Q.3. Consider the following statements IUCN's Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems :
1. It was released on the occasion of World Wetlands Day.
2. The mangrove ecosystem shared by South India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives is listed as "critically endangered."
3. The mangrove ecosystems of the Bay of Bengal region are classified as "least concern."
1. It was released on the occasion of World Wetlands Day.
2. The mangrove ecosystem shared by South India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives is listed as "critically endangered."
3. The mangrove ecosystems of the Bay of Bengal region are classified as "least concern."
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
a) Only one
57%
b) Only two
20%
c) All three
5%
d) None of the three statements is/are correct
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Q.1. With reference to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements :
1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2019.
2. A national level target of 20%–30% reduction of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentration by 2024 is proposed under NCAP.
1. It has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2019.
2. A national level target of 20%–30% reduction of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentration by 2024 is proposed under NCAP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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13%
a) 1 only
42%
b) 2 only
37%
c) Both 1 and 2
8%
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2.Which of the following are the initiatives taken by the Government of India to curb Black Carbon emissions ?
1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala yojana.
2. Sustainable Alternative Towards ffordable Transportation. (SATAT)
3. Leapfrogging from BS-IV to BS-VI norms for fuel and vehicles.
4. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles. (FAME)
5. Shifting of brick kilns to zig-zag technology.
1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala yojana.
2. Sustainable Alternative Towards ffordable Transportation. (SATAT)
3. Leapfrogging from BS-IV to BS-VI norms for fuel and vehicles.
4. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles. (FAME)
5. Shifting of brick kilns to zig-zag technology.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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9%
a) 1,2 and 5 only
34%
b) 2,3 and 4 only
15%
c) 1,2,3 and 5 only
41%
d) 1,2,3,4, and 5
Q.3.Consider the following statements regarding methane emissions :
1. Agriculture is emissions globally. the largest anthropogenic source of methane carbon.
2. Methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime compared to dioxide.
3. India is the world's largest methane-emitting country.
1. Agriculture is emissions globally. the largest anthropogenic source of methane carbon.
2. Methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime compared to dioxide.
3. India is the world's largest methane-emitting country.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
40%
a) 1 and 2 only
20%
b) 3 only
19%
c) 2 and 3 only
21%
d) 1,2 and 3.
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Q.1. With reference to Ammonia pollution, consider the following statements :
1. Ammonia is primarily released into the environment from agricultural activities.
2. Ammonia pollution in water can
lead to eutrophication and mortality
of marine species.
3. Ammonia is classified as a
particulate pollutant under India’s
National Air Quality Index (NAQI).
4. Ammonia is used in the
manufacture of fertilizers and
explosives.
1. Ammonia is primarily released into the environment from agricultural activities.
2. Ammonia pollution in water can
lead to eutrophication and mortality
of marine species.
3. Ammonia is classified as a
particulate pollutant under India’s
National Air Quality Index (NAQI).
4. Ammonia is used in the
manufacture of fertilizers and
explosives.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
a) Only one
28%
b) Only two
42%
c) Only three
24%
d) All four
Q.2.Consider the following statements regarding Plastic Pollution and Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) :
1. It is a public-private initiative launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. India is a member of the GlobalPlastic Action Partnership.
3. It works with universities and research institutions to promote evidence-based policymaking and innovation.
1. It is a public-private initiative launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. India is a member of the GlobalPlastic Action Partnership.
3. It works with universities and research institutions to promote evidence-based policymaking and innovation.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
a) 1 and 3 only
28%
b) 2 and 3 only
24%
c) 1 and 2 only
32%
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.3. With reference to the Carbon trading rules under the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:
1. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
provides a framework for voluntary carbon market mechanisms among countries.
2. The mechanism under Article 6 allows both government-to-government trading and private sector participation.
3. Only developed countries are allowed to trade carbon credits under the Paris Agreement.
1. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
provides a framework for voluntary carbon market mechanisms among countries.
2. The mechanism under Article 6 allows both government-to-government trading and private sector participation.
3. Only developed countries are allowed to trade carbon credits under the Paris Agreement.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
a) Only one
71%
b) Only two
16%
c) All three
2%
d) None
Q.1. With reference to Flue Gas
Desulphurisation (FGD), consider the following statements :
1. Flue Gas Desulphurisation is a
technology used to remove sulphur
dioxide (SO₂) from exhaust gases of thermal power plants.
2. The most commonly used FGD
method in India is the wet limestone process.
3. The by-product of FGD can be used in the cement and construction industry.
Desulphurisation (FGD), consider the following statements :
1. Flue Gas Desulphurisation is a
technology used to remove sulphur
dioxide (SO₂) from exhaust gases of thermal power plants.
2. The most commonly used FGD
method in India is the wet limestone process.
3. The by-product of FGD can be used in the cement and construction industry.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
24%
a) 1 and 2 only
16%
b) 3 only
12%
c) 2 only
48%
d) 1, 2 and 3