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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Protected Area Passing River
1. Bhitarkanika Brahmani
2. Periyar Neyyar
3. Namdapha Lohit
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct
Explanation:
Periyar: The Periyar and Pamba Rivers originate in the forests of the reserve.The national park and wildlife sanctuary is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani
Lohit River does not pass through Namdapha.Incorrect
Explanation:
Periyar: The Periyar and Pamba Rivers originate in the forests of the reserve.The national park and wildlife sanctuary is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Sangai deer:
1.It is endangered species and found only in Manipur
2.It is state animal of Manipur and Nagaland
Which of the given above statements is/are Correct?
Correct
Explanation.
The sangai is an endemic and endangered subspecies of brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. Mithun is state animal of Nagaland.
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Explanation.
The sangai is an endemic and endangered subspecies of brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. Mithun is state animal of Nagaland.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Amazon Fund:
1.It was created for mobilising funds to rejuvenate Amazon River
2.It is managed by UNEP.
Which of the given above statements is/are Correct?Correct
Explanation: The Amazon Fund is a REDD+ mechanism created to raise donations for non-reimbursable investments in efforts to prevent, monitor and combat deforestation, as well as to promote the preservation and sustainable use in the Brazilian Amazon.
The Amazon Fund is managed by BNDES, the Brazilian Development Bank, which is responsible for raising and investing funds, monitoring the projects supported, rendering accounts and communicating results obtained.
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Explanation: The Amazon Fund is a REDD+ mechanism created to raise donations for non-reimbursable investments in efforts to prevent, monitor and combat deforestation, as well as to promote the preservation and sustainable use in the Brazilian Amazon.
The Amazon Fund is managed by BNDES, the Brazilian Development Bank, which is responsible for raising and investing funds, monitoring the projects supported, rendering accounts and communicating results obtained.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points‘New Delhi Declaration’ is associated with Which of the following?
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Explanation:The New Delhi Declaration: Investing in Land and Unlocking Opportunities
Delhi Declaration, an ambitious statement of global action by each country on how to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality: Union Environment Minister
Calls for synergy between all three Rio Conventions
The 12-day long 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has come to a close today, with thought-provoking discussions on land management, restoration of degraded land, drought, climate change, renewable energy, women empowerment, gender equality, water scarcity and various other issues. India was the proud host of UNCCD COP14,which witnessed widespread participation from over 9000 participants from all across the globe at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida from 2nd to 13th September 2019.Incorrect
Explanation:The New Delhi Declaration: Investing in Land and Unlocking Opportunities
Delhi Declaration, an ambitious statement of global action by each country on how to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality: Union Environment Minister
Calls for synergy between all three Rio Conventions
The 12-day long 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has come to a close today, with thought-provoking discussions on land management, restoration of degraded land, drought, climate change, renewable energy, women empowerment, gender equality, water scarcity and various other issues. India was the proud host of UNCCD COP14,which witnessed widespread participation from over 9000 participants from all across the globe at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida from 2nd to 13th September 2019. -
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points‘Basel Ban amendment’ was in news recently: Consider the following statements about it:
1. It is a global waste dumping prohibition.
2. The aim of the convention to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes.
3.India also ratified it along with many other countries.
Which of the above statements is/are Correct?Correct
Explanation:The 1995 Basel Ban Amendment has become an international law.It’s a global waste dumping prohibition.
The Ban Amendment prohibits all export of hazardous wastes, including electronic wastes and obsolete ships from 29 wealthiest countries of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to non-OECD countries.
Countries like the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, India, Brazil, and Mexico are yet to ratify the ban.Incorrect
Explanation:The 1995 Basel Ban Amendment has become an international law.It’s a global waste dumping prohibition.
The Ban Amendment prohibits all export of hazardous wastes, including electronic wastes and obsolete ships from 29 wealthiest countries of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to non-OECD countries.
