People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1. The Indus Suture Zone (ISZ), which was seen in news recently, is found in which state/UT? [A] Assam[B] Sikkim[C] Uttarakhand[D] Ladakh SHOW ANSWER Answer 4 Explanation: As per a recent study conducted by a group of scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun, the Indus Suture Zone (ISZ) in the Ladakh […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which of the following organ / tissue of human body is most sensitive to intake of lead? [A] Blood[B] Brain[C] Kidney[D] Lungs SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Brain is the most sensitive part in human body with respect to lead poisoning. ©navclasses 2.Which of the following is an ex situ mode of wildlife […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.India’s first pollinator park has been established in which state? [A] Haryana[B] Uttarakhand[C] Himachal Pradesh[D] Sikkim SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: India’s first pollinator park has been established in the city of Nainital, Uttarakhand. It has been developed by research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department. The four-acre-park has over 40 species of butterflies, […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which organisation is to set up a ‘Community response forum’ to analyse the impact of Stubble burning on places in and around Delhi? [A] NASA[B] ISRO[C] FAO[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Explanation: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is to set up a ‘Community response forum’ […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which of the following NGO releases State of Environment Report in India? [A] Seva Bharati[B] Development Alternatives[C] Tirumitra[D] Integrated Rural Development Organization SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: Development Alternatives is the world’s first social enterprise which is dedicated to sustainable development. It also conducts research to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.Which fruit is scientifically referred to as ‘Hylocereusundatus’? [A] Dragon fruit[B] Pear[C] Kiwi[D] Litchi SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 Scientifically referred to as Hylocereusundatus, the dragon fruit is called as ‘Kamalam’ in India, due to its resemblance to a lotus flower. Recently, India exported its first consignment of the Dragon Fruit sourced from the farmers […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.A new species of which insect has been recently named after Siruvani, an ecological hotspot in the Western Ghats? [A] Fruit Fly[B] Spider[C] Honey Bee[D] Beetle SHOW ANSWER Answer 1 A new species of fruit fly which was discovered from Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu has been named after Siruvani. Siruvani is considered as an […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1. Which of the following statements are correct regarding White-bellied Heron? 1. It is Critically Endangered. 2. It is found in Bhutan and north-east India to the hills of Bangladesh and north Myanmar. 3. Its natural habitat is rivers with sand or gravel bars or inland lakes. Select the correct option from the codes given […]
People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1
1.The Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in which state? [A]Chhattisgarh[B]Bihar[C]Uttrakhand[D] West Bengal SHOW ANSWER Answer 3 Explanation: The Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi river in the Uttarkashi District of Uttrakhand and covers an area of about 2,390 square km. The park is home to the snow […]
11 NOV 2020 (People & Environment) 1st and 2nd Shift NTA UGC NET JRF Question paper, Answer key
1. Which of the International Agreements/ Convention Protocols are legally binding on the member countries (parties)? (A) Convention on biological diversity(B) Kyoto protocol (C) Montreal protocol(D) Paris agreement 1 (C) only 2 (A) and (C) only3 (A). (B) and (C) only 4 (B). (C) and (D) only SHOW ANSWER Answer 2 Explanation: > The […]
