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D N S MCQs
ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY, BIO-DIVERSITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND
GEOGRAPHY
Q1) Which of the following animals are (a) 1 only

protected under The Wildlife (Protection) (b) 2 only
Act, 1972? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Hillock Gibbon (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Palm Civet
Select the correct answer using the code Q5) Consider the following statements
given below: related to the CPCB :
(a) 1 only 1. It is related to the Water act 1974.
(b) 2 only 2. It works only for the abatement of
(c) Both 1 and 2 water pollution.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
Q2) Ken and Betwa rivers and tributaties of (a) 1 only
which of the following rivers? (b) 2 only
(a) Ganga (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Son (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Yamuna
(d) Chambal Q6) Consider the following statements:
1. 1st Generation Ethanol is
Q3) Which of the following states is/are produced from various types of
affected by the Uranium contamination non-food biomass
in drinking water? 2. 2nd Generation Ethanol is
1. Rajastahan produced from sugars and
2. Telangana vegetable oil
3. Gujarat Which of the statements given above
Select the correct answer using the code is/are correct?
given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q7) Sendai Framework' is an initiative of
Q4) Consider the following statements: which of the following organisations?
1. Cartagena Protocol aims at (a) UNEP
sharing benefits arising from (b) UNDP
utilisation of genetic resources (c) UN General Assembly
(d) NDMA
2. Nagoya Protocol seeks to protect
biological diversity from risks
posed by living modified organisms Q8) With reference to 'Nilgiri Tahr', which of
Which of the statements given above the following statements is/are correct?
is/are correct?
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1. It is given legal protection under (c) Tokyo Conference

Schedule 1 of the Wildlige (d) Copenhagen Conference
(protection) Act, 1972
2. Its recent IUCN Rd list assessment Q12) With regards to Himalayan Griffon
has improved to Vulnerable due to Vultures, consider the following
effective conservation efforts. statements:
Select the correct answer from codes 1. It is listed as Near Threatened in
given below: IUCN list
(a) 1 only 2. It is threatended by the use of
(b) 2 only Diclofenac among livestock
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statement/s given above is
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct?
(a) 1 only
Q9) Which of the following statements with (b) 2 only
regards to Nilgiri Mountain Railway (c) Both 1 and 2
is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Nilgiri mountain railway line
extends from Mettupalayam to Q13) With reference to 'Earthquake',
Udhagamandalam Consider the following statements:
2. NMR is the only Mountain Railway 1. The foci of earthquakes in the mid
of India to be accorded UNESCO oceanic ridges are at shallow
World Heritage status depths.
Select the correct answer from the 2. Distribution of earthquakes and
codes given below: volcanoes in the world have no
(a) 1 only correlation.
(b) 2 only Which of the above statement(s) is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q10) Which of the following ingredients can (c) Both 1 and 2
be used for production of ethanol for (d) Neither 1 nor 2
biofuels?
1. Broken rice Q14) Which of the following Bisosphere
2. Rotten Potatoes reserves are listed in the UNESCO
3. Corn World Network of Biosphere reserves
Select the correct answer using the (WNBR)?
codes given below: (a) Rann of Kachch
(a) 1 and 3 (b) Dehang-Debang
(b) 2 and 3 (c) Panna
(c) 1 and 2 (d) Nokrek
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q15) Which of the following statements about
Q11) Which of the following Conferences did Chilika Lake is/are correct?
India declare that it will bring down 1. It is a brackish lagoon
emission itensity of its GDP by 33-35% 2. It has been included in Montreux
of 2005 level by 2030? Record
(a) Paris Climate Conference 3. It is a designated ramsar site
(b) Rio Conference
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Select the correct answer using the code 3. It categorized western ghats into
given below: five categories of ecologically
(a) 1 and 2 sensitive zones.
(b) 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above
(c) 1 and 3 is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
Q16) Which of the following regions have (c) 1 and 3
been identified for the "Cheetah (d) 2 only
reintroduction project"?
1. Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary Q20) Consider the following statements:
2. Nauradehi wildlife Sanctuary 1. Meghalaya has the highest
3. Shahgarh Landscape number of spring water sources in
Select the correct answer from the code Eastern Himalayas
given below. 2. Sikkim has the greatest density of
(a) 1 and 2 spring water sources in Eastern
(b) 2 and 3 Himalayas
(c) 1 and 3 3. Himachal Pradesh has the highest
(d) 1, 2 and 3 density and number of spring
water sources in Western
Himalayas
Q17) The Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai
hydroelectric projects are being formed Which of the statement/s given above
on which of the following river? is/are correct?
(a) Chenab (a) 1 only
(b) Lohit (b) 1 and 2
(c) Brahmaputra (c) 3 only
(d) Kaveri (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q18) Which among the following is/are Q21) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in situated in
considered as unconventional type of which of the following state ?
natural gas? (a) Kerala
1. Shale gas (b) Telangana
(c) Karnataka
2. Coal bed methane
(d) Tamil Nadu
3. Methane hydrates
Select the correct answer using the code
Q22) With regards to Aerosol pollution,
given below:
Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 3
1. It leads to increased heating
(b) 2 only
during the day and decrease in
(c) 3 only
night time temperature
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It affects the diurnal temperature
difference and thereby distribution
Q19) Consider the following statements:
of moisture and rainfall
1. Report on Western Ghats Ecology
Which of the statements given above
Expert Panel was presented by
is/are correct?
Madhav Gadgil
(a) 1 only
2. It designated the entire Western
(b) 2 only
Ghats as ecologically sensitive
(c) Both 1 and 2
area.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q23) Fall armyworm was recently in the news (c) Java and Sumatra
for which of the following reaseon? (d) Lakshadweep and Minicoy island
(a) Being used to manufacture silk in
Karnataka Q27) Musi river is tributary of whichof the
(b) endemic pest of the Indian sub- following rivers?
continent found in rice (a) Krishan
(c) Pest native to America found in (b) Godavari
Maize (c) Cauvery
(d) None of the Above (d) Ganga
Q24) Consider the following statements: Q28) Consider the following statemensts:
1. Ecological Succession refers to 1. Ants are considered to be
changes in species structure pollinating agents.
taking place over a period of time
2. A wild jamun tree found in Kerala
in any region.
is known to be pollinated by both
2. Final stage of succession is called bees and ants
pioneer community
Which of the stements given above
3. Seral stages reflect the stages in is/are correct?
the development of various
(a) 1 only
communities.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above (c) Both 1 and 2
is/are correct/ (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
Q29) Which of the following state does not
(c) 2 only
share its border with Arunachal
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Pradesh?
1. Assam
Q25) Consider the following statements
2. Nagaland
relating to UNESCO Global Geopark
3. Manipur
Network Status:
1. It provides for recognition of
given below:
geological sites of international
signigicance. (a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
2. The Geological site has to fulfill
(c) 3 only
four criteria as stipulated by
(d) 1, 2 and 3
UNESCO in order to be included
under the Global network.
Which of the above statements is/are Q30) Where does the river siang enter India
correct? from China?
(a) Sikkim
(a) 1 only
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) 2 only
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Uttarakhand
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q31) With reference to "Kelp forests",

