MCQ ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY - ENSEMBLE IAS ACADEMY

MCQ ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Smart Ganga City Scheme is :

(a) 100 % centre- sponsored scheme

(b) 100 % state sponsored scheme

(d) None of the above

2. Who is the chairman of the committee set up monitor Yamuna Clean-up project?

(a) Anil Goswamy

(b) ChandrashekarJaved

(d) MuraliManohar

3. Consider the following statements regarding Smart Ganga City Scheme:

1) This scheme is launched by government in all the cities which are on Ganga river. 2) Under this scheme Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) will be set up through hybrid annuity mode. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements regarding National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):

1. It is the implementation wing of National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)

2. The area of operation of NMCG shall be the Ganga River Basin, including the states through which Ganga flows, as well as the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. New chairman of the committee set up monitor Yamuna Clean-up project? (a) Anil Goswamy

(b) ChandrashekarJaved

(d) Murali Manohar

6. Kigali agreement is associated with:

(a) Greenhouse gases
(b) Ozone
(c) Hazardous substances
(d) none

7. Consider the following statements regarding Kigali agreement:

1. Under this India will have to reduce its use to one-seventh its 2025 levels by 2047.

2. It is not legally binding.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None

8. Consider the following statements regarding world’s first water wave laser:

1. This lasers can be created by interactions between light and water waves

2. This laser could be used in tiny sensors that combine light waves, sound and water waves. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None

9. Consider the following statements regarding Eco- sensitive zones:

1. Eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) around Protected Areas are created to prevent ecological damage caused due to developmental activities around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

2. Commercial mining is prohibited in ESZs.

3. The Eco-Sensitive Zone has a minimum extent of 100 metres and maximum extent of up to 4 km from the Park boundary

Which of the above statement are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

10. Which of the following districts will become the India’s first carbon neutral district?
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Ooty
(c) Udhagamandalam
(d) Majuli

11. Consider the following statements regarding SwasthyaRakshaProgramme:

1. It islaunched to prevent and treat diseases related to non-communicable diseases.

2. This programme comes under Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Ministry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None

12. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?

(a) Bretton Woods Conference

(b) Montreal Protocol

(d) Nagoya Protocol

13. Consider the following statements regarding Green highway mission:

1. This will reduce the impacts of air pollution and dust.

2. This will help in reduction in road accidents

3. This mission is solely executed by central government.

Which of the above statements are correct:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1,2 and 3 only

(d) none

14. Giving a boost to Ganga Rejuvenation efforts, NGRBA has decided to approve projects worth What does NGRBA stand for?

(a) National Ganga River Basin Authority

(b) National Ganges River Basin Association

(d) National Ganga River Basin Association.

15. Which of the following islands are not the part of South China sea:

1) Spartly islands

2) Scarborough island

3) Paracel island

Choose the correct code:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) All

16. Consider the following statements regarding Zika virus:

1. The virus gets its name from the Zika forest in Kenya, Africa.

2. The virus is transmitted by the Aedesaegypti mosquito, which is also responsible for the spread of dengue and chikungunya.

3. There is no medicine as yet to treat Zika.

Which of the above statements are correct:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 3 only

17. Which of the following is a “mixed” UNESCO World Heritage site :

(a) Nalanda university

(b) Khangchendzonga National Park

(d) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

18. Consider the following statements regarding coral bleaching in Great Barrier reefs:

1. Warm water is responsible for the bleaching of great barrier reefs.

2. Southern area of reef is more prone to bleaching than that of northern area.

3. In, 2016 for the first time there is mass scale bleaching of great barrier reefs(more than 50 %) took place. Which of the statements given above is/are correct:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2

19. According to International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) red data book, Bearded Vulture is :

(a) Least Concern

(b) Endangered

(d) Vulnerable

20. Which of the following does a ‘Glacial Retreat’ imply?

(a) Lesser ice formation each year than its current rate of melting

(b) The intermittent depression-formations on a glacier, often seen in large glaciers

(d) The intermittent mound-formations on a glacier, often seen in glaciers of young fold

21. Consider the following statements regarding Paris summit on climate change:

1. The main goal is to bring down pollution levels so that the rise in global temperatures is limited to no more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial averages.

