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26 to 50 Sept 2020 MCQs
Q-26. Consider the following statements regarding skewness;
A. For a positively skewed distribution the value of the mean is

the greatest among the mean, median and mode.
B. For a negatively skewed distribution, the median is greater
than the mean
C. Karl Pearson's coefficient of skewness always lies between

the limits + or -1
D. Bowley's coefficient of skewness always lies between the

limits + or - 1
Choose the correct answer from the options. Given below
1. A, B and C only 2. B, C and D only

3. A, C and D only 4. A, B and D only
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Q- 27. Given below are two statements:
Statement I; Increasing the productivity of forests to meet
essential needs is one of the major objectives of the National
Forest Policy. 1988
Statement II: According to the National Forest Policy, 1988, no
forest-based enterprise should provide employment to local
people an a priority basis.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below
1. Both Statement I and statement II are true
2. Both Statement l and Statement II are false
3. Statement I is correct but Statement ll is false
4. Statement 1 is incorrect but Statement lI is true
Q-28. A rock composed entirely to crystals is said to be
1. Hypo crystalline
2. Microcrystalline
3. Holocrystalline
4. Holohyaline
Q-29. Provision of Extended Producer's Responsibility

(EPR) of producer, importer and brand owner for
collecting back the waste generated by their product has
been in the
A. Solid Waste Management Rules 2010
B. Construction & Demolition waste Management
Rules, 2016
C. Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
D. E-waste (Management) Rules, 2016
E. Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below
1. A, B, D only 2. B, C, D only
3. C, D, E only 4. A, B, C, D only
Q-30. Match List I (Organism) with List II (Ecosystem structure

components)
List I List II
(Organism) (Ecosystem structure components)
A. Earthworms I. Producer
B. Grass ii. Secondary carnivore
C. Frogs iii. Primary carnivore
D. Hawks iv. Detrivore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A B C D
1. iv i ii iii
2. ii iii iv i
3. iii iv i ii
4. iv I iii ii
Q-31. Following are the examples of Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs)
A. Dioxin
B. Volatile Organic Compounds (Vocs)
C. Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs)
D. Furans
E. Organochlorine pesticides
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below;
1. A, B and C only
2. A, B, C and D only
3. A, D and E only
4. A, C, D and E only
Q-32. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Isomorphous substitution is the source of

constant charges on soil silicate clays.
Reason R: Cations of comparable size substitute each

other in respective tetrahedral and octahedral sheets in
silicate clays.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from

the options given below
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true
Note: The process of replacing one structural cation for
another of similar size is referred to as isomorphous
substitution.
Q-33. Consider the following statements regarding the
phytoremediation contaminated sites:
A. Natural abilities of certain plant species are utilized to

remove or stabilize toxic metals.
B. Natural species termed hyper accumulators can adsorb
50- 100 times larger amounts of metals compared to most
ordinary plants.
C. The best candidates for removal by phytoremediation
are arsenic and cadmium.
D. The harvested hyper accumulating plants can be
recycled in agriculture
1. A only
2. A and B only
3. A, B and C only
4. A, C and D only
Note: Hyper accumulators are rare plants that take up
toxic elements and accumulate them in aboveground
biomass at levels of approximately 100 or more times
the usual concentrations.
Q-34. According to National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS), the annual limits for PM10 and
PM2.5 in ecologically sensitive areas (in ug/m) are
1. 100 and 60, respectively
Q-35. Match List I (Atmospheric stability) with List II (Lapse Rate)
List- I List- II
(Atmospheric stability ) (Lapse Rate)
A. Absolutely stable i. ELR = DALR
B. Absolutely unstable ii. ELR < DALR
C. Conditionally unstable iii. ELR > DALR
D. Dry Neutral iv. SALR < ELR < DALR
A B C D
1. ii iii i iv
2. ii iii iv i
3. iii ii iv i
4. iii ii i iv
Q-36. One Dobson unit, represents the ozone layer of

thickness
1. One-hundredth of a centimeter
2. One-tenth of a centimeter
3. One-hundredth of a millimeter
4. One-thousandth of a millimeter
Note: One Dobson Unit is the number of molecules of
ozone that would be required to create a layer of pure
ozone 0.01 millimeters thick at a temperature of 0
degrees Celsius and a pressure of 1 atmosphere (the
air pressure at the surface of the Earth).
Q-37. Hyperthermophilic microorganisms prefer

temperatures in excess of.
1. 45°C 2. 80°C
3. 65C 4. 70°C
Q-38. A sample of air has a relative humidity of 60%,

given that the Saturated Vapour Pressure of water is 2260
Pa, Calculate the vapour pressure of the air at 20°C.
1. ~1460 Pa 2. ~ 452 Pa
3. ~3767 Pa 4. ~1356 Pa
Q-39. Which one of the categories of development
projects does NOT require an environmental Impact
Assessment (ElA) report?
1. Category ‘A’ projects

