It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely
limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?
1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of
expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which
may raise ecological and social concerns.
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Environment › Biofertilizers/Fuels
Environment › Biofertilizers/Fuels
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(B)
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Environment › Climate Change
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Environment › Ecological Theory
Environment › Ecological Theory
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
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(C)
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Environment › Flagship SpeciesXCharacteristics
Environment › Flagship SpeciesXCharacteristics
Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?
1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
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(C)
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Environment › Indian Environment Acts
Environment › Indian Environment Acts
According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided
by law?
1. Gharial
2. Indian wild ass
3. Wild buffalo
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(D)
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Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
Consider the following statements :
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries;
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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(B)
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Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of
Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The Mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat
to the conservation of nature.
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(B)
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Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
With, reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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(A)
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Environment › National Parks