2. This agreement also expressed an ambition to restrict the temperature increase even further, to 1.5 degrees C

which of the above statement(s) is/ are true:

(a) 1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

22. Which of the following are the functions of the Wetland Authority proposed by the Draft Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2016?

1) Demarcating direct zone of influence of the wetland

2) Demarcation of the wetland boundaries

3) Decide on wise use of the land

Correct code

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) All of the above

23. Consider the following statements regarding “Nilgai”

1. The nilgai is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent.

2. It is the largest of all Asian antelopes

3. Recently, The environment ministry has declared Nilgai as vermin in state of Uttar Pradesh Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct

(a) 2 and 3 Only

(b) 1 and 2 Only

(d) All

24. Recently a mammal became extinct, which is believed to be the first mammal to become extinct due to climate change. What is the name of this mammal?

(a) Australian Great Barrier Reef rodent

(b) Amur leopard

(d) Hawksbill turtle

25. Consider the following statements regarding International Seabed Authority (ISA): 1. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an intergovernmental body based in Kingston, Jamaica, 2. It was established in 1974.

3. Currently, the Authority has 167 members and the European Union

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 Only

(b) 1 and 2 Only

(d) 1 Only

26. Karnala Bird Sanctuary is in which of the following state in India:

(a) Kerala

(b) Madhaya Pradesh

(d) Goa

27. Consider the following statements regarding Manas:

1. The Manas National Park is located in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in the Bhabar area of western Assam.

2. Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

3. Manaswas declared as Biosphere Reserve under Man & Biosphere Programme of UNESCO in 1999. Which of the above match is incorrect?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) all

28. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, which of the following are selected in the special clean-up initiative focused on 100 iconic heritages, spiritual and cultural places in the country?

1) Vaishno Devi

2) TajMahal

3) QutubMinar

4) ManikarnikaGhat

(a) 2, 3, 4

(b) 1, 2, 3

(d) All of the above

29. Which of the following are features of Paris Agreement?

1) The agreement is mostly Mitigation centric

2) The Paris Agreement recognizes the importance of sustainable lifestyles.

3) The agreement recognizes the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities. 4) The main goal is to bring down pollution levels so that the rise in global temperatures is limited to no more than 2.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial averages

Correct Code

(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3
(d) All of the above

30. Consider the following statements regarding Smog:

1. It is produced by a set of complex photochemical reactions.

2. Weather and geography has no effect on Smog.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) None

31. Corals reefs are generally absent on the western coasts of continents. This is because (a) Western coast of continents witnesses subsidence of air

(b) Western coast of continents have cold currents

(d) None of the above.

32. Consider the following statements regarding Green Climate fund:

1. The fund was designed to be the main source of financing to help developing countries cut their own greenhouse gas emissions, or plan for future climate change.

2. The amount proposed for this fund is $1 trillion.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) none

33. Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) has launched National Mission on Bioeconomy in which of the following states:

(a) Assam

(b) Meghalaya

(d) Tripura

34. Consider the following statements regarding Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY):

1. It was launched by Ministry of Urban development

2. The scheme aims to preserve and revitalise soul of the heritage city to reflect the city’s unique character by encouraging aesthetically appealing, accessible, informative & secured environment. Choose the correct code

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) none

35. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer aims to control the production and use of :

1. Dichloromethane

2. CFCs

3. HFCs

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

36. 25th World Conservation Congress of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was held in :

(a) Hangzhou

(b) Shanghai

(d) New Delhi

37. Which major initiative(s) were launched for the quick implementation of NamamiGangeProgramme on 5th January 2016?

(a) Deployment of Ganga Task force Battalion at Garmukhteshwar

(b) Jawans of Ganga Task force will be deployed on Ganga River Bank

(d) All of the above

38. Consider the following statements regarding River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016:

(a) There will be Creation of the National Council for River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management), as an Authority under the Chairperson of Home minister

(b) At the State level, it is proposed to create the State Ganga Committees in each of the defined States as Authority.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) none

39. “Exomoons” refer to

(a) Moons of Exoplanets.

