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UPSC Prelims Mock Test 13 – GS Paper 1
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1. Which of the following are part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
1.Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
2.Manas Biosphere Reserve
3.Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
4.Kachchh Biosphere Reserve
5.Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve Select the correct answer using the code:
(a)1, 2 and 5 only
(b)1, 3 and 5 only
(c)1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 3, 4 and 5 only
2.Consider the following pairs:
| 1. Minamata convention | a. Mercury |
| 2. Stockholm convention | b.Persistent organic pollutants |
| 3. Basel
convention |
c. Lead |
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
3. Which of the following defines the term “Plant Blindness”?
(a)When weeds cover a plant population in a particular area
(b)A form of cognitive bias where there is a human tendency to ignore plant species.
(c)Poisoning by some plants that make some animals to go blind temporarily
(d)Artificial Intelligence induced Genetic Modification for suppressing some non-essential genetic expression
4. With reference to the District Mineral Foundations, consider the following statements:
1.It is established under the provisions of Mines and Minerals Act,2015.
2.The nodal authority for DMF in all the states is respective planning departments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
5. Galilee Basin is in which of the following places/Countries?
(a)Australia
(b)Israel
(c)Palestine
(d)Sri Lanka
6. In context of environment, the term
“dirty dozen” refers to:
(a)Twelve most harmful greenhouse gases
(b)Twelve ozone depleting substances
(c)Twelve persistent organic pollutants
(d)None of the above
7. Consider the following statements regarding International Space Station:
1.As of now, the International Space Station is the only fully functioning space station and largest human-made body in low Earth orbit
2.The Spadex Experiment conducted by ISRO helps in developing an Indigenous Space Station.
Which of the following is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
8. Consider the following statements :
1.No human activity is allowed inside tiger reserves.
2.Tourism is allowed in national parks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 provides for creation of various categories of protected areas. These include:
1. National parks
2. Wildlife sanctuaries
3.Biosphere reserve
4.Tiger reserves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 4 only
10. In which of the following protected areas is/are you likely to see Shola forests?
1.Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary
2.Manas National Park
3.Bandhavgarh National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)None of the above
11. Consider the following statements:
1.There is no national guidelines in India with regard to forest fire prevention.
2.Burning of agricultural residues adjacent to the forest lands can cause forest fires.
3.Collection of Non Timber Forest Products from forest lands can cause forest fires.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
12. Consider the following statements about DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019:
1.The bill tries to check use of DNA technology to establish the identity of a person
2.In 2016, Andhra Pradesh became the first state in India to start DNA profiling to stop crimes.
3.DNA Index System is an initiative which allows generation of DNA profiles from live samples like saliva and blood stains within 90- 120 minutes.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
13. Consider the following about the biodiversity in world:
1. The number of flora is more than fauna in the list of recorded species in the world.
2.The number of fungi species in the world is more than the combined total of the species of fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
Select the right statements
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)None of the above
14. Consider the following statements
1.The US H-1B visa is a non- immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ graduate level workers in technical occupations.
2.H1B visa holders are allowed to apply for permanent residency in the US as well as buy or sell property in the country.
3.Dependents of H-1B visa holders get L-1B
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
15. Consider the following statements about South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network:
1.It is an inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body of South Asian countries.
2.It was established by a meeting of all the eight SAARC members.
3.Its secretariat is based in Bangladesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
16. Which of the following is/are
considered as ‘Ecosystem Services’?
1.Pollination of crops
2.Prevention of soil erosion
3.Water purification
4.Decomposition Of wastes
5.Climate Regulation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1,2 and 3 only
(b)2,3,4 and 5 only
(c)1,2 and 5 only
(d)All of the above
17.Guru Ghasidas, Indravati and Kanger Valley National Park are located in:
(a)Jharkhand
(b)Chattisgarh
(c)Madhya Pradesh
(d)Odisha
18. Consider the following statements:
1.Alpha diversity is the diversity of a place we observe in a particular site.
2.Gamma diversity is the overall diversity for the different ecosystems.
