With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
(1) Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.
(2) Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete.
(3) Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic
elements.
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Subject: Environment
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With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the
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The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
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Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances
Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
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In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally
In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally
considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Carbon monoxide
3. Nitrogen dioxide
4. Sulfur dioxide
5. Methane
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With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following
With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
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In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
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What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’
What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
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With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’,
With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’,
which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of
biodiversity.
3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture
the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
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With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements
With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?