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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2023 – Test – 3803

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1. With reference to the World Sustainable 3.
Development Summit (WSDS), consider the
following statements:
1. It is the annual flagship event of
Greenpeace International.
2. It is the only independently convened
international summit on sustainable
development and the environment, based
in the global south (or developing world).
3. Act4Earth manifesto was launched at
WSDS 2022 to create a more sustainable
and equitable world for present and future 4.
generations.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to Bharat Stage (BS) VI
emission standards, consider the following
statements:
1. The standards are applicable to light and
heavy-duty vehicles excluding three-
wheeled vehicles.
5.
2. As per the BS-VI emission norms, petrol
vehicles will have to effect a 25%
reduction in their nitrogen oxide
emissions.
3. The BS-VI norms have made onboard
diagnostics mandatory for vehicles.
4. The standards and the timeline for
implementation are set by the Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
What do you understand by the term Dobson
Units (DU)?
(a) A unit of measurement for atmospheric
pressure.
(b) A unit of measurement for ozone
concentration.
(c) A unit of measurement for soil moisture
level.
(d) A unit of measurement for water
turbidity.
With reference to the Print and Digital Media
Association (PADMA), consider the
following statements:
1. It is a statutory body established under the
Information Technology Act, 2000.
2. It is chaired by the Union Minister of
Information and Broadcasting.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following best describes the
term, bancassurance?
(a) It refers to the exclusive banking and
insurance products sold by the same
parent company.
(b) It is an insurance taken by the Central
Bank against the drop of value of the
currency.
(c) It is an arrangement between a bank and
an insurance company allowing the
insurance company to sell its products to

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only the bank's client base.

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) It is the insurance taken by banks for

(c) 2 and 3 only protecting the currency deposited within

(d) 3 and 4 only the bank.

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6. With reference to the Hazardous and Other 8. Consider the following statements regarding
Wastes (Management & Transboundary
the Global Geothermal Alliance:
Movement) Rules, 2016, consider the
1. It aims to achieve a five-fold growth in
following statements:
1. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and the installed capacity for geothermal
Climate Change is the nodal Ministry to
power generation by 2030.
deal with the transboundary movement of
2. It was launched at the UN Climate
hazardous and other wastes.
2. Import of hazardous and other wastes for Change Conference in Glasgow
any purpose is prohibited under the rules.
(COP26).
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2

7. With reference to the Plastic Waste (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Management Rules and relevant
amendments, consider the following
statements: 9. Which of the following are remedial

1. Extended Producer Responsibility is measures for treating radioactively

legally enforceable in India.
contaminated water?
2. Products made of recycled plastic shall
not be used for storing, carrying, 1. Aeration

dispensing or packaging ready-to-eat or 2. Reverse osmosis

drink foodstuff.
3. Ion exchange
3. At the state level, registration for
manufacturing of carry bags is to be 4. Granule Carbon adsorption