2. Category ‘B2’ projects
3. Category ‘B1’ projects
4. Category ‘B1’ and ‘B2’ projects
Q-40. Consider the following statements regarding the
solubility or gases in water
A. The concentration of a dissolved gas in water is

proportional to its partial pressure in the air.
B. The solubility of a gas in water remains unaffected as
other dissolved material in it increases
C. The solubility of a gas increases as temperature
increases
D. The solubility of gases in water is governed by
Henry's law
1. A and B only
2. B and C only
3. C and D only
4. A and D only
Q-41. Match List I (Environmentally significant Days) with List II
(Dates)
List - I List - II
(Environmentally significant Days) (Dates)
A. World Ozone Day i. 16 September
B. World Habitat Days ii. 21 March
C. World forest Day iii. 5 October
D. World water Day iv. 22 March
A B C D
1. iv iii i ii
2. ii i iv iii
3. i iii ii iv
4. iii i iv ii
Q-42. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Covariance between two variables X and Y determines
Whether the correlation between them is negative or positive,
Statement II: The product of the standard deviation of two variables
X and Y can be both positive or negative.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
answer from the options given below;
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement lI are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q-43. The transitional zone (ecotone) between freshwater and

terrestrial ecosystems are Known as
1. Riparian Zone
2. Hyporheic zone
3. Benthic zone
4. Epilimnetic zone
Q-44. Given below are two statements
Statement I: Leslie's matrix population model is a discrete
and age-independent model
Statement II: The first row in Leslie's projection matrix
represents fertility
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
answer from the options given below
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement Il are incorrect
3. Statement I correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statements I incorrect but statement II is correct
Q-45. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCS) and

hydrochłorofluorocarbon (HCFCS) are used as substitute
compounds for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Reason R: (HCFCs) and (HFCs) are quite susceptible to

reaction with OH radicals in the troposphere
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from

the options given below
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true
Q-46. What is the maximum period valid for granting
Environmental Clearance (EC) for mining projects?
1. 30 Years
2. 10 Years
3. 5 Years
4. 20 Years
Q-47. Given below are two statements;
Statement I: Hazardous materials such as lead, mercury,

and hexavalent chromium in one form or other
are present in electronic wastes.
Statement II: Landfilling of electronic waste is the best

operation from the environmental Viewpoint.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below
1. Both Statement l and Statement lI are true

2. Both Statement I and statement II are false
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
4. Statement l is incorrect but Statement II true
Q-48. Which of the following are the dominant products
of anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste?
1. CO2 and H2
2. CH4 and CO2
3. CH4, CO2 and H2
4. O2 and H2s
Q-49. Which among the following is short – lived

species in the atmosphere?
1. CH4 2. CO
3. N2O 4. OH radical
Q-50. Match List I (Air pollutants) with List II (Control Technique/
Equipment)
List - 1 List - II
(Air pollution) (Control Technique/ Equipment)
A. PM2.5 i. Selective catalytic reduction
B. SO2 ii. Electrostatic precipitator
C. NOX iii. Cyclone collectors
D. Coarse particulate matter iv. Scrubber
Choose the correct answer from the option given below
A B C D
1. i ii iii iv
2. ii iv i iii
3. i iv ii iii
4. iv i iii ii

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26 to 50 Sept 2020 MCQs

Q-26. Consider the following statements regarding skewness;

A. For a positively skewed distribution the value of the mean is

C. Karl Pearson's coefficient of skewness always lies between

D. Bowley's coefficient of skewness always lies between the

Choose the correct answer from the options. Given below

1. A, B and C only 2. B, C and D only

Q-29. Provision of Extended Producer's Responsibility

Q-30. Match List I (Organism) with List II (Ecosystem structure

Assertion A: Isomorphous substitution is the source of

Reason R: Cations of comparable size substitute each

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from

A. Natural abilities of certain plant species are utilized to

Q-35. Match List I (Atmospheric stability) with List II (Lapse Rate)

Q-36. One Dobson unit, represents the ozone layer of

Q-37. Hyperthermophilic microorganisms prefer

Q-38. A sample of air has a relative humidity of 60%,

1. Category ‘A’ projects

A. The concentration of a dissolved gas in water is

Q-43. The transitional zone (ecotone) between freshwater and

Assertion A: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCS) and

Reason R: (HCFCs) and (HFCs) are quite susceptible to

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from

Statement I: Hazardous materials such as lead, mercury,

Statement II: Landfilling of electronic waste is the best

1. Both Statement l and Statement lI are true

Q-49. Which among the following is short – lived

Choose the correct answer from the option given below

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