Countries like the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, India, Brazil, and Mexico are yet to ratify the ban. -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Green Climate Fund:
1. GCF was set up in 2010 under the UNFCCC’s financial mechanism.
2. It is intended to be the centrepiece of efforts to raise Climate Finance of $1000 billion a year by 2020.
3. It aims to encourage private sector support for measures that address climate change in developing countries.
Which of the given above statements is/are Correct?Correct
GCF was set up in 2010 under the UNFCCC’s financial mechanism to channel funding from developed countries to developing countries to allow them to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
It aims to encourage private sector support for measures that address climate change in developing countries. This factsheet looks at how the GCF will distribute money to the private sector, what types of activities it will support, and how it will target smaller companies.
The Fund has set itself a goal of raising $100 billion a year by 2020.
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GCF was set up in 2010 under the UNFCCC’s financial mechanism to channel funding from developed countries to developing countries to allow them to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
It aims to encourage private sector support for measures that address climate change in developing countries. This factsheet looks at how the GCF will distribute money to the private sector, what types of activities it will support, and how it will target smaller companies.
The Fund has set itself a goal of raising $100 billion a year by 2020.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about International Seed Treaty:
1. International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), is popularly known as the International Seed Treaty.
2.Treaty was negotiated under aegis of FAO
3.The key criticism of the treaty is that it does not recognise the farmer’s rights
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?Correct
Explanation:
ITPGRFA also known as Seed Treaty, is a comprehensive international agreement for ensuring food security through the conservation, exchange and sustainable use of the world’s plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA), as well as the fair and equitable benefit sharing arising from its use. It also recognizes farmers’ rights, subject to national laws.
The treaty was negotiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) and since 2006 has its own Governing Body under the aegis of the FAO.
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Explanation:
ITPGRFA also known as Seed Treaty, is a comprehensive international agreement for ensuring food security through the conservation, exchange and sustainable use of the world’s plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA), as well as the fair and equitable benefit sharing arising from its use. It also recognizes farmers’ rights, subject to national laws.
The treaty was negotiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) and since 2006 has its own Governing Body under the aegis of the FAO.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was established by Which of the following?
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Explanation:
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations that is dedicated to providing the world with objective, scientific information relevant to understanding IPCC was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in1988. It is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change.
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Explanation:
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations that is dedicated to providing the world with objective, scientific information relevant to understanding IPCC was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in1988. It is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1.Plants and animals are not able to use nitrogen gas in the natural form
2.Aerobic ammonia oxidizers are also autotrophs, fixing carbon dioxide to produce organic carbon, much like photosynthetic organisms.
Which of the above given statements is/are Correct?
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Explanation:
In order for plants and animals to be able to use nitrogen, N2 gas must first be converted to more a chemically available form such as ammonium (NH4+), nitrate (NO3–), or organic nitrogen (e.g., urea, which has the formula (NH2)2CO).
Aerobic ammonia oxidizers are also autotrophs, fixing carbon dioxide to produce organic carbon, much like photosynthetic organisms, but using ammonia as the energy source instead of light.Incorrect
Explanation:
In order for plants and animals to be able to use nitrogen, N2 gas must first be converted to more a chemically available form such as ammonium (NH4+), nitrate (NO3–), or organic nitrogen (e.g., urea, which has the formula (NH2)2CO).
Aerobic ammonia oxidizers are also autotrophs, fixing carbon dioxide to produce organic carbon, much like photosynthetic organisms, but using ammonia as the energy source instead of light. -
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsThe Central and State Pollution Control Boards were set up for enforcement of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Over the years, the Boards have been assigned additional responsibilities which include the following ?
1. Manufacture, storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
2. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
3.Environment Protection ACt,1986
Which of the above given statements is/are Correct?
Correct
Explanation:
The Central and State Pollution Control Boards were set up for enforcement of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Over the years, the Boards have been assigned additional responsibilities which include the following :
•Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977.
•Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
•Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules made there under
•Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules1989.
•Manufacture, storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
•Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998
•Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000.
•Plastics wastes Rules, 1999 o Coastal Regulation Zone Rules, 1991
•Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991Incorrect
Explanation:
The Central and State Pollution Control Boards were set up for enforcement of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Over the years, the Boards have been assigned additional responsibilities which include the following :
•Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977.
•Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
•Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules made there under
•Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules1989.
•Manufacture, storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
•Bio-medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998
•Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000.
•Plastics wastes Rules, 1999 o Coastal Regulation Zone Rules, 1991
•Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
