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Test-18 of 38
(Environment and Ecology Part II)

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Prelims Wallah Test 2024

Test 18: Environment & Ecology Part II
1. Consider the following statements with 3. Infrastructure for Resilient Island States
reference to Agenda 21: (IRIS) is an initiative by the Coalition for
1. It was established at the Stockholm Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
Conference in 1972. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Nations that have taken part in the correct?
Agenda are monitored by the (a) 1 and 2 only
International Commission on Sustainable (b) 2 and 3 only
Development. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only 4. Consider the following statements with
(b) 2 only reference to Corporate Social Responsibility
(c) Both 1 and 2 (CSR):
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Companies decide voluntarily to
contribute to a better society and a
2. In the context of renewable power cleaner environment.
generation, the term 'distributed renewable 2. The provision applies to every company
energy' refers to which one of the following? whose net profit is less than five crore
(a) The generation of power from small rupees.
hydropower plants in hilly areas. 3. The company must spend in every
(b) It is the use of centralised solar power financial year at least 2% of its average
stations of low capacity to provide power net profits made during the immediately
to households. preceding three financial years.
(c) Generation of power from solar and wind How many of the statements given above are
energy through a hybrid network without correct?
being connected to traditional grids. (a) Only one
(d) It is a hybrid model of power generation (b) Only two
from clean and conventional energy (c) All three
sources together on the same grid. (d) None

3. Consider the following statements with 5. With reference to the Global Stocktake,
reference to the Coalition for Disaster consider the following statements:
Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI): 1. It will take place every five years.
1. It was launched by India during the 2. It intends to evaluate progress on climate
United Nations Climate Action Summit action both at the global level and the
in 2019. national level.
2. It promotes rapid development of 3. The final phase of the Stocktake will take
resilient infrastructure to respond to the place at COP 28, Dubai.
Sustainable Development Goals.

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Which of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using the codes
correct? given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, and 3

6. With reference to hydropower plants, 9. The Clydebank Declaration is related to

consider the following statements: which one of the following?
1. Hydropower plants use potential or (a) Ban on bottom trawling
kinetic energy of water to generate (b) Phasing down of Plastics
electricity (c) Sustainable shipping
2. The construction of dams is necessary for (d) Disposal of Electronic-wastes
generation of hydroelectricity from
plants 10. With reference to energy generated from
3. Hydropower plants can also be used to seawater, consider the following statements:
power a single home 1. High tides and low tides play an
Which of the statements given above is/ are important role in generation of tidal
incorrect? energy.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep
(b) 1 and 3 only islands are potential sites for tidal energy
(c) 2 only in India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. India is the largest producer of tidal
energy in the world at present .
7. The ‘Warsaw Framework’ often seen in the How many of the above statements are
news is related to which one of the following correct?
initiatives? (a) Only one
(a) Globally Important Agricultural Heritage (b) Only two
System (c) All three
(b) Man and Biosphere Programme (d) None
(c) REDD+
(d) Aichi Biodiversity Targets 11. With reference to the 'National Board for
Wildlife (NBWL)', consider the following
8. Which of the following statements is correct statements:
with reference to the Self Help Groups? 1. It was established by the Wildlife
1. It is mandatory to register the group (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002
under any Societies Act, State 2. The Minister of Environment, Forest &
Cooperative Act, or partnership firm. Climate Change is the ex-officio
2. Membership of the group is limited to chairman of the board.
one person from one family. 3. No alteration of boundaries in national
3. The number of members of the group parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be
should not be more than 20 people. done without the approval of the NBWL.

