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GENERAL STUDIES

Paper---1

INSIGHTS REVISION TESTS FOR PRELIMS 2018

Serial No. 3 Days. 9-12

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1. Consider the following statements in

respect of Compensatory Afforestation

Fund Management and Planning Authority

(CAMPA):

1. It ensures expeditious and

transparent utilization of

compensatory levies realized in lieu of

forest land diverted for non-forest

purpose.

2. The Funds will be primarily spent on

afforestation to compensate for loss of

forest cover, regeneration of forest

ecosystem, wildlife protection and

infrastructure development.

3. CAMPA act establishes the National

and State Compensatory Afforestation

Fund Management and Planning

Authorities to manage the National

and State Funds.

Which of the above statements is/are

correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Which of the following statements is/are

correct regarding Guidelines for Eco-

Tourism in Protected Areas.

1. New tourist facilities can be set up on

forest lands.

2. The State Forest Department should

be the arbiter in case of any dispute

regarding the ecological advisability of

any tourism plans.

Select the correct answer using the code

below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct regarding National Biodiversity

Targets.

1. India has developed 12 national

biodiversity using Aichi targets as a

framework.

2. All these targets have year 2020 as a

target year.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct about Amur Falcon Conservation?

1. The government has successfully

reduced the hunting of Migratory

Amur Falcons.

2. The birds have been satellite tagged.

3. The hunting was observed in all North

Eastern states.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Which of the following activities is/are

prohibited within the wetlands in India?

1. Conversion for non-wetland uses

including encroachment of any kind.

2. Setting up of any industry and

expansion of existing industries.

3. Discharge of untreated wastes and

effluents.

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below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct regarding OPERATION THUNDER

BIRD ?

1. It is INTERPOL’s multi-national and

species specific enforcement

operation.

2. Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)

coordinated the operation in India.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. What is Operation Wildnet?

(a) It is an operation to apprehend the

poachers by deployment of more

forest officials.

(b) It is an operation to tackle illegal

wildlife trade in border areas.

(c) It is an operation to tackle illegal

wildlife trade through internet.

(d) It is an operation to prevent invasive

species entering forest ecosystems.


correct regarding tigers in India?

1. One third of wild tigers of the world

are there in India.

2. Tiger is at the apex of the forest

ecosystem.

3. Tigers are indicator species of India’s

jungles.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Coral Reef Restoration in

India?

1. Coral restoration in India is a

successful and first of its kind attempt

in the world to restore coral species at

specific site where they had become

extinct.

2. Degraded reefs have been restored

with branching coral species

belonging to family Acroporidae,

which are the dominant reef

contributors in all world reefs.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. “e-Eye” initiative is an example of

technological intervention in the efforts

towards conservation. Which of the

following statements is/are correct about

the initiative?

1. It uses long range, intelligent thermal

and infrared cameras for surveillance.

2. It is used for surveillance only during

low vision.

3. The cameras used can scan 360

degrees and track animal and human

movement.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3




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11. Green India Mission has many goals

ecosystem services. Carbon sequestration

and storage is classified under which

ecosystem service?

(a) Supporting services

(b) Provisioning services

(c) Regulating services

(d) Cultural services

12. Deployment of artificial coral reefs near

Vaan Islands was in news. How this

deployment would affect the ecology near

Vaan Islands?

1. It reduces the effect of currents and

waves.

2. It enhances fish habitats for higher

fish production.

3. It reduces fish diversity.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct regarding National Adaptation Fund

for Climate Change (NAFCC)?

1. It provides 100% central grant to the

State Governments.

2. National Bank for Agriculture and

Rural Development (NABARD) is

National Implementing Entity for

NAFCC


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

14. What is “Farmer Zone”?

(a) It is an agricultural patch inside

protected areas.

(b) It is a geographical region adopted by

farmers for agroforestry.

(c) It is an agro-climatic zone suitable for

shift cultivation.

(d) It is a collective open-source data

platform for smart agriculture.

15. “Wood is Good” campaign promotes wood as

a climate-friendly resource and a substitute

to materials like plastic and steel. Which of

the following are the reasons for this

substitution?

