Download DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test conducted by the NTA) 2018 DU MA Environmental Studies Question Paper With Solution Key
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DU MA Environmental Studies
Topic:- DU_J18_MA_ES
In 2017, IUCN down listed this species from endangered to threatened category:-
[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
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DU MA Environmental Studies
Topic:- DU_J18_MA_ES
In 2017, IUCN down listed this species from endangered to threatened category:-
[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
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Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
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DU MA Environmental Studies
Topic:- DU_J18_MA_ES
In 2017, IUCN down listed this species from endangered to threatened category:-
[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
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Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
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3. Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
4. Coal [Option ID = 11905]
Correct Answer :-
Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
Which are the backbone of sustainable development:-
[Question ID = 2956]
1. Economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11823]
2. Environmentally sound and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11822]
3. Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
4. Environmentally sound and economically viable decisions [Option ID = 11821]
Correct Answer :-
Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
Which one of the provisions of ISO does not emphasize on Environmental parameters?
[Question ID = 2971]
1. ISO 14031 [Option ID = 11882]
2. ISO 14001 [Option ID = 11881]
3. ISO 14040 [Option ID = 11883]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Which of the following is considered as the ?Kalpataru of Thar Desert?? [Question ID = 2990]
1. Meswak [Option ID = 11958]
2. Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
3. Cactus [Option ID = 11959]
4. Wild Grass [Option ID = 11957]
Correct Answer :-
Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
Which of the following contaminants is considered as a major cause of pollution in Kodaikanal due to the negligence of a renowned
FMCG company?
[Question ID = 2973]
1. SOx [Option ID = 11892]
2. VOCs [Option ID = 11891]
3. Methyl isocyanate [Option ID = 11889]
4. Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
Correct Answer :-
Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
What is Breccia?
[Question ID = 2991]
1. Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
2. Fine silt deposited by flooding rivers [Option ID = 11962]
3. Fine snow particles deposited by glaciers in aquatic bodies [Option ID = 11961]
4. PM2.5 in the atmosphere [Option ID = 11964]
Correct Answer :-
Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
Mr. ?X? finds a dead Cheetal deer shot by some miscreants while driving through a National Park. He picks up the carcass and puts it
in his car to prepare a meal for all his friends. Later in the evening, he is stopped by a forest guard at the gate of the park and arrested for
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DU MA Environmental Studies
Topic:- DU_J18_MA_ES
In 2017, IUCN down listed this species from endangered to threatened category:-
[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
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7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
3. Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
4. Coal [Option ID = 11905]
Correct Answer :-
Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
Which are the backbone of sustainable development:-
[Question ID = 2956]
1. Economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11823]
2. Environmentally sound and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11822]
3. Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
4. Environmentally sound and economically viable decisions [Option ID = 11821]
Correct Answer :-
Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
Which one of the provisions of ISO does not emphasize on Environmental parameters?
[Question ID = 2971]
1. ISO 14031 [Option ID = 11882]
2. ISO 14001 [Option ID = 11881]
3. ISO 14040 [Option ID = 11883]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Which of the following is considered as the ?Kalpataru of Thar Desert?? [Question ID = 2990]
1. Meswak [Option ID = 11958]
2. Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
3. Cactus [Option ID = 11959]
4. Wild Grass [Option ID = 11957]
Correct Answer :-
Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
Which of the following contaminants is considered as a major cause of pollution in Kodaikanal due to the negligence of a renowned
FMCG company?
[Question ID = 2973]
1. SOx [Option ID = 11892]
2. VOCs [Option ID = 11891]
3. Methyl isocyanate [Option ID = 11889]
4. Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
Correct Answer :-
Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
What is Breccia?
[Question ID = 2991]
1. Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
2. Fine silt deposited by flooding rivers [Option ID = 11962]
3. Fine snow particles deposited by glaciers in aquatic bodies [Option ID = 11961]
4. PM2.5 in the atmosphere [Option ID = 11964]
Correct Answer :-
Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
Mr. ?X? finds a dead Cheetal deer shot by some miscreants while driving through a National Park. He picks up the carcass and puts it
in his car to prepare a meal for all his friends. Later in the evening, he is stopped by a forest guard at the gate of the park and arrested for
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having a dead Cheetal in his possession in violation of the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. Advise Mr. ?X?:-
[Question ID = 2993]
1. He may plead with forest authorities to pardon him as he was not aware that carrying a dead cheetal in his car was an offense under the Wildlife
Protection Act. [Option ID = 11969]
2. He may request the Court to excuse him as his advocate had told him that he is not liable if he had not killed the animal [Option ID = 11972]
3. He may plead of not having been warned adequately by the Forest authorities about do?s and don?ts on his entry into the park [Option ID = 11971]
4. He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
Correct Answer :-
He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
An earthquake of 5.0 Richter scale represents _____ more energy than that of 4.0 Richter scale.
[Question ID = 2961]
1. ~2 times [Option ID = 11841]
2. ~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
3. ~10 times [Option ID = 11842]
4. ~100 times [Option ID = 11844]
Correct Answer :-
~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
A charismatic or well-known species that is associated with a given habitat or ecosystem and that may increase awareness of the
need for conservation action is known as:- [Question ID = 2994]
1. Keystone species [Option ID = 11974]
2. None of these [Option ID = 11976]
3. Umbrella species [Option ID = 11975]
4. Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
Correct Answer :-
Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
The highest number of sacred groves are found in:- [Question ID = 2986]
1. Chhatisgarh [Option ID = 11943]
2. West Bengal [Option ID = 11942]
3. Andhra Pradesh [Option ID = 11944]
4. Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
Correct Answer :-
Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
The book ?A World of Three Zeros? is written by:- [Question ID = 2988]
1. Jagdish Bhagwati [Option ID = 11951]
2. Amartya Sen [Option ID = 11950]
3. Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
4. Raghu Ram Rangarajan [Option ID = 11952]
Correct Answer :-
Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
In June 2013, a cloudburst in Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides which became one of India?s worst natural
disasters due to:-
[Question ID = 2962]
1. Severe earthquake [Option ID = 11847]
2. Tsunami [Option ID = 11848]
3. Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
4. God?s curse [Option ID = 11846]
Correct Answer :-
Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
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In 2017, IUCN down listed this species from endangered to threatened category:-
[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
3. Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
4. Coal [Option ID = 11905]
Correct Answer :-
Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
Which are the backbone of sustainable development:-
[Question ID = 2956]
1. Economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11823]
2. Environmentally sound and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11822]
3. Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
4. Environmentally sound and economically viable decisions [Option ID = 11821]
Correct Answer :-
Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
Which one of the provisions of ISO does not emphasize on Environmental parameters?
[Question ID = 2971]
1. ISO 14031 [Option ID = 11882]
2. ISO 14001 [Option ID = 11881]
3. ISO 14040 [Option ID = 11883]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Which of the following is considered as the ?Kalpataru of Thar Desert?? [Question ID = 2990]
1. Meswak [Option ID = 11958]
2. Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
3. Cactus [Option ID = 11959]
4. Wild Grass [Option ID = 11957]
Correct Answer :-
Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
Which of the following contaminants is considered as a major cause of pollution in Kodaikanal due to the negligence of a renowned
FMCG company?
