Q61. ‘Agenda-21’ is related to which field?
A Sustainable development B Nuclear disarmament C Patent protection D Agricultural subsidies
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Correct answer: Sustainable development
Q62. Which one of the following is the correct definition of ‘Agenda 21’?
A It is an action plan of UNO for protecting human rights B It is book of 21st chapters on nuclear disarmament C It is action plan for the conservation of global environment in 21st century D It is an agenda for the election of the President in the next meeting of SAARC
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Correct answer: It is action plan for the conservation of global environment in 21st century
Q63. Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers 2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers 3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally 4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A Only 1 and 2 B Only 2 and 3 C Only 1, 3 and 4 D 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: Only 1, 3 and 4
Q64. Which of the following leaf modifications occur/occurs in desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves or no leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A 1 and 2 B Only 2 C 1 and 3 D All of these
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Correct answer: All of these
Q65. The wetlands falling within urban areas which are being dealt with under the National Lake Conservation Plan with the aim of Pollution control are 1. Bhoj - Madhya Pradesh 2. Sukhana - Chandigarh 3. Chilka - Odisha 4. Pichola - Rajasthan Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 1, 2 and 4
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 4
Q66. Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on a rotational basis. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A Only 1 and 2 B Only 2 and 3 C Only 1 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: Only 1 and 2
Q67. What is the role of Ultra-violet (UV) radiation in the water purification system? 1. It inactivates, kills the harmful micro-organisms in water. 2. It removes all the undesirable odours from the water. 3. It quickens the sedimentation of solid particles, removes turbidity and improves the clarity of water. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A Only 1 B 2 and 3 C 1 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: Only 1
Q68. If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country? 1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water. 2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow the use of ocean water. 3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India. 4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging borewells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A Only 1 B 1 and 2 C 3 and 4 D 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: 1 and 2
Q69. Which one of the following lakes has been recently included under National Lake Conservation Project?
A Bhimtal B Pulicat C Ooty D Sambhar
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Correct answer: Bhimtal
Q70. The Yamuna Action Plan was formally launched in
A 1991 B 1992 C 1993 D 1994
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Correct answer: 1993
Q71. Which of the following is/are used as a disinfectant of water?
A Ozone B Chlorine dioxide C Chloramine D All of the above
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Correct answer: All of the above
Q72. In which year was the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act enforced?
A 1980 B 1974 C 1981 D None of these
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Correct answer: 1974
Q73. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess was enforced in
A 1973 B 1975 C 1977 D 1979
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Correct answer: 1977
Q74. The arsenic contamination of drinking water is highest in
A Chennai B Kanpur C Kolkata D Mumbai
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Correct answer: Kolkata
Q75. In which year Central Water Commission established ‘Irrigation Research and Management Organisation’?
A 1984 B 1948 C 1964 D 2004
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Correct answer: 1984
Q76. Which one of the following gases is used for the purification of drinking water?
A Sulphur dioxide B Chlorine C Fluorine D Carbon dioxide
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Correct answer: Chlorine
Q77. Who among the following environmentalists is known by the name of ‘Jal Purush’?
A Sundarlal Bahuguna B Rajendra Singh C B. Venkateshwarlu D Salim Ali
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Correct answer: Rajendra Singh
Q78. In the year 2009, India set-up the following to clean the Gangas
A National Ganga Commission B Clean Ganga Authority C National Ganga River Basin Authority D National Mission for Clean Ganga River
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Correct answer: National Ganga River Basin Authority
Q79. National Ganga River Basin Authority has been constituted in
A October, 2008 B February, 2009 C October, 2009 D March, 2010
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Correct answer: February, 2009
Q80. Which one of the following is not a biotic resource?
A Fresh water B Coal C Petroleum D Fish
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Correct answer: Fresh water