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Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

12. Consider the following statements with 14. Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was recently
reference to the Urban Infrastructure seen in the news. It was supported by which
Development Fund (UIDF): one of the following organisations?
1. This fund will be managed by National (a) International Solar Alliance
Housing Bank and has been (b) BRICS
operationalised with an initial corpus of (c) Association of SouthEast Asian Nations
Rs.10,000 crore. (ASEAN)
2. The eligible loan amount for financing (d) International Energy Agency (IEA)
under UIDF will be based on the project
size and geographical location. 15. With reference to the Air (Prevention and
3. The loans shall be repaid to NHB in five Control of Pollution) Act, consider the
equal annual installments within seven following statements:
years from the date of draw. 1. Noise is listed as an Air pollutant under
How many of the statements given above are the act.
incorrect? 2. The act provides for the establishment of
(a) Only one a Central Pollution Control Board.
(b) Only two 3. All industries operating within
(c) All three designated air pollution control areas
(d) None must obtain a permit from the State
Pollution Control Board.
13. With reference to the initiatives under the Which of the statements given above are
National Mission for Enhanced Energy correct?
Efficiency, consider the following (a) 1 and 2 only
statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. The initiatives under the mission lacks (c) 1 and 3 only
any mechanism to leverage funds for (d) 1, 2 and 3
energy efficiency.
2. Bachat Lamp Yojna and Super-Efficient 16. Consider the following statements with
Equipment Program are launched for the reference to the National Housing Bank:
promotion of energy efficient products. 1. It is a statutory body.
3. The Perform Achieve Trade scheme 2. Its regulatory powers over Housing
allows enterprises to exchange savings Finance Companies (HFCs) were
certificates with one another. transferred to the Reserve Bank of India.

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Which of the statements given above are 3. It will reduce the greenhouse gas
correct? emissions from the agricultural sector.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
17. Which of the following are the benefits of (d) All of the Above
mulching?
1. Water Conservation 20. Consider the following ports:
2. Weed Suppression 1. Kolkata port
3. Soil Erosion Control 2. Haldia port
4. Enhanced Soil Fertility 3. Paradip port
5. Pest Habitat 4. Visakhapatnam port
Select the correct answer using the code 5. Dahej
given below: How many of the above are classified as
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only Major Port?
(b) 2, 3, 4, and 5 only (a) Only two
(c) 3 and 4 only (b) Only three
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Only four
(d) All five
18. Consider the following:
1. Cereal straws 21. With reference to the land utilization pattern
2. Forest residues in India, consider the following statements:
3. Bagasse 1. The area under forest cover has been
How many of the above can be categorised as steadily decreasing since independence.
‘lignocellulosic biomass’? 2. The net sown area has been increasing
(a) Only one since independence.
(b) Only two 3. The area under uncultivated land
(c) All three excluding fallow land has been
(d) None increasing since independence.
Which of the statements given above is/are
19. Consider the following statements with correct?
reference to the National Innovations in (a) 1 and 2 only
Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) (b) 2 only
project: (c) 3 only
1. It was launched by the Ministry of (d) None of the Above
Environment, Forest and Climate
Change.
2. The project aims to develop and promote
climate resilient technologies in
agriculture to address vulnerable areas of
the country.

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22. With reference to ocean thermal energy Which of the statements given above are
conversion (OTEC), consider the following correct?
statements: (a) 1 only
1. The OTEC technology harnesses solar (b) 2 only
energy absorbed by oceans for (c) Both 1 and 2
generation of power (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Tropical and mid latitude areas are the
most viable regions for utilising ocean 25. Consider the following states:
thermal energy 1. Maharashtra
3. Ocean thermal energy also generates by- 2. Karnataka
products that can be used in other 3. Odisha
industries 4. Rajasthan
4. India's first ocean thermal energy plant 5. Madhya Pradesh
will be set up in Lakshadweep islands Which of the following is the correct
How many of the above statements are descending order in terms of the largest area
incorrect? under organic certification?
(a) Only one (a) 1-2-3-4-5
(b) Only two (b) 5-1-4-3-2
(c) Only three (c) 2-1-4-5-3
(d) All four (d) 5-2-3-1-4