[Question ID = 2973]
1. SOx [Option ID = 11892]
2. VOCs [Option ID = 11891]
3. Methyl isocyanate [Option ID = 11889]
4. Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
Correct Answer :-
Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
What is Breccia?
[Question ID = 2991]
1. Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
2. Fine silt deposited by flooding rivers [Option ID = 11962]
3. Fine snow particles deposited by glaciers in aquatic bodies [Option ID = 11961]
4. PM2.5 in the atmosphere [Option ID = 11964]
Correct Answer :-
Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
Mr. ?X? finds a dead Cheetal deer shot by some miscreants while driving through a National Park. He picks up the carcass and puts it
in his car to prepare a meal for all his friends. Later in the evening, he is stopped by a forest guard at the gate of the park and arrested for
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
having a dead Cheetal in his possession in violation of the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. Advise Mr. ?X?:-
[Question ID = 2993]
1. He may plead with forest authorities to pardon him as he was not aware that carrying a dead cheetal in his car was an offense under the Wildlife
Protection Act. [Option ID = 11969]
2. He may request the Court to excuse him as his advocate had told him that he is not liable if he had not killed the animal [Option ID = 11972]
3. He may plead of not having been warned adequately by the Forest authorities about do?s and don?ts on his entry into the park [Option ID = 11971]
4. He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
Correct Answer :-
He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
An earthquake of 5.0 Richter scale represents _____ more energy than that of 4.0 Richter scale.
[Question ID = 2961]
1. ~2 times [Option ID = 11841]
2. ~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
3. ~10 times [Option ID = 11842]
4. ~100 times [Option ID = 11844]
Correct Answer :-
~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
A charismatic or well-known species that is associated with a given habitat or ecosystem and that may increase awareness of the
need for conservation action is known as:- [Question ID = 2994]
1. Keystone species [Option ID = 11974]
2. None of these [Option ID = 11976]
3. Umbrella species [Option ID = 11975]
4. Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
Correct Answer :-
Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
The highest number of sacred groves are found in:- [Question ID = 2986]
1. Chhatisgarh [Option ID = 11943]
2. West Bengal [Option ID = 11942]
3. Andhra Pradesh [Option ID = 11944]
4. Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
Correct Answer :-
Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
The book ?A World of Three Zeros? is written by:- [Question ID = 2988]
1. Jagdish Bhagwati [Option ID = 11951]
2. Amartya Sen [Option ID = 11950]
3. Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
4. Raghu Ram Rangarajan [Option ID = 11952]
Correct Answer :-
Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
In June 2013, a cloudburst in Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides which became one of India?s worst natural
disasters due to:-
[Question ID = 2962]
1. Severe earthquake [Option ID = 11847]
2. Tsunami [Option ID = 11848]
3. Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
4. God?s curse [Option ID = 11846]
Correct Answer :-
Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
A stratovolcano has alternate layers of:- [Question ID = 2992]
1. Molten rocks and gases [Option ID = 11965]
2. Molten iron and water [Option ID = 11966]
3. Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
4. Ash and hot gases [Option ID = 11968]
Correct Answer :-
Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
What may happen in the absence of greenhouse gas effect on Earth? [Question ID = 2989]
1. Biotic extinctions [Option ID = 11954]
2. Extension of the polar ice caps [Option ID = 11955]
3. All of these [Option ID = 11956]
4. Return of ice age [Option ID = 11953]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11956]
Identify a mesoscale phenomenon:-
[Question ID = 2954]
1. Cyclone [Option ID = 11815]
2. Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
3. Tornado [Option ID = 11813]
4. Eddies [Option ID = 11816]
Correct Answer :-
Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
Identify the correct match:-
[Question ID = 2963]
1. Invasive species ? Release of ship?s ballast water [Option ID = 11851]
2. All of these [Option ID = 11852]
3. Trawl nets? Marine ecosystem degradation [Option ID = 11849]
4. Climate change ? Coral bleaching [Option ID = 11850]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11852]
Spread of human diseases, such as plague, tuberculosis and AIDS are:-
[Question ID = 2965]
1. Neither density-dependent nor density-independent [Option ID = 11859]
2. Density-independent [Option ID = 11858]
3. Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11860]
Correct Answer :-
Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
Sewage disposed into a river decreases:-
[Question ID = 2947]
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand of water [Option ID = 11785]
2. Concentration of nutrients [Option ID = 11787]
3. Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
4. Odour of water [Option ID = 11788]
Correct Answer :-
Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
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[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
3. Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
4. Coal [Option ID = 11905]
Correct Answer :-
Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
Which are the backbone of sustainable development:-
[Question ID = 2956]
1. Economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11823]
2. Environmentally sound and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11822]
3. Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
4. Environmentally sound and economically viable decisions [Option ID = 11821]
Correct Answer :-
Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
Which one of the provisions of ISO does not emphasize on Environmental parameters?
[Question ID = 2971]
1. ISO 14031 [Option ID = 11882]
2. ISO 14001 [Option ID = 11881]
3. ISO 14040 [Option ID = 11883]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Which of the following is considered as the ?Kalpataru of Thar Desert?? [Question ID = 2990]
1. Meswak [Option ID = 11958]
2. Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
3. Cactus [Option ID = 11959]
4. Wild Grass [Option ID = 11957]
Correct Answer :-
Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
Which of the following contaminants is considered as a major cause of pollution in Kodaikanal due to the negligence of a renowned
FMCG company?
[Question ID = 2973]
1. SOx [Option ID = 11892]
2. VOCs [Option ID = 11891]
3. Methyl isocyanate [Option ID = 11889]
4. Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
Correct Answer :-
Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
What is Breccia?
[Question ID = 2991]
1. Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
2. Fine silt deposited by flooding rivers [Option ID = 11962]
3. Fine snow particles deposited by glaciers in aquatic bodies [Option ID = 11961]
4. PM2.5 in the atmosphere [Option ID = 11964]
Correct Answer :-
Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
Mr. ?X? finds a dead Cheetal deer shot by some miscreants while driving through a National Park. He picks up the carcass and puts it
in his car to prepare a meal for all his friends. Later in the evening, he is stopped by a forest guard at the gate of the park and arrested for
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
having a dead Cheetal in his possession in violation of the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. Advise Mr. ?X?:-
[Question ID = 2993]
1. He may plead with forest authorities to pardon him as he was not aware that carrying a dead cheetal in his car was an offense under the Wildlife
Protection Act. [Option ID = 11969]
2. He may request the Court to excuse him as his advocate had told him that he is not liable if he had not killed the animal [Option ID = 11972]
3. He may plead of not having been warned adequately by the Forest authorities about do?s and don?ts on his entry into the park [Option ID = 11971]
4. He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
Correct Answer :-
He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
An earthquake of 5.0 Richter scale represents _____ more energy than that of 4.0 Richter scale.