Choose the correct answer from the following:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)None of the above
19. Consider the following statements regarding Kigali Agreement:
1.It is a legally binding agreement.
2.All countries are divided into 3 groups with different timelines to phase out emissions with India in the third group.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
20.Which among the following is key faunal species that is being conserved and monitored in ‘Dachigam National Park’?
(a)Musk Deer
(b)Golden Oriole
(c)Yellow-throated Marten
(d)Hangul
21.Consider the following statements:
1.Presently the GST rate on Electric Vehicles is 5%.
2.Customers will get additional income tax relaxation on any loans they take to buy an EV.
3.FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan under the Ministry of Renewable Energy.
Which of the following is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)None of the above
22.Arrange the following species in the possible order of food chain:
1.Cycads
2.Beetle
3.Rodents
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 3-2-1
(c) 3-1-2
(d) 1-3-2
23.The development of vegetation in any ecosystem is affected by:
1.Sunlight
2.Soil texture
3.Relief
4.Human beings
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a)1, 2 and 3 only
(b)1 ,3 and 4 only
(c)2 ,3 and 4 only
(d) 1 ,2, 3 and 4
24.In ecology, the term ‘biocenosis’ specifically explains which of the following?
(a)Ecological study of communities
(b)Ecological study of individual species
(c)A small group of plants inhabiting a particular area
(d)A group of many species of plants and animals living together in a natural area
25.Consider the following countries:
1.Norway
2.Iceland
3.Russia
4.Switzerland
5.Ireland
Which of the following is/are not part of the European Union?
(a)2 and 5 only
(b)2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5
26.Which of the following statements best describes a climax community?
(a)More stable and more diverse
(b)More stable and less diverse
(c)Less stable and more diverse
(d)Less stable and less diverse
27. The practice of commercially exploiting naturally occurring genetic material or biochemical is known as:
(a)Bio-piracy
(b)Bio-duplication
(c)Biosparging
(d)Bioplasm
28. Which of the following protected areas mentioned below in Himalayas can be said as lying between two of the world’s major biogeographic realms, the Palearctic and Indomalayan Realms?
(a)Kishtwar National Park
(b)Great Himalayan National Park
(c)Khangchendzonga National Park
(d)Nandadevi National Park
29.Which of the following protected areas in India can be said to be part of a large continuum and connected through wildlife corridors?
(a)Tadoba Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary and Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
(b)Nagarhole National Park and Silent Valley National Park
(c)Satkosia Tiger Reserve and Bhitarkanika National Park
(d)Pakke Tiger Reserve and Nameri National Park
30.Consider the following statements about Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland:
1.It primarily aims to provide reservation and socio economic benefits to the indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.
2.The RIIN will also be integrated with the Inner-Line Permit
3.Once the RIIN is finalised, no fresh indigenous inhabitant certificates will be issued except to newborn babies born to the indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
31.Consider the following pairs:
| 1.Chandertal Wetland | Himachal Pradesh |
| 2. Bhimtal Lake | Uttarakhand |
| 3. Pichola Lake | Rajasthan |
| 4. Kolleru Lake | Karnataka |
Which of the following is/are
incorrectly matched?
(a)3 and 4 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)4 only
32. Red Dot Campaign seen in the news recently is associated with which of the following?
(a)Vaccination campaign for children under 5 years
(b)De-stigmatizing Menstrual talks
(c)Promoting blood donation among Tribal people
(d)To check the irrational use of antibiotics
33.Which among the following National Park has in it a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve?
(a)Manas Tiger Reserve
(b)Kanha Tiger Reserve
(c)Panna Tiger Reserve
(d)Similipal Tiger Reserve
34. Which of the following countries is/are the member(s) of the International Security Alliance?
1.India
2.U.A.E
3.France
4.Spain
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)3 and 4 only
(b)1, 3 and 4 only
(c)2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
35. With reference to the Global Carbon Project, consider the following statements:
1.It was created with an aim to eventually stop the increase in release of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.