obtained from the state pollution control Select the correct answer using the code given
board.
below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1 only (b) 3 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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10. With reference to the Ramsar Convention on 12. Which of the following statements is correct
Wetlands, consider the following statements: with respect to surfactants?
(a) They are surface active chemicals having
1. It is an intergovernmental treaty that
the ability to form froth.
provides the framework for the
(b) They increase the surface tension
conservation and wise use of wetlands between two liquids.
and their resources. (c) They are used to address the issue of
2. Member countries are obligated to foaming in sewage treatment.
(d) They are soluble in water but insoluble in
manage wetlands for the benefit of water
organic solvents.
fowl irrespective of their listing under the
convention. 13. With reference to the 'Renewable Energy
3. United Nations Educational, Scientific Certificate (REC) Mechanism', consider the
and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) following statements:
1. RECs are market-based instruments that
serves as the depository for the
certify the bearer owns one megawatt-
convention.
hour (MWh) of electricity generated from
Which of the statements given above are a renewable energy source.
correct? 2. A REC that has already been sold by the
(a) 1 and 2 only REC registry in India can be purchased
again.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. RECs are valid for approximately six
(c) 1 and 3 only
years from their date of issuance.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
11. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
the Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts):
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. These are market-based regulatory
(d) 1, 2 and 3
instruments to reduce energy
consumption in energy-intensive 14. Recently the Prime Minister of India
industries. announced that India has achieved its target
of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol
2. These are issued under the Perform,
in petrol, ahead of schedule. In this context,
Trade and Achieve (PAT) scheme.
which of the following is/are the advantages
3. ESCerts trading is regulated by the of ethanol blending?
Central Electricity Regulatory 1. Reduction in import of petroleum
Commission. 2. Increase farmers’ incomes
3. Reduce emission of carbon monoxide
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given
correct?
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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15. With reference to the Green Grids Initiative,
consider the following statements:
1. It aims to connect more than 80 countries,
allowing surplus renewable energy to be
sent to locations with a deficit.
2. It was launched by India in collaboration
with the USA.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
16. The Ram Setu or Adam's Bridge, sometimes
18. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Special Window for
Completion of Affordable and Mid-Income
Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund:
1. It has been created for funding stalled
projects that are net-worth positive
including projects declared as Non-
Performing Assets (NPAs).
2. It is a category II Alternative Investment
Fund (AIF).
3. It is sponsored and managed by the
Reserve Bank of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

seen in the news recently, is located in

19. Consider the following statements regarding
between which of the following islands?
Black Carbon:
(a) Pamban Island and Mannar Island 1. It cools the atmosphere when it hangs
(b) Rameswaram islands and Andaman above the clouds.
island 2. It increases albedo when it is deposited on
the ice.
(c) Vallarpadam and Willingdon island
3. It has an atmospheric lifespan of a few
(d) Vypin Island and Mannar island weeks only.
Which of the statements given above is/are
17. With reference to Environmental Impact not correct?
(a) 2 only
Assessment (EIA) in India, consider the
(b) 3 only
following statements: (c) 1 and 2 only
1. Environment Impact Assessment, (d) 2 and 3 only
Notification, 2006 is notified under the
Environment Protection Act 1986. 20. Consider the following statements regarding
the Waste to Wealth Mission:
2. Highway projects of defence importance
1. The mission is spearheaded by the
within 100 km from the Line of Control Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
are exempted from EIA. 2. Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship has been
Which of the statements given above is/are launched under this mission.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
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
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21. Consider the following statements with 24. With reference to System of Air Quality
reference to National Coal Index (NCI): Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), consider
the following statements:
1. It is an index to measure the change in use
1. It is an initiative by the Ministry of
of coal in India's energy mix.
Environment, Forest and Climate
2. The base year for the NCI is the financial Change.
year 1991-92. 2. It is indigenously developed in India to
Which of the statements given above is/are measure the air quality of a metropolitan

correct? city.
3. It gives current estimates and 24 hour
(a) 1 only
advance forecasts on air quality.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
22. With reference to Geothermal Energy,
(d) 1, 2 and 3
consider the following statements:
1. USA is the leading producer of
25. The SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN),
geothermal energy in the world. recently seen in the news is an initiative of:
2. The estimated potential for geothermal (a) National Aeronautics and Space
energy in India is about 10000 MW. Administration
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation
3. Geothermal power plants do not emit
(c) SpaceX
greenhouse gases.
(d) Blue Origin
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 26. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 only reference to the Unified Payment Interface

(b) 2 and 3 only (UPI):