[Question ID = 2961]
1. ~2 times [Option ID = 11841]
2. ~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
3. ~10 times [Option ID = 11842]
4. ~100 times [Option ID = 11844]
Correct Answer :-
~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
A charismatic or well-known species that is associated with a given habitat or ecosystem and that may increase awareness of the
need for conservation action is known as:- [Question ID = 2994]
1. Keystone species [Option ID = 11974]
2. None of these [Option ID = 11976]
3. Umbrella species [Option ID = 11975]
4. Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
Correct Answer :-
Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
The highest number of sacred groves are found in:- [Question ID = 2986]
1. Chhatisgarh [Option ID = 11943]
2. West Bengal [Option ID = 11942]
3. Andhra Pradesh [Option ID = 11944]
4. Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
Correct Answer :-
Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
The book ?A World of Three Zeros? is written by:- [Question ID = 2988]
1. Jagdish Bhagwati [Option ID = 11951]
2. Amartya Sen [Option ID = 11950]
3. Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
4. Raghu Ram Rangarajan [Option ID = 11952]
Correct Answer :-
Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
In June 2013, a cloudburst in Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides which became one of India?s worst natural
disasters due to:-
[Question ID = 2962]
1. Severe earthquake [Option ID = 11847]
2. Tsunami [Option ID = 11848]
3. Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
4. God?s curse [Option ID = 11846]
Correct Answer :-
Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
A stratovolcano has alternate layers of:- [Question ID = 2992]
1. Molten rocks and gases [Option ID = 11965]
2. Molten iron and water [Option ID = 11966]
3. Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
4. Ash and hot gases [Option ID = 11968]
Correct Answer :-
Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
What may happen in the absence of greenhouse gas effect on Earth? [Question ID = 2989]
1. Biotic extinctions [Option ID = 11954]
2. Extension of the polar ice caps [Option ID = 11955]
3. All of these [Option ID = 11956]
4. Return of ice age [Option ID = 11953]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11956]
Identify a mesoscale phenomenon:-
[Question ID = 2954]
1. Cyclone [Option ID = 11815]
2. Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
3. Tornado [Option ID = 11813]
4. Eddies [Option ID = 11816]
Correct Answer :-
Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
Identify the correct match:-
[Question ID = 2963]
1. Invasive species ? Release of ship?s ballast water [Option ID = 11851]
2. All of these [Option ID = 11852]
3. Trawl nets? Marine ecosystem degradation [Option ID = 11849]
4. Climate change ? Coral bleaching [Option ID = 11850]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11852]
Spread of human diseases, such as plague, tuberculosis and AIDS are:-
[Question ID = 2965]
1. Neither density-dependent nor density-independent [Option ID = 11859]
2. Density-independent [Option ID = 11858]
3. Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11860]
Correct Answer :-
Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
Sewage disposed into a river decreases:-
[Question ID = 2947]
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand of water [Option ID = 11785]
2. Concentration of nutrients [Option ID = 11787]
3. Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
4. Odour of water [Option ID = 11788]
Correct Answer :-
Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
29)
30)
31)
32)
33)
34)
Urban ecology uses methods of:-
[Question ID = 2969]
1. Social and political science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11876]
2. Social science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11873]
3. Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
4. Natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11875]
Correct Answer :-
Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
If we compare the global growth rate of human population in 1960 and 2018. It has ______.
[Question ID = 2964]
1. Enhanced [Option ID = 11854]
2. Exponentially enhanced [Option ID = 11856]
3. Declined [Option ID = 11853]
4. Remained constant [Option ID = 11855]
Correct Answer :-
Declined [Option ID = 11853]
Main cause of eutrophication in a lake is:-
[Question ID = 2982]
1. Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
2. High concentration of dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11926]
3. High growth of aquatic insects [Option ID = 11927]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11928]
Correct Answer :-
Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
A single child born in a developed country has a greater effect on natural resources than 12 children born in developing countries
because of:-
[Question ID = 2966]
1. Consumption overpopulation in developing countries [Option ID = 11861]
2. Human overpopulation in developed countries [Option ID = 11862]
3. The bigger ecological footprint of developing countries [Option ID = 11864]
4. The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
Correct Answer :-
The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
?Ice Stupa? project in Ladakh was started by:-
[Question ID = 2951]
1. Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
2. Tsering Yama [Option ID = 11804]
3. Madhukar Dhas [Option ID = 11802]
4. Ngawang Phuntsok [Option ID = 11801]
Correct Answer :-
Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
_____ of the world population currently lives in the urban areas.
[Question ID = 2968]
1. ~50 % [Option ID = 11869]
2. ~30 % [Option ID = 11872]
3. ~10 % [Option ID = 11871]
4. ~80 % [Option ID = 11870]
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In 2017, IUCN down listed this species from endangered to threatened category:-
[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
3. Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
4. Coal [Option ID = 11905]
Correct Answer :-
Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
Which are the backbone of sustainable development:-
[Question ID = 2956]
1. Economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11823]
2. Environmentally sound and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11822]
3. Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
4. Environmentally sound and economically viable decisions [Option ID = 11821]
Correct Answer :-
Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
Which one of the provisions of ISO does not emphasize on Environmental parameters?
[Question ID = 2971]
1. ISO 14031 [Option ID = 11882]
2. ISO 14001 [Option ID = 11881]
3. ISO 14040 [Option ID = 11883]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Which of the following is considered as the ?Kalpataru of Thar Desert?? [Question ID = 2990]
1. Meswak [Option ID = 11958]
2. Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
3. Cactus [Option ID = 11959]
4. Wild Grass [Option ID = 11957]
Correct Answer :-
Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
Which of the following contaminants is considered as a major cause of pollution in Kodaikanal due to the negligence of a renowned
FMCG company?
[Question ID = 2973]
1. SOx [Option ID = 11892]
2. VOCs [Option ID = 11891]
3. Methyl isocyanate [Option ID = 11889]
4. Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
Correct Answer :-
Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
What is Breccia?
[Question ID = 2991]
1. Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
2. Fine silt deposited by flooding rivers [Option ID = 11962]
3. Fine snow particles deposited by glaciers in aquatic bodies [Option ID = 11961]
4. PM2.5 in the atmosphere [Option ID = 11964]
Correct Answer :-
Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
Mr. ?X? finds a dead Cheetal deer shot by some miscreants while driving through a National Park. He picks up the carcass and puts it
in his car to prepare a meal for all his friends. Later in the evening, he is stopped by a forest guard at the gate of the park and arrested for
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
having a dead Cheetal in his possession in violation of the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. Advise Mr. ?X?:-
[Question ID = 2993]
1. He may plead with forest authorities to pardon him as he was not aware that carrying a dead cheetal in his car was an offense under the Wildlife
Protection Act. [Option ID = 11969]
2. He may request the Court to excuse him as his advocate had told him that he is not liable if he had not killed the animal [Option ID = 11972]
3. He may plead of not having been warned adequately by the Forest authorities about do?s and don?ts on his entry into the park [Option ID = 11971]
4. He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
Correct Answer :-
He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
An earthquake of 5.0 Richter scale represents _____ more energy than that of 4.0 Richter scale.
