Biomagnification means increase in the________
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50%
(A) concentration of pollutants in living organisms
14%
(B) number of species
16%
(C) size of living organisms
20%
(D) biomass
Nagoya Protocol is related to
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19%
(A) Climate change
28%
(B) Ozone depletion
29%
(C) Hazardous waste
24%
(D) Biodiversity
The second most important source after fossil fuels contributing to India’s energy needs is
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37%
(A) Solar energy
22%
(B) Nuclear energy
27%
(C) Hydropower
13%
(D) Wind energy
In case of earthquakes, an increase of magnitude 1 on Richter Scale implies
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26%
(A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves.
34%
(B) a ten-fold increase in the energy of the seismic waves.
29%
(C) two-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves.
11%
(D) two-fold increase in the energy of seismic waves.
Kyoto Protocol is related to
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33%
(A) Ozone depletion
18%
(B) Hazardous waste
42%
(C) Climate change
7%
(D) Nuclear energy
Which of the following is a source of emissions leading to the eventual formation of surface ozone as a pollutant?
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20%
(A) Transport sector
61%
(B) Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
12%
(C) Wetlands
7%
(D) Fertilizers
The smog in cities in India mainly consists of
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8%
(A) Oxides of sulphur
47%
(B) Oxides of nitrogen and unburnt hydrocarbons
31%
(C) Carbon monoxide and SPM
14%
(D) Oxides of sulphur and ozone
Which of the following types of natural hazards have the highest potential to cause damage to humans?
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30%
(A) Earthquakes
10%
(B) Forest fires
15%
(C) Volcanic eruptions
45%
(D) Droughts and Floods
The percentage share of renewable energy sources in the power production in India is around
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15%
(A) 2-3%
46%
(B) 22-25%
34%
(C) 10-12%
6%
(D) < 1%