Consider the following activities :
- Spreading finely ground basalt rock on farmlands extensively
- Increasing the alkalinity of oceans by adding lime
- Capturing carbon dioxide released by various industries and pumping it into abandoned subterranean mines in the form of carbonated waters
How many of the above activities are often considered and discussed for carbon capture and sequestration?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:
- They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
- They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
- They are omnivorous.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Consider the following fauna:
- Lion-tailed Macaque
- Malabar Civet
- Sambar Deer
How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset?
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Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
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Consider the following heavy industries :
- Fertilizer plants
- Oil refineries
- Steel plants
Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
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With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements:
- Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.
- Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.
- Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Consider the following:
- Aerosols
- Foam agents
- Fire retardants
- Lubricants
In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
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Most repeated Topics from Environment & Ecology in Last 5 years
Repeated Topics | Questions in Last 5 Years |
|---|---|
| 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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