23. Which of the following most appropriately 26. Consider the following geothermal
describes the 'Groynes'? provinces:
(a) Rainwater harvesting technique in 1. Son-Narmada-Tapi zone
drought-prone areas. 2. Godavari basin
(b) Shore protection structure built for 3. Ganga basin
coastal protection. 4. Krishna basin
(c) New technology for the plantation of 5. Cambay basin
Sugarcane in the Agricultural field. How many of the above regions of India are
(d) None of the Above classified as major geothermal provinces?
(a) Only two
24. Consider the following statements with (b) Only three
reference to the offshore areas mineral (c) Only four
(development and regulation) amendment (d) All five
Act, 2023:
1. No mining activity has been undertaken 27. Which of the following are the thematic areas
in the offshore areas till date. covered by the National Mission on
2. Operating rights granted to PSUs in the Sustainable Habitat?
mineral bearing areas are reserved by the 1. Energy and Green Building
Central Government. 2. Mobility and Air Quality
3. Water Management
4. Waste Management
5. Organic Farming

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Select the correct answer using the codes (a) It is extracted as a byproduct of coal
given below: gasification during a process called
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only steam methane reformation.
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only (b) Green hydrogen will help in reducing
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only carbon intensity and facilitate adoption
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of low industrial emission technology.
(c) Hydrogen and oxygen are the only by-
28. Which of the following statements are correct products of green hydrogen
with reference to the Pharmaceutical (d) Production cost and energy needed for
Industry? green hydrogen is very high that makes it
1. The Pharmaceutical industry in India is costly than other fuel alternatives
the third largest in the world in terms of
volume. 31. Consider the following statements with
2. India accounts for about 60% of global reference to ocean acidification:
vaccine production. 1. The concentration of hydrogen ions in
3. The world’s first intranasal COVID-19 the ocean increases.
vaccine, iNNCOVACC was discovered 2. The pH of the ocean increases, and the
by Serum Institute of India. oceans become less alkaline.
Select the correct answer using the codes 3. The process of eutrophication leads to
given below: ocean acidification.
(a) 1 and 2 only How many of the statements given above are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Only one
(d) 1, 2, and 3 (b) Only two
(c) All three
29. Consider the following statements regarding (d) None
carbon pricing:
1. It places a price on carbon pollution. 32. Consider the following statements with
2. Emissions Trading Systems involve reference to the surety bonds:
setting a cap on overall emissions. 1. These are third-party guarantees issued
3. Carbon taxes pre-define emission by the insurance companies on behalf of
reduction outcomes. whom the guarantee is to be provided.
Which of the statements given above are 2. The purpose of the bond is to provide
correct? corporates an alternative for
(a) 1 and 2 only uncollateralized and free of cash
(b) 2 and 3 only margins.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
30. In the context of Green hydrogen, which one (b) 2 only
of the following statements is incorrect? (c) Both 1 and 2
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33. Consider the following statements: 36. What is “Namoh 108” recently mentioned in
1. It is a non-binding international treaty on the news?
climate change. (a) Nano Satellite.
2. It invites countries to submit long-term (b) Vaccine for Covid 19.
low greenhouse gas emission (c) Variety of Lotus.
development strategies. (d) Variety of Wheat.
3. Nationally determined contributions
(NDCs) are mandatory for the countries. 37. Consider the following pairs:
How many of the statements given above are Disease Metallic Pollution associated
incorrect with reference to the Paris 1. Melanosis Arsenic
Agreement? 2. Minamata Cadmium
(a) Only one 3. Itai-itai Mercury
(b) Only two How many of the pairs given above are
(c) All three correctly matched?
(d) None (a) Only one
(b) Only two
34. Consider the following: (c) All three
1. Low interest loans to projects (d) None
2. Income tax advantages to developers
3. Exemption from paying building fees 38. With reference to the International Solar
How many of the above given incentives are Alliance (ISA), consider the following
available to Green building projects in India? statements:
(a) Only one 1. It started as a joint effort by India and
(b) Only two France to fight against climate change
(c) All three 2. The 'Towards 1000' strategy under the
(d) None ISA seeks to electrify 1000 villages in
India through solar energy by the year
35. Consider the following pollutants: 2025
1. PM10 3. One World, One Sun, One Grid
2. PM2.5 (OWOSOG) is an important project
3. Carbon monoxide under the International Solar Alliance.
4. Ozone How many of the above statements are
5. Lead incorrect?
6. Ammonia (a) Only one
How many of the above mentioned pollutants (b) Only two
are measured under the National Air Quality (c) All three
Index? (d) None
(a) Only three
(b) Only four
(c) Only five
(d) All six

