Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Mugger Crocodile in India:
- The crocodile is endemic to India.
- It has been listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1982.
- It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) None
Inspired by: Crocodylus palustris, a crocodile species that is being removed from the Narmada
Crocodylus palustris, a crocodile species that is being removed from the Narmada
Q.2) Recently the indigenous produced bio-fuel has been finally cleared for use by the Armed Forces aircrafts. With reference to this, consider the following statements:
- The approval for the use of bio-jet fuel as fuel is granted by the DRDO in India.
- This bio-jet fuel has been produced from seeds of Jatropha plant.
- The fuel presently, is ready to use by all sorts of aircrafts in the armed forces.
Which of the given statements is/are not correct?
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Inspired by: [pib] Bio-Jet fuel for Military Aircrafts
Q.3) The Shailesh Nayak Committee recommendations sometimes seen in news are related to:
a) Prohibition of Trawling
b) Coastal Regulation Zones
c) Eco-Sensitive Zones
d) None of these
Inspired by: MoEFCC notifies new CRZ norms
Q.4) The Haber-Bosch Process is related to:
a) Ozone Depletion
b) Nitrogen Fixation
c) Oceanic Acidification
d) None of these
Inspired by: The Hindu
Q.5) The Bandipur National Park is a part of:
a) Sheshachalam Biosphere Reserve
b) Nilgiri BR
c) Agasthyamalai BR
d) None of the above
Inspired by: The Hindu
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