Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution:
1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.
2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.
3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Prelims
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Environment › PollutionXSources
Environment › PollutionXSources
Options
Answer
(C)
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Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC
Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I:
Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.
Statement-II :
Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?Options
Answer
(B)
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Environment › SpeciesXPeculiar features
Environment › SpeciesXPeculiar features
Consider the following statements :
1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.
2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties.
3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties.
4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.
How many of the above statements are correct?Options
Answer
(D)
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Environment › SpeciesXPeculiar features
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I:
Marsupials are not naturally found in India.
Statement-II:
Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?Options
Answer
(C)
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Environment › SpeciesXPeculiar features
Consider the following statements :
1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water.
2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water.
3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environment with a pH below 3.
How many of the above statements are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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Environment › SpeciesXPeculiar features
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels :
1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
3. They are omnivorous.
How many of the above statements are correct?Options
Answer
(B)
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Environment › SpeciesXPlants
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Geography › ClimatolgyXAtmosphere