Environment, Ecology and Ecosystem
1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim
3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is /are correctly matched?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
4. 1,2 and 3
(a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
(b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
(c) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region (d) It has less human interference
Consider the following pairs (2013)
1. Nokrek Bio-sphere Reserve : Garo Hills 2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
According to international laws, what constitutes “Global Commons” (2013)
Outer Space 2. High Seas 3. Atmosphere 4. Antarctica 5. Arctic 6. Cyber Space
Choose the correct codes
(a) 1,2, 3 and 6
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c ) 1, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1,2,3,4,5 and 6
Government of India encourages the cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’. What is the importance of this plant? (2012)
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes. 4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Rhodiola has been a significant herb of research interests among the scientist all over the world. Consider the statements w.r.t Rhodiola (2013)
1. It is approved by FDA to cure, treat or prevent disease 2. It has proved significance as anti-depressant
3. It has immunomodulatory, adaptogenic and radio-protecting abilities. 4. The leafy part can be used as vegetables
5. It is found in cold regions only
Which of the following statements is /are correct
(a) 1, 2,3 and 5
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c ) 2,3,4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2014)
1. It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change’.
2. It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
3. It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped
countries with specific aim to protect their environment.
4. Both (a) and (b)
With reference to’ Green Climate Fund’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2014)
(a) It will support projects, programmes, policies and other activities w.r.t. climate change in all developing countries. (b) Severely affected countries are eligible to receive resources from GCF
(c) GCF board comprises of members from all the countries party to UNFCCC
(A) a and b (B) b and c
(C) a, b and c (D) None
Consider the following kinds of organisms : (2012)
1. Bat 2. Bee 3. Bird
Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following: (2014)
1. Bats 2. Bears
3. Rodents
the phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
A. 1 and 2 only B.
2 only C.
1,2 and 3 D. Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above
(a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol
(b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases
below their emission quota
(c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission
(d) Carbon credits are- traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment
Programme
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