1. It is a system that powers multiple bank
(c) 1 and 2 only
accounts into a single mobile application
(d) 1, 2 and 3
merging several banking features.
2. It was launched by the National Payments
23. Which of the following statements is not Corporation of India (NPCI).
correct regarding biogas? 3. Credit card payments are completely
prohibited on UPI.
(a) It is a mixture of gases, primarily
Which of the statements given above are
methane and carbon dioxide.
correct?
(b) Biogas burns without smoke and leaves (a) 1 and 2 only
no residue. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) It has a higher calorific value than diesel. (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) It can be used in diesel engines. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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27. Consider the following statements regarding 30. Which of the following initiatives is not
Petroplants: launched under the National Mission for
1. These plants provide liquid hydrocarbons Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)?
as a substitute for liquid fuels. (a) Market Transformation for Energy
2. They have lactiferous canals in their stem Efficiency (MTEE)
and secrete a milky latex. (b) Energy Efficiency Financing Platform
3. Jatropha curcas is an important (EEFP)
petroplant. (c) Perform Achieve and Trade Scheme
Which of the statements given above is/are (PAT)
correct? (d) Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of
(a) 1 only (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (FAME India)
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only 31. C40 is a network of global megacities that
have come together to confront the climate
crisis. Which of the following Indian cities
28. The term 'Dirty Dozen' sometimes seen in the
are members of C40?
news is related to
1. Ahmedabad
(a) the International Union for Conservation
2. Chennai
of Nature's (IUCN) list of twelve invasive
3. Delhi
alien species
4. Bengaluru
(b) the twelve persistent organic pollutants
Select the correct answer using the code given
(POPs) under the Stockholm Convention
below.
(c) the twelve air pollutants displayed on the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Air Quality Index board.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) the twelve banned living modified
(c) 1 and 4 only
organisms (LMOs) under the Cartagena
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Protocol

32. Which of the following statements best

29. Consider the following pairs:
describes the term ‘Permafrost Carbon
International Objective Feedback’?
Protocol/ (a) It is the process of restricting the
Convention decomposition of organic matter present
1. Nagoya : Conservation and wise in permafrost to prevent the release of
Protocol use of wetlands greenhouse gas emissions into the
2. Kyoto : Phasing out atmosphere.
Protocol Chlorofluorocarbons (b) It is the process of storing CO2 in the
3. Rotterdam : Eliminate the production form of soil carbon in permafrost.
Convention and use of persistent (c) It is the amplification of global warming
organic pollutants due to CO2 and CH4 emissions from the
How many pairs given above are correctly thawing of permafrost.
matched? (d) It is the process of stabilising the
(a) Only one pair temperature in the Arctic region for
(b) Only two pairs preventing the thawing of permafrost to
avoid potential danger associated with
(c) All three pairs
the breakdown of methane hydrates.
(d) None of the pairs
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33. Consider the following statements regarding
ocean acidification:
1. The pH of the seawater gets reduced to
below 7 due to ocean acidification.
2. The uptake of carbon dioxide by ocean
results in decrease in the concentration of
hydrogen ions in the ocean.
3. Saturation horizon of carbonate is
shallowing as a result of ocean
acidification.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
34. With reference to Eutrophication, consider
the following statements:
1. It occurs both in stagnant and flowing
water bodies.
2. It is found predominantly in oligotrophic
lakes.
3. It may lead to population explosion of
duckweed and water hyacinth.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
35. With reference to the Climate Ambition
Alliance, consider the following statements:
1. All members of the alliance are
committed to the goal of achieving
carbon neutrality by 2050.
2. India was instrumental in the launch of
the Climate Ambition Alliance.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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36. Which of the following is/are the indicators
of eutrophication?
1. Increase Chlorophyll content in water
2. Increase in dissolved oxygen in water
3. Decrease in water transparency
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
37. With reference to malaria, consider the
followings statements:
1. It is a mosquito-borne viral disease.
2. It is transmitted by the same mosquitoes
that are also vectors of chikungunya,
yellow fever and zika viruses.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
38. The term 'Zero Liquid Discharge' is often
seen in the news in the context of
(a) fertiliser production
(b) carbon filtering mechanism
(c) waste water treatment
(d) air purification technology
39. With reference to the Global Methane Pledge,
consider the following statements:
1. It is an initiative of UNEP to reduce
global methane emissions.
2. India is not yet a signatory to the pledge.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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40. Which of the following statements best 43. With reference to community health activists
describes 'grey water footprints'? ASHAs or Accredited Social Health Activist,
(a) It is water from precipitation that is stored consider the following statements:
in the root zone of the soil and 1. They are community-based health
functionaries under National Rural
incorporated by plants
Health Mission (NRHM).
(b) It is water that has been sourced from
2. ASHA worker must primarily be a
surface or groundwater resources.
woman resident of the village.
(c) It is the amount of freshwater required to
Which of the statements given above is/are
dilute the pollutants. correct?
(d) It is the amount of water generated from (a) 1 only
household activities and industrial (b) 2 only
activities. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. With reference to soil pollution, consider the
following statements: 44. With reference to the 'India Plastic Pact',
1. Weathering and volcanic eruptions are consider the following statements:
1. India is the first Asian country to develop
the natural causes of soil pollution.
a plastic pact for building a circular
2. The phytoremediation technique uses
system for plastics.
fungi's digestive enzymes to clean the
2. It is a joint collaboration between the
polluted soil of metal contaminants.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India and
Which of the statements given above is/are the Confederation of Indian Industry
correct? (CII).
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
42. With reference to the E-Waste (Management) (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Rules, 2016, consider the following