Q26) Which of the following groups of islands
consider the following statements :
is divided into two by the Eleven degree
channel? 1. Kelp forests are found along the
(a) Andaman and Nicobar cooler coastlines of all continents.
(b) Amindvi and Cannanore islands
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2. These are underwater forests and (a) 1 only

are composed of large brown algae (b) 2 only
seaweeds. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only Q35) Consider the following statements about
(b) 2 only impact of chemicals used in cosmetics
(c) Both 1 and 2 on marine environment:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It can cause coral bleaching.
2. It disrupts reproduction in fishes
Q32) Consider the following statements by interfering in their hormones.
related to Aravallis: 3. Accumulation of a chemical
1. The Aravallis represent the relic of oxybenzone results i+B6n stunting
oldest fold mountain. among corals.
2. Gurushikhar is the highest peak of Which of the statements given above
Aravallis. is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 and 3 only
is/are correct/ (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q36) Consider the following statements on
Indian Owls:
Q33) Consider the following statements about
1. Spotted Owlet, Barn Owl and Rock
Chilika Lake:
Eagle Owl are some of the
1. The entire lake comprises of commonly recorded owl species.
marine, brackish and freshwater
2. Illegal hunting and trade in owls is
ecosystem.
on the rise in India due to black
2. It is frequently visited by migratory magic rituals, street performances
birds. and folk medicines.
3. It is a designated Ramsar site. 3. Species of owls are not protected
4. It has been recently included in under Wildlife Protection Act,
the Montreux Record. 1972.
Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF);
1. Corals lives in symbiotic
1. It is an agency of the United
relationship with zooxanthalle.
Nation.
2. Corals in order to form hard
2. It publishes Living Planet Report
skeletons provide essential amino
every year.
acids to zooxanthalle.
is/are correct?
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3. Global warming has resulted in Q41) Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has been
death of zooxanthalle which has in news with respect to killing of Tigress
resulted in coral bleaching. Avni. The sanctuary is located in
Which of the statements given above (a) Madhya Pradesh
is/are correct? (b) Chattisgargh
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Maharashtra
(b) 2 only (d) Gujarat
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only Q42) Which of the following are considered as
detrimental impact of Windmills?
Q38) Consider the following statements 1. Decrease in rodent population in
about Nipah Virus: surrounding ecosystems
1. It is transmitted from animals to 2. Increase in bird mortality
humans. 3. Increase in noise pollution
2. It can lead to acute respiratory 4. Decrease in carbon dioxide
illness and fatal encephalitis. emissions
3. Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Select the correct answer using the code
family are the natural host of given below:
Nipah virus. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above (b) 2 and 3 only
is/are correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Q43) The sea coast of which of the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3 states has become famous as a nesting
place for the Olive Ridley turtles from
Q39) Consider the following statements: South America?
1. Greater Flamingoes which visit (a) Goa
Hope Island are covered under (b) Gujarat
Endangered category in IUCN’s (c) Odisha
Red List.
(d) Tamil Nadu
2. Hope Island is located at the
mouth of Godavari Delta.
Indian Star Tortoise:
is/are correct?
1. It is protected under Schedule II of
(a) 1 only
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
(b) 2 only
2. It is listed as Endangered in IUCN
(c) Both 1 and 2 List.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Q40) Which of the following can be associated (a) 1 only
with Bhungroo System? (b) 2 only
(a) Waste Management (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Water Management (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Folk Dance
(d) Community Participation Q45) Consider the following statements:
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1. The objective of National Air 1. Araku Valley situated in Tamil