2.It aims to strengthen the broad carbon research programmes of nations working towards those goals.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
36. Consider the following statements:
1.The total area of forest cover in India exceeds the targets set by Aichi Targets.
2.State governments are encouraged to identify habitats for threatened flora and fauna outside the protected areas under the scheme Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats.
3.Orange finned mahseer is endemic to the Cauvery basin
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
37.Pitti island which is an important bird sanctuary and a habitat of rare oceanic birds is a part of:
(a)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(b)Lakshadweep Islands
(c)Daman and Diu
(d)Pondicherry
38.Which of the following international agreements is concerned with Biosafety?
(a)Nagoya protocol
(b)Cartagena protocol
(c)Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur supplementary protocol
(d)Kyoto protocol
39.Consider the following statements respect to E-Foreigners Tribunals:
1.It is a platform to digitise records of all persons who will be declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam after the final National Register of Citizens is published.
2.It will store biometrics such as fingerprints and iris scans of such persons.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
40.Consider the following statements
regarding the ‘Cartagena Protocol’:
1.It is a legally binding international agreement under the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity.
2.The protocol defines a ‘living modified organism’ as any living organism that possesses a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology.
3.World Trade Organization agreements contain provisions that are relevant to the Protocol.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
41.‘Operation Thirst’ is an initiative of:
(a)Ministry of Railways
(b)Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(c)Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
(d)Ministry of Tribal Development
42.Consider the following statements:
1.Tropical Forest Alliance Programme 2020 is an initiative of UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
2.It was founded at the Rio+20 Conference.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
43.Ploonet sometimes seen in the news recently refers to:
(a)These are moons that escape their planet and behave like a planet
(b) Amazon’s project to connect rural areas with low cost internet connectivity
(c)A type of technical textile used in the health care sector
(d)NASA’s new mission to study Pluto
44. Consider the following statements regarding the national legislation to protect the environment in India:
1.The 42nd Constitutional Amendment made it a fundamental duty to protect and improve the natural environment.
2.DPSP has explicit directives for the protection of the environment.
3.The Ministry of Environment was established in India in 1985 for environmental conservation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
45. Which of the following best describes
the term ‘Bioprospecting’?
(a)It is an interdisciplinary field that applies the principles of physics to biological systems to understand how organisms move and interact with their surroundings.
(b)It refers to the distribution of various species and ecosystems geographically and throughout geological time and space.
(c)It is the systematic search for biochemical and genetic information in nature in order to develop commercially valuable products for pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetic and other applications.
(d) It is an interdisciplinary science field which combines concepts from biology and computer science to tackle large, computational questions.
46.Identify the wrong statement:
(a)The concept of Geographical Indication is covered under the Agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property.
(b)An efficient GI law can reduce people from outside a particular region from producing certain products.
(c)As per the GI law in India, only a government agency can file registration to the Registrar of Geographical Indications.
(d)The Appellate Board has the power to remove the geographical indication
47.Tropical evergreen forests can naturally be observed in:
1.Wild Ass Sanctuary.
2.Namdapha National Park
3.Silent Valley National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
48.Hope Island has been developed as a world Class Coastal & Eco Tourism Circuit in India. It is located in:
(a)Goa
(b)Gujarat
(c)Andhra Pradesh
(d)Karnataka
49.Forest Ecosystem Restoration initiative is associated with:
(a)UNCBD
(b)UNFCCC
(c)UNCCD
(d)None of the above
50.Consider the following statements
with respect to the term ‘Green Bonus’:
1.It denotes the money which is to be given for the effort made by a country, state or community for preservation of green cover.
2.The contribution to the fund was made jointly by the Green Climate Fund and UN Environment Programme.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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51.The National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the large eco- reserves of the country is co- administered by:
(a)Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
(b)Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
(c)Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
(d)Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
52.UNSC Resolution 47 sometimes seen in the news recently is associated with:
(a)Jammu and Kashmir dispute
(b)Israel-Palestine Issue
(c)Declaration of an individual as terrorist
(d)North Korea – South Korea militarised zone issue
53.With reference to the Biodiversity Finance Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It was created to allocate more finance from all possible sources towards global and national biodiversity goals.