45. Which of the following statements is correct
statements:
regarding the Stockholm Convention, 2001?
1. Manufacturers have to maintain records
(a) The Convention focuses only on
of the e-waste generated, handled and
reduction and not elimination of releases
disposed. of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
2. A manufacturer may store e-waste for a (b) Industrial chemicals are not covered
maximum period of 90 days. under the Stockholm Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Global Environmental Facility (GEF) is
correct? the designated financial mechanism for
(a) 1 only the convention.
(b) 2 only (d) In India, Ministry of Agriculture has been
(c) Both 1 and 2 delegated with powers to ratify chemicals
under the convention.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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46. Consider the following statements regarding 48. He invented the crescograph to measure plant

the Bonn Convention: growth. He used satyagraha as a tool against

salary discrimination by the British in India.
1. The convention aims to conserve only
His book 'Polatok Toofan' (Absconding
aquatic and avian migratory species
Storm) described how a cyclone could be
throughout their range.
averted by using a bottle of hair oil. It
2. It is the only global convention explained how oil changes the surface tension
specializing in the conservation of and holds water.
migratory species, their habitats and Which of the following personalities has been

migration routes. described in the passage given above?

(a) Nandlal Bose
3. It was concluded under the aegis of the
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
United Nations Development
(c) Jagadish Chandra Bose
Programme.
(d) Prafulla Chandra Ray
Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? 49. Renewables 2022 report was released by

(a) 1 and 2 only which of the following organisations?

(a) United Nations Environment Programme
(b) 2 only
(b) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
(c) 2 and 3 only
Change
(d) 1 and 3 only
(c) International Energy Association
(d) International Renewable Energy Agency
47. Consider the following statements regarding

bioremediation: 50. With reference to the ozone depleting

1. It can be done in both aerobic and substances (ODS), consider the following
statements:
anaerobic conditions.
1. Volcanoes and oceanic ecosystems act as
2. Biosparging involves the injection of air
natural sources of ODS.
under pressure into groundwater. 2. Carbon tetrachloride and methyl
3. Composting is an ex-situ bioremediation chloroform are examples of ODS.
technique. 3. The Montreal Protocol on ODS is yet to

Which of the statements given above is/are achieve universal ratification.

Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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51. Consider the following statements with 54. With reference to the Standards & Labeling
reference to the SAARC Currency Swap
programme, consider the following
Framework/Agreement:
1. SAARC Currency Swap Facility was statements:
introduced in 2022.
1. The programme intended to reduce the
2. Under the SAARC Currency Swap
facility, withdrawals can be made in US energy consumption of appliances

Dollar, Euro or Indian Rupees.

without diminishing the services it
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? provides to consumers.