[Question ID = 2961]
1. ~2 times [Option ID = 11841]
2. ~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
3. ~10 times [Option ID = 11842]
4. ~100 times [Option ID = 11844]
Correct Answer :-
~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
A charismatic or well-known species that is associated with a given habitat or ecosystem and that may increase awareness of the
need for conservation action is known as:- [Question ID = 2994]
1. Keystone species [Option ID = 11974]
2. None of these [Option ID = 11976]
3. Umbrella species [Option ID = 11975]
4. Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
Correct Answer :-
Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
The highest number of sacred groves are found in:- [Question ID = 2986]
1. Chhatisgarh [Option ID = 11943]
2. West Bengal [Option ID = 11942]
3. Andhra Pradesh [Option ID = 11944]
4. Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
Correct Answer :-
Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
The book ?A World of Three Zeros? is written by:- [Question ID = 2988]
1. Jagdish Bhagwati [Option ID = 11951]
2. Amartya Sen [Option ID = 11950]
3. Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
4. Raghu Ram Rangarajan [Option ID = 11952]
Correct Answer :-
Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
In June 2013, a cloudburst in Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides which became one of India?s worst natural
disasters due to:-
[Question ID = 2962]
1. Severe earthquake [Option ID = 11847]
2. Tsunami [Option ID = 11848]
3. Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
4. God?s curse [Option ID = 11846]
Correct Answer :-
Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
A stratovolcano has alternate layers of:- [Question ID = 2992]
1. Molten rocks and gases [Option ID = 11965]
2. Molten iron and water [Option ID = 11966]
3. Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
4. Ash and hot gases [Option ID = 11968]
Correct Answer :-
Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
What may happen in the absence of greenhouse gas effect on Earth? [Question ID = 2989]
1. Biotic extinctions [Option ID = 11954]
2. Extension of the polar ice caps [Option ID = 11955]
3. All of these [Option ID = 11956]
4. Return of ice age [Option ID = 11953]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11956]
Identify a mesoscale phenomenon:-
[Question ID = 2954]
1. Cyclone [Option ID = 11815]
2. Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
3. Tornado [Option ID = 11813]
4. Eddies [Option ID = 11816]
Correct Answer :-
Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
Identify the correct match:-
[Question ID = 2963]
1. Invasive species ? Release of ship?s ballast water [Option ID = 11851]
2. All of these [Option ID = 11852]
3. Trawl nets? Marine ecosystem degradation [Option ID = 11849]
4. Climate change ? Coral bleaching [Option ID = 11850]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11852]
Spread of human diseases, such as plague, tuberculosis and AIDS are:-
[Question ID = 2965]
1. Neither density-dependent nor density-independent [Option ID = 11859]
2. Density-independent [Option ID = 11858]
3. Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11860]
Correct Answer :-
Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
Sewage disposed into a river decreases:-
[Question ID = 2947]
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand of water [Option ID = 11785]
2. Concentration of nutrients [Option ID = 11787]
3. Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
4. Odour of water [Option ID = 11788]
Correct Answer :-
Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
29)
30)
31)
32)
33)
34)
Urban ecology uses methods of:-
[Question ID = 2969]
1. Social and political science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11876]
2. Social science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11873]
3. Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
4. Natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11875]
Correct Answer :-
Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
If we compare the global growth rate of human population in 1960 and 2018. It has ______.
[Question ID = 2964]
1. Enhanced [Option ID = 11854]
2. Exponentially enhanced [Option ID = 11856]
3. Declined [Option ID = 11853]
4. Remained constant [Option ID = 11855]
Correct Answer :-
Declined [Option ID = 11853]
Main cause of eutrophication in a lake is:-
[Question ID = 2982]
1. Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
2. High concentration of dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11926]
3. High growth of aquatic insects [Option ID = 11927]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11928]
Correct Answer :-
Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
A single child born in a developed country has a greater effect on natural resources than 12 children born in developing countries
because of:-
[Question ID = 2966]
1. Consumption overpopulation in developing countries [Option ID = 11861]
2. Human overpopulation in developed countries [Option ID = 11862]
3. The bigger ecological footprint of developing countries [Option ID = 11864]
4. The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
Correct Answer :-
The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
?Ice Stupa? project in Ladakh was started by:-
[Question ID = 2951]
1. Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
2. Tsering Yama [Option ID = 11804]
3. Madhukar Dhas [Option ID = 11802]
4. Ngawang Phuntsok [Option ID = 11801]
Correct Answer :-
Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
_____ of the world population currently lives in the urban areas.
[Question ID = 2968]
1. ~50 % [Option ID = 11869]
2. ~30 % [Option ID = 11872]
3. ~10 % [Option ID = 11871]
4. ~80 % [Option ID = 11870]
35)
36)
37)
38)
39)
40)
Correct Answer :-
~50 % [Option ID = 11869]
House sparrow is the state bird of:-
[Question ID = 2958]
1. Diu and Daman [Option ID = 11832]
2. Haryana [Option ID = 11830]
3. Uttar Pradesh [Option ID = 11831]
4. Delhi [Option ID = 11829]
Correct Answer :-
Delhi [Option ID = 11829]
Parasitism and predation are similar as both are:-
[Question ID = 2945]
1. (?/?)interactions [Option ID = 11780]
2. (+/?) interactions [Option ID = 11779]
3. (+/+) interactions [Option ID = 11777]
4. (+/0) interactions [Option ID = 11778]
Correct Answer :-
(+/?) interactions [Option ID = 11779]
Ethnopharmacology deals with:-
[Question ID = 2959]
1. Scientific studies on biological interactions [Option ID = 11835]
2. Scientific studies on indigenous knowledge to identify the medicinally important active principle [Option ID = 11833]
3. Scientific studies on the effect of modern medicines on native plants [Option ID = 11836]
4. Scientific studies on local ecosystems [Option ID = 11834]
Correct Answer :-
Scientific studies on indigenous knowledge to identify the medicinally important active principle [Option ID = 11833]
Forest Research Institute (FRI) is located at:- [Question ID = 2983]
1. Daimabad [Option ID = 11929]
2. Dehradun [Option ID = 11930]
3. Daultabad [Option ID = 11931]
4. Didarpur [Option ID = 11932]
Correct Answer :-
Dehradun [Option ID = 11930]
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on _____ of each year. [Question ID = 2985]
1. 22 May [Option ID = 11937]
2. 02 February [Option ID = 11940]
3. 05 June [Option ID = 11938]
4. 22 April [Option ID = 11939]
Correct Answer :-
22 May [Option ID = 11937]
River Lohit is a tributary of:-
[Question ID = 2957]
1. Bhagirathi [Option ID = 11825]
2. Chambal [Option ID = 11828]
3. Brahmaputra [Option ID = 11827]
4. Betwa [Option ID = 11826]
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[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
3. Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
4. Coal [Option ID = 11905]
Correct Answer :-
Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
Which are the backbone of sustainable development:-
[Question ID = 2956]
1. Economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11823]
2. Environmentally sound and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11822]
3. Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
4. Environmentally sound and economically viable decisions [Option ID = 11821]
Correct Answer :-
Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
Which one of the provisions of ISO does not emphasize on Environmental parameters?