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39. Consider the following statements with How many of the above statements are
reference to the microplastics: correct?
1. They are less than five millimeters in (a) Only one
size. (b) Only two
2. Secondary microplastics are the result of (c) All three
the breakdown of larger pieces of plastic (d) None
that were not recycled.
3. They are used in the making of cosmetic 42. Consider the following statements:
products. 1. Tidal energy is caused by the
How many of the statements given above are gravitational interaction between earth,
incorrect? sun and moon.
(a) Only one 2. Solar energy is more predictable and
(b) Only two consistent than tidal energy.
(c) Only three
3. Tidal energy is more powerful than wind
(d) None
energy producing exponentially more
power at the same turbine diameter and
40. Consider the following statements with
rotor speed.
reference to the National Mission on Clean
How many of the statements given above are
Ganga:
correct?
1. It was registered as a society under the
(a) Only one
Societies Registration Act 1860.
(b) Only two
2. The National Ganga Council under the
(c) All three
mission is chaired by the Ministry of Jal
(d) None
Shakti.
Which of the statements given above are
43. Which of the following are included in the
correct?
‘Panchamrit’ of India’s climate action?
(a) 1 only
1. Reach 500GW Non-fossil energy
(b) 2 only
capacity by 2030.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Seventy-five percent of India's energy
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
requirements will come from renewable
energy by 2030.
41. With reference to the National Hydrogen
3. Reduction of total projected carbon
Mission, consider the following statements:
emissions by one billion tonnes from
1. It targets a production capacity of 5
now to 2030.
Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per
4. Reduction of the carbon intensity of the
annum by 2030.
economy by 45 percent by 2030, over
2. Strategic Interventions for the Green
2005 levels.
Hydrogen Transition Programme is a
5. Achieving the target of net zero
sub-component of the Mission.
emissions by 2050.
3. The nodal agency for the implementation
of the mission is the Ministry of Road
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Select the correct answer using the codes 46. Which of the following methods are involved
given below: in the conversion of biomass into electric
(a) 1,2,4, and 5 only power?
(b) 2, 3, 4 only 1. Gasification
(c) 1,3 and 4 only 2. Pyrolysis
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 3. Aerobic digestion
4. Combustion
44. Consider the following statements with Select the correct answer using the codes
reference to the National Tiger Conservation given below:
Authority: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. It is a statutory body constituted under (b) 3 and 4 only
the Environment Protection Act, 1986. (c) 1,2 and 4 only
2. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio (d) 1,2 ,3 and 4
chairman of the authority.
Which of the statements given above are 47. With reference to the Genetically Modified
correct? (GM) crops in India, consider the following
(a) 1 only statements:
(b) 2 only 1. Cotton and brinjal are the only transgenic
(c) Both 1 and 2 crops that are being commercially
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 cultivated in India.
2. The government has approved the
45. With respect to Wind Energy in India, environmental release of the Genetically
consider the following statements: Modified (GM) Mustard hybrid DMH-
Statement-I: India has the largest installed 11.
capacity of Wind energy in the world. 3. A transgenic plant can be commercially
Statement-II: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, approved only if it is proven to
Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka are the outperform non-GM counterparts
states with the potential for the generation of without causing ecological harm.
wind energy. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which one of the following is correct in correct?
respect of the above statements? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are (b) 1 and 3 only
correct and Statement II is the correct (c) 2 and 3 only
explanation for Statement-I (d) All of the Above
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II
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48. Consider the following schemes: 51. Consider the following statements with
1. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension reference to the International Whaling
Scheme Commission (IWC):
2. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension 1. It has banned both commercial and
Scheme. aboriginal subsistence whaling.
3. Indira Gandhi National Disability 2. It does not regulate special permit
Pension Scheme. whaling for research purposes.
4. National Family Benefit Scheme 3. India is not a member of the
5. Annapurna scheme. Commission.
How many of the above schemes are part of Which of the statements given above is/are
the National Social Assistance Programme? correct?
(a) Only two (a) 1 only
(b) Only three (b) 2 only
(c) Only four (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All five (d) 1, 2 and 3