(a) 1 only 2. The programme is an initiative of the

(b) 2 only
Bureau of Indian Standards.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
52. Consider the following statements with
reference to Gamma Ray Bursts (GRB): (a) 1 only
1. GRBs are extremely bright, high-energy
(b) 2 only
short gamma radiations which get
released when massive stars collapse or (c) Both 1 and 2
die in the Universe.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The energy associated with GRBs is
lesser than what our Sun can emit.
3. The merger of two black holes can release
55. Which among the following is/are species of
short GRBs.
Which of the statements given above are fish?

correct? 1. Fimbristylis sunilii

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Denison barb

(c) 1 and 3 only 3. Neanotis prabhuii

(d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code given

53. Which of the following environmental below.

conventions has been adopted as a result of
(a) 1 only
NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) syndrome?
(a) Rotterdam Convention (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Basel Convention
(c) 2 only
(c) Hong Kong Convention
(d) Stockholm Convention (d) 1, 2 and 3
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56. Which of the following are India's updated 59. With reference to the Solid Waste
Intended Nationally Determined Management Rules, 2016 in India, consider
Contributions (INDCs)? the following statements:
1. Reducing the Emissions Intensity of its 1. Every waste generator has to segregate
GDP by 65 percent by 2030, from the and store the waste generated by them in
2005 level. two separate streams namely solid and
2. Achieving 50 percent cumulative electric non-solid.
power installed capacity from non-fossil 2. All manufacturers of disposable products
fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
such as plastics packaging shall provide
3. Creating an additional carbon sink of
necessary financial assistance to local
forest and tree cover of 2.5 to 3 billion
authorities for establishment of waste
tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
management system.
Select the correct answer using the code given
3. Non recyclable waste having calorific
below.
value of 1500 K/cal/kg or more shall not
(a) 1 and 2 only
be disposed of on landfills and shall only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only be utilised for generating energy.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
57. Which of the following are impacts of the (a) 1 only
Ozone layer depletion? (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Degradation of synthetic and naturally- (c) 2 only
occurring biopolymers (d) 1 and 2 only
2. Reduction in phytoplanktons in aquatic
ecosystem 60. Consider the following pairs:
3. Development of melanoma in humans Stages in Process
and animals treatment of
Select the correct answer using the code given Sewage
below. 1. Softening : Exposing polluted
(a) 1 and 2 only water to air to
(b) 2 and 3 only reduce carbon
(c) 1, 2 and 3
dioxide
(d) 1 and 3 only
2. : Silt and clay are
Sedimentation allowed to settle to
58. Consider the following statements regarding
the bottom
the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission:
3. Disinfection : Removal of bacteria
1. The scheme was launched as part of the
by passing the
National Action Plan on Climate Change.
2. Its target is to create 1000 gigawatt of wastewater through
solar power capacity by 2025. a bed of sand
Which of the statements given above is/are How many pairs given above are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one pair
(b) 2 only (b) Only two pairs
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None of the pairs
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61. Consider the following statements regarding 64. Consider the following statements:
coal gasification: 1. Personality Rights refer to the right of a
1. It is the process of converting coal into person to protect his/her personality
under the right to privacy or property.
synthesis gas (syngas).
2. Publicity Rights are governed by statutes
2. It is regarded as a cleaner coal technology
like the Trademarks Act, 1999 and the
when compared to coal combustion. Copyright Act, 1957.
3. Coal gasification can help in reducing Which of the statements given above is/are
imports of urea. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 65. With reference to Sulphur Hexafluoride
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (SF6), consider the following statements:
1. The electrical equipment and magnesium
62. With reference to Global Wildlife Program smelting sectors are the main sources of
SF6 emissions.
(GWP), consider the following statements:
2. Its global warming potential is higher
1. It is a global partnership created to
than that of Chlorofluorocarbons.
combat wildlife poaching and trafficking. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It is funded by the Global Environment correct?
Facility. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 66. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2 the United Nations Convention to Combat
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Desertification (UNCCD):
1. It is particularly committed to
63. Which of the following could contribute to encouraging the participation of local
people in combating desertification and
the depletion of ozone at the poles?
land degradation.
1. Formation of polar stratospheric clouds
2. Land Degradation Neutrality Fund
2. Splitting of the polar vortex initiative was launched under UNCCD.
3. Increase in temperature at the poles 3. Global Land Outlook is the flagship
Select the correct answer using the code given publication of the UNCCD.
below. Which of the following statements given
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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67. Consider the following statements with 70. Consider the following statements regarding
reference to biomass energy: the Convention on Nuclear Safety:
1. Biomass is a non-renewable energy 1. It covers both civil and military facilities
related to nuclear energy.
resource that can be derived from organic
2. It was signed under the aegis of United
waste.
Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.
2. Burning biomass releases carbon
Which of the statements given above is/are
monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen
correct?
oxides. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) 2 only
71. With reference to Digital Rupee, consider the
(c) Both 1 and 2
following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It would be in the form of a digital token
that represents legal tender.
68. With reference to air pollution, ‘Fugitive 2. It would be issued in different
emissions’, essentially refers to denominations than the paper currency
(a) Emission of gases due to use of and coins that are currently issued.
renewable energy sources 3. It would be distributed directly through
(b) Air Pollutants which persist in the the Reserve Bank of India.

