi - Kenya

149
Q

The Five rhino range nations, who signed a declaration “ The New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos, 2019’. are India, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia and

A

Bhutan

150
Q

The ‘Basel Convention’ is aimed at protecting human health and environment against adverse effects of which of the following?

A

Hazardous wastes

151
Q

The study of relation of animals and plants to their surrounding is called

A

Ecology

152
Q

______________________ was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.

A

The International Solar Alliance

153
Q

Greta Thunberg, a teenaged environment activist who was in news recently, hails from

A

Sweden

154
Q

The source of energy that causes the least global warming is

A

Geothermal energy

155
Q

‘Gandhi Solar Park’ is located at

A

Gujarat

156
Q

Which one of the following is the nodal agency in India for the United National Environment Programme?

A

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change

157
Q

Which of the following statements is correct?

A

India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification ( UNCCD )

158
Q

Food chain is

A

Passage of food ( and thus energy ) form one organism to another

159
Q

Which one of the following gases are considered green house gases?

A
  1. CO2
  2. CH4
  3. NO2
160
Q

The maximum biodiversity is found in

A

Tropical rain forest

161
Q

Indiscriminate use of fertilisers have led to

A
  1. soil, water , air pollution
162
Q

Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?

A

Rice Field

163
Q

Which one of the following is the correct sequential phase in the successional development of vegetation community in a habit?

A

Nudation, Migration, Reaction and Stabilisation

164
Q

India aims to achieve land degradation neutrality by the year

A

2030

165
Q

Nitrogen fixing bacteria make combination with cells of the roots of

A

Pulses

166
Q

Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘ Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?

A

Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil

167
Q

Which one of the following greenhouses gases is in largest concentration in the atmosphere/

A

Carbon dioxide

168
Q

Tulsi plant has medicinal values due to the presence of the following

A

Phenols and Flavonoids

169
Q

Where is Wildlife Institute of India (WII) located?

A

Dehradun

170
Q

What is true about ecosystem?

A

Producers are more than primary consumers

171
Q

The organisms which feed on the waste products are called

A

Detrivores

172
Q

With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statements is/are correct

A

It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body

it depletes dissolved oxygen of the water

173
Q

‘Minamata disease’ was caused by eating fish which have high level of

A

Mercury

174
Q

Maximum ozone depletion has been observed in which of the following?

A

The South Pole

175
Q

The ‘Red Data Book’ is related to

A

Animals near extinction

176
Q

Which of the following gases soluble in rainwater causes acidic?

A

Carbon dioxide

177
Q

The environment modified by human activities is called

A

Anthropogenic environment

178
Q

Indian Rhinoceros is protect in

A

Kaziranga national park

179
Q

Which of the following series is true about energy flow in an ecosystem?

A

Producers - Consumers - Decomposers

180
Q

Greenhouse gas, which is present in the highest quantity in atmosphere, is

A

Carbon dioxide

181
Q

The gas, which is emitted in the paddy fields and increases the earth’s temperature is

A

Methane

182
Q

Human activities that cause climate change on the earth include

A

Burning of forests
Agricultural activities
Use of aerosol cans

183
Q

Which crop belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae is known for producing biodiesel?

A

jatropha

184
Q

Which is the first Indian airline company that used bio fuel as ATF in august 2018?

A

Spice jet

185
Q

Which of the following is the well known example of bioindicator of air pollution?

A

Lichens

186
Q

The Global Wildlife Programme, 2017 witnessed the release of which documents?

A

National Wildlife Action Programme

187
Q

Among the mathematical indices for measuring bio-diversity, which one shows the mean species diversity in a habitat at a local scale?

A

Alpha index

188
Q

Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’?

A

Long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emission in a given year

189
Q

With reference to India’s biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Grey-chinned minaret and White-throated redstart are

A

Birds

190
Q

National Clean air programme has been launched by the central government in the year

A

2018

191
Q

At which of the following places is the Secretariat of the International solar alliance (ISA) located at present?

A

Gurugram

192
Q

Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?

A

Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

193
Q

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements

A
  1. The leader of an elephant group is a female
  2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months
194
Q

The Environmental Kuzent Curve (EKC) shows the relationship between per capita GDP and Environmental loss. What is the shape of Environmental Kuznets Curve?

A

inverted U shaped

195
Q

If a particular plant species is places under Schedule VI of The wildlife protection act, 1972, what is the implication?

A

Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances

196
Q

Which among the following was the first 100 percent organic state in the world?

A

Sikkim (india)

197
Q

United States Climate Action Summit 2019 was held at which of the following cities?