[Question ID = 2971]
1. ISO 14031 [Option ID = 11882]
2. ISO 14001 [Option ID = 11881]
3. ISO 14040 [Option ID = 11883]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Which of the following is considered as the ?Kalpataru of Thar Desert?? [Question ID = 2990]
1. Meswak [Option ID = 11958]
2. Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
3. Cactus [Option ID = 11959]
4. Wild Grass [Option ID = 11957]
Correct Answer :-
Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
Which of the following contaminants is considered as a major cause of pollution in Kodaikanal due to the negligence of a renowned
FMCG company?
[Question ID = 2973]
1. SOx [Option ID = 11892]
2. VOCs [Option ID = 11891]
3. Methyl isocyanate [Option ID = 11889]
4. Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
Correct Answer :-
Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
What is Breccia?
[Question ID = 2991]
1. Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
2. Fine silt deposited by flooding rivers [Option ID = 11962]
3. Fine snow particles deposited by glaciers in aquatic bodies [Option ID = 11961]
4. PM2.5 in the atmosphere [Option ID = 11964]
Correct Answer :-
Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
Mr. ?X? finds a dead Cheetal deer shot by some miscreants while driving through a National Park. He picks up the carcass and puts it
in his car to prepare a meal for all his friends. Later in the evening, he is stopped by a forest guard at the gate of the park and arrested for
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
having a dead Cheetal in his possession in violation of the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. Advise Mr. ?X?:-
[Question ID = 2993]
1. He may plead with forest authorities to pardon him as he was not aware that carrying a dead cheetal in his car was an offense under the Wildlife
Protection Act. [Option ID = 11969]
2. He may request the Court to excuse him as his advocate had told him that he is not liable if he had not killed the animal [Option ID = 11972]
3. He may plead of not having been warned adequately by the Forest authorities about do?s and don?ts on his entry into the park [Option ID = 11971]
4. He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
Correct Answer :-
He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
An earthquake of 5.0 Richter scale represents _____ more energy than that of 4.0 Richter scale.
[Question ID = 2961]
1. ~2 times [Option ID = 11841]
2. ~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
3. ~10 times [Option ID = 11842]
4. ~100 times [Option ID = 11844]
Correct Answer :-
~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
A charismatic or well-known species that is associated with a given habitat or ecosystem and that may increase awareness of the
need for conservation action is known as:- [Question ID = 2994]
1. Keystone species [Option ID = 11974]
2. None of these [Option ID = 11976]
3. Umbrella species [Option ID = 11975]
4. Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
Correct Answer :-
Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
The highest number of sacred groves are found in:- [Question ID = 2986]
1. Chhatisgarh [Option ID = 11943]
2. West Bengal [Option ID = 11942]
3. Andhra Pradesh [Option ID = 11944]
4. Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
Correct Answer :-
Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
The book ?A World of Three Zeros? is written by:- [Question ID = 2988]
1. Jagdish Bhagwati [Option ID = 11951]
2. Amartya Sen [Option ID = 11950]
3. Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
4. Raghu Ram Rangarajan [Option ID = 11952]
Correct Answer :-
Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
In June 2013, a cloudburst in Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides which became one of India?s worst natural
disasters due to:-
[Question ID = 2962]
1. Severe earthquake [Option ID = 11847]
2. Tsunami [Option ID = 11848]
3. Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
4. God?s curse [Option ID = 11846]
Correct Answer :-
Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
A stratovolcano has alternate layers of:- [Question ID = 2992]
1. Molten rocks and gases [Option ID = 11965]
2. Molten iron and water [Option ID = 11966]
3. Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
4. Ash and hot gases [Option ID = 11968]
Correct Answer :-
Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
What may happen in the absence of greenhouse gas effect on Earth? [Question ID = 2989]
1. Biotic extinctions [Option ID = 11954]
2. Extension of the polar ice caps [Option ID = 11955]
3. All of these [Option ID = 11956]
4. Return of ice age [Option ID = 11953]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11956]
Identify a mesoscale phenomenon:-
[Question ID = 2954]
1. Cyclone [Option ID = 11815]
2. Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
3. Tornado [Option ID = 11813]
4. Eddies [Option ID = 11816]
Correct Answer :-
Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
Identify the correct match:-
[Question ID = 2963]
1. Invasive species ? Release of ship?s ballast water [Option ID = 11851]
2. All of these [Option ID = 11852]
3. Trawl nets? Marine ecosystem degradation [Option ID = 11849]
4. Climate change ? Coral bleaching [Option ID = 11850]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11852]
Spread of human diseases, such as plague, tuberculosis and AIDS are:-
[Question ID = 2965]
1. Neither density-dependent nor density-independent [Option ID = 11859]
2. Density-independent [Option ID = 11858]
3. Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11860]
Correct Answer :-
Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
Sewage disposed into a river decreases:-
[Question ID = 2947]
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand of water [Option ID = 11785]
2. Concentration of nutrients [Option ID = 11787]
3. Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
4. Odour of water [Option ID = 11788]
Correct Answer :-
Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
29)
30)
31)
32)
33)
34)
Urban ecology uses methods of:-
[Question ID = 2969]
1. Social and political science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11876]
2. Social science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11873]
3. Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
4. Natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11875]
Correct Answer :-
Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
If we compare the global growth rate of human population in 1960 and 2018. It has ______.
[Question ID = 2964]
1. Enhanced [Option ID = 11854]
2. Exponentially enhanced [Option ID = 11856]
3. Declined [Option ID = 11853]
4. Remained constant [Option ID = 11855]
Correct Answer :-
Declined [Option ID = 11853]
Main cause of eutrophication in a lake is:-
[Question ID = 2982]
1. Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
2. High concentration of dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11926]
3. High growth of aquatic insects [Option ID = 11927]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11928]
Correct Answer :-
Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
A single child born in a developed country has a greater effect on natural resources than 12 children born in developing countries
because of:-
[Question ID = 2966]
1. Consumption overpopulation in developing countries [Option ID = 11861]
2. Human overpopulation in developed countries [Option ID = 11862]
3. The bigger ecological footprint of developing countries [Option ID = 11864]
4. The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
Correct Answer :-
The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
?Ice Stupa? project in Ladakh was started by:-
[Question ID = 2951]
1. Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
2. Tsering Yama [Option ID = 11804]
3. Madhukar Dhas [Option ID = 11802]
4. Ngawang Phuntsok [Option ID = 11801]
Correct Answer :-
Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
_____ of the world population currently lives in the urban areas.
[Question ID = 2968]
1. ~50 % [Option ID = 11869]
2. ~30 % [Option ID = 11872]
3. ~10 % [Option ID = 11871]
4. ~80 % [Option ID = 11870]
35)
36)
37)
38)
39)
40)
Correct Answer :-
~50 % [Option ID = 11869]
House sparrow is the state bird of:-
[Question ID = 2958]
1. Diu and Daman [Option ID = 11832]
2. Haryana [Option ID = 11830]
3. Uttar Pradesh [Option ID = 11831]
4. Delhi [Option ID = 11829]
Correct Answer :-
Delhi [Option ID = 11829]
Parasitism and predation are similar as both are:-
[Question ID = 2945]
1. (?/?)interactions [Option ID = 11780]
2. (+/?) interactions [Option ID = 11779]
3. (+/+) interactions [Option ID = 11777]
4. (+/0) interactions [Option ID = 11778]
Correct Answer :-
(+/?) interactions [Option ID = 11779]
Ethnopharmacology deals with:-
[Question ID = 2959]
1. Scientific studies on biological interactions [Option ID = 11835]
2. Scientific studies on indigenous knowledge to identify the medicinally important active principle [Option ID = 11833]
3. Scientific studies on the effect of modern medicines on native plants [Option ID = 11836]
4. Scientific studies on local ecosystems [Option ID = 11834]
Correct Answer :-
Scientific studies on indigenous knowledge to identify the medicinally important active principle [Option ID = 11833]
Forest Research Institute (FRI) is located at:- [Question ID = 2983]
1. Daimabad [Option ID = 11929]
2. Dehradun [Option ID = 11930]
3. Daultabad [Option ID = 11931]
4. Didarpur [Option ID = 11932]
Correct Answer :-
Dehradun [Option ID = 11930]
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on _____ of each year. [Question ID = 2985]
1. 22 May [Option ID = 11937]
2. 02 February [Option ID = 11940]
3. 05 June [Option ID = 11938]
4. 22 April [Option ID = 11939]
Correct Answer :-
22 May [Option ID = 11937]
River Lohit is a tributary of:-
[Question ID = 2957]
1. Bhagirathi [Option ID = 11825]
2. Chambal [Option ID = 11828]
3. Brahmaputra [Option ID = 11827]
4. Betwa [Option ID = 11826]
41)
42)
43)
44)
45)
46)
Correct Answer :-
Brahmaputra [Option ID = 11827]
Tihri dam is on the river:- [Question ID = 2984]
1. Bhagirathi [Option ID = 11933]
2. Kaveri [Option ID = 11936]
3. Narmada [Option ID = 11935]
4. Alaknanda [Option ID = 11934]
Correct Answer :-
Bhagirathi [Option ID = 11933]
Of all the solar energy absorbed by vegetation, a fraction of the energy used for assimilation is:-
[Question ID = 2949]
1. =1% [Option ID = 11795]
2. >1% [Option ID = 11794]
3. <1% [Option ID = 11793]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11796]
Correct Answer :-
<1% [Option ID = 11793]
Environmental risk is a phenomenon of:-
[Question ID = 2946]
1. Certainty [Option ID = 11782]
2. Possibility [Option ID = 11781]
3. 50% Likelihood [Option ID = 11783]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11784]
Correct Answer :-
Possibility [Option ID = 11781]
Ecosystem engineers refer to:-
[Question ID = 2960]
1. Policymakers who permit the restoration of degraded ecosystems [Option ID = 11840]
2. Architects who design a green building using a large number of species [Option ID = 11839]
3. Organisms that can alter the distribution and abundance of large numbers of plants and animals, and significantly modify biodiversity [Option ID = 11837]
4. Community ecologists who analyze communities on degraded lands [Option ID = 11838]
Correct Answer :-
Organisms that can alter the distribution and abundance of large numbers of plants and animals, and significantly modify biodiversity [Option ID =
11837]
Which of the following studies is best suited to resolve the conflict between conservation and development? [Question ID = 2987]
1. Ecological Economics [Option ID = 11945]
2. Evolutionary Biology [Option ID = 11947]
3. Community Ecology [Option ID = 11948]
4. Plant Physiology [Option ID = 11946]
Correct Answer :-
Ecological Economics [Option ID = 11945]
National Action Plan on Climate Change, 2008 (NAPCC) includes which of the following programmes:-
(i) National solar mission
(ii) National mission for enhanced energy efficiency
(iii) National mission for sustainable habitat
[Question ID = 2975]
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In 2017, IUCN down listed this species from endangered to threatened category:-
[Question ID = 2952]
1. Pipistrelle [Option ID = 11805]
2. Gazelle [Option ID = 11806]
3. Snow Leopard [Option ID = 11808]
4. Mouse Deer [Option ID = 11807]
Correct Answer :-
Which of the following is regarded as the major cause of groundwater contamination?
[Question ID = 2950]
1. Septic tanks [Option ID = 11799]
2. Agricultural runoff [Option ID = 11797]
3. Landfills [Option ID = 11798]
4. All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11800]
Which of the following are suggested to reduce the effects of future climate change:-
[Question ID = 2980]
1. D) None of these [Option ID = 11920]
2. C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
3. A) Mitigation [Option ID = 11917]
4. B) Adaptation [Option ID = 11918]
Correct Answer :-
C) Both ?A? and ?B? [Option ID = 11919]
Which of the following practices does not come under green chemistry:-
[Question ID = 2979]
1. Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
2. Using H2O2 for bleaching instead of using chlorine-based bleaching agents [Option ID = 11913]
3. Using soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. [Option ID = 11916]
4. Using bicycle instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles [Option ID = 11914]
Correct Answer :-
Using plastic cans for storing substances [Option ID = 11915]
Which of the following actions would be the most effective in decreasing acid rain and acid deposition problems?
[Question ID = 2953]
1. Developing acid-resistant crops [Option ID = 11811]
2. Adding lime to acidified lakes [Option ID = 11812]
3. Using higher smokestacks [Option ID = 11809]
4. Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
Correct Answer :-
Reducing use of fossil fuels [Option ID = 11810]
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
Which of the following pollutants is considered as the major cause of respiratory diseases in Delhi?
[Question ID = 2970]
1. Nitrogen oxides [Option ID = 11878]
2. Volatile organic compounds [Option ID = 11877]
3. Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
4. Carbon monoxide [Option ID = 11879]
Correct Answer :-
Suspended particulate matter [Option ID = 11880]
Which of the following treaties is related to the conservation of wetlands?
[Question ID = 2974]
1. Basel Convention [Option ID = 11893]
2. Cartagena Protocol [Option ID = 11894]
3. Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
4. Montreal Protocol [Option ID = 11895]
Correct Answer :-
Ramsar Convention [Option ID = 11896]
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Earth Summit (1992):-
(i) The Earth summit was held in Rio de Janerio
(ii) Its most important outcome was Agenda 21
[Question ID = 2976]
1. (ii) [Option ID = 11902]
2. (i) [Option ID = 11901]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11903]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11904]
Which of the following is most likely to lead to desertification?
[Question ID = 2948]
1. Irrigation in humid climates [Option ID = 11790]
2. Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
3. Crop rotation and contour ploughing [Option ID = 11792]
4. The use of artificial fertilizers [Option ID = 11789]
Correct Answer :-
Overgrazing by cattle, sheep, or goats [Option ID = 11791]
Which of the following snakes is known to build a nest and guard its young?