environment Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(c) Unintended emissions from industrial
(a) 1 only
activities
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Chemicals/substances that are
(c) 3 only
responsible for causing greenhouse effect (d) 1, 2 and 3

69. In the context of waste management, consider 72. Consider the following statements with
the following statements regarding windrow reference to the Kigali Amendment:
composting: 1. It amended the Montreal Protocol on

1. It is mainly used at the household level Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
2. Under this agreement, India will
and not suited for large volumes of waste.
complete its phase-down of HFCs by
2. It is done in anaerobic conditions.
85% in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 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
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73. With reference to offshore wind energy, 76. With reference to the Intergovernmental
consider the following statements: Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), consider
1. India has set a target of installing 30 GW
the following statements:
of offshore wind energy by 2030.
2. The current policy restricts offshore wind 1. IPCC was set up in 1988 by the World
energy farm development up to a distance Meteorological Organization (WMO)
of 10 nautical miles from the baseline.
and United Nations Environment
3. National Institute of Wind Energy is the
nodal agency for the development of Programme (UNEP).
offshore wind energy in India. 2. It prepares Assessment Reports (ARs)
Which of the statements given above is/are
which are published every year.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. It conducts detailed research and
(b) 2 only monitors climate change before
(c) 2 and 3 only
publishing its reports.
(d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
74. Consider the following statements regarding correct?
biochar:
(a) 1 only
1. It is a carbon-enriched biomaterial
generated through incineration. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Biochar enriches the soil and prevents it (c) 1 and 3 only
from leaching pesticides.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. It is also an excellent carbon sink and can
be used for carbon sequestration.
Which of the statements given above is/are 77. In the context of pollution, the Bamako
correct?
Convention is a treaty
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) to eliminate plastic pollution by 2050.
(c) 3 only (b) of African nations prohibiting the import
(d) 1, 2 and 3
of any hazardous waste.