1. Wood is a carbon neutral material.

2. Materials like plastic and steel leave a

carbon footprint in their production.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

16. Which of the following statements are

correct about Tiger range countries (TRCs)?

1. Tiger Range Countries (TRCs) are

those where the tigers roam freely.

2. India’s all neighbours are Tiger Range

Countries.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2




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17. SECURE Himalaya Project covers specific

landscapes across which of the following

states in India?

1. Jammu and Kashmir

2. Himachal Pradesh

3. Uttarakhand

4. Sikkim

5. Arunachal Pradesh


below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


correct about Indian Forest (amendment)

Act, 2017?

1. Bamboo grown in forest and non-

forest areas is exempted from the

definition of tree.

2. Felling or transportation of bamboos

growing in forest and non-forest areas

will not require any permits.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct about Mangroves for the future

(MFF) in India?

1. It is overseen by National

Coordination Body (NCB) in India.

2. Only 5 states in India are identified as

priority areas for execution of MFF

projects.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

20. International Conference on “Resilient

Hindu Kush Himalaya-Developing

Solutions towards a sustainable future for

Asia” organized by The International Centre

for Integrated Mountain Development

(ICIMD) was held recently. Which of the

following statements is/are correct about

ICIMD?

1. It is a regional intergovernmental

learning and knowledge sharing

centre.

2. It serves eight regional member

countries of the Hindu Kush

Himalayas – Afghanistan,

Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India,

Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.

3. It is based in New Delhi.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

21. Which of the following is/are uses of liquid

nitrogen?

1. It is used as a coolant for computers

2. It is used in making ultra-smooth ice

cream

3. Used in medicine to remove unwanted

skin

4. Used in cryogenic engines

Select the correct answer using codes

below:

(a) 1 and 4 Only

(b) 1,2, and 4 Only

(c) 2,3 and 4 Only

(d) 1,2,3 and 4

22. Use of which of the following chemicals is

prohibited by the Supreme Court in India to

be used in manufacture of firecrackers?

1. Antimony

2. Lithium

3. Phosphorous

4. Manganese

5. Potassium




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below:

(a) 1 and 4 Only

(b) 1,2 and 4 Only

(c) 1 and 2 Only

(d) 2,3 and 4 Only

23. With reference to the Ratle Hydroelectric

Plant, consider the following statements:

1. It is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric

power station

2. It is currently under construction on

the Jhelum River


correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

24. With reference to NABARD, consider the

following statements:

1. It is established by an act by the

Parliament of India

2. As of now NABARD can not provide

credit to Micro, small and medium

enterprises

3. The central government can

unilaterally increase the capital of

NABARD beyond Rs 30000 crores


correct?

(a) 1 and 3 Only

(b) 1 and 2 Only

(c) 1 Only

(d) 2 and 3 Only

25. Orange colour in firecrackers is caused by

(a) Strontium salts

(b) Sodium salts

(c) Copper salts

(d) Calcium salts

26. Which of the following migratory birds

is/are in critically endangered category of

IUCN Red list?

1. Pelican

2. Siberian Crane

3. Stork

4. Flamingo

5. Pintail Duck

6. Curlew


below:

(a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

27. Which of the following is/are correct about

Sundari trees?

1. Ethanol is extracted from these trees.

2. The trees are grown commercially in

plantations.

3. The trees exhibit antimicrobial

characteristics.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None


correct regarding Mountain Vegetation?

1. At a height between 1500m and

2500m most of the trees are conical

shape.

2. All extant conifers are perennial

woody plants.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2




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correct about Tropical Rain Forests?

1. The Species of trees in these forests do

not shed their leaves.

2. Mahogany, ebony, teak and shisham

are the important trees found in these

forests.

3. These forests are found throughout

Western Ghats.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None


correct about the cold desert – Ladakh?

1. The air at the altitude of Ladakh is so

thin that the heat of the sun can be

felt intensely.

2. A person may suffer both sunstroke

and frost bite at the same time.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

31. For which of the following products the

Tibetan antelope is hunted?

(a) Skin

(b) wool

(c) Horns

(d) Claws

32. Which of the statements is/are correct

about the areas where the warm and cold

currents meet?

1. They provide the best fishing grounds

of the world.