[Question ID = 2978]
1. King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
2. Banded Krait [Option ID = 11911]
3. Rat Snake [Option ID = 11912]
4. Common Krait [Option ID = 11910]
Correct Answer :-
King Cobra [Option ID = 11909]
Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
[Question ID = 2977]
1. Kerosene [Option ID = 11908]
2. Diesel [Option ID = 11907]
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
3. Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
4. Coal [Option ID = 11905]
Correct Answer :-
Hydrogen [Option ID = 11906]
Which are the backbone of sustainable development:-
[Question ID = 2956]
1. Economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11823]
2. Environmentally sound and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11822]
3. Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
4. Environmentally sound and economically viable decisions [Option ID = 11821]
Correct Answer :-
Environmentally sound, economically viable and socially equitable decisions [Option ID = 11824]
Which one of the provisions of ISO does not emphasize on Environmental parameters?
[Question ID = 2971]
1. ISO 14031 [Option ID = 11882]
2. ISO 14001 [Option ID = 11881]
3. ISO 14040 [Option ID = 11883]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Correct Answer :-
None of these [Option ID = 11884]
Which of the following is considered as the ?Kalpataru of Thar Desert?? [Question ID = 2990]
1. Meswak [Option ID = 11958]
2. Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
3. Cactus [Option ID = 11959]
4. Wild Grass [Option ID = 11957]
Correct Answer :-
Khejri [Option ID = 11960]
Which of the following contaminants is considered as a major cause of pollution in Kodaikanal due to the negligence of a renowned
FMCG company?
[Question ID = 2973]
1. SOx [Option ID = 11892]
2. VOCs [Option ID = 11891]
3. Methyl isocyanate [Option ID = 11889]
4. Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
Correct Answer :-
Mercury [Option ID = 11890]
What is Breccia?
[Question ID = 2991]
1. Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
2. Fine silt deposited by flooding rivers [Option ID = 11962]
3. Fine snow particles deposited by glaciers in aquatic bodies [Option ID = 11961]
4. PM2.5 in the atmosphere [Option ID = 11964]
Correct Answer :-
Fine volcanic material deposited in an aquatic environment [Option ID = 11963]
Mr. ?X? finds a dead Cheetal deer shot by some miscreants while driving through a National Park. He picks up the carcass and puts it
in his car to prepare a meal for all his friends. Later in the evening, he is stopped by a forest guard at the gate of the park and arrested for
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
having a dead Cheetal in his possession in violation of the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act. Advise Mr. ?X?:-
[Question ID = 2993]
1. He may plead with forest authorities to pardon him as he was not aware that carrying a dead cheetal in his car was an offense under the Wildlife
Protection Act. [Option ID = 11969]
2. He may request the Court to excuse him as his advocate had told him that he is not liable if he had not killed the animal [Option ID = 11972]
3. He may plead of not having been warned adequately by the Forest authorities about do?s and don?ts on his entry into the park [Option ID = 11971]
4. He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
Correct Answer :-
He must be prepared for punishment as ignorance cannot be pleaded as a ground for defense [Option ID = 11970]
An earthquake of 5.0 Richter scale represents _____ more energy than that of 4.0 Richter scale.
[Question ID = 2961]
1. ~2 times [Option ID = 11841]
2. ~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
3. ~10 times [Option ID = 11842]
4. ~100 times [Option ID = 11844]
Correct Answer :-
~30 times [Option ID = 11843]
A charismatic or well-known species that is associated with a given habitat or ecosystem and that may increase awareness of the
need for conservation action is known as:- [Question ID = 2994]
1. Keystone species [Option ID = 11974]
2. None of these [Option ID = 11976]
3. Umbrella species [Option ID = 11975]
4. Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
Correct Answer :-
Flagship species [Option ID = 11973]
The highest number of sacred groves are found in:- [Question ID = 2986]
1. Chhatisgarh [Option ID = 11943]
2. West Bengal [Option ID = 11942]
3. Andhra Pradesh [Option ID = 11944]
4. Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
Correct Answer :-
Himachal Pradesh [Option ID = 11941]
The book ?A World of Three Zeros? is written by:- [Question ID = 2988]
1. Jagdish Bhagwati [Option ID = 11951]
2. Amartya Sen [Option ID = 11950]
3. Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
4. Raghu Ram Rangarajan [Option ID = 11952]
Correct Answer :-
Yunus Muhammad [Option ID = 11949]
In June 2013, a cloudburst in Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides which became one of India?s worst natural
disasters due to:-
[Question ID = 2962]
1. Severe earthquake [Option ID = 11847]
2. Tsunami [Option ID = 11848]
3. Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
4. God?s curse [Option ID = 11846]
Correct Answer :-
Human overpopulation in a fragile area [Option ID = 11845]
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
A stratovolcano has alternate layers of:- [Question ID = 2992]
1. Molten rocks and gases [Option ID = 11965]
2. Molten iron and water [Option ID = 11966]
3. Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
4. Ash and hot gases [Option ID = 11968]
Correct Answer :-
Ash and lava [Option ID = 11967]
What may happen in the absence of greenhouse gas effect on Earth? [Question ID = 2989]
1. Biotic extinctions [Option ID = 11954]
2. Extension of the polar ice caps [Option ID = 11955]
3. All of these [Option ID = 11956]
4. Return of ice age [Option ID = 11953]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11956]
Identify a mesoscale phenomenon:-
[Question ID = 2954]
1. Cyclone [Option ID = 11815]
2. Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
3. Tornado [Option ID = 11813]
4. Eddies [Option ID = 11816]
Correct Answer :-
Sea breeze [Option ID = 11814]
Identify the correct match:-
[Question ID = 2963]
1. Invasive species ? Release of ship?s ballast water [Option ID = 11851]
2. All of these [Option ID = 11852]
3. Trawl nets? Marine ecosystem degradation [Option ID = 11849]
4. Climate change ? Coral bleaching [Option ID = 11850]
Correct Answer :-
All of these [Option ID = 11852]
Spread of human diseases, such as plague, tuberculosis and AIDS are:-
[Question ID = 2965]
1. Neither density-dependent nor density-independent [Option ID = 11859]
2. Density-independent [Option ID = 11858]
3. Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11860]
Correct Answer :-
Density-dependent [Option ID = 11857]
Sewage disposed into a river decreases:-
[Question ID = 2947]
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand of water [Option ID = 11785]
2. Concentration of nutrients [Option ID = 11787]
3. Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
4. Odour of water [Option ID = 11788]
Correct Answer :-
Dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11786]
29)
30)
31)
32)
33)
34)
Urban ecology uses methods of:-
[Question ID = 2969]
1. Social and political science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11876]
2. Social science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11873]
3. Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
4. Natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11875]
Correct Answer :-
Social science and natural science to study urban processes and patterns [Option ID = 11874]
If we compare the global growth rate of human population in 1960 and 2018. It has ______.
