Environment Quiz 30

1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 
2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place 
3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur. 

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1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. 
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 

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1. Agaricus 
2. Nostoc 
3. Spirogyra 

Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/ biofertilizers?

1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. 
3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. 

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1. They convert atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily. 
2. They induce the crop plants to produce the enzymes which help convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates. 
3. They have the mechanism to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the crop plants can absorb readily. 
4. They induce the roots of the crop plants to absorb the soil nitrates in larger quantities.

1. Battery storage 
2. Biomass generators 
3. Fuel cells 
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units 

How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources”?