2.It is hosted by National Biodiversity Authority in India.
3.The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and European Commission has launched the initiative.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1 and 2 only
54. Consider the following organisms:
1.Bat
2.Bee
3.Bird
4.Reptiles
5.Amphibians
Which of the above is/are pollinating agents?
(a)1,2,3 and 4 only
(b)1,2,4 and 5 only
(c)1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2,3,4 and 5
55.Consider the following statements regarding Bioprospecting:
1.Bioprospecting is time- consuming which enhances the risk in terms of expected returns and there is no certainty of returns and success rate is low.
2.Biodiversity conservation is boosted due to bioprospecting as local populations will become increasingly aware of the potential economic value of natural habitats.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
56.Consider the following statements regarding anthropogenic impacts on environment:
1.The atmospheric concentration of Carbon dioxide has crossed 400 parts per million.
2.Urban areas account for more than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
57.In which of the following places did ISRO Technical Liasioning Unit will be set up?
(a)Ottawa, Canada
(b)Moscow, Russia
(c)Colombo Srilanka
(d)Kyoto, Japan
58. Consider the following statements:
1.Mugger crocodiles are naturally found only in India.
2.Saltwater crocodiles are naturally found only in India.
3.Gharials are naturally found in the Brahmani river in Odisha, India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)3 only
(d)None of the above
59.Lithium Triangle comprises which of the following countries?
1.Argentina
2.Bolivia
3.Chile
4.Brazil
5.Columbia
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1, 2 and 3
(b)1, 4 and 5
(c)1, 3 and 4
(d)3, 4 and 5
60. Consider the following statements regarding the Sustainable Development Goals performance of Indian states:
1.Among the states, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh are the front runners with highest SDG India scores.
2.States like Assam, Bihar and UP perform poorly in achieving its targets.
3.Among the UTs, Chandigarh leads because of improvements in providing clean water and sanitation.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
61.Consider the following statements with respect to National Agricultural Higher Education Project:
1.It aims to attract talent and strengthen higher agricultural education in the country.
2. This project will be funded by the World Bank and the Indian Government on a 50:50 basis.
3.National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development is the implementing body of this project.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
62.Which of the following is/are among
India’s commitments towards the SDGs?
1.Shifting to cleaner fuel (BS VI) by 2020.
2.India has pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic in the country by 2022.
3.To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2045.
4.Aims to deploy over 1000 GW of solar energy and mobilize more than $1000 billion into solar power by 2030 through International Solar Alliance.
Choose the correct answer from the following options:
(a)1,2 and 3
(b)2,3 and 4
(c) 1,2,3 and 4
(d) 1,2 and 4
63.Consider the following pairs:
| Species | Endemic to: |
| Black Softshell Turtle | Western Ghats |
|
Golden Langur |
North East India |
|
Lion Tailed Macaque |
Eastern Ghats |
Which of the following is/are matched correctly?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 only
(d)None of the above
64. Which of the following legislation shall be amended in India in order to further promote sustainable use of wetland resources in protected wetlands with active participation of local community?
(a)Environment Protection Act,1986
(b)Wildlife Protection Act,1972
(c)Biological Diversity Act,2002
(d)Forest Conservation Act,1980
(c) It refers to a cyber crime which has been done cautiously without any evidence
(d)It refers to the new anti-virus software developed by IIT Madras
67.Consider the following statements regarding Sustainable Development Goals:
1.The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were born at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
2.The objective was to produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing the world.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
65.Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate is released by:
(a)Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(b)United Nations Environment Programme
(c)World Meteorological Organisation
(d)Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
66.Which one of the following best describes the term Cyber Hygiene?
(a)It refers to the new initiative by Indian Government to phase out child pornography from internet
(b)It relates to the practices and precautions users take to keep sensitive data safe from theft
(b) 2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
68.The term ‘Purse Seine’ is often seen in newspaper headlines. It is related to which among the following?
