Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Manganese (Mn) contamination and its impact on health and the environment, choose the incorrect option :
A. Manganese is an essential trace element required for maintaining body homeostasis, but excessive consumption can lead to severe toxicity and health risks.
B. The primary sources of Manganese contamination in groundwater are anthropogenic activities like industrial pollution, but it can also originate from geogenic sources like sedimentary and igneous rocks.
C. Manganese poisoning has never been reported in India, making recent findings in Bihar the first documented cases of its toxicity.
D. High levels of Manganese contamination in groundwater have been reported globally, including in Bangladesh, China, Greece, and Nigeria.
A. Manganese is an essential trace element required for maintaining body homeostasis, but excessive consumption can lead to severe toxicity and health risks.
B. The primary sources of Manganese contamination in groundwater are anthropogenic activities like industrial pollution, but it can also originate from geogenic sources like sedimentary and igneous rocks.
C. Manganese poisoning has never been reported in India, making recent findings in Bihar the first documented cases of its toxicity.
D. High levels of Manganese contamination in groundwater have been reported globally, including in Bangladesh, China, Greece, and Nigeria.
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Sacred Groves in India :
1. Sacred groves are patches of forests traditionally protected by local communities due to their religious and cultural significance
2. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 allows State Governments to declare private or community lands as community reserves for protecting fauna, and flora, conservation practices.
3. Sacred groves are exclusively found in the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
1. Sacred groves are patches of forests traditionally protected by local communities due to their religious and cultural significance
2. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 allows State Governments to declare private or community lands as community reserves for protecting fauna, and flora, conservation practices.
3. Sacred groves are exclusively found in the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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56%
A. 1 and 2 only
10%
B. 2 and 3 only
18%
C. 1 and 3 only
16%
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the National Wildlife Health Policy and the Central Zoo Authority :
1. The National Wildlife Health Policy aims to integrate wildlife health management with public health and domestic animal health domains to ensure balanced ecosystems.
2. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) was established as an autonomous body under the Biodiversity Authority.
1. The National Wildlife Health Policy aims to integrate wildlife health management with public health and domestic animal health domains to ensure balanced ecosystems.
2. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) was established as an autonomous body under the Biodiversity Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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46%
A. 1 only
14%
B. 2 only
34%
C. Both 1 and 2
6%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Ashtamudi Lake in Kerala :
1. Ashtamudi Lake is one of the largest lakes in Kerala, known for its unique eight armed shape.
2. The Kallada River flows into Ashtamudi Lake, making it a vital breeding ground for several aquatic species, including the pearl spot fish (karimeen).
3. The State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC) has identified industrial pollution as the primary cause of contamination in Ashtamudi Lake with no significant role of discharge.
1. Ashtamudi Lake is one of the largest lakes in Kerala, known for its unique eight armed shape.
2. The Kallada River flows into Ashtamudi Lake, making it a vital breeding ground for several aquatic species, including the pearl spot fish (karimeen).
3. The State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC) has identified industrial pollution as the primary cause of contamination in Ashtamudi Lake with no significant role of discharge.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
Anonymous Quiz
31%
A. 1 and 2 only
29%
B. 3 only
19%
C. 1 and 3 only
21%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the Hornbill Festival and Hornbills in India :
1. The Hornbill Festival is an annual cultural festival organized by the Government of Nagaland, held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, to promote the rich cultural traditions of all Naga tribes.
2. Hornbills are primarily carnivorous birds, feeding mainly on small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
3. The Hornbill is the state bird of the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.
1. The Hornbill Festival is an annual cultural festival organized by the Government of Nagaland, held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, to promote the rich cultural traditions of all Naga tribes.
2. Hornbills are primarily carnivorous birds, feeding mainly on small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
3. The Hornbill is the state bird of the state bird of Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
Anonymous Quiz
36%
A. 1 and 2
22%
B. 2 and 3
25%
C. 1 and 3
17%
D. 1, 2 and 3
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