A

New york

198
Q

An artificial ecosystem is represented by

A

Aquarium

199
Q

Global warming is expected to result in

A
  1. Increase in level of sea
  2. Change in crop patters
  3. Change in coastline
200
Q

The amount of energy during transfer from one tropic level to another in an ecosystem

A

Decreases

201
Q

Which of the following is associated with biological nitrogen fixation?

A

Blue-green algae

202
Q

What is/are the advantages/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?

A
  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
203
Q

Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?

A

Nagarhole national park
Sathyamangalam Tiger reserve
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

204
Q

According to India’s National Policy on biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of befouls?

A
  1. Cassava
  2. Damaged wheat grains
  3. Rotten potatoes
  4. Sugar beet
205
Q

The most biodiversity rich area in India is

A

Western Ghats

206
Q

Which of the following is a Nodal Institution for implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in India?

A

NITI Aayog

207
Q

Where was the first International Earth summit held?

A

Rio de Janeiro

208
Q

In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air quality index?

A
  1. Carbon monoxide
  2. Nitrogen dioxide
  3. Sulphur dioxide
209
Q

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following states has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State butterfly’?

A

Maharashtra

210
Q

Bio diversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways

A

Soil formation
prevention of soil erosion
Recycling of waste

211
Q

Which one of the following is a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?

A
  1. Biosphere Reserve
  2. National Park
  3. Wildlife Sanctuary

NOT: Botanical Garden

212
Q

Who has propounded the concept of ‘Limit to Growth’?

A

Club of Rome

213
Q

Which of the following Biosphere Reserves was the first to be established but the Government of India?

A

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

214
Q

Which of the following destroys the Ozone layer?

A

Chlorine

215
Q

Eco-Mark is given to an Indian product which is

A

Environment friendly

216
Q

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

A

Forests and education

217
Q

Where is the Bandipur national park located?

A

Karnataka

218
Q

Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity?

A

Destruction of natural habitats, vegetation and jhum cultivation

219
Q

The concept of ‘carbon credit’ originated from which one of the following?

A

Kyoto protocol

220
Q

Which one among the following industries produces the most non-biodegradable wastes?

A

Thermal power plants

221
Q

Cadmium pollution is associated with

A

Itai-itai

222
Q

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

A

Adarsh kumar Goel

223
Q

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

A

Methyl isocyanate

224
Q

Silent valley National Park is located int he Indian state of

A

kerala

225
Q

Which of the following plant is carnivorous

A

Venus Flytrap

226
Q

_________ gases trap heat in the atmosphere which makes the Earth warmer, causing global warming

A

Greenhouse

227
Q

_______was named the cleanest city in the ‘ Swachh Survekshan Survey 2019’

A

Indore

228
Q

World’s first camel hospital is located in which city?

A

Dubai

229
Q

Harsh Vardhan, the union minister for Environment, forest and climate change launched the Indian Cooling Action Plan ( ICAP ). On which day was ICAP released?

A

8th March

230
Q

Which of the followings is the national bird of Chinaj>

A

red-Crowned Crane

231
Q

Kyoto Protocol’s first commitment period started in 2008 and ended in

A

2012

232
Q

The book ‘silent spring’ published in 1962 which set the tone for an environment moment in the world, was written by

A

Rachel Carson

233
Q

The discussion on ‘Sustainable Development’ was started after submitting a report on environment to the United Nation in 1987. That report was

A

Our common future

234
Q

How many more ‘Ramsar sites’ were added to Uttar Pradesh in January, 2020?

A

6

235
Q

Which one of the following is a major cause of wildlife extinction?

A
  1. Loss of Natural habitat
  2. To make fire in the forest
  3. Illegal commercial trade of wildlife

NOT: Fast pace of population growth

236
Q

With reference to the Biosphere Reserves of India, which of the following is a Biosphere Reserve?

A
  1. Agasthyamalai
  2. Dachigam
  3. Nokrek

NOT: Achanakmar

237
Q

Which National Park among the following is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region?

A

namdapha National Park

238
Q

Which of the following is located in Odisha?

A
  1. Mayurbhanj elephant reserve
  2. Sambalpur Elephant reserve
  3. Mahanadi Elephant reserve

NOT: Sonitpur elephant Reserve

239
Q

Which ISO certification pertains to Environment Management Systems?

A

14001

240
Q

The arid forest research institute is located in

A

Jodhpur

241
Q

Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of ________- acting on oxygen molecules

A

UV radiation

242
Q

In which district of Karnataka is the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary located?

A

Kodagu

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