Environment & ecology: practice set 2

Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct?

1. 1.It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.
2. 2.It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.
3. 3.It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.

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With reference to ‘Direct Air Capture’, an emerging technology, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. I.It can be used as a way of carbon sequestration.
2. II.It can be a valuable approach for plastic production and in food processing.
3. III.In aviation, it can be a source of carbon for combining with hydrogen to create synthetic low-carbon fuel.

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One of the following regions has the world's largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region?

Consider the following statements:

1. Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.
2. Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?

With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements:

1. 1.Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.
2. 2.Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage.
3. 3.Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products.
4. 4.Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements:

1. 1.Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
2. 2.When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
3. 3.Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?

Consider the following kinds of organisms:

1. 1.Copepods
2. 2.Cyanobacteria
3. 3.Diatoms
4. 4.Foraminifera

Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?

Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?

With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are

Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’?

It is a measure, in monetary value, of the

With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?

1. 1.It is spread over two districts.
2. 2.There is no human habitation inside the Park.
3. 3.It is one of the natural habitats of Great Indian Bustard.

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Consider the following:

1. 1.Carbon monoxide
2. 2.Methane
3. 3.Ozone
4. 4.Sulphur dioxide

Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

Consider the following statements:

The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to

1. 1.state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought
2. 2.lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of

“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):

1. 1.TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. 2.The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences?

1. 1.Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected.
2. 2.There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
3. 3.It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.

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If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?

1. 1.Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting'
2. 2.Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future
3. 3.Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures

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With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. 1.It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2. 2.It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?

1. 1.Carbon dioxide
2. 2.Carbon monoxide
3. 3.Nitrogen dioxide
4. 4.Sulfur dioxide
5. 5.Methane

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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?