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 below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

2. Cultivation, Collection, extraction, trade, etc. of plants and its derivatives listed in which of the following Schedules of Wildlife Protection Act are prohibited?

[A] Schedule 4
[B] Schedule 5
[C] Schedule 6
[D] None of the above

3. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Kachchh Biosphere Reserve?

1. The reserve covers part of finest grassland of Asia called “Banni”.
2. It is mainly composed of two major ecosystems called Great Rann of Kachchh and the Little Rann of Kachchh.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

4. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Volatile organic compounds?

1. The sources of Volatile organic compounds include perfumes, hair sprays, furniture polish, glues, air fresheners, moth repellents and wood preservatives.
2. They are suspected to damage the liver and other parts of the body.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

5. Pollen from plants, mite, and hair from pets, fungi and parasites are which kind of pollutants?

[A] Volatile organic compounds
[B] Pesticides
[C] Biological pollutants
[D] None of the above

6.Which of the following gas is emitted naturally by the soil?

[A] Carbon Dioxide
[B] Radon
[C] Ozone
[D] Formaldehyde

7. Which of the following are the objectives of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?

1. It aims to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution.
2. It establishes central and State Boards in order to implement the Act.
3. The Act aims to confer on the Boards the powers to implement the provisions of the Act.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

8. Which of the following are the advantages of Bio-Energy?
1. It is capital efficient.
2. It has high energy generation potential.
3. It has significant carbon emission reduction potential.
4. It is helpful in wasteland regeneration.
Select the correct option from the codes give below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

9. GRIHA rating system consists of which of the following categories?
1. Site Selection and Site Planning
2. Conservation and efficient utilization of resources
3. Building operation and maintenance
4. Innovation points
Select the correct option from the codes give below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

10. National Initiative On Climate Resilient Agriculture was launched by which of the following?

[A] UNEP
[B] ICAR
[C] IPCC
[D] MoEFCC