"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement?
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With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements:
- Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
- When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
- Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following pairs:
Wetland/Lake - Location
- Hokera Wetland - Punjab
- Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh
- Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura
- Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
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“Climate Action Tracker” which tracks the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a:
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"System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in:
- Reduced seed requirement
- Reduced methane production
- Reduced electricity consumption
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Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
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Consider the following statements:
- Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.
- Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.
- Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Repeated Topics | Questions in Last 5 Years |
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| Environmental Pollution | 15 (21%) |
| Climate Change Mitigation | 14 (19%) |
| Institutional Measures for Environment Conservation | 12 (17%) |
| Climate Change | 12 (17%) |
| Indian Biodiversity - Fauna | 8 (11%) |
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