(b)Moons of dwarf planets.

(d)Another name given to Exoplanets that orbit Red Dwarfs.

40. Consider the following statements regarding Paris pact:

1. The main goal of this pact is to bring down global temperature by 2 degree Celsius. 2. This non-binding agreement requires developed countries to continue a goal of “mobilizing” $100 billion of public and private finance for developing countries each year after 2020.

3. If it is ratified by more than 55 percent of nations or nations that cause 55 percent of global emissions, Paris will enter into force two years later, in 2020.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1,2 and 3 only

(d) none

41. Which of the following is the reason for coral bleaching

(1) Change in ocean temperature

(2) Run off and pollution

(3) Overexposure to sunlight

(4) Extreme low and high tides

Choose the correct code

(a) 1,2&3

(b) 1,3& 4

(d) 1,2& 4

42. Which of the statements regarding Olive ridley turtles is not correct

(a) They are known for their synchronized nesting in mass numbers

(b) They are classified as crtically endangered according to IUCN

(d) They are carnivores animals

43. Recently a committee has submittedits report to the Union Water Resources Ministry and concluded that Saraswati River so far considered mythical, existe(d) Who is the chairman of this committee.

(a) RakeshTewari

(b) Rabi Narayan Bastia

(d) None of thes

44. Consider the following statements regarding Kigali Agreement:

1. This agreement will limit the future use of hydrofluorocarbons – or HFCs.

2. It is an extension of Kyoto protocol on climate change.

3. It is held in capital city of Burkina Faso.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

(a) Only 1
(b) only 1 and 2
(c) only 3
(d) only 1 and 3

45. Which of the following is incorrect regarding ‘World Tsunami Awareness Day’

(a) First World Tsunami Awareness Day was held in 2005

(b) World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on 5 November

(d) All are correct

46. Which of the following are key features of National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)? I. River basin is the unit of planning and management.

II. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at national level.

III. One of the chief ministers of the states through which the Ganga flows becomes the chairman of NGRBA on rotational basis.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) I and II only
(b) I and III only
(c) II and III only
(d) I,II and III

47. Recently, linking of which of the following river was undertaken?

(a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra

(b) Godavari and Krishna

(d) Narmada and Tapti

48. Which of the following will be the impact of climate change on water resources? (I) Influence on overall rainfall distribution pattern.

(II) Effect on groundwater quality.

(III)Increased drought like situations due to increase in overall rain intensity.

(IV)Influence on groundwater recharge.

Select the correct code:

(a) I,II,IV

(b) I,II,III

(d) I,II,III,IV

49. Which of the following is correct regarding National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

(1) The nodal ministry of NDRF is Ministry of Home Affairs

(2) This was formed in 2000

Choose the correct code

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 & 2

50. Which of the following convention is not related to UN World Conference on disaster risk reduction

(a) Yokohama

(b) Kobe

(d) Tokyo

51. NGT has recently banned the open burning of solid waste across the country. Which of the following statements about NGT is correct?

1. The source of inspiration for NGT lies in Constitution of India under Article 48(A) that reads, “State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.”

2. The current chairman of NGT is Swatanter Kumar and is also the first chairman of NGT. Choose the correct alternative:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

52. Hope Island was recently in news pertaining to deaths of Olive Ridley Turtles. Which of the following statements about Hope Island is correct?