75. With reference to the Convention of (c) to control marine pollution in high seas.
Biological Diversity (CBD), which one of the (d) of European Union to phase out Volatile
following is the correct description of the 30
Organic Compounds.
by 30 goal?
(a) It aims to save the 30 percent of the
world’s most Critically Endangered 78. Which of the following organizations
Animal species from extinction by 2030. designed the 'Green Economy Initiative'?
(b) It aims to protect 30 percent of the
(a) The Food and Agriculture Organisation
world’s land and oceans by 2030.
(c) It aims to demarcate at least 30 percent of (b) The United Nations Environment
ocean area as Marine Protected Area by Programme
2030.
(c) The World Bank
(d) It aims to reduce air pollution levels by
30 percent from current levels by 2030. (d) World Resources Institute

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79. In the context of transboundary movement of 82. Recently seen in the news, elaliite and
hazardous waste, which of the following elkinstantonite, are:
categories of hazardous waste are covered by (a) minerals found along the shale oil
the Basel Convention on the Control of deposits.
Transboundary Movements of Hazardous (b) newly discovered minerals in a
Wastes? meteorite.
1. Radioactive waste (c) species of fish found in the deep sea water
2. Plastic waste in the Arctic region.
3. Waste derived from operations of ship (d) alternative to rare earth elements that are
Select the correct answer using the code given used in automobile batteries.
below.
(a) 1 only 83. With reference to Noise Pollution
(b) 2 only (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000,
(c) 2 and 3 only consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Under the rules, the state government is
responsible to categorize the areas into
80. With reference to United Nations Conference
various zones for the purpose of
on Environment & Development (UNCED)
implementing noise standards for
of 1992, consider the following statements:
different areas.
1. Rio Declaration is a legally binding
2. The rules prohibit the use of horns in
document that provides guidelines for
residential areas during the night time.
conservation and sustainable
3. An area comprising not less than 100
development forestry.
metres around educational institutions
2. The number 21 in Agenda 21 denotes 21
can be declared as silence area.
targets for sustainable development.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. The Convention on Biological Diversity
correct?
was opened for signature during the
(a) 1 and 2 only
conference.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
84. Recently seen in the news, Sindhuja-I, can be
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only best described as which one of the following?
(a) It is a kalvari-class submarine for the

81. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Indian Navy.

of India was established under: (b) It is a medium altitude long endurance

(a) Water (Prevention and Control of unmanned air vehicle developed by
Pollution) Act, 1974 Defence Research and Development.
(b) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (c) It is an ocean wave energy generator
Act, 1981 developed by IIT Madras.
(c) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (d) It is a medium-range mobile surface-to-
(d) Factories Act, 1948 air missile (SAM).
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85. Consider the following statements with 87. With reference to the Ozone, consider the

reference to the difference between ‘oilzapper following statements:

and oilivorous-S’, techniques used to reduce 1. Ozone is a greenhouse gas in the

marine pollution caused by oil spills. troposphere.

1. While oilzapper can be used in situ, the 2. Absorption of UV-B by ozone in the

use of the oilivorous technique requires stratosphere reduces its amount reaching

the transfer of contaminated waste to the the earth's surface and thus its harmful

treatment site. effects.

3. Ozone depletion in Arctic region is more

2. Oilivorous-S is more effective than the
severe than over the Antarctic region.
oilzapper against sludge and crude oil
Which of the statements given above is/are
with high-sulphur content.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(d) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

88. In the context of international relations,

'lusophone world' represents which of the

86. Which of the following statements best
following cultures?
describes the term 'rhizofiltration'?
(a) Portuguese
(a) It is a compost technique where soil is
(b) Spanish
periodically turned in order to enhance
(c) Japanese
aeration.
(d) Chinese
(b) It refers to the process of groundwater

remediation by injection of gases. 89. Recently seen in the news, red sand dunes,
(c) It refers to the use of plant roots to absorb popularly known as ‘Erra Matti Dibbalu’, are
and precipitate toxic metals from located in which one of the following states
contaminated groundwater. in India?
(d) It refers to an in situ chemical reduction (a) Andhra Pradesh
(ISCR) technique in which chemically (b) Kerala

