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Insectivorous plant grow in soil which is deficient in? |
| A) N2
B) Ca
C) Mg
D) Water
Correct Answer : N2 Explanation : In soil, Insectivorous/pesticide plant grow when nutrient deficient, especially nitrogen, very essential for their growth and sustainability. And for this reason, these plants have evolved to be insectivorous. And please note that the soil is only deficient and not devoid of. They get the nutrients from the insects too. |
Kyto protocol is related to? |
| A) Wetland
B) Ozone Depleting Substance
C) Green house gases
D) Ionizing radiations
Correct Answer : Green house gases Explanation : The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. |
The largest reservoir of sulphur in the biosphere is the? |
| A) Atmosphere
B) Ocean
C) Organism
D) Rocks
Correct Answer : Rocks |
Which week is celebrated as "Wild Life Week"? |
| A) June 1 to 7
B) October 1 to 7
C) November 8 to 14
D) August 8 to 14
Correct Answer : October 1 to 7 |
Marsh gas is? |
| A) CO2
B) CH4
C) C2H6
D) CO
Correct Answer : CH4 Explanation : Marsh gas, which is also called methane(CH4), is produced by the anaerobic bacterial decomposition of vegetable matter and generated by decaying matter/plants in marshes. |
Prairies and steppes are part of? |
| A) Tropical grassland
B) Temperature grassland
C) Steppes grassland
D) Tropical savana
Correct Answer : Temperature grassland Explanation : prairies tend to have long grass species whilst steppes often have short grass species. However, prairies are also considered one type of steppe. |
Which pollutant causes leaf curling? |
| A) SO2
B) CO
C) H2S
D) O3
Correct Answer : SO2 Explanation : SO2 causes bleached spots on the leaf surface, chlorosis (i.e. loss of ... leaf, premature fall, discoloration and curling of sepals |
Acid rain is due to? |
| A) Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
B) Carbon monoxide (CO)
C) Pestcide pollutuion
D) Dust particles
Correct Answer : Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Explanation : Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulphur dioxide(SO2) and nitrogen oxide(NO2), which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce sulfuric acid(H2SO4 ) and form small amounts of nitric acid (HNO3). Acid rain has been shown to adversely affect the forests, fresh water and soil, along with insects and aquatic life forms harm the buildings and have an impact on human health. |
Carbon intensity means? |
| A) CO2 emission per GDP
B) CO2 emission per meter square
C) CO2 emission per person
D) CO2 emission
Correct Answer : CO2 emission per GDP |
The dodo was extinct due to? |
| A) Pollution
B) Invention of non native species
C) Overexploitation of resources
D) Global environmental changes
Correct Answer : Invention of non native species |
Red data book is famous for? |
| A) Extinct animals
B) Endangered animals
C) Endangered animals and plants
D) Important wild life
Correct Answer : Endangered animals and plants Explanation : .The Red Data Book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local sub-species that exist within the territory of the state or country. |
The "Wild Life Protection Act" came into existence in:? |
| A) 1970
B) 1972
C) 1974
D) 1992
Correct Answer : 1972 |
The "Forest Conservation Act" came into existence in? |
| A) 1972
B) 1980
C) 1992
D) 1975
Correct Answer : 1980 |
What is the full form of GIS? |
| A) Geographical Information System
B) General Information System
C) Global Information System
D) General Information Sensor
Correct Answer : Geographical Information System Explanation : A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth's surface. |
At which layer of atmosphere satellite launched? |
| A) Exosphere
B) Mesosphere
C) Thermosphere
D) Either thermosphere or exosphere
Correct Answer : Either thermosphere or exosphere |
What is the full form of GPS? |
| A) Global Positioning System
B) General Positioning System
C) Geographical Positioning System
D) General Programming System
Correct Answer : Global Positioning System |