1. It is the only rookery of Olive Ridley Turtles in India.

2. It is the part of Coringa National Park.

3. It is located in Bay of Bengal off the coast of Andhra Pradesh.

4. It is home to critically endangered White Rumped Vulture and Long Billed Vulture. Choose the correct alternative:

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

53. Recently Graded Response Action Plan was launched in which city to tackle the menace of air pollution?

(a) NCR

(b) Allahabad

(d) Nashik

54. Anupama Varma Committee submitted its recommendations and the recommendations have been accepted by the government recently. With which of the following fields is Anupama Varma Committee related to?

(a) Review the use of pesticides.

(b) Review UDAN Scheme – UdeDeshKaAamNagrik.

(d) Review the impact of climate change on coastal ecology.

55. Earth Hour is an annual international event organised by which of the following organisations? (a) AusAid

(b) World Wide Fund for Nature or WWF

(d) United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

56. Bhoorsing the Barasingha is the first official mascot of a protected area in India. To which of the following protected areas can you associate Bhoorsingh the Barasingha?

(a) Kaeoladeo National Park

(b) Dessert National Park

(d) Kanha Tiger Reserve

57. Consider the following statements about Irrawaddy Dolphins:

1. Irrawaddy Dolphins are fresh water dolphins found in Ganga, Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers. 2. In Odisha they are found at three locations – Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika and Bhadrak Wildlife Sanctuary. 3. The IUCN Status of the Irrawaddy dolphins is ENDANGERED (EN) in the red data book. Which of the above statements is incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

58. Union government recently set up committee regarding Saraswati River which of the following is correct

(i) The committee was headed by Munialappa.

(ii) Committee said that river originated in Himalayas and flows through India via Rann of Kutch and then to Pakistan before meeting Arabian Sea.

(iii)They also had studied piles of sediments, their features and shapes which appeared to have been brought by the big river and were considered reminiscent to ones found in present-day Ganga, Ghaggar and Yamuna.

Choose the correct code

(a) i and ii

(b)ii and iii

(d) All are correct

59. The “Living Planet Report” is released by

(a) IUCN

(b) UNFCC

(d) World Bank

60. National water mission is considered as one of the most important step in terms of water conservation. Which of the following is not the prime objective of this mission

(a) Assessment of impact of climate change on water resource

(b) Promotion of basin level integrated water resources management

(d) It aims to link water basin of northern and southern river basin

61. With reference to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider the following statements

(1) It addresses the issue of drought in arid and semi arid areas

(2) It is legally binding international agreement

(3) India is not a signatory to the convention

Which of the following statements are correct

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3 only

62. What is/are the importance/ importances of the ‘United Convention to Combat Desertification’?

(1) It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships

(2) It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.

(3) It is committed to bottomup approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

63. Concept of Jal Sahelis has been started in which state

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Jharkhand

(d) Telangana

64. Which of the following is very high Landslide Vulnerability zone

(a) Andaman & Nicobar

(b) Eastern Ghats

(d) Ladakh&Spiti

Ensemble

65. An area noted under the provisions of Indian forests Act or the state Forest Acts having full degree of protection is referred to as

(a) Protected forests

(b) Reserved forests

(d) Unclassed forests

66. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Sr. No	State	State Bird
1	Rajasthan	Godavan
2	Gujarat	Greater Flamingo
3	Andhra Pradesh	White-throated kingfisher
4	West Bengal	Indian Roller

Choose the correct answer:

(a) 1, 2 only

(b) 2, 3 only

(d) 3, 4 only

67. The objective of the Green energy Corridor is to

(a) Create special industrial zones which will be powered by renewable energy.

(b) Fund geothermal based energy projects.

(d) None of the above.

