Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Star Tortoise :
1. The Indian Star Tortoise is listed under Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, providing it the highest level of legal protection in India.
2. A recent study has identified two genetically distinct populations of Indian Star Tortoises, classified as northwestern and southern groups, which may help in conservation and rehabilitation strategies.
1. The Indian Star Tortoise is listed under Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, providing it the highest level of legal protection in India.
2. A recent study has identified two genetically distinct populations of Indian Star Tortoises, classified as northwestern and southern groups, which may help in conservation and rehabilitation strategies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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14%
A. 1 only
20%
B. 2 only
64%
C. Both 1 and 2
3%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding E-Waste and its management in India:
1. India has seen a sharp increase in e-waste generation since 2019-20 due to increased electronic during consumption the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. E-waste contains hazardous materials, including heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.
3. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which became effective on April 1, 2023, make it mandatory for all consumers to return their used electronic products to authorized recycling centers.
1. India has seen a sharp increase in e-waste generation since 2019-20 due to increased electronic during consumption the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. E-waste contains hazardous materials, including heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.
3. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which became effective on April 1, 2023, make it mandatory for all consumers to return their used electronic products to authorized recycling centers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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58%
A. 1 and 2 only
16%
B. 2 and 3 only
8%
C. 1 and 3 only
18%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 3. Consider the following statements regarding the Lion-Tailed Macaque, choose the incorrect option :
A. The Lion-Tailed Macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, preferring evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests as its habitat.
B. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and Appendix I of CITES.
C. Unlike other macaque species, the Lion-Tailed Macaque is highly adaptable and can survive in fragmented forests and urban environments.
D. Major threats to its population include habitat loss, fragmentation, and increasing human interaction, particularly along roads that cut through its natural range.
A. The Lion-Tailed Macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, preferring evergreen and semi-evergreen rainforests as its habitat.
B. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and Appendix I of CITES.
C. Unlike other macaque species, the Lion-Tailed Macaque is highly adaptable and can survive in fragmented forests and urban environments.
D. Major threats to its population include habitat loss, fragmentation, and increasing human interaction, particularly along roads that cut through its natural range.
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding methane emissions :
1. Floodplains in the Amazon contribute up to 29% of global wetland methane emissions, as methane-producing microbes thrive in these waterlogged areas.
2. Upland forests in the Amazon, which typically act as methane sinks, are highly vulnerable to rising temperatures and humidity changes.
1. Floodplains in the Amazon contribute up to 29% of global wetland methane emissions, as methane-producing microbes thrive in these waterlogged areas.
2. Upland forests in the Amazon, which typically act as methane sinks, are highly vulnerable to rising temperatures and humidity changes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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9%
A. 1 only
31%
B. 2 only
56%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Which one of the following statements regarding Greenwashing is correct ?
A. Greenwashing refers to the process of enhancing sustainability of a product through legitimate eco-friendly practices and verifiable green certifications.
B. Greenwashing involves deceptive or misleading practices, such as exaggerating, concealing, or making false environmental claims to appear more eco-friendly than they actually are.
C. Greenwashing strictly applies only to marketing strategies and does not involve misleading symbols, words, or imagery.
D. Greenwashing is a legal practice, as it allows companies to highlight positive environmental attributes while omitting harmful aspects of their products.
A. Greenwashing refers to the process of enhancing sustainability of a product through legitimate eco-friendly practices and verifiable green certifications.
B. Greenwashing involves deceptive or misleading practices, such as exaggerating, concealing, or making false environmental claims to appear more eco-friendly than they actually are.
C. Greenwashing strictly applies only to marketing strategies and does not involve misleading symbols, words, or imagery.
D. Greenwashing is a legal practice, as it allows companies to highlight positive environmental attributes while omitting harmful aspects of their products.
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding global forest fire emissions :
1. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from forest fires have increased by 60% globally since 2001, with boreal forest fires in Eurasia and North America
2. Pyromes are defined as regions where forest fire patterns are determined by human activities.
3. The concept of ‘fire weather’ refers to climate conditions that create a higher risk of forest fires, influenced by more frequent and severe droughts caused by anthropogenic climate change.
1. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from forest fires have increased by 60% globally since 2001, with boreal forest fires in Eurasia and North America
2. Pyromes are defined as regions where forest fire patterns are determined by human activities.
3. The concept of ‘fire weather’ refers to climate conditions that create a higher risk of forest fires, influenced by more frequent and severe droughts caused by anthropogenic climate change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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7%
A. 1 and 2 only
34%
B. 2 and 3 only
25%
C. 1 and 3 only
35%
D. 1, 2, and 3
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