2. They make the navigation easy.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

33. Which of the statements is/are correct

about Mediterranean Vegetation?

1. They are found in the West and South

– West margins of the continents.

2. The natural vegetation was removed

to cultivate citrus fruits.

3. Rich wildlife is found in this

vegetation.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

34. Which of the following grasslands is called

“sea of grass”?

(a) Pampas

(b) Prairies

(c) Veld

(d) Steppes




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correct regarding Sahara Desert?

1. A lush green plain once has changed

now to a hot and dry region owing to

climate change

2. The people of Sahara Desert wear

heavy robes as protection against dust

storms and hot winds.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

36. To which state do the following Important

Bird Areas belong?

1. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

2. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.

3. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary

Options:

(a) Gujarat

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Karnataka

(d) Goa


correct regarding Nilgiri Tahr?

1. It is endemic to only Nilgiri Hills.

2. Eravikulam National Park has the

highest population of Nilgiri Tahr.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct about one horned rhinoceros?

1. They are found in parts of Uttar

Pradesh, West Bengal and Assam.

2. They are not the largest of the Asian

Rhinos.

3. Indian Rhino Vision (IRV)-2020 aims

to relocate the rhinos from one

protected area to other.


below:

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

39. Which of the following species find place in

both in IUCN Red List-Critically

Endangered category and Appendix-I of

CITES?

1. White bellied heron

2. Jerdon’s Courser

3. Siberian White crane

4. Pink headed duck


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) None


correct about Chilka lake?

1. Chilika was designated as the 1st

“Ramsar Site” of India.

2. Chilika was never included in the

Montreux Record.

3. Chilka lake is brackish in nature with

estuarine character.




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below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) None


correct about Hornbill?

1. Hornbill is found in North eastern

region and in a few forest areas in the

Western Ghats and in the forests

along the Himalayas of India.

2. Hornbill festival is celebrated to

revive, protect and sustain the

population of Hornbills.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

42. According to the Convention for Biological

Diversity which of the following statements

is/are correct about Invasive alien species?

1. These species are the largest cause of

biodiversity loss in the world.

2. These species are a greater threat to

native biodiversity than pollution,

harvest, and disease combined.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. As per the provisions of Indian Wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972 which of the following

statements is/are correct?

1. It prohibits picking and uprooting of

all plants.

2. Cultivation of any plant does not need

licence.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

44. Consider the following statements

regarding an animal.

1. The conservation status of it has been

improved from “endangered” to

“vulnerable”.

2. Mostly feed on wild animals, but will

also prey on livestock.

3. Its protection is one of the key

components of Project SECURE

Himalayas.

Above statements are referring to which

animal?

(a) Polar Bear

(b) White Tiger

(c) Snow Leopard

(d) Sloth Bear


correct about vermins in India?

1. The Central Government can declare

any wild animal to be vermin.

2. Declaration of vermin is done for

specific area.

3. Once a vermin is declared, it will

remain vermin forever.




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below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) None

46. With reference to the proposed Financial

Data Management Centre (FDMC), consider

the following statements:

1. It seeks to collect financial data from

both the regulators and the regulated

entities

2. As of now the Reserve Bank of India

(RBI) is the sole collector and

custodian of financial data


correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

47. Consider the following statements:

1. The average farm size in India is

small, and declining since 1970-71

2. As per 2011 agriculture census, the

average size of the holding has been

estimated as 1.15 hectare


correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

48. With reference to Preterm birth, consider


1. Preterm is defined as babies born alive

before 28 weeks of pregnancy are

completed

2. Preterm birth complications are the

leading cause of death among children

under 5 years of age


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

49. Melbourne has been named ‘The World’s

Most Liveable City’ for the seventh

consecutive year by the annual Global

Liveability Index. This Index is published by

the

(a) UN Habitat

(b) UNESCO

(c) Economist Intelligence Unit

(d) WEF

50. Which of the following country is/are NOT

part of the proposed TAPI gas pipeline?

1. Turkmenistan

2. Tajikistan

3. Iran

4. Azerbaijan

5. Afghanistan


below:

(a) 1 and 3 Only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 Only

(c) 1,2 and 4 Only

(d) 2,3 and 4 Only

51. National Air quality Index is determined on

the basis of concentration of which of the

pollutants?

