Q.1) With reference to the Shale gas exploration in India, consider the following statements:
- The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is the nodal agency.
- No clearances as per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) process are required for the Fracking activities in the shale gas exploration.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) None of the above.
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Q.2) A recent census has revealed that the population of the Nilgiri tahr has grown by an impressive 18% in the last two years, from 480 to 568. Which of the statements about the Nilgiri Tahr is/are correct?
- It has “Critically Endangered” status as per IUCN Red List.
- It is endemic to Nilgiri Hills only.
- Eravikulam National Park is home to the largest population of this Tahr.
Select the correct codes from the following options:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All are correct.
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Q.3) Cystisus scoparius and Gorse are the names of which of the following biotic/abiotic elements?
a) Exotic Weeds
b) Invasive Alien Species of Pests
c) Medicinal Plants
d) Animal fodder plants
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Q.4) The mainstream Brahmaputra River does NOT flow through which of the following states?
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
- Assam
- Sikkim
Select the correct codes:
a) 1, 2, 3
b) 1, 2, 4
c) 1 and 4
d) 2 and 4
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Q.5) Exercise KAKADU 2018 is recently held in which of the following countries?
a) Indonesia
b) Russia
c) Australia
d) Myanmar
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