reductive additives are injected in liquid (c) Tamil Nadu

form into the contaminated area. (d) Karnataka

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90. With reference to hydroelectric power in 92. Consider the following statements regarding
the Leadership Group for Industry Transition
India, consider the following statements:
(LeadIT):
1. India is the second largest producer of 1. It gathers countries and companies that
hydroelectric power in the world. are committed to action to achieve the
Paris Agreement.
2. Bhakra Hydroelectric Project is India’s
2. It was launched by the governments of
largest hydroelectric power plant. Sweden and India at the UN Climate
Action Summit in 2019.
3. As per the new hydroelectric policy, only
3. Its secretariat is hosted by the World
smaller projects of less than 25 MW Economic Forum.
capacity were categorised as renewable Which of the statements given above are
correct?
energy.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only
not correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only 93. Consider the following:

1. Requirement and efficacy assessment of
(c) 1 and 3 only
fertilizer and pesticide spraying
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Delivery of medicines and other medical
supplies
3. Afforestation through seed-balls
91. Which one of the following best describes the 4. Pollution assessment and evidence-
term 'end-to-end encryption', often seen in the gathering
Which of the above activities can be
news?
successfully carried out using drones?
(a) It is a mechanism through which an (a) 1 and 2 only
attacker sends a fraudulent message (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
designed to trick a person into revealing (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
sensitive information to the attacker.
94. With reference to Radon gas, consider the
(b) It is a secure line of communication that
following statements:
blocks third party users from accessing 1. It is produced from the natural
transferred data. radioactive decay of Argon.
2. It is an indoor air pollutant having the
(c) It restricts or limits users of a targeted
potential to damage human DNA.
organization from accessing their IT 3. Sealing floors can reduce the radon levels
in existing buildings.
systems (servers, workstations, mobile
Which of the statements given above is/are
devices, etc.), until a ransom is paid. correct?
(d) It is a hashing technique that generates a (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
fixed length value summarising a file or
(c) 2 only
message contents. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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95. With reference to the Battery Waste 97. With reference to the Bureau of Energy
Efficiency, consider the following
Management Rules, 2022, consider the
statements:
following statements: 1. It is a statutory body set up under the
1. The rules do not cover industrial provisions of the Energy Conservation
Act, 2001.
batteries.
2. It provides financial assistance to
2. The rules enable setting up a centralized institutions for promoting efficient use of
energy.
online portal for exchange of Extended
3. It functions under the administrative
Producer Responsibility (EPR) control of Ministry of New and
certificates between producers and Renewable Energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are
recyclers/refurbishers.
correct?
3. The rules prohibit the disposal of battery (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
waste in landfills and incineration.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
98. ‘Methaemoglobinaemia’ is a severe a kind of
(a) 3 only
anaemia among the infants caused when
(b) 1 only drinking underground water contaminated
with
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) Nitrates
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Sulphates
(c) Phosphates
(d) Arsenic
96. With reference to Indian history, Chaolung

Sukapha, is known for which one of the 99. With reference to National Clean Air
Programme (NCAP), consider the following
following?
statements:
(a) Laying the foundation of the Ahom 1. It aims to bring a 40% reduction in
Kingdom particulate matter concentration by 2026.
2. The base year for the reduction of PM2. 5
(b) Leading the Civil Disobidience
and PM10 under NCAP is 2017.
Movement against the British during the 3. NCAP is implemented in all tier II and
tier III India.
salt satyagraha
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Unifying the territories of Bengal and correct?
Assam (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Creating the first transboundary National
(c) 2 only
Park between Bhutan and Assam (d) 1, 2 and 3
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 100. 'Dublin Principles' are sometimes in the news
for
(a) recognizing water as an economic good.
(b) ensuring sustainable use of biodiversity
with the help of access and benefit-
sharing mechanism.
(c) combating land degradation and
desertification with the help of
indigenous communities.
(d) sustainable use of pesticides in
agriculture.

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