1. Carbon Dioxide

2. Carbon monoxide

3. Ozone

4. Ammonia

5. Particulate Matter 2.5




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below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 5 only

(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


correct about first and second generation

fuels?

1. First generation biofuels are made

from woody crops, agricultural

residues or waste plant material

which have already fulfilled their food

purpose.

2. Second generation biofuels are made

from the sugars and vegetable oils

found in arable crops.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct about Earth Overshoot Day?

1. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date

when the nature’s bio capacity

exceeds ecological footprint.

2. From that day, the humanity

maintains ecological reserve.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

54. Which of the following pairs of Day and

Theme are correctly matched?

DAY THEME

1. World Ozone

Day 2017

: Caring for all life

under the Sun

2. World Day to combat

Desertification

and Drought

2017

: Our Land. Our Home. Our

Future

3. World Environment

Day 2017

: Connecting People to Nature


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Photo Pollution?

1. It does not inhibit the observation of

stars and planets.

2. It affects the reproductive cycles of

some animals.

3. Excessive red light emitted from LEDs

affect the sleep pattern in human

beings.


below:

(a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3




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56. Blue carbon is the carbon stored in coastal

and marine ecosystems. The Blue Carbon

Initiative focuses on carbon in which of the

following coastal ecosystems?

1. Mangroves

2. Tidal marshes

3. Sea grasses


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

57. Which of the following pairs of newly

discovered species and their habitats are

rightly matched?

Species Habitat

1. Non-venomous

snake Aquatic

Rhabdops

: Eastern Ghats

2. Rock gecko

Hemidactylus kangerensis

: Western Ghats

3. Moth Zygaenid

Apatani Glory

: Arunachal

Pradesh

4. Wild banana

Musa

Paramjitiana

: Andaman

Nicobar Islands


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

58. Which of the following is/are constraints of

organic mulching?

1. Proliferation of snails, ants and

termites.

2. Survival of crop pest or disease germs

from the previous crop.

3. Production of organic material may

compete with crop production.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3


correct about weathering?

1. Biological processes can produce

physical weathering.

2. Biological processes can produce

chemical weathering.

3. Burrowing animals enhance the

process of rock weathering.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

60. Which of the following is/are virgin

vegetation?

1. It is grown without human aid.

2. It is left undisturbed by humans for

long time.

3. Orchards are virgin vegetation.

4. The virgin vegetation, which are

restricted to a particular region are

known as endemic or indigenous

species.


below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4




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correct about Indian Sandalwood tree?

1. It is a semi root-parasitic plant.

2. The principal natural tracts of sandal

trees are confined to parts of Mysore in

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

3. The tree occurs mainly in the open

scrub forests.

4. It is categorized as ‘endangered’ by

IUCN Red List.


below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


correct regarding lions in India?

1. India is the only country in the world

that has both tigers and lions.

2. The Gir Forest is the last remaining

habitat of the Asiatic lion.

3. Reintroduction of Asiatic lions has

never been implemented in India.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

63. Himalayan Yew is a medicinal plant found

in India. Which of the following statements

is/are correct regarding the plant?

1. It is found in all Himalayan states.

2. Extract of this plant is used in treating

cancer.

3. An uptrend is seen in the number of

trees over the years.


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

64. Beej Bachao Andolan with an objective to

conserve their traditional seeds has

resulted in which of the following?

1. Higher yield

2. Improvement in soil fertility

3. Crop Diversity


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

65. India Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Project is implemented as pilot projects in

which of the following states?

1. Gujarat

2. Kerala

3. Odisha

4. Tamilnadu

5. West Bengal


below:

(a) 1, 3 and 5 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

66. What is e-Green Watch?

(a) It is an integrated e-governance portal

for monitoring and evaluating forestry

works.

(b) It is a component of IRS satellites to

monitor and manage natural

resources.

(c) It is an application which helps in

navigation through protected areas.

(d) It is an electronically enabled

community led protection of trees.




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67. Which of the following Biosphere Reserves

of India is/are part of UNESCO Man and the

Biosphere (MAB) Programme list.

