How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to resources genetic/biological cannot be made without approval of NBA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Environment › India Environmental Policy/Body
Environment › India Environmental Policy/Body
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Environment › Indian Environment Acts
Environment › Indian Environment Acts
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?
1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21.
2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275 (1).
3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A).
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(A)
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Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
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Environment › Marine Ecosystem
Environment › Marine Ecosystem
What would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason?
1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected.
2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected.
3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease.
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(A)
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Environment › Marine Ecosystem
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 phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected.
4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected. Which among the statements given above is/are correct?Options
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Environment › National Parks
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Environment › PollutionXSources
Environment › PollutionXSources
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:
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(B)
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Environment › PollutionXSources
Consider the following statements: Chlorofluorocarbons, known as ozone depleting substances, are used 1. In the production of plastic foams 2. In the production of tubeless tyres 3. In cleaning certain electronic components 4. As pressurizing agents in aerosol cans Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(C)
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Environment › SpeciesXExotic/Invasive
Environment › SpeciesXExotic/Invasive
The Government of India encourages the cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn ‘. What is the importance of this plant? 1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification. 2. It is a rich source of biodiesel. 3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes. 4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
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