[Question ID = 2964]
1. Enhanced [Option ID = 11854]
2. Exponentially enhanced [Option ID = 11856]
3. Declined [Option ID = 11853]
4. Remained constant [Option ID = 11855]
Correct Answer :-
Declined [Option ID = 11853]
Main cause of eutrophication in a lake is:-
[Question ID = 2982]
1. Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
2. High concentration of dissolved oxygen [Option ID = 11926]
3. High growth of aquatic insects [Option ID = 11927]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11928]
Correct Answer :-
Excessive richness of nutrients [Option ID = 11925]
A single child born in a developed country has a greater effect on natural resources than 12 children born in developing countries
because of:-
[Question ID = 2966]
1. Consumption overpopulation in developing countries [Option ID = 11861]
2. Human overpopulation in developed countries [Option ID = 11862]
3. The bigger ecological footprint of developing countries [Option ID = 11864]
4. The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
Correct Answer :-
The bigger ecological footprint of developed countries [Option ID = 11863]
?Ice Stupa? project in Ladakh was started by:-
[Question ID = 2951]
1. Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
2. Tsering Yama [Option ID = 11804]
3. Madhukar Dhas [Option ID = 11802]
4. Ngawang Phuntsok [Option ID = 11801]
Correct Answer :-
Sonam Wangchuk [Option ID = 11803]
_____ of the world population currently lives in the urban areas.
[Question ID = 2968]
1. ~50 % [Option ID = 11869]
2. ~30 % [Option ID = 11872]
3. ~10 % [Option ID = 11871]
4. ~80 % [Option ID = 11870]
35)
36)
37)
38)
39)
40)
Correct Answer :-
~50 % [Option ID = 11869]
House sparrow is the state bird of:-
[Question ID = 2958]
1. Diu and Daman [Option ID = 11832]
2. Haryana [Option ID = 11830]
3. Uttar Pradesh [Option ID = 11831]
4. Delhi [Option ID = 11829]
Correct Answer :-
Delhi [Option ID = 11829]
Parasitism and predation are similar as both are:-
[Question ID = 2945]
1. (?/?)interactions [Option ID = 11780]
2. (+/?) interactions [Option ID = 11779]
3. (+/+) interactions [Option ID = 11777]
4. (+/0) interactions [Option ID = 11778]
Correct Answer :-
(+/?) interactions [Option ID = 11779]
Ethnopharmacology deals with:-
[Question ID = 2959]
1. Scientific studies on biological interactions [Option ID = 11835]
2. Scientific studies on indigenous knowledge to identify the medicinally important active principle [Option ID = 11833]
3. Scientific studies on the effect of modern medicines on native plants [Option ID = 11836]
4. Scientific studies on local ecosystems [Option ID = 11834]
Correct Answer :-
Scientific studies on indigenous knowledge to identify the medicinally important active principle [Option ID = 11833]
Forest Research Institute (FRI) is located at:- [Question ID = 2983]
1. Daimabad [Option ID = 11929]
2. Dehradun [Option ID = 11930]
3. Daultabad [Option ID = 11931]
4. Didarpur [Option ID = 11932]
Correct Answer :-
Dehradun [Option ID = 11930]
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on _____ of each year. [Question ID = 2985]
1. 22 May [Option ID = 11937]
2. 02 February [Option ID = 11940]
3. 05 June [Option ID = 11938]
4. 22 April [Option ID = 11939]
Correct Answer :-
22 May [Option ID = 11937]
River Lohit is a tributary of:-
[Question ID = 2957]
1. Bhagirathi [Option ID = 11825]
2. Chambal [Option ID = 11828]
3. Brahmaputra [Option ID = 11827]
4. Betwa [Option ID = 11826]
41)
42)
43)
44)
45)
46)
Correct Answer :-
Brahmaputra [Option ID = 11827]
Tihri dam is on the river:- [Question ID = 2984]
1. Bhagirathi [Option ID = 11933]
2. Kaveri [Option ID = 11936]
3. Narmada [Option ID = 11935]
4. Alaknanda [Option ID = 11934]
Correct Answer :-
Bhagirathi [Option ID = 11933]
Of all the solar energy absorbed by vegetation, a fraction of the energy used for assimilation is:-
[Question ID = 2949]
1. =1% [Option ID = 11795]
2. >1% [Option ID = 11794]
3. <1% [Option ID = 11793]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11796]
Correct Answer :-
<1% [Option ID = 11793]
Environmental risk is a phenomenon of:-
[Question ID = 2946]
1. Certainty [Option ID = 11782]
2. Possibility [Option ID = 11781]
3. 50% Likelihood [Option ID = 11783]
4. None of these [Option ID = 11784]
Correct Answer :-
Possibility [Option ID = 11781]
Ecosystem engineers refer to:-
[Question ID = 2960]
1. Policymakers who permit the restoration of degraded ecosystems [Option ID = 11840]
2. Architects who design a green building using a large number of species [Option ID = 11839]
3. Organisms that can alter the distribution and abundance of large numbers of plants and animals, and significantly modify biodiversity [Option ID = 11837]
4. Community ecologists who analyze communities on degraded lands [Option ID = 11838]
Correct Answer :-
Organisms that can alter the distribution and abundance of large numbers of plants and animals, and significantly modify biodiversity [Option ID =
11837]
Which of the following studies is best suited to resolve the conflict between conservation and development? [Question ID = 2987]
1. Ecological Economics [Option ID = 11945]
2. Evolutionary Biology [Option ID = 11947]
3. Community Ecology [Option ID = 11948]
4. Plant Physiology [Option ID = 11946]
Correct Answer :-
Ecological Economics [Option ID = 11945]
National Action Plan on Climate Change, 2008 (NAPCC) includes which of the following programmes:-
(i) National solar mission
(ii) National mission for enhanced energy efficiency
(iii) National mission for sustainable habitat
[Question ID = 2975]
47)
48)
49)
50)
1. (i), (ii) and (iii) [Option ID = 11900]
2. (ii) and (iii) [Option ID = 11898]
3. (i) and (ii) [Option ID = 11897]
4. (i) and (iii) [Option ID = 11899]
Correct Answer :-
(i), (ii) and (iii) [Option ID = 11900]
The highly endangered Brow-antlered Deer, also known as Thamin, is found in:-
[Question ID = 2981]
1. Loktak lake [Option ID = 11922]
2. Sunderbans [Option ID = 11923]
3. Darjeeling [Option ID = 11924]
4. Wular lake [Option ID = 11921]
Correct Answer :-
Loktak lake [Option ID = 11922]
The main workforce of Wangari Mathai?s Green Belt Movement in Kenya was:-
[Question ID = 2967]
1. Unemployed men and women [Option ID = 11868]
2. Young school children [Option ID = 11865]
3. Old people with a passion for the environment [Option ID = 11867]
4. Not so educated women [Option ID = 11866]
Correct Answer :-
Not so educated women [Option ID = 11866]
The most suitable range of wind speeds for wind power generation is:-
[Question ID = 2955]
1. 25 ? 30 m/s [Option ID = 11819]
2. 4 ? 12 m/s [Option ID = 11818]
3. 1 ? 3 m/s [Option ID = 11817]
4. 30 ? 50 m/s [Option ID = 11820]
Correct Answer :-
4 ? 12 m/s [Option ID = 11818]
The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26 December 2004 was caused by movements of:-
[Question ID = 2972]
1. Pacific plate and Asian plate [Option ID = 11886]
2. Indian and Australian plates [Option ID = 11885]
3. None of these [Option ID = 11888]
4. Arakan plate and Malayan arc [Option ID = 11887]
Correct Answer :-
Indian and Australian plates [Option ID = 11885]
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