1. Manas

2. Khangchendzonga

3. Agasthyamalai

4. Achanakamar – Amarkantak


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

68. ‘Integrated Development of Wildlife

Habitats’ scheme is implemented in which

of the following protected areas?

1. National Parks

2. Wildlife Sanctuaries

3. Conservation Reserves

4. Community Reserves

5. Tiger Reserves


below:

(a) 1, 2 and 5only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

69. Consider the following statements

regarding the tiger population in India.

1. Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve has the

highest number of tigers among all

tiger reserves.

2. Uttarakhand has the highest number

of tigers among all the states.

Which of the above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

70. Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale was the

first chairman of which of the following

institutions?

(a) People for Animals (PFA)

(b) People for the Ethical Treatment of

Animals (PETA) India

(c) Animal Welfare and Protection Trust

(AWPT)

(d) The Animal Welfare Board of India

(AWBI)

71. With reference to the Atal Pension Yojana,

consider the following statements:

1. It is a pension scheme for unorganised

sector workers

2. It is introduced as a replacement to

previous Swavalamban Yojana NPS

Lite scheme


correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

72. The place of Bagan is one of the world’s

greatest archeological sites. It is located in

(a) Indonesia

(b) Cambodia

(c) Myanmar

(d) Thailand

73. Kazakhstan is all set to open the world’s

first Low Enriched Uranium Bank in

Oskemen. This project is launched by

(a) Nuclear Suppliers Group

(b) Russia

(c) USA

(d) None of the above




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74. Gobindobhog rice has got the geographical

indication (GI) status. With reference to

Gobindobhog rice, consider the following

statements:

1. It’s native to Odisha

2. As a result of getting the GI tag, rice

from other regions or rice of other

varieties cannot be branded as

‘Gobindobhog’


correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

75. With reference to the Genetic Engineering

Appraisal Committee (GEAC), consider the

following statements:

1. GEAC is responsible for approval of

proposals relating to release of

genetically engineered organisms and

products into the environment

2. It is constituted in the Ministry of

Science and technology


correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct?

1. The success of mammals as species is

largely due to their ability to maintain

a constant body temperature and

thrive irrespective of the thermal

conditions.

2. The human beings try to maintain

homeostasis.

Select the correct answer using the codes

below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct about adaptation?

1. It is a morphological or physiological

or behavioural attribute of the

organism that enables the organism to

survive and not necessarily to

reproduce in its habitat.

2. Desert plants having a thick cuticle on

their leaf surfaces and aquatic

mammals like seals having blubber

below their skin are the examples of

adaptation.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

78. Which of the following pairs of interaction

and outcome is correctly matched?

Interaction

between species

Outcome

1. Commensalism : None loses, only

one gains

2. Amensalism : None gains, only

one loses

3. Parasitism : One gains, other

loses

4. Competition : Both loses


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) None


correct about the ecological pyramids?

1. Pyramid of numbers can be both

upright and inverted.

2. Pyramid of energy can be both upright

and inverted.

3. Pyramid of biomass is always upright.




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below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

80. Which of the following is/are examples of in

situ conservation?

1. In vitro fertilization

2. Tissue culture

3. Cryopreservation


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) None

81. Which of the following effects can noise

cause on human beings?

1. Psychological and physiological

disorders.

2. Exposure to a relatively lower noise

level of cities may permanently

damage hearing abilities of humans.

3. Altered breathing pattern.


below:

(a) 1 and 2only

(b) 2 and 3only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct regarding eutrophication?

1. Eutrophication is the natural aging of

a lake by nutrient enrichment of its

water.

2. Accelerated Eutrophication is

acceleration of aging process by the

effluents from the industries and

homes.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


correct about the fibre plants?

1. Cotton fibre is obtained from the

flower of the plant.

2. Jute fibre is extracted from the stem

of the plant.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

84. Green Growth Indicators is published by

which of the following organizations?

(a) Global Green Growth Institute(GGGI)

(b) United Nations Environment

Programme (UNEP)

(c) European Environment Agency (EEA)

(d) The Organisation for Economic Co-

operation and Development (OECD)


correct about a new solar project

‘SUNRISE’?

1. It is a project launched by consortium

of Indian and British solar companies.

2. It aims at developing printed

photovoltaic cells.