(a)A popular fishing method
(b)Privileges of erstwhile rulers of a place
(c)World’s fastest electric train
launched in France.
(d)An inter- creditor agreement among the countries of EU
69. Consider the following statements regarding Environment Impact Assessment:
1.EIA is a tool to anticipate the likely environmental impacts that may arise out of the proposed developmental activities and suggest mitigation measures and strategies.
2.Environmental clearance is granted by the Impact Assessment Agency under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
70.Consider the following statements with respect to Tardigrades:
1.They are also known as water bears, or moss piglets.
2.They are tiny animals that can survive extremes of temperature and pressure, including the frigid vacuum of space.
3.They have been found everywhere, from mountain tops to the deep sea and mud volcanoes, from tropical rain forests to the Antarctic.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
71.Consider the following statements:
1.Global Forest Resource Assessment is carried out by the Food and Agricultural Organisation.
2.Forest area has decreased in the continent of South America in the last two decades.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b) 2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
72.Consider the following statements:
1.Canine Distemper Virus is responsible for the death of Asiatic lions.
2.Endotheliotropic herpesvirus is responsible for the death of Asiatic elephants.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
73.Consider the following statements:
1.Air environment, land environment, water environment, biological environment and noise are the environmental components taken into consideration during the Environment Impact Assessment process.
2.The public has the right to express their opinion and they are one of the main components of EIA.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
74.What is common to Majuli, Dailong and Hogrekan?
(a)Biodiversity Heritage sites in India.
(b)Top most visited tourist places in India.
(c)Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems in India
(d)Cleanest places in India as per the Swachh Survekshan survey
75.Kurki is a practice banned in Punjab. It refers to?
(a)It is the distribution of cannabis during religious occasions
(b)It is a form of shifting cultivation practiced in North Western India
(c)It is the attachment of farmers’ land by banks or traders in the event of non-payment of loan.
(d)It’s a form of Cock Fighting during the annual Hola festival.
76.With reference to the India Biodiversity Award, consider the following statements:
1.It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
2.Award recognises effort of institutions towards conservation of wild species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
77.T. N. Manoharan committee sometimes seen in the news recently was constituted for which of the following purposes?
(a)To develop secondary market for corporate loans
(b)To reconstitute Press Council of India.
(c)To review existing framework for Corporate Social Responsibility
(d) To enquire into flaws associated with public distribution systems in India
78.Consider the following statements:
1.Oryx is naturally found in India.
2.Chiru is naturally found in India.
3.Cheetah is not naturally found in India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
79.e-AUSHADHI portal recently seen in the news is related to which of the following.
(a)Online awareness drive on indigenous medicine system of India.
(b)Online sale of Generic Drugs by the Jan Aushadhi Kendras
(c)Online portal for lodging complaints regarding pharma sector.
(d)Online Licensing System of AYUSH Medicine
80.The lowest albedo among the following can be observed in:
(a)Fresh snow cover on sea ice
(b)Ocean surface without ice
(c)Sea ice without snow cover
(d)Shallow melt ponds
81.Which of the following has been added as the 27th Ramsar site in India recently?
(a)Sundarbans
(b)Upper Ganga River
(c)Vembanad-Kol wetlands
(d)Surinsar-Mansar
82.Which of the following places in India was once infamously the hunting ground and later on turned remarkably to conserve the migrant Amur Falcons?
(a)Jatinga
(b)Sivasagar
(c)Pangti
(d)Tamenglong
83. Consider the following statements:
1.Walnut trees are naturally found in the tropical deciduous forests of India.
2.Jammu and Kashmir accounts for more than 60% of India’s walnut production.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
84.With reference to the Wildlife Protection Act, consider the following statements:
1.Vermins are specified under the Schedule V of the act.
2.State governments can declare any animal as a vermin to safeguard the interests of people.
