Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the recent initiatives under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
1. The Pollution Inventory, Assessment, and Surveillance (PIAS) project aims to enhance environmental data collection, analysis, and monitoring mechanisms for pollution control.
2. The Smart Laboratory for Clean Rivers (SLCR) project is a joint collaboration between NMCG, IIT Delhi, and the United Nations for rejuvenating small rivers across India.
3. A freshwater turtle and gharial conservation breeding program has been initiated at the Kukrail Gharial Rehabilitation Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to restore endangered species in the Ganga River and its tributaries.
1. The Pollution Inventory, Assessment, and Surveillance (PIAS) project aims to enhance environmental data collection, analysis, and monitoring mechanisms for pollution control.
2. The Smart Laboratory for Clean Rivers (SLCR) project is a joint collaboration between NMCG, IIT Delhi, and the United Nations for rejuvenating small rivers across India.
3. A freshwater turtle and gharial conservation breeding program has been initiated at the Kukrail Gharial Rehabilitation Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to restore endangered species in the Ganga River and its tributaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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12%
A. 1 and 2 only
32%
B. 2 only
39%
C. 1 and 3 only
18%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary:
1. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the southernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.
2. The sanctuary consists of tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests, and moist deciduous forests.
1. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the southernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.
2. The sanctuary consists of tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests, and moist deciduous forests.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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13%
A. 1 only
39%
B. 2 only
45%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. 3. Consider the following statements regarding Dendrochronology, choose the incorrect statement :
A. Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating tree rings to the exact year they were formed.
B. Tree rings are influenced by climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature, and sunlight availability.
C. Thicker tree rings indicate
drought conditions, while thinner rings signify favorable growth conditions.
D. Dendrochronology can be used to reconstruct past climatic conditions and understand environmental changes.
A. Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating tree rings to the exact year they were formed.
B. Tree rings are influenced by climatic factors such as rainfall, temperature, and sunlight availability.
C. Thicker tree rings indicate
drought conditions, while thinner rings signify favorable growth conditions.
D. Dendrochronology can be used to reconstruct past climatic conditions and understand environmental changes.
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding the newly discovered genus of jumping spiders, ‘Tenkana’:
1. Tenkana is a new genus of jumping spiders found only in Karnataka, India.
2. Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer drier areas and ground habitats.
1. Tenkana is a new genus of jumping spiders found only in Karnataka, India.
2. Unlike related species that live in forests, Tenkana spiders prefer drier areas and ground habitats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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13%
A. 1 only
41%
B. 2 only
42%
C. Both 1 and 2
4%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) :
1. Mesophotic coral ecosystems are found only in deep-sea regions beyond 500 meters depth.
2. These ecosystems are considered extensions of shallow coral reefs and may help replenish degraded shallow-water reefs.
3. Mesophotic coral ecosystems serve as essential fish habitats, supporting breeding, spawning, and feeding of ecologically and economically important species.
1. Mesophotic coral ecosystems are found only in deep-sea regions beyond 500 meters depth.
2. These ecosystems are considered extensions of shallow coral reefs and may help replenish degraded shallow-water reefs.
3. Mesophotic coral ecosystems serve as essential fish habitats, supporting breeding, spawning, and feeding of ecologically and economically important species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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10%
A. 1 and 2 only
54%
B. 2 and 3 only
20%
C. 1 and 3 only
17%
D. 1, 2, and 3
Q.3.Consider the following statements regarding High-Performance Buildings (HPBs):
1. High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) focus only on energy efficiency and water conservation, without considering occupant health and comfort.
2. HPBs utilize advanced technologies like energy-efficient HVAC systems, greywater recycling, and smart lighting controls to optimize resource use and enhance sustainability.
1. High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) focus only on energy efficiency and water conservation, without considering occupant health and comfort.
2. HPBs utilize advanced technologies like energy-efficient HVAC systems, greywater recycling, and smart lighting controls to optimize resource use and enhance sustainability.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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8%
A. 1 only
66%
B. 2 only
21%
B. 2 only
5%
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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