68. Which of the following are correct regarding Arkavati river

(1) River originates in Nandi hills of Karnataka

(2) It is the tributary of Krishna river

Choose the correct code

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 and 2

Ensemble

69. Consider the following statements

1. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for Biological Warfare and partners with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in its management

2. National Institute of communicable diseases is the nodal agency for investigating outbreaks of biological disasters

Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

70. Consider the following statements

1) Whenever actual maximum temperature remains 45 degree C or more for continuous abnormal spell irrespective of normal maximum temperature, heat waves are declared

2) When WCTn is 0 degree C or less, cold waves are declared irrespective of normal minimum temperature Choose the correct statements

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 and 2

71. Consider the following statements

(1) Natural hazards are relatively sudden and cause large scale, widespread death and loss of property and disturbance to social system and life over which people have little or no control

(2) Natural disasters are elements of circumstances in the natural environment that have the potential to cause harm to people or property or both

Which of statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 and 2

72. The Indian Tsunami Early warning centre established at Indian National centre for ocean information science is located in

(a) Chennai

(b) Goa

(d) Hyderabad

73. Which of these is/are flood prevention mitigation strategy

1. Construction of flood protection embankments

2. Depopulating the flood plains

3. Afforestation

4. Decongesting river channels

Select the correct option

(a) 1 and 2

(b) A,2 and 3

(d) 1,2,3 and 4

74. An entry on the UNESCO World Heritage List is marked as “Carioca Landscape between Mountain and Sea”. What is the city which the entry refers to?

(a) Historic Town of OuroPreto

(b) Rio de Janeiro

(d) Kasbah of Algiers

75. Which of the following statements about Majuli, riverine Island, is/are incorrect? 1. It is part of Jorhat District of Assam.

2. It is world’s largest inhabited riverine island surpassing Marajo in Amazon river.

3. It is India’s first ever carbon neutral district.

Choose the correct alternative(s):

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

76. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Kishanganga? 1. It is a tributary of Indus River.

2. In Pakistan it is known by the name Neelam.

Choose the correct alternative(s):

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

77. Consider the following about System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

1. It was introduced by Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for greater metropolitan cities of India. 2. The main objective of SAFAR project is to increase awareness among general public regarding the air quality.

Which of the above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None

78. With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.

(2) The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.

(3) It identifies the sites known to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’

Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

79. With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements are correct?

(1) It is a Public Limited Government Company

(2) It is a Non Banking Financial Company

Choose the correct code

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 and 2

80. With reference to the IUCN and CITES, which of the following statements are correct

(1) IUCN is an organ of UN and CITES is an international agreement between governments.

(2) IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to manage natural environments (3) CITES is legally binding on the states that have joined it, but this convention does not take place of national levels.

Select the correct answer using correct code

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

81. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Ramsar convention

(a) The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. (b) It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the Convention was signed in 1971. (c) 2nd February every year is celebrated as World Wetlands Day

(d) COP 12 in 2015 was held in Dubai

82. Match the following correctly

(1) Bhoj wetland (a) Odisha

(2) Chilka lake (b) Assam

(3) DeoperBeel (c) Andhra Pradesh

(4) Kolleru Lake (d) Madhya Pradesh

Choose the correct code

(a) 1-a,2-b,3-c,4-d

(b) 1-d,2-a,3-b,4-c

(d) 1-b,2-d,3-a,4-b

83. Where ‘World Sustainable Development Summit’ in 2016 was held

(a) Ahmadabad

(b) Goa

(d) Hyderabad

84. What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2017

(a) Wetlands for our future: Sustainable Livelihoods

(b) Wetlands and agriculture: Partners of growth

(d) Wetlands for disaster risk reduction

85. ‘HIMANSH’, seen recently in news in the context of climate change, is

(a) A high altitude research station to better study and quantify Himalayan glacier responses to Himalayan Glacier

(b) A project of IMD to produce new methods to produce better projections of monsoon pattern (c) A project to check the rising level of air pollution

(d) Drone to measure the depletion of coral reefs on Indian coasts

86. Which of the following statements regarding Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal is correct (i) Mahadayi river passes through Goa, Karnataka, Kerala

(ii) The tribunal’s interim order signals to halt to Karnataka’s Kalasa-BanduriNala project which is intended to utilize water from Mahadayiriver.

