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Environment Ecology English UPPCS (Pre) 2011

Q81.The World Water Conservation Day is celebrated on

A28 February B22 March C5 June D11 July

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Environment Ecology English Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2012

Q82.The Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission has been called as

AClean Ganga BSacred Ganga CThe Great Ganga DNamami Gange

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Environment Ecology English Tamil Nadu PSC (Pre) 2017 UPPCS (Mains) 2014

Q83.In which of the following years was constituted the ‘Central Ganga Authority’ by Government of India?

A1975 B1982 C1985 D1995

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2017

Q84.In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using micro-organisms. 3. Genetic engineering can be used to create micro-organisms specifically designed for bioremediation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

AOnly 1 BOnly 2 and 3 COnly 1 and 3 D1, 2 and 3

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Environment Ecology English Assam PSC (Pre) 2019

Q85.In the acid rain, the rain water and snow is contaminated by which of the following pollutants? 1. Sulphur dioxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Carbon dioxide 4. Methane Code

A1, 2 and 4 BOnly 1 and 2 C1, 2 and 4 DOnly 2 and 3

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2014

Q86.There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why? 1. They can accumulate in the environment and contaminate water and soil. 2. They can enter the food chains. 3. They can trigger the production of free radicals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

AOnly 1 and 2 BOnly 3 COnly 1 and 3 D1, 2 and 3

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2014

Q87.Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? 1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment. 2. They can accumulate in humans and animals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

AOnly 1 BOnly 2 CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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Environment Ecology English UPPSC (GIC) 2010

Q88.Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): Soil pollution is more dangerous as compared to industrial pollution. Reason (R): Fertilizer and pesticide enter into food cycle. Choose the correct answer from the code given below. Code

ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C(A) is true, but (R) is false D(A) is false, but (R) is true

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2012

Q89.Lead, ingested or inhaled, is a health hazard. After the addition of lead to petrol has been banned, what still are the sources of lead poisoning? 1. Smelting units 2. Pens and pencils 3. Paints 4. Hair oils and cosmetics Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1, 2 and 3 B1 and 3 C2 and 4 D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2016

Q90.In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon monoxide 3. Nitrogen dioxide 4. Sulphur dioxide 5. Methane Select the correct answer using the code given below.

AOnly 1, 2 and 3 BOnly 2, 3 and 4 COnly 1, 4 and 5 D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2012

Q91.The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern? 1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected. 2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected. 3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplankton larvae will be adversely affected. 4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 BOnly 2 C1 and 3 D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2013

Q92.Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1. Arsenic 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4. Formaldehyde 5. Uranium Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1 and 3 B2, 4 and 5 C1, 3 and 5 DAll of these

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Environment Ecology English Andhra Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2017 IAS (Pre) 2015

Q93.Concerning bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements. 1. The decomposition of human waste in their toilets is initiated of by fungal inoculum. 2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AOnly 1 BOnly 2 CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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Environment Ecology English UPPCS (Pre) 2009

Q94.Which of the following statements about Radioactive pollution are correct? 1. It causes a hereditary change in the animals. 2. It causes disbalance among different minerals in the soil. 3. It hinders blood circulation. 4. It causes carcinogenesis. Select the correct answer from the code given below.

A1 and 2 B1 and 4 C1, 3 and 4 D2, 3 and 4

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2015

Q95.Concerning ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. 2. Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement concrete. 3. Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1 and 2 BOnly 2 C1 and 3 DOnly 3

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2011

Q96.Consider the following. 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Oxides of sulphur Which of the given above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

AOnly 1 B2 and 3 C1 and 3 D1, 2 and 3

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Environment Ecology English UPPCS (Pre) 2011

Q97.Which of the following countries suffer from the acid rains? 1. Canada 2. France 3. Norway 4. Germany Select the correct answer from the code given below.

A1 and 2 B1 and 3 C2 and 3 D3 and 4

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Environment Ecology English IAS (Pre) 2014

Q98.Which of the following are some important pollutants released by the steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below.

AOnly 1, 3 and 4 BOnly 2 and 3 COnly 1 and 4 D1, 2, 3 and 4

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Environment Ecology English UPPCS (Pre) 2008

Q99.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Pollutants) (a) Carbon monoxide (b) Oxides of nitrogen (c) Soil particles (d) Lead List-II (Effects) 1. Damage to liver and kidney 2. Cancer 3. Ailment related to breathing 4. Central nervous system Code (a) (b) (c) (d)

A2 B4 C1 D4

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Environment Ecology English UPPCS (Pre) 2012

Q100.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Air Pollutant) (a) Asbestos dust (b) Lead (c) Mercury (d) Carbon monoxide List-II (Part affected) 1. Brain 2. Stomach 3. Lung 4. Blood stream Code (a) (b) (c) (d)

A1 B3 C3 D2

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