Environment and Climate Change Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 9

Environment and Climate Change Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 9

1. The lion-tailed macaque, an endemic species is found in

a. Western Ghats
b. Eastern Himalayas
c. Jammu & Kashmir & Himachal Pradesh
d. Gujrat

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2. Which one of the following is not included in World Heritage Sites of India by UNESCO?

a. Kaziranga National Park
b. Keoladeo National Park
c. Sunderban National Park
d. Kanha National Park

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3. Which of the following statement(s) are correct:

i. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.

ii. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.

a. i
b. ii
c. Both i & ii
d. None

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4. Balpakram Sanctuary is situated in which of the following State?

a. Meghalaya
b. Mizoram
c. Assam
d. Arunachal Pradesh

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5. Which of the following is a\are type(s) of biodiversity?

a. Genetic Diversity
b. Species Diversity
c. Ecosystem Diversity
d. All of the above

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6. Which of the following statement(s) is\are correct:

i. CITES is an international agreement which aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

ii. The species covered by CITES are listed in four appendices, according to the degree of protection they need.

a. i
b. ii
c. Both
d. None of the above

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7. The air pollutant not obtained by combustion is

a. Carbon dioxide
b. Sulphur dioxide
c. Nitrogen dioxide
d. Ammonia

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8. Relationship between Clown Fish and Sea Anemone is an example of

a. Commensalism
b. Mutualism
c. Ammensalism
d. Parasitism

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9. ___________ involves the modification of the environment to stimulate existing bacteria capable of bioremediation.

a. Biotreatment
b. Biostimulation
c. Biotransformation
d. Bioleaching

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10. Which of the following sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in India?

a. Transport
b. Electricity Generation
c. Agriculture
d. Domestic

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