3.State governments can appoint Chief Wildlife Warden to conserve the wildlife.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
85.Which of the following is/are Critically Endangered animals in India?
1.Malabar Civet
2. Jerdon’s Courser
3.Gharial
4.Ganges Shark
5.Rameshwaram Spider
Choose the correct answer from the following options
(a) 1,2,3 and 4
(b) 2,3,4 and 5
(c) 1,2,4 and 5 (d) 1,2,3,4 and 5
86.Consider the following statements:
1.United Nation Forum on Forests is an intergovernmental policy forum under the UN Economic and Social Council.
2.International Tropical Timber Organisation is formed under the auspices of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
87.With reference to the Biodiversity Management Committees, consider the following statements:
1.They are established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2.The members are constituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
3.The tenure of these committees are normally five years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)3 only
88.Consider the following statements regarding International Union for Conservation of Nature:
1.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is one of the oldest and largest global environmental organisations.
2.It is funded by governments, bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations, member organisations and corporations.
3.The IUCN issues the Red Data Book which categorises different species according to their risk of extinction.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
89.Consider the following statements:
1.Introduction of acacia plantations in the upper reaches of Western Ghats causes damages for Shola forest.
2.Both the major and minor mineral mines are mandated to undergo process of Environment Impact Assessment in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
90.Consider the following statements regarding the Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB)
1.Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is an Intergovernmental Scientific Programme launched by UNEP in 1971.
2.Its world network of Biosphere Reserves currently spread over more than 100 countries and includes transboundary sites.
Choose the statements which are not correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
91.With reference to the Global Environment Facility, consider the following statements:
1.It was established in the Paris Climate Agreement,2015.
2.The funds under it are available to developing countries and countries with economies in transition to meet obligations under international environmental conventions and agreements.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
92.Consider the following statements regarding the Global Biodiversity Outlook
1.The Global Biodiversity Outlook is a periodic report that summarises the latest data on the status and trends of global biodiversity.
2.It is the flagship publication of the UNEP and summarises the progress made towards achieving the objectives of the organisation.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
93. Consider the following statements about Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas:
1.It is prepared by World Wide Fund for Nature.
2.India is among those countries whose soil biodiversity faces high level of risk.
3.Soil biodiversity encompasses the presence of microorganisms, microfauna and macrofauna.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
94.Consider the following statements:
1.Joint Forest Management Committees were established in India through the provisions of National Environment Policy,2006.
2.Rights like cultivation in forestland as well as grazing,fishing rights were granted to Scheduled Tribes and traditional dwellers under the Forest Rights Act,2006.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
95.Identify the wrong statement:
(a) India has ratified the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement.
(b)WTO members can exclude plants from the purview of issuing patents.
(c)The International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organisation set up to protect the interest of corporate plant breeders.
(d)India has ratified UPOV Convention as it protects the farmer’s rights.
96.Prior Informed Consent Procedure is associated with:
(a)Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
(b)Kyoto Protocol
(c)Rotterdam Convention
(d)Basel Convention
97.Identify the correct statement:
(a)Sriharikota is a barrier island located in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
(b)Wheeler island is located in the delta of Mahanadi.
(c)Sagar islands in the Sunderbans delta has the presence of extensive coral reefs.
(d)Chilka lake is located entirely in the state of Odisha
98.Consider the following statements:
1.Toda tribal groups inhabit the Nilgiri hills in the Western Ghats.
2.Dongria Kondh tribal groups inhabit the Niyamgiri hills in Odisha.
3.Maldhari community inhabit the Banni grasslands in Gujarat.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1,2 and 3
99.Which of the following statements is
not correct regarding the UNCCD?
(a)It is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.
(b)It is founded from a direct recommendation of the Rio Conference’s Agenda 21.
(c)The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal Ministry for this Convention in India.
(d)It was established in 1986
100.Which of the following international meeting is famously known to focus on the development of green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty reduction?
(a)The Earth Summit,1992
(b)United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development,2012
(c)World Summit Outcome,2005
(d)World Summit on Sustainable Development,2002
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