Q.1.Consider the following pairs :
1. Batagay Crater : World’s biggest permanfrost crater.
2. Afar Triangle : Presence of new ocean.
3. Aral Sea : Shrinking water body.
1. Batagay Crater : World’s biggest permanfrost crater.
2. Afar Triangle : Presence of new ocean.
3. Aral Sea : Shrinking water body.
How many of the above given pairs are marked correctly ?
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10%
A. Only one
55%
B. Only two
34%
C. All three
1%
D. None
Q.2. Which of the following best describes the term ‘DANA .’which has recently been in news :
A. DANA, also known as "gota fría," refers to tropical cyclone that hit Odisha and West Bengal cost causing intense rainfall.
B. The phenomenon primarily occurs in the Pacific Ocean and is directly related to El Nino.
C. DANA takes place when cold air descends over the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea and brings intense rainfall and flash floods, particularly to Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
D. The term "DANA" was introduced to describe an entirely new weather pattern that did not exist before
A. DANA, also known as "gota fría," refers to tropical cyclone that hit Odisha and West Bengal cost causing intense rainfall.
B. The phenomenon primarily occurs in the Pacific Ocean and is directly related to El Nino.
C. DANA takes place when cold air descends over the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea and brings intense rainfall and flash floods, particularly to Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
D. The term "DANA" was introduced to describe an entirely new weather pattern that did not exist before
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Myristica Swamps :
1. Myristica Swamps are characterized by trees with buttressed roots and pneumatophores to adapt to waterlogged conditions.
2. In India, these swamps are found only in the Western Ghats.
1. Myristica Swamps are characterized by trees with buttressed roots and pneumatophores to adapt to waterlogged conditions.
2. In India, these swamps are found only in the Western Ghats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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59%
A. Only
11%
B. Only 2
29%
C. Both 1 and 2
2%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Shekhar Sir is solving 100 MCQs from nvironment for UPSC Prelims 2025.
Tomorrow at 10:00 am
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Q.1. Which of the following pairs is/are Correctly matched?
River Tributary
1. Mahanadi - Ib
2. Godavari - Hasdeo
3. Brahmani - South Koel
River Tributary
1. Mahanadi - Ib
2. Godavari - Hasdeo
3. Brahmani - South Koel
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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16%
A. 1 and 2 only
55%
B. 1 and 3 only
17%
C. 2 and 3 only
12%
D. 1,2 and 3
Q.2. Consider the following statements :
1. Golden Rice is a type of rice that contains beta carotene i.e. provitamin D, a plant pigment that the body converts into vitamin D as needed.
2. The beta carotene in Golden Rice, which was made possible by the addition of two new enzymes, is identical to the beta-carotene found in green leafy and yellow-colored vegetables, orange-colored fruit, and even in many vitamin supplements and food ingredients.
1. Golden Rice is a type of rice that contains beta carotene i.e. provitamin D, a plant pigment that the body converts into vitamin D as needed.
2. The beta carotene in Golden Rice, which was made possible by the addition of two new enzymes, is identical to the beta-carotene found in green leafy and yellow-colored vegetables, orange-colored fruit, and even in many vitamin supplements and food ingredients.
Select the correct options :
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11%
A. Only 1
30%
B. Only 2
54%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has announced the development of an ‘Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas’ of the Indian EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).
Consider the following statements in context with the same :
1. It is expected to showcases the vast potential of ocean energy resources encompassing marine meteorological (solar and wind) and hydrological (wave, tide, currents, ocean thermal, and salinity gradients) energy forms.
2. The Atlas identifies areas with high potential for energy generation and will serve as a reference for policymakers, industry and researchers for harnessing the rich energy resources available in the Indian EEZ.
Consider the following statements in context with the same :
1. It is expected to showcases the vast potential of ocean energy resources encompassing marine meteorological (solar and wind) and hydrological (wave, tide, currents, ocean thermal, and salinity gradients) energy forms.
2. The Atlas identifies areas with high potential for energy generation and will serve as a reference for policymakers, industry and researchers for harnessing the rich energy resources available in the Indian EEZ.
Choose the correct option :
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7%
A. Only 1
18%
B. Only 2
72%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the River City Alliance (RCA) :
1. The River City Alliance (RCA) was launched in November 2021 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs with the objective to provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation.
2. The Secretariat of the RCA is set up at the Central Water Commission (CWC), New Delhi.
1. The River City Alliance (RCA) was launched in November 2021 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs with the objective to provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation.
2. The Secretariat of the RCA is set up at the Central Water Commission (CWC), New Delhi.