In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use biomass?
Subject: Environment
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With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements
With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.
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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.
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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The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern
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? -
Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the
Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the
following are released into the environment as e-waste?
(1). Beryllium
(2). Cadmium
(3). Chromium
(4). Heptachlor
(5). Mercury
(6). Lead
(7). Plutonium
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With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are
With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are
known as decomposer organism/organisms?
1.Virus
2.Fungi
3.Bacteria
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In which of the following states is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat
In which of the following states is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1.Tamil Nadu
2.Kerala
3.Karnataka
4.Andhra Pradesh
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Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
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Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
(1). Arsenic
(2). Sorbitol
(3). Fluoride
(4). Formaldehyde
(5). Uranium
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With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
(1). Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
(2). Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical
fertilizers.
(3). Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol. Select the correct answer using the
codes given below.