Monitoring Programme is to Nadu is famous for coffee
determine air quality status and cultivation.
trends. 2. Robusta Coffee requires cool and
2. Air Quality Index provides equable climate for its growth.
measure of CO2, CH4, NO2, NH3, 3. Arabica Coffee requires warm and
Ozone, PM2.5, PM 10 and SO2. humid climate for growth.
3. Central Pollution Control Board Which of the statements given above
promotes cleanliness of wells and is/are correct?
streams and regulates air pollution (a) 1 and 3 only
in India.
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
is/are correct?
(d) None of the above
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary:
1. It lies in the rain shadow Eastern
side of the Western Ghats
Q46) Consider the following statements about 2. It is located in the State of Tamil
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary: Nadu
1. It is located in Andhra Pradesh. Which of the statements given above
2. It is a Ramsar Site. is/are incorrect?
3. It is often visited by migratory (a) 1 only
birds. (b) 2 only
4. Rising temperature and salinity in (c) Both 1 and 2
the region has affected its flora
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
and fauna.
is/are correct?
1. The first inter-State transfer of
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
Tiger is being translocated from
(b) 2 and 3 only
Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Pradesh.
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only 2. The transfer of tiger would be a
reintroduction programme for the
Q47) Consider the following statements about Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary: Which of the statements given above
1. It is situated in Tamil Nadu. is/are correct?
2. It is situated along the banks of (a) 1 only
Godavari. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above (c) Both 1 and 2
is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Q51) With reference to the National Green
(c) Both 1 and 2 tribunal, consider the following
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 statements:
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1. It is bound by the procedure laid (a) 1 only

down under the Code of Civil (b) 2 only
Procedure 1908. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. NGT deals with various provisions (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of the wildlife Protection act 1972
Q55) Which of the following methods can be
is/are correct?
used in Solar Geo-Engineering:
(a) 1 only
1. Injection of Sulphate Aerosols into
(b) 2 only Atmosphere
(c) Both 1and 2 2. Injection of Iron into the Oceans
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Placing Huge Mirrors in the Space
4. Cool Roofing Technology
Q52) Consider the following statements on Select the correct answer using the code
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary: given below:
1. It lies on the Gulf of Munnar & the (a) 1 and 2 only
Bay of Bengal
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. It is a nesting site of the Olive
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Ridley turtles
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. It is home to the endemic
blackbuck antelope
Select the correct answer from the
related to Plastic Road Technology:
codes given below:
1. This technology involves addition
(a) 1 and 3 only
of plastic to the bitumen for the
(b) 1 and 2 only
construction of roads.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. The roads constructed using this
(d) 1, 2 and 3 technology are more durable and
develop less potholes.
Q53) Consider the following geographical Which among the statements given
features: above is/are correct?
1. Dry evergreen forests (a) 1 only
2. Tidal mudflats (b) 2 only
3. Wetlands (c) Both 1 and 2
These features can be found in which of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following Wildlife sanctuary?
(a) Baitarani, Odisha Q57) With reference to the International
(b) Gulf of Kutch Marine National Nitrogen initiative (INI), consider the
Park following statements:
(c) Sundarbans 1. It is an international program set
(d) Pt. Calimere up in 2003 under the UN
Environment.
Q54) Consider the following statements: 2. The program is currently a partner
1. Marijuana has been mentioned for of collaboration of scientists
medical usage in Ayurveda known as the 'Future Earth'.
2. Marijuana is allowed for medical Which of the statements given above
usage in AYUSH medicine systems is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 only
is/are correct? (b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1and 2 (b) 1 and 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q58) Doyang Dam Reservoir is often seen in
news regarding Amur Falcons. It is Q62) With reference to 'dugong', a mammal
situated in? found in India, which of the following
(a) Manipur statements is/are correct?
(b) Nagaland 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
(c) Assam 2. It is found along the entire coast of
(d) Tripura India.
3. It is given legal protection under
Q59) Consider the following statements about Schedule I of the Wildlife
National Ganga Council: (Protection) Act, 1972.
1. It is chaired by the Prime Minister Select the correct answer using the code
of India given below:
2. It is constituted under (a) 1 and 2 only
Environment Protection Act, 1986 (b) 2 only
3. It primary objective is to ensure (c) 1 and 3 only
adequate flow in the river Ganga (d) 3 only
is/are correct? Q63) Which one of the following is the
(a) 1 and 3 only national aquatic animal of India?
(b) 2 only (a) Saltwater crocodile
(c) 1 only (b) Olive ridley turtle
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Gangetic dolphin
(d) Gharial
Q60) Salt water crocodile is found in which of
the following places: Q64) Recently, our scientists have discovered
1. Chambal river a new and distinct species of banana
2. Bhitarkanika National park plant which attains a height of about 11
3. Andaman & Nicobar Islands metres and has orange-coloured fruit
pulp. In which part of India has it been
Select the correct answer using the
discovered?
code(s) given below:
(a) Andaman Islands
(a) 2 only
(b) Anaimalai Forests
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Maikala Hills
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Tropical rain forests of northeast
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q61) Which of the following species are
related to Special Climate Change fund
endemic to Andaman & Nicobar island?
(SCCF):
1. Narcondam hornbill
1. It has been set up under the UN
2. Dugong Sea cow
Convention on Biological diversity
3. Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (CBD)
Select the correct answer using the 2. It provides finances to the
code(s) given below: developing countries for
(a) 1 only
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adaptation, technology transfer (d) Security of National Highways