49. With reference to the latest Coastal 52. Consider the following statements with
Regulation Zone Rules (CRZ), consider the reference to the Directorate of Enforcement:
following statements: 1. It is a multi-disciplinary organization
1. Every island has established a 20-meter mandated with the investigation of
No Development Zone (NDZ). violations of foreign exchange laws.
2. Both the State and the Center have the 2. The Director is appointed in accordance
authority to approve activities in limited with the provisions of the Central
areas. Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
3. The "No Development Zone" (NDZ) of 3. The agency is also entrusted with the
the CRZ-III areas prohibits the responsibility of enforcement of the
temporary construction of tourism Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018
amenities. (FEOA).
Which of the statements given above are How many of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) All three
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

50. Which of the following statements is correct 53. Consider the following statements:
regarding white hydrogen? 1. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent
(a) It is made from biomass. Organic Pollutants intends to eliminate
(b) It is generated through electrolysis both intentionally and unintentionally
powered by nuclear energy. produced Persistent Organic Pollutants.
(c) It is produced through solar energy. 2. Radioactive wastes are not covered under
(d) It is a naturally occurring geological the Basel Convention.
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3. The Prior Informed Consent procedure of 56. Consider the following statements with
the Rotterdam Convention does not ban reference to the Central Board of Film
or restrict any chemicals or waste Certification (CBFC):
products. 1. It is a statutory body under Ministry of
Which of the statements given above are Science and Technology.
correct? 2. The chairman and members of the board
(a) 1 and 2 only are appointed by the Central government.
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. The board ensures healthy entertainment,
(c) 1 and 3 only recreation, and education to the public.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above are
correct?
54. Which of the following statements is (a) 1 and 2 only
incorrect with respect to geothermal energy? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) It is obtained from human-made (c) 1 and 3 only
resources of hot water below the earth's (d) 1, 2, and 3
surface.
(b) Its production releases greenhouse gases 57. The Standards and Labeling programme,
and is considered less environmentally sometimes seen in the news, is related to
friendly. which one of the following?
(c) It is renewable as the heat derived from (a) Hazardous products and chemicals
the Earth's interior is constantly renewed (b) Nutritional aspects of edible items
through the natural decay of radioactive (c) Movement of Living Modified
elements Organisms
(d) It can be generated consistently to (d) The energy efficiency of appliances
produce electricity around the clock.
58. Consider the following statements regarding
55. Consider the following : Magnetohydrodynamic Generator (MH):
1. Phase out the use of chlorinated plastic 1. It directly transforms thermal energy into
bags, gloves, and blood bags within two electricity.
years. 2. It can operate at high temperatures
2. It provides for the setting up of common without moving parts.
biomedical waste treatment on land 3. It includes the use of gaseous conductors
granted by the central government. in place of solid conductors.
3. It prescribes more stringent standards for How many of the statements given above are
incinerators to reduce the emission of correct?
pollutants in the environment; (a) Only one
How many of the options given above are (b) Only two
mentioned in Bio-Medical Waste (c) All three
Management Rules 2016? (d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
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59. The Gandhinagar Declaration which 62. Consider the following statements with
promotes the concept of ecological respect to ‘Carbon Credit’:
connectivity is related to which one of the 1. They are permits that allow the owner to
following conventions? emit a certain amount of greenhouse
(a) Bonn Convention gases.
(b) Washington Convention 2. Individuals can’t purchase Carbon
(c) Minamata Convention credits.
(d) Ramsar Convention
3. Certified emission reductions are issued
for greenhouse gas emission reductions
60. Which of the following statements is
from clean development mechanism
incorrect with respect to deceptive practices
project activities.
being adopted by online platforms?
Which of the statements given above are
(a) Basket sneaking means the inclusion of
correct?
additional items at the time of checkout
(a) 1 and 2 only
from a platform, without the consent of
(b) 2 and 3 only
the user
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Confirm shaming means using a phrase,
(d) 1, 2 and 3
video, audio, or any other means to create
a sense of fear or shame or ridicule or
63. It is a system of assembling conceptual,
guilt in the mind of the user
material, and strategic components in a
(c) Bait and switch means the practice of
pattern that functions to benefit life in all its
advertising a particular outcome based
forms. It integrates land, resources, people,
on the user’s action but deceptively
and the environment through mutually
serving an alternate outcome.
beneficial synergies – imitating the no waste,
(d) Disguised advertisement is a practice
closed loop systems seen in diverse natural
whereby elements of prices are not
systems. It is the harmonious integration of
revealed upfront or are revealed
landscape and people — providing their food,
surreptitiously within the user
energy, shelter, and other material and non-
experience.
material needs in a sustainable way.
The above paragraph refers to which one of
61. Consider the following:
the following?
1. Sea Level rise
(a) Permaculture
2. Change in frequency and intensity of
(b) Mixed farming
tropical cyclones
(c) Organic farming
3. Altered ocean circulation pattern
(d) Multi-cropping
4. Greater absorption of Carbon Dioxide
by sea
64. ‘Orkney Islands’ recently mentioned in the
How many of the above can negatively
news belongs to which one of the following
impact the Coral Reef Ecosystem?
countries?
(a) Only one
(a) Scotland
(b) Only two
(b) England
(c) Only three
(c) Ireland
(d) All four
(d) Switzerland

