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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Fly ash
1.It is produced by coal-fired electric and steam generating plants.
2.It is coarser and denser than portland cement and lime, its size ranging between 100-200 micron.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : a
Fly Ash
Fly ash is the finely divided residue that results from the combustion of pulverised coal and is transported from the combustion chamber by exhaust gases.
Fly ash is produced by coal-fired electric and steam generating plants.
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Answer : a
Fly Ash
Fly ash is the finely divided residue that results from the combustion of pulverised coal and is transported from the combustion chamber by exhaust gases.
Fly ash is produced by coal-fired electric and steam generating plants.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements are correct about Arsenic
1.It reaches groundwater through seepage of industrial and mines discharges and fly ash ponds of thermal power plants.
2.It is a highly toxic pollutant and its chronic exposure may cause black foot disease.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below
Correct
Answer : c
Arsenic
It reaches groundwater through seepage of industrial and mines discharges and fly ash ponds of thermal power plants.
It is a highly toxic pollutant and its chronic exposure may cause black foot disease.
The other diseases which may be caused by water contaminated with arsenic are:- diarrhoea, lung and skin cancer.
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Answer : c
Arsenic
It reaches groundwater through seepage of industrial and mines discharges and fly ash ponds of thermal power plants.
It is a highly toxic pollutant and its chronic exposure may cause black foot disease.
The other diseases which may be caused by water contaminated with arsenic are:- diarrhoea, lung and skin cancer.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Photochemical Smog
1.Sunlight is a pre-requisite for the formation of photochemical smog in urban areas.
2.It is a recurring phenomenon in the summer seasons in rural areas of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : a
Photochemical Smog
Photochemical smog is a brownish-gray haze caused by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on the atmosphere polluted with hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen.
Photochemical smog, which is also known as “Los Angeles smog,” occurs most prominently in urban areas that have large numbers of automobiles.
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Answer : a
Photochemical Smog
Photochemical smog is a brownish-gray haze caused by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on the atmosphere polluted with hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen.
Photochemical smog, which is also known as “Los Angeles smog,” occurs most prominently in urban areas that have large numbers of automobiles.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Particulate Matter
1.It forms in the atmosphere as a result of complex reactions of chemicals such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
2.As a pollutant it can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below
Correct
Answer : c
Particulate Matter
It is a term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.
Some are emitted directly from a source, such as construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, smokestacks or fires.
Most particles form in the atmosphere as a result of complex reactions of chemicals such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are pollutants emitted from power plants, industries and automobiles.
Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream.
Incorrect
Answer : c
Particulate Matter
It is a term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.
Some are emitted directly from a source, such as construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, smokestacks or fires.
Most particles form in the atmosphere as a result of complex reactions of chemicals such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are pollutants emitted from power plants, industries and automobiles.
Small particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into the lungs, and some may even get into the bloodstream.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Air Quality Monitoring Systems
1.National Air Quality Monitoring Programme stations can observe both suspended particulate matter (SPM), and respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM).
2.System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, known as “SAFAR”, was introduced by the Ministry of Earth Science.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : c
Incorrect
Answer : c
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to National Park
1.It will be notified only by the ministry of environment forest and climate change.
2.No human activity is permitted inside the national park except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : b
National Park
An area, whether within a sanctuary or not, can be notified by the state government to be constituted as a National Park, by reason of its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, or zoological association of importance, needed for the purpose of protecting & propagating or developing wildlife therein or its environment.
No human activity is permitted inside the national park except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the state under the conditions given in Chapter IV, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
There are 101 existing national parks in India covering an area of 40,564.00 km2, which is 1.23% of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database, December 2019).
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Answer : b
National Park
An area, whether within a sanctuary or not, can be notified by the state government to be constituted as a National Park, by reason of its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, or zoological association of importance, needed for the purpose of protecting & propagating or developing wildlife therein or its environment.
No human activity is permitted inside the national park except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the state under the conditions given in Chapter IV, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
There are 101 existing national parks in India covering an area of 40,564.00 km2, which is 1.23% of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database, December 2019).
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to Biosphere Reserve (BR)
1.It is designated by ministry of environment forest and climate change in consultation with state government.
2.A site must contain a protected and minimally disturbed core area of value of nature conservation to designate as Biosphere Reserve.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : b
Biosphere Reserve (BR)
It is an international designation by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large areas of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems or a combination of both.
Criteria for Designation of Biosphere Reserve
A site must contain a protected and minimally disturbed core area of value of nature conservation.
Core area must be a bio-geographical unit and should be large enough to sustain a viable populations representing all trophic levels.
The involvement of local communities and use of their knowledge in biodiversity preservation.
Incorrect
Answer : b
Biosphere Reserve (BR)
It is an international designation by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large areas of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems or a combination of both.
Criteria for Designation of Biosphere Reserve
A site must contain a protected and minimally disturbed core area of value of nature conservation.
Core area must be a bio-geographical unit and should be large enough to sustain a viable populations representing all trophic levels.
The involvement of local communities and use of their knowledge in biodiversity preservation.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements are correct about Structure of Biosphere Reserve
1.Core Zone is the most protected area of a biosphere reserve, it may contain endemic plants and animals.
2.Buffer Zone includes restoration, limited tourism, fishing, grazing, etc; which are permitted to reduce its effect on the core zone.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Answer : c
Structure of Biosphere Reserve
Core Area – It is the most protected area of a biosphere reserve. It may contain endemic plants and animals.
They conserve the wild relatives of economic species and also represent important genetic reservoirs having exceptional scientific interest.
Incorrect
Answer : c
Structure of Biosphere Reserve
Core Area – It is the most protected area of a biosphere reserve. It may contain endemic plants and animals.
They conserve the wild relatives of economic species and also represent important genetic reservoirs having exceptional scientific interest.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements are correct about Sacred Groves
1.Hunting and logging are usually strictly prohibited within Sacred groves.
2.Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated in hariyali sacred grove uttarakhand.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Correct
Answer : a
Sacred Groves
The Sacred Groves comprises of patches of forest or natural vegetation- from a few trees to forests of several acres-that are usually dedicated to local folk deities.
Hunting and logging are usually strictly prohibited within these patches.
Other forms of forest usage like honey collection and deadwood collection are sometimes allowed on a sustainable basis.
Incorrect
Answer : a
Sacred Groves
The Sacred Groves comprises of patches of forest or natural vegetation- from a few trees to forests of several acres-that are usually dedicated to local folk deities.
Hunting and logging are usually strictly prohibited within these patches.
Other forms of forest usage like honey collection and deadwood collection are sometimes allowed on a sustainable basis.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to IUCN Red List
1.It is a global standard for how to assess the conservation status of ecosystems.
2.World Heritage Outlook is released by IUCN is the first global assessment of natural World Heritage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer : c
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species founded in 1964, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.
It does not include Fragile ecosystems and protected areas.
Incorrect
Answer : c
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species founded in 1964, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.
It does not include Fragile ecosystems and protected areas.