and capacity building.
Which of the statements given above Q69) With reference to solar power
is/are correct? production in India, consider the
(a) 1 only following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. India is the third largest in the
(c) Both 1 and 2 world in the manufacture of silicon
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 wafers used in photovoltaic units.
2. The solar power tariffs are
determined by the Solar Energy
Corporation of India.
related to Green Climate Fund (GCF):
Which of the statements given above is/
1. It has been set up under the
are correct?
UNFCCC as a financial mechanism
to support the developing (a) 1 only
countries (b) 2 only
2. It gives equal emphasis on (c) Both 1 and 2
adaptation and mitigation projects (d) Neither 1 nor 2
to combat climate change.
Which of the statements given above Q70) Consider the following statements on
is/are correct? Great Hornbill:
(a) 1 only 1. It is listed as Near Threatened in
(b) 2 only the IUCN list
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is protected under Schedule I of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
3. It can be found in the Western
Q67) With respect to various exotic birds Ghats & North East of India
species and their habitats, which of the Which of the statements given above
following pairs are correctly matched? is/are correct?
1. Eclectus : South East (a) 1 only
Parrot Asia (b) 3 only
2. Pygmy : Africa (c) 1 and 3 only

Falcon (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Kookaburra : Australia
Q71) Which of the following can be associated
with Manas Wildlife sanctuary?
given below:
1. National Park
(a) 1 only
2. Tiger Reserve
(b) 1 and 2 only
3. UNESCO Natural World Heritage
(c) 2 and 3 only
site
(d) 1, 2 and 3
code given below:
Q68) The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen (a) 2 only
in the news in the context of
(b) 3 only
(a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation
System
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Q72) Which of the following statements best Q75) Which among the following are parts of
describes "carbon fertilization"? National Ambient Air Quality
(a) Increased plant growth due to Standards?
increased concentration of carbon 1. Nitrogen Dioxide
dioxide in the atmosphere 2. Lead
(b) Increased temperature of Earth 3. Arsenic
due to increased concentration of 4. Carbon Dioxide
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
(c) Increased acidity of oceans as a given below:
result of increased concentration
(a) 1 and 2 only
of carbon dioxide in the
(b) 2 and 3 only
atmosphere
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Adaptation of all living beings on
Earth to the climate change (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
brought about by the increased
concentration of carbon dioxide in Q76) Consider the following statements:
the atmosphere 1. Talc is a clay mineral consisting
hydrate of calcium sulphate.
Q73) Which of the following country has 2. Talc is as harmful as particulate
recently withdrawn from its matter
commitment to the Paris Climate 3. Talc is used in cosmetics, paints
Agreement? and ceramics
(a) Germany Which of the statements given above
(b) China is/are correct?
(c) USA (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) India (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Q74) Which of the following statements about (d) 1, 2 and 3
Global Carbon Project (GCP) is/are
correct? Q77) With reference to Sea Kraits, consider
1. GCP is a Global Research project the following statements:
of Future Earth and World Climate 1. It is found in tropical waters of all
Research Programme. the oceans.
2. GCP integrates knowledge of 2. They are listed as Critically
greenhouse gases for human Endangered in the IUCN Red List
activities and earth system
3. GCP provides global budgets for is/are correct?
three dominant greenhouse gases
(a) 1 only
namely methane, carbon dioxide
(b) 2 only
and nitrous oxide
(c) Both 1 and 2
given below: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Q78) Consider the following statements on
Bio-plastics:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. They are considered climate
(d) 1, 2 and 3
neutral since they do not produce
CO2 emissions when produced
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2. They are biodegradable Park

Select the correct answer form the 4. Fakim National : Nagaland
codes given below: park
(a) 1 only
Select the correct pairs:
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q79) With reference to eco sensitive zone,
consider the following statements:
1. They are defined under the
related to Mekedatu Project:
Environment Protection Act, 1986.
1. It is a multi-purpose project to be
2. They are created as "transition
built by Karnataka Government on
zones" wildlife sanctuary and
the river Krishna.
national parks.
2. The Project has become bone of
contention between Karnataka and
given below:
Tamil Nadu.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Q80) Consider the following statements with
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
respect to ' Bioblitz'
1. It is an intense period of biological
Q83) H5N1 virus sometimes mentioned in
surveying in an attempt to record
news is related to which of the following
all the living species within a
disease?
designated area
(a) Swine flu
2. Under it, trees are conserved by
(b) Dengue
treating them with biological
fertilizers to get rid of pests. (c) Bird Flu
Select the correct answer using code (d) AIDS
given below:
(a) 1 only Q84) Consider the following statements
(b) 2 only related to Katowice Climate Change
Talks:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. The countries decided to adopt the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
rulebook for the implementation of
Paris Deal.
2. The developed countries have
respect to national parks with the state
given a commitment to transfer
they are found in -
green technology worth $1000 bn
1. Kishteshwar : Jammu and every year.
National park Kashmir Which of the statements given above
2. Jogimati : Andhra is/are correct?
National Park Pradesh (a) 1 only
3. Shirui National : Manipur (b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Great Indian bustard is listed in

