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
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Explanation: White-bellied Heron is a Critically Endangered species. It is found in Bhutan and north-east India to the hills of Bangladesh and north Myanmar. Its natural habitat is rivers with sand or gravel bars or inland lakes.
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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
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Explanation: Cultivation, Collection, extraction, trade, etc. of plants and its derivatives listed in Schedule 6 of Wildlife Protection Act are prohibited. Some of the examples include Red Vanda, blue Vanda, kuth, pitcher plant, beddomes cycad and ladies slipper orchid.
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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
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Explanation: Kachchh Biosphere Reserve covers part of finest grassland of Asia called “Banni”. It is majorly composed of two major ecosystems called Great Rann of Kachchh and the Little Rann of Kachchh.
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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
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Explanation: The sources of Volatile organic compounds include perfumes, hair sprays, furniture polish, glues, air fresheners, moth repellents and wood preservatives. They are suspected to damage the liver and other parts of the body.
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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
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Explanation: Pollen from plants, mite, and hair from pets, fungi and parasites are Biological pollutants. Most of these pollutants are allergens which can cause asthma, hay fever, and other allergic diseases.
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6.Which of the following gas is emitted naturally by the soil?
[A] Carbon Dioxide
[B] Radon
[C] Ozone
[D] Formaldehyde
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Explanation: Radon is a gas that is emitted naturally by the soil and because of modern houses which have poor ventilation, it is confined inside the house and causes lung cancers. Its symbol is Rn and atomic number 86.
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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
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Explanation: Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 aims to provide for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. It establishes central and State Boards in order to implement the Act. The Act aims to confer on the Boards the powers to implement the provisions of the Act.
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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
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Explanation: Some of the advantages of Bio-Energy are as follows:
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.
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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
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Explanation: Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) rating system consists of the following 4 categories:
1. Site Selection and Site Planning
2. Conservation and efficient utilization of resources
3. Building operation and maintenance
4. Innovation points
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10. National Initiative On Climate Resilient Agriculture was launched by which of the following?
[A] UNEP
[B] ICAR
[C] IPCC
[D] MoEFCC
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Explanation: National Initiative On Climate Resilient Agriculture was launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research with funding from the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It was launched in February 2011.
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