UPSC Prelims 2019
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- Environment & Ecology
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
View Answer for: Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source ofRecently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements:
- Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment.
- Cattle release ammonia into the environment.
- Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements: Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment. Cattle release ammonia into the environment. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Consider the following statements:
- Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment.
- Cattle release ammonia into the environment.
- Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Environment & Ecology
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
View Answer for: As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following pairs:
Wildlife Naturally Found In 1. Blue-finned Mahseer Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
View Answer for: Consider the following pairs: Wildlife Naturally | Found In --------------------------|----------------- 1. Blue-finned Mahseer | Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin | Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat | Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?Consider the following pairs:
Wildlife Naturally Found In 1. Blue-finned Mahseer Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- Environment & Ecology
In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?
View Answer for: In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?
- Environment & Ecology
In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements :
- The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
- H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
- Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
- H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements : The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements :
- The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
- H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
- Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
- H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following:
- Carbon monoxide
- Methane
- Ozone
- Sulphur dioxide
Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
View Answer for: Consider the following: Carbon monoxide Methane Ozone Sulphur dioxideWhich of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?Consider the following:
- Carbon monoxide
- Methane
- Ozone
- Sulphur dioxide
Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements:
- As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.
- People’s participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements: As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. People’s participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Consider the following statements:
- As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.
- People’s participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Environment & Ecology
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
View Answer for: In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
- Environment & Ecology
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
View Answer for: In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used asIn India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
- Environment & Ecology
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
View Answer for: Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
- Environment & Ecology
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’?
- Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
- Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
- Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
View Answer for: Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’? Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.Select the correct answer using the code given below:Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’?
- Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
- Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
- Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
View Answer for: Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements :
- Under the Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
- The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
- The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements : Under the Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Consider the following statements :
- Under the Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
- The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
- The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements
- Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.
- Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.
- One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Consider the following statements
- Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.
- Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.
- One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements:
- Some species of turtles are herbivores.
- Some species of fish are herbivores.
- Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
- Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements: Some species of turtles are herbivores. Some species of fish are herbivores. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. Some species of snakes are viviparous.Which of the statements given above are correct?Consider the following statements:
- Some species of turtles are herbivores.
- Some species of fish are herbivores.
- Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
- Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Environment & Ecology
Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into the environment?
View Answer for: Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into the environment?Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into the environment?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to
- state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the Procedure and manner in which it sought
- lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the Procedure and manner in which it sought lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sourcesWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to
- state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the Procedure and manner in which it sought
- lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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