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65. Consider the following: 68. Consider the following statements with
Statement-I: The LiFE movement is based on reference to the Corporate Debt Market
the idea of suitable government and industrial Development Fund:
policies to change the demand patterns of 1. The Fund is registered as a determinate
common people. trust under the Indian Trust Act.
Statement-II: An environmentally conscious 2. The Fund is managed by the Ministry of
lifestyle is that which focuses on ‘mindful Corporate Affairs
and deliberate utilisation’ instead of Which of the statements given above are
‘mindless and wasteful consumption’. correct?
Which one of the following is correct in (a) 1 only
respect of the above statements? (b) 2 only
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct, and Statement–II is the correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2
explanation for Statement–I
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are 69. The term “Cap & Trade” is often mentioned
correct and Statement–II is not the in the news in the context of
correct explanation for Statement–I (a) Capital requirement of banks and lending
(c) Statement–I is correct, but Statement–II (b) Maximum prices on essential goods
is incorrect. fixed by the government
(d) Statement–I is incorrect, but Statement– (c) Carbon emission reduction
II is correct. (d) Import and Export policy

66. Which of the following are the advantages of 70. Consider the following statements:
drip irrigation? 1. India is the second largest emitter of
1. Minimizes water usage greenhouse gases in the present times.
2. Soil erosion enhancement
2. South Asia has been responsible for
3. Increase in nutrient runoff
nearly one-third of global emissions
4. Healthier foliage
historically.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. India’s per capita emission is slightly
given below:
above the global average but much lower
(a) 1 and 4 only
than China and the US.
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
How many statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Only one
67. The “Punngai” variety of crop, was recently (b) Only two
in news, is related to which of the following? (c) All three
(a) Cotton (d) None
(b) Wheat
(c) Rice
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71. Which among the following best explains the 74. Consider the following statements regarding
purpose of the Perform, Achieve & Trade the Wildlife Protection Act 1972:
scheme? 1. It was established to meet India's
(a) It aims to enhance the profitability of international obligations under the
public-sector enterprises. Convention on Biological Diversity.
(b) It aims to reduce the prevalence of NPA 2. It empowers the state government to
in the banking sector. regulate or prohibit the import, trade,
(c) It aims to provide grants to NGOs possession or proliferation of invasive
working for afforestation and GHG alien species.
reduction. Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) It aims to reduce Specific Energy correct?
Consumption in energy-intensive (