In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?
Subject: Environment
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Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds ?
1.Decreased salinity in the river
2.Pollution of groundwater
3.Lowering of the water-table
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Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhabit water loss
Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhabit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
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With reference to the āGlobal Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)ā, which of the following statements is/are correct
With reference to the āGlobal Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)ā, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.
2. Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.
3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.
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In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located
In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
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Why is a plant called Prosopis juliļ¬ora often mentioned in news
Why is a plant called Prosopis juliļ¬ora often mentioned in news?
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The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
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How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
1.The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2.The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The term “sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction” is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
The term “sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction” is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
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Which of the following statements best describes ācarbon fertilizationā
Which of the following statements best describes ācarbon fertilizationā?