Welcome to your environmentquiz18
1.
The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole? [2011]
2.
Human activities in the recent past have caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the lower atmosphere because of? [2011]
1.Its escape into the outer stratosphere.
2.The photosynthesis by phytoplankton in the oceans.
3.The trapping of air in the polar ice caps.
3.
The 'Red Books' published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of? [2011]
4.
Consider the following which can be found in the ambient atmosphere: [2010]
1.Soot
2.Sulphur hexafluoride
3.Water vapour
Which of the above contribute to the warming up of the atmosphere?
5.
Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/reasons is this attributable? [2010]
1.The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane.
2.When nitrogen-based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.
6.
Consider the following: [2008]
1.Rice fields
2.Coal mining
3.Domestic animals
4.Wetlands
Which of the above are sources of methane, a major greenhouse gas?
7.
Consider the following statements: [2024]
Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the “vermin” category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals.
Which one of the following is correct?
8.
Consider the following statements: [2023]
Once the Central Government notifies an area as a ‘Community Reserve’
- The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
- Hunting is not allowed in such area
- People of such areas are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
- People of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements: [2023]
Once the Central Government notifies an area as a ‘Community Reserve’
- The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
- Hunting is not allowed in such area
- People of such areas are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
- People of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
With reference to ‘Scheduled Areas’ in India, consider the following statements: [2023]
- Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an order of the President.
- The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
- The Chief Ministers of the concerned State are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Schedule Areas in the States.
How many of the above statements are correct?
