Environment
Consider the following pairs:International agreement/set-upSubject1. Alma-Ata DeclarationHealthcare of the people2. Hague ConventionBiological and chemical weapons3. Talanoa DialogueGlobal climate change4. Under2 CoalitionChild rightsWhich of the pai...
Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?1. Automobile exhaust2. Tobacco smoke3. Wood burning4. Using varnished wooden furniture5. Using products made of polyurethaneSelect the correct answer using the code giv...
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.3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.4. Among the...
Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?1. Nagarhole National Park2. Papikonda National Park3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve4. Wayanad Wildlife SanctuarySelect the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
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?
Steel slag can be the material for which of the following?1. Construction of base road2. Improvement of agricultural soil3. Production of cementSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary2. Gangotri National Park3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary4. Manas National ParkSelect the correct answer using the code given bel...
In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?1. Copper slag2. Cold mix asphalt technology3. Geotextiles4. Hot mix asphalt technology5. Portland ceme...
Consider the following statements:1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.3. High ash content is observed in Indian coal.Which of the statements giv...
What is the use of biochar in farming?1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing 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 th...
If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?1. Cassava2. Damaged wheat grains3. Groundnut seeds4. Horse gram5. Rotten potatoes6. Sugar beetSelect the correct ans...
Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the
In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?1. Crop diversification2. Legume intensification3. Tensiometer use4. Vertical farmingSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?1. It is spread over two districts.2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.3. It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.Select the c...
Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?