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Schedule I of Wildlife Protection
Act, 1972.
Q85) With respect to Kanchenjunga 2. The IUCN Status of Great Indian
Landscape, which of the following Bustard is "Least Concerned"
statements is/are correct? Which of the statements given above
1. It falls in the territory of India, is/are correct?
Nepal and Tibet. (a) 1 only
2. It is the part of the Himalayan (b) 2 only
Biodiversity Hotspot (c) Both 1 and 2
3. It consists of ethnic communities (d) Neither 1 nor 2
like Lepchas and Walungpas.
Select the correct answer Q89) Atang Ane is mentioned in the context
(a) 1 and 2 only of which of the following State?
(b) 2 only (a) Jammu & Kashmir
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) Goa
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Haryana
Q86) With reference to Indian Rhinos which
of the following statements is/are Q90) Which of the following waterfowl/s
correct? is/are Critically Endangered?
1. It is categorized as endangered as 1. Red Headed Vulture
per the IUCN Red List. 2. Greater Adjutant Stork
2. It is found in the Dhudhwa 3. Great Hornbill
National Park.
Select the correct answer given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 only
Q87) With reference to Black Headed Gull, Q91) With reference to khangchendzonga,
which of the following statements is consider the following statement(s):
/are correct?
1. It is listed under the world
1. It is native of Australia. network of biospheres by UNESCO
2. It is categorized as Vulnerable as 2. Thalung monastery is located
per the IUCN Red List within this national park.
Select the correct answer: 3. Lepcha tribes are found in this
(a) 1 only park.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
Q88) Consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Q92) With reference to Bonn Convention, 3. It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife

consider the following statement(s): (Protection) Act, 1972
1. It was concluded under the aegis Which of the statements given above
of UNDP. is/are correct?
2. It is the only international treaty (a) 1 and 2 only
devoted exclusively to migratory (b) 1 and 3 only
animal species. (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statement(s) given above (d) 1 only
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
Q96) With reference to Hangul or Kashmir
(b) 2 only Stag, consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It is found only in the Dachigham
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 National park.
2. It is listed under Schedule I of
Q93) Which of the following statements about WPA 1972.
Olive Ridley are correct? Which of the statements given above
1. Gahirmatha Beach is one of their is/are correct?
nine known nesting sites in the (a) 1 only
world. (b) 2 only
2. Its mass nesting phenomenon is (c) Both 1 and 2
known as Arribada.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
codes given below:
Q97) Which of the following species of
(a) 1 only
Rhinoceros are listed as critically
(b) 2 only endangered under IUCN's Red List?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Javan Rhino
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Sumatran Rhino
3. White Rhino
Q94) With reference to the Olive Ridley Select the correct answer using the code
Turtle, which of the following given below:
statements is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
1. It is classified as critically
(b) 2and 3
endangered as per IUCN Red list.
(c) 1 and 2
2. Odisha Coast is their largest
(d) 1, 2 and 3
nesting ground in the world.
Select the correct answer:
Q98) With respect to Bioplastic which of the
(a) 1 only
statements are correct?
(b) 2 only
1. Bioplastics can be both degradable
(c) Both 1 and 2
as well as non-degradable.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Second generation feedstock for
Bioplastic is made using micro-
Q95) Consider the following statements about organisms.
Ganga River Dolphins: Select the Incorrect answer using the
1. It is the National Aquatic Animal of code given below:
India (a) 1 only
2. It has been listed as "Vulnerable" (b) 2 only
in IUCN Red List
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q102) With reference to the bird starling,
Q99) Which of the following species of vulture which of the statements is/are correct?
is critically endangered in India as per 1. Their IUCN status in Vulnerable.
the IUCN Red list? 2. They are known for the
1. Slender Billed vulture phenomenon of Murmuration.
2. White backed vulture Select the correct answer using the
3. Red headed vulture code:
4. Himalayan Griffon Vulture (a) 1 only
Select the correct option (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q103) With respect to Climate Change
Performance Index which of the
statements is/are correct?
related to Clean Development 1. It is published by UNICEF
Mechanism (CDM): 2. It evaluates countries on the
1. It is a new mechanism to reduce parameters of categories - “GHG
GHG emissions which has been Emissions”, “Renewable Energy” and
adopted by the countries during “Energy Use”, as well as on “Climate
the Paris Climate Change talks. Policy”
2. This mechanism enables the Select the correct answer:
developed countries to implement (a) 1 only
clean energy projects in the (b) 2 only
developing countries and earn (c) Both 1 and 2
certified emission reduction (CER) (d) Neither 1 nor 2
credits.
is/are correct?
1. The discovery of Dioscorea is
(a) 1 only
Rajasthan suggests that this land
(b) 2 only might have been a tropical forest.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Dioscorea is generally found in dry
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 environments.
Which of the above statements is/are
Q101) With respect to Shola forest, which of correct?
the following statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only
1. They are found in the southern (b) 2 only
parts of Eastern Ghats. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Niligiri and Anamalai Hills are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
examples of regions where they are
found.
Q105) Which of the following statements about
Select the correct answer
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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1. Kattunayakan tribes lives on the measurement of temperature and

