Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification 2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only 3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines.
Subject: Environment
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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
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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Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to
Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to:
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Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area
Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
1. Global warming
2. Fragmentation of habitat
3. Invasion of alien species
4. Promotion of vegetarianism
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The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India
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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How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture
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.
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Consider the following protected areas;
Consider the following protected areas;
1. Bandipur
2. Bhitarkanika
3. Manas
4. Sunderbans
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The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services-provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is supporting service
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services-provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is supporting service?
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Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species
Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?
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What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru
What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?