3. It enables the urban habitats to

harness solar power to get their own

energy and go off-grid.


below:

(a) 1 and 2only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3




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correct about International Solar Alliance

(ISA)?

1. Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of

India is the repository agency for

instruments of ratification of member

countries.

2. China has not signed ISA Framework

Agreement.

3. USA has signed the ISA Framework

Agreement but not ratified.

4. ISA will neither replicate nor duplicate

the efforts of other International

Renewable agencies.


below:

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

87. Islands Parali, Thinnakara and Bangaram

were in news. Which of the following

statements is/are correct about these

islands.

1. These islands are shrinking due to

inundation.

2. All these islands are in Lakshadweep

archipelago.

3. All these are uninhabited.


below:

(a) 1 and 2only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

88. Which of the following pairs of the

conventions and the pollutants on which

the convention was convened is correctly

matched?

Convention Pollutants

1. Basel Convention : Pesticides and

industrial

chemicals

2. Rotterdam Convention

: Trans boundary Movements of

Hazardous

Wastes

3. Stockholm

Convention

: Persistent

Organic Pollutants


below:

(a) 1 and 3only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

89. Which of the following is correct about

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)?

1. It is a joint venture of four National

Public Sector Enterprises – National

Thermal Power Corporation Limited,

Power Finance Corporation, Rural

Electrification Corporation and

POWERGRID.

2. It implements the programmes Street

Lighting National Programme and Atal

Jyoti Yojana.

3. It has initiated Building energy

Efficiency star rating programme for

commercial buildings.

4. It procures and leases out e-vehicles

to Government Departments.


below:

(a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4




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90. Coconut tree was recently declared as the

state tree of which state?

(a) Kerala

(b) Karnataka

(c) Tamilnadu

(d) Goa


correct about the cyclone in North Indian

ocean?

1. ‘Ockhi’ name was given by Thailand.

2. Bangladesh will name the next

cyclone as ‘Sagar’.

3. Myanmar and Thailand are the only

non SAARC countries which can

name these cyclones.


below:

(a) 1 and 3only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) None

92. Arrange the following waste management

processes according to hierarchy in the

sequence of priority.

1. Co-processing

2. Minimization

3. Reuse

4. Recycle

5. Recovery

6. Prevention

7. Safe disposal


below:

(a) 6-2-3-4-5-1-7

(b) 6-1-3-4-5-2-7

(c) 2-3-4-5-1-6-7

(d) 1-2-3-4-5-6-7


correct according to The Plastic Waste

Management Rules, 2016?

1. Stipulation of minimum thickness of

50 micron for plastic sheets.

2. Extension of the jurisdiction of

applicability from the municipal area

to rural areas.

3. Promotion of use of plastic waste for

road construction.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


correct about Eco-Development Forces

scheme?

1. It rehabilitates the ex-servicemen for

productive work.

2. Afforestation is mainly done in remote

and difficult areas.


below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

95. World Bank Aided, Ecosystems Service

Improvement Project has been taken up by

Green India Mission in which of the

following states?

1. Chhattisgarh

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Jharkhand

4. Odisha




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below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

96. With reference to Nuakhai Juhar, consider


1. It is celebrated in the western part of

West Bengal

2. It is an agricultural festival


correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

97. With reference to the Bharat Bill Payment

System (BBPS), consider the following

statements:

1. It is an integrated bill payment system

in India offering interoperable and

accessible bill payment service to

customers

2. BBPS is available in multiple payment

modes, online and through a network

of agents


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

98. The Mechi River passes through which of

the following states/countries?

1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Nepal

3. Bihar 4. Uttarakhand


below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1,2 and 3 Only

(d) 2 and 4 Only

99. With reference to bioindicators, consider


1. These are microorganisms used in

biotechnology industry to evaluate the

quality of biotechnology products

2. Microalgae is one of the examples of

bioindicators


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. Which of the following Buddhist pilgrimage

sites in India is/are located south of

Vidhyas?

1. Namdroling Monastery

2. Tabo Monastery

3. Dharamsala

4. Sanchi


below:

(a) 4 Only

(b) 1 and 4 Only

(c) 1,2 and 4 Only

(d) None of the above




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