fringes of Wayanad Wildlife salinity.
Sanctuary. 3. Data from Indian floats upon
2. It has been declared as a tiger transmission to ARGOS satellites
reserve. are obtained at Indian National
3. Its vegetation ranges from semi- Centre for Ocean Information
evergreen to moist deciduous to Services.
dry deciduous. Which of the statements given above
4. It is part of UNESCO recognized are correct?
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 and 3 only
given below: (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only Q109) Consider the following statements about
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Trishna WS:
1. It is known for critically
Q106) Which of the following species have endangered species red panda.
become Invasive Alien Species in the 2. It adjoins the Keibul Lamjao
Waynad Sanctuary? National Park in Manipur.
1. Lemon Basil 3. Moist deciduous and semi
2. Blue Snake Weed evergreen forest are prevalent
3. Red Flower Rag Leaf vegetation of the region.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the above statements are
given below: incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only 3
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
Q107) The Polavaram Multipurpose project is Q110) With reference to Desalination, consider
executed on which among the following the following statements:
rivers? 1. It is the process of removing salt
(a) Narmada from water.
(b) Godavari 2. It is useful in treating scarcity of
water across the globe.
(c) Kaveri
Select the correct statements
(d) Periyar
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Oceans act as Earth's main buffer
against Climate Change by (d) Neither 1 nor 2
accumulating the excess heat
trapped from GHGs Q111) With respect to plastic waste
2. Argo includes robotic floats that management rules, which of the
spend most of their life drifting following statements is /are correct?
below: the ocean surface for taking 1. It established the principle of
extended producer's responsibility
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2. It has called for a ban on sale of Q115) With reference to Keibul Lamjao
plastic bags below: 30 micron. National park which of following
Which of the statements given above statements are correct?
is/are correct? 1. It is located in the state of
(a) 1 only Nagaland
(b) 2 only 2. It is the only natural habitat of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Brow Antlered Deer.
correct?
(a) 1 only
Great Indian Bustard: (b) 2 only
1. It is provided the same protection (c) Both 1 and 2
as the Tiger under Wildlife (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Protection Act, 1972
2. It is currently only found in India Q116) With reference to Loktak Lake which of
3. It is listed as Critically Endangered the following statements is/are correct?
in the IUCN list
Which of the statements given above are 1. It is located in the state of
correct? Manipur.
(a) 1 and 2 2. It is a largest brackish water lake
(b) 2 and 3 of India.
(c) 1 and 3 Select the correct answer:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q113) Which of the following organisms work (c) Both 1 and 2
on the principle of Embodied Logic? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Mycorrhiza
(b) Venus Flytrap Q117) Which of the following statements with
(c) Aflatoxins reference to the parameters to
categorize a species a critically
(d) Pichter Plant
endangered as per IUCN is correct?
(a) Population of 100 mature
Q114) With respect to Bandipur Tiger Reserve,
individuals.
which of the following statements is/are
(b) Reduction in 70% population in
correct?
last 10 years
1. It is located in the state of
(c) Both of the above
Karnataka
2. It is a component of the Gulf of
Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Select the correct option Q118) Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. The International Solar Alliance
was launched at the United
(b) 2 only
Nations Climate Change
(c) Both 1 and 2
Conference in 2015.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Alliance includes all the
member countries of the United
Nations.
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Which of the statements given above is/ 1. Recently, the movement of

are correct? Antarctic Krill towards the poles
(a) 1 only has been witnessed.
(b) 2 only 2. Krill finds its application in the
(c) Both 1 and 2 human health supplements.
correct?
(a) 1 only
Q119) Which among the following greenhouse
gases has the highest Global Warming (b) 2 only
Potential? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Carbon Dioxide (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Nitrous Oxide
(c) Methane Q123) Consider the following statements
(d) Sulphur Hexafluoride related to National Clean Air Programme
(NCAP):
1. This programme seeks to reduce
the concentration of all the air
1. Nitrogen is the most abundant gas
pollutants in India by 20-30% by
in the atmosphere
the end of 2022.
2. Nitrogen in the form of compounds
2. The programme is implemented in
can cause air pollution and global
all the cities which have a
warming.
population of more than 1 million.
is/are correct?
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

respect to Sarus Crane:
related to Golden Langur:
1. It is the tallest flying bird in the
1. It is endemic to Bhutan and
world.
Assam.
2. The IUCN marks it as a critically
2. It has declared as "Critically
endangered species.
Endangered" species as per the
3. Its nesting sites are generally IUCN Classification.
found in paddy fields.
Which of the above statements is/are is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 only
Q125) With reference to turtles in India, which