(iii)Maximum of the basin lies in Karnataka.

(iv) Cabinet constituted the commission in 2009-10 headed by J M Panchal.

Choose the correct code

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (ii) and (iv)

(d) (i) and (iv)

87. Concept of Jal Sahelis has been started in which state

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Jharkhand

(d) Telangana

88. Which of the following Traditional Water Harvesting Techniques are correctly matched? (I) Korumbus – TN

(II) Katas – MP

(III) Cheruvu- Andhra Pradesh

(IV) Phad- Maharashtra

Select the code:

(a) I, III, IV only

(b) II, III only

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(d) I, IV only

89. Which of the following statement regarding National Water Resources Council is correct

(i) The council was set up in 1983 with Union Minister of Water resources as Chairman.

(ii) To advise on the modalities of resolving interstate water differences.

(iii)To advise on practices and procedures, administrative arrangements and regulation for fair distribution and utilisation of water resources.

(iv) The meeting is held biannually.

Choose the correct option:

(a) (i) and (iv) only

(b) (ii) and (iii) only

(d) (i), (iii) and (iii) only

90. Consider the following list of countries:

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. India
4. China
5. South Africa

Which of the above are members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?

(a) 1 and 5 only

(b) 2, 3 and 5 only

(d) All of the above

91. Which of the following is included in Sendai Framework

(i) Investing in disaster risk for resiliance.

(ii) Reducing culture of safety and resiliece.

(iii) Diaster preparedness for effective response and to Build back better in recovery phase. Code

(a) (i) and (ii) only

(b) (ii) and(iv) only

(d) (ii) and (iii) only

92. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?

1. Arsenic

2. Sorbitol

3. Fluoride

4. Formaldehyde

5. Uranium

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

93. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by

(a)carbon dioxide and nitrogen

(b)carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

(c)ozone and carbon dioxide

(d)nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

94. If National water mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?

(i) Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of wastewater. (ii) The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.

(iii)All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.

(iv) The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) (i) only

(b) (iii) and (iv) only

(d)all are correct

95. Consider the following pairs:

Programme/Project	Ministry
(i) Drought prone area programme	Ministry of Agriculture
	(ii) Desert Development Ministry of environmrnt

programme	and forests
(iii) National watershed development	Ministry of Rural Development project for rainfed areas

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) (i) and (ii) only

(b)(i),(ii) and (iii) only

(d)None

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96. Which of the following is very high Landslide Vulnerability zone

(a) Andaman & Nicobar

(b)Eastern Ghats

(d) Ladakh&Spiti

97. Which of the following statements regarding world tsunami day are correct (i) It was first held in Japan on 2015.

(ii) The World Tsunami Awareness Day was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting a resolution proposed by India.

Choose the correct code

(a) (i) only

(b)Both (i) and (ii)

(d) Neither (i) and (ii)

98. With reference to coastal regulation zone, which of the following statements is correct

(i) National Coastal Zone Management is constituted under water act.

(ii) In the CRZ-I, no new construction of activities are permitted including Atomic Energy plants and defence.

Choose the code

(a) (i) only

(b)(ii) only

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(d) Neither (i) and (ii)

99. Which of the following methods are used for conservation of soil

(i) Mulching

(ii) Contour barriers

(iii)Rock dam

(iv) Inter cropping

(v) Shelter belt

(vi) Terrace farming

Choose the code

(a) i,ii,iii and iv

(b)i,v and vi

(d) I,ii,iii,iv,v,vi

100. Which of the statements regarding zero tillage agriculture are correct

(i) Weed control is achieved by use of herbicide.

(ii) No implements are used to turn the soil over to cultivate it or incorporate its residue. (iii)Practice of crop rotation is avoided under it.

Choose the code

(a) (i) and (ii) (c) (ii) and(iii)

(b) (i) and (iii) (d) (i),(ii) and(iii)

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