Q.2. With reference to the Rotterdam Convention, consider the following statements :
1. It deals with the prior informed. consent (PIC) procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.
2. It is a legally binding convention.
3. India is not a party to the Rotterdam Convention.
4. It is jointly administered by the World Wildlife Fund and Conservation International.
1. It deals with the prior informed. consent (PIC) procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade.
2. It is a legally binding convention.
3. India is not a party to the Rotterdam Convention.
4. It is jointly administered by the World Wildlife Fund and Conservation International.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
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29%
a) 1 and 4 only
37%
b) 1 and 2 only
20%
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
14%
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.3.With reference to Greenhouse Gases (GHGs), consider the following statements :
1. Carbon dioxide Perfluorocarbons and are naturally occurring greenhouse gases.
2. Sulphur hexafluoride is a greenhouse gas with a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide.
3. Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
1. Carbon dioxide Perfluorocarbons and are naturally occurring greenhouse gases.
2. Sulphur hexafluoride is a greenhouse gas with a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide.
3. Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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13%
a) Only one
58%
b) Only two
27%
c) All three
2%
d) None
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 :
1. The rules introduce a system of
Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR) for electronic and electrical
equipment manufacturers.
2. Under these rules, informal sector workers are completely banned
from participating in e-waste
recycling activities.
3. The rules mandate a centralized
portal for registration, filing of
annual returns, and tracking of e-
waste.
4. These rules cover all types of
electrical and electronic equipment
including nuclear and radioactive e-
waste.
1. The rules introduce a system of
Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR) for electronic and electrical
equipment manufacturers.
2. Under these rules, informal sector workers are completely banned
from participating in e-waste
recycling activities.
3. The rules mandate a centralized
portal for registration, filing of
annual returns, and tracking of e-
waste.
4. These rules cover all types of
electrical and electronic equipment
including nuclear and radioactive e-
waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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51%
a) 1 and 3 only
20%
b) 2 and 3 only
15%
c) 3 and 4 only
14%
d) 1 and 4 only
Q.2. Arrange the following major sources of methane emissions in India in increasing order of their contribution to total methane pollution :
1. Rice cultivation
2. Biomass burning
3. Enteric livestock (from fermentation )
4. Municipal solid waste
1. Rice cultivation
2. Biomass burning
3. Enteric livestock (from fermentation )
4. Municipal solid waste
Select the correct increasing order using the code given below:
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20%
a) 2<4<1<3
35%
b) 4<2<1<3
21%
c) 2<1<4<3
25%
d) 1<2<3<4
Q.3. Which of the following pollutants are included in the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) of India ?
1. Particulate matter (PM10)
2. Ozone
3. Carbon dioxide
4. Lead
5. Ammonia
6. Methane
1. Particulate matter (PM10)
2. Ozone
3. Carbon dioxide
4. Lead
5. Ammonia
6. Methane
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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19%
a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
43%
b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
27%
c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
10%
d) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
Q.1. With reference to the Global
Environment Facility (GEF), consider the following areas :
1. Biodiversity
2. Climate Change
3. Ozone Layer Depletion
4. Urbanization
Environment Facility (GEF), consider the following areas :
1. Biodiversity
2. Climate Change
3. Ozone Layer Depletion
4. Urbanization
Which of the above is/are not among the focal areas supported by the GEF ?
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36%
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
21%
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
17%
c) 3 and 4 only
27%
d) 4 only
Q.2. Consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana to promote the production of ethanol from agricultural and forestry residues.
2. India has set a target of achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol bythe year 2025-26.
3. The use of ethanol-blended petrol in vehicles can lead to a reduction of more than 90% in unburnt hydrocarbon emissions compared to conventional petrol.
1. The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana to promote the production of ethanol from agricultural and forestry residues.
2. India has set a target of achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol bythe year 2025-26.
3. The use of ethanol-blended petrol in vehicles can lead to a reduction of more than 90% in unburnt hydrocarbon emissions compared to conventional petrol.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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15%
a) 1 only
43%
b) 1 and 3 only
19%
c) 2 only
24%
d) 1 and 2 only
Q.3. With reference to the GOBARdhan. ( Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) Scheme, consider the following statements :
1. It is implemented under the coordination of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. It is a part of the Solid and Liquid Waste Management component of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
3. It aims to promote the generation of biogas and organic manure from cattle waste.
1. It is implemented under the coordination of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. It is a part of the Solid and Liquid Waste Management component of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
3. It aims to promote the generation of biogas and organic manure from cattle waste.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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9%
a) 1 and 2 only
36%
b) 2 and 3 only
21%
c) 1 and 3 only
35%
d) 1, 2 and 3