Q122) Consider the following statements with of the following statements is /are
respect to Antarctic Krill: correct?
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1. Majority of turtles species are

found in Odisha. Q129) Consider the following statements:
2. The Indian softshell turtles is 1. Sanjay Gandhi National park in
declared as extinct in the wild as Mumbai is famous for Kanheri
per IUCN red list. caves.
Select the correct answer: 2. Thane creek has been recognised
(a) 1 only as Important Bird area by Bombay
(b) 2 only Natural History Society.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is located in Jharkhand.
is/are correct?
wetlands (a) 1 only
1. It is a land covered with fresh (b) 1 and 2 only
water only. (c) 2 only
2. They act as a poor carbon sink. (d) 3 only
(a) 1 only Q130) Consider the following statements about
(b) 2 only Siamese Fighting Fish:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. It has been named Japan's
national aquatic animal.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It is categorised as Vulnerable as
per IUCN Red List.
Q127) Sirh reference to Kole wetlands which of
the following statements is/are correct?
is/are correct?
1. They are found in the state of
(a) 1 only
Tamil Nadu.
(b) 2 only
2. It is Ramsar Convention site.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q131) Which of the following organisations
(c) Both 1 and 2
provides for the Environmental
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Performance Index?
(a) Yale & Columbia universities in
Q128) With reference to elephant corridors collaboration with World Economic
consider the following statements? Forum
1. They are narrow strips of land (b) Harvard & Columbia universities
which connect the elephant in collaboration with World Bank
reserves to the national highways.
(c) Harvard & Oxford universities in
2. They are constructed to promote collaboration with IMF
Ecological tourism.
(d) Oxford & Yale universities in
Select the correct answer using the code collaboration with UN
given below:
(a) 1 only
Q132) With respect to Pangolins which of the
(b) 2 only following statements is are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. They are the only fully scaled
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 amphibians.
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2. The Chinese Pangolin found in Q136) With reference to the Olive Ridley
India, is listed as critically Turtle, consider the following
endangered under the IUCN. statements:
Select the correct answer: 1. It is listed as Endangered under
(a) 1 only the IUCN Red list.
(b) 2 only 2. It is protected under Schedule I of
(c) Both 1 and 2 Wildlife protection act 1972.
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
Blackbuck: (b) 2 only
1. It is listed as vulnerable as per (c) Both 1 and 2
IUCN Red List. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It is state animal of Punjab.
Which of the statements given above Q137) Which of the following are nesting sites
is/are correct? of Olive Ridley Turtles?
(a) 1 only 1. Astaranga coast
(b) 2 only 2. Tottapally
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Rushikulya beach
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Devi river
5. Gulf of mannar
Q134) Which of the following pollutants are Select the correct answer using the
emitted from coal based power plants? codes given below:?
1. Mercury (a) 2 and 3 only
2. Carbon soot (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Fly Ash (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Select the correct answer using the (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
codes given below:
(a) 1 only Q138) Which respect to wildlife crimes
(b) 1 and 2 only considers the following statements?
(c) 2 and 3 only 1. Two major wildlife crime include
(d) 1, 2 and 3 hunting /poaching and illegal
trade.
2. The United Nations office on Drugs
Q135) With respect to Wallace's Giant Bee,
and Crime recognized wildlife
consider the following statements?
crime as a transnational organized
1. It is endemic to South America's
crime.
amazon region.
2. It makes nests on top of the trees.
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
given below:
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q139) Global Climate Risk Index 2019 has
been prepared by?
(a) World Health Organisation
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(b) UNDP Tiger Reserve State

(c) UNFCCC 1. Tadoba : Maharashtra
(d) Germanwatch Andheri Tiger
Reserve
Q140) Consider the following statements 2. Biligiri : Andhra
related to Sumatran Rhino: Ranganatha Pradesh
1. It’s the largest of Asian Rhino Swamy Temple
species. Reserve
2. It is the only two horned Asian 3. Dandeli-Anshi : Karnataka
rhino specie. Tiger Reserve
Which of the pairs given above is/are
is/are correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q141) Which respect to one horned Rhino,

Q144) Consider the following pairs:
consider the following statements?
1. It is found in India, Nepal and National Park State
Indonesia. 1. Balphakram : Meghalaya
2. Its IUCN status is endangered. 2. Shirui : Manipur
Which of the statements given above 3. Murlen : Mizoram
is/are correct?
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
related to Red Sanders:
Q145) Which of the following pollutants pose
1. It is mainly found in the southern
threat to human health?
states of Andhra Pradesh, TN and
Karnataka. 1. Ozone
2. PM 2.5
2. It is listed under Appendix-I of the
CITES and hence there is complete 3. Carbon dioxide
prohibition on the International Select the correct answer using the
Trade in Red Sanders. codes given below:
Which of the statements given above (a) 1 and 2 only
is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q146) Which of the following chemicals are
used as coloring agents in firecrackers?
Q143) Consider the following pairs of Tiger 1. Aluminum
Reserves and States. 2. Barium nitrate
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3. Copper (b) 2 only

Select the correct answer using the (c) Both 1and 2
codes given below: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only Q150) Which of the following are pollinators?
(c) 2 and 3 only 1. Lizards
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Rodents
3. Mosquitoes
Q147) Which among the following rights are Select the correct answer using the
vested with the tribals under the Forest codes given below:
Rights Act, 2006: (a) 3 only
1. Right to collect Minor Forest (b) 1 and 3
Produce.
(c) 2 and 3
2. Community rights over common
(d) 1, 2 and 3
property resources.
3. Right to rehabilitation in case of
Q151) Wetlands are land transitional between
forced eviction.
terrestrial and aquatic eco-systems
where the water table is usually at or
given below:
near the surface or the land is covered
(a) 1 only by shallow water. Which of the following
(b) 1 and 2 only biological concept best captures the
(c) 1 and 3 only above description?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Home Range
(b) Eco-Sensitive Zone
Q148) Which of the following are correct about (c) Ecotone
the "State of forest report" in India? (d) Ecological Niche
1. The forest cover includes only the
recorded forests under the Forest Q152) Consider the following statements about
act of 1927 Convention on Wetlands of
2. Tree cover includes the total area International Importance:
covered by the trees out of the 1. It is the only global treaty to focus
total geographical area of India on a single ecosystem, i.e.,
Select the correct answer using the Wetlands.
codes given below: 2. The convention was signed under
(a) 1 only the aegis of Wetlands
(b) 2 only International, a global organization
(c) Both 1and 2 to sustain and restore wetlands.
is/are correct?
Q149) Consider the following statements (a) 1 only
related to State of Forest Report: (b) 2 only
1. This report is published annually. (c) Both 1and 2
2. This report is published by Forest (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Survey of India.
Which of the statements given above Q153) Consider the following statements
is/are correct? related to Renewable energy power
(a) 1 only generation in India:
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1. The Renewable energy presently (a) 1 only

accounts for more than 25% of the (b) 2 only
electricity generation in India. (c) Both 1and 2
2. Among the various renewable (d) Neither 1 nor 2
energy sources, the solar energy
accounts for the highest share.
Q157) Which of the following are parameters
under the Climate Vulnerability Index?
is/are correct?
1. Percentage of area under forests
(a) 1 only
2. Population density
(b) 2 only
3. Average man-days under
(c) Both 1and 2
MGNREGA
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer from the
codes given below:
Q154) The Meghamalai wild Life sanctuary is (a) 1 and 2
located in which state?
(b) 2 and 3
(a) Kerala
(c) 1 and 3
(b) Karnataka
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Maharashtra
Q158) With reference to the Vanquita porpoise,
consider the following statements:
Q155) A frog which was recently discovered in 1. It has been listed as near
Kerala, was named after which of the threatened in IUCN Red list.
following tribal communities?
2. It has also been classified as one of
(a) Irula the top 100 evolutionarily distinct
(b) Todas and globally endangered (EDGE)
(c) Badaga mammal in the world
(d) Kurichiya Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Q156) With reference to Global Environment (a) 1 only
Outlook report, Consider the following (b) 2 only
statements: (c) Both 1and 2
1. This report is published by IPCC (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Recently the 5th edition of this
report was published.
is/are correct?
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Answer Key of DNS

ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY, BIO-DIVERSITY,
CLIMATE CHANGE AND GEOGRAPHY
1. c 28. c 55. d 82. b 109. a 136. b

2. c 29. c 56. c 83. c 110. c 137. d
3. d 30. b 57. b 84. a 111. a 138. c
4. d 31. b 58. b 85. c 112. c 139. d
5. a 32. c 59. d 86. b 113. b 140. b
6. d 33. d 60. c 87. d 114. a 141. d
7. c 34. d 61. a 88. a 115. b 142. a
8. a 35. d 62. c 89. c 116. a 143. c
9. a 36. a 63. c 90. d 117. d 144. d
10. d 37. c 64. a 91. d 118. a 145. a
11. a 38. d 65. b 92. b 119. d 146. d
12. c 39. b 66. c 93. c 120. c 147. d
13. a 40. b 67. c 94. b 121. a 148. d
14. d 41. c 68. b 95. b 122. c 149. b
15. c 42. c 69. d 96. b 123. d 150. d
16. d 43. c 70. d 97. c 124. a 151. c
17. a 44. d 71. d 98. a 125. d 152. a
18. d 45. b 72. a 99. c 126. d 153. a
19. b 46. d 73. c 100. b 127. b 154. c
20. b 47. d 74. d 101. b 128. d 155. d
21. d 48. d 75. c 102. b 129. b 156. d
22. b 49. a 76. c 103. b 130. b 157. d
23. c 50. c 77. d 104. a 131. a 158. b
24. a 51. d 78. b 105. c 132. b
25. c 52. d 79. b 106. d 133. b
26. b 53. d 80. a 107. b 134. d
27. a 54. a 81. c 108. d 135. d
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1. The objective of National Air 1. Araku Valley situated in Tamil

Q48) Consider the following statements:

1. It is bound by the procedure laid (a) 1 only

(c) Both 1and 2 (b) 1 and 2 only

Q65) Consider the following statements

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2. Pygmy : Africa (c) 1 and 3 only

2. They are biodegradable Park

(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Great Indian bustard is listed in

Q92) With reference to Bonn Convention, 3. It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. Kattunayakan tribes lives on the measurement of temperature and

Which of the statements given above is/ 1. Recently, the movement of

Q121) Consider the following statements with

Q125) With reference to turtles in India, which

1. Majority of turtles species are

(b) UNDP Tiger Reserve State

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3. Copper (b) 2 only

1. The Renewable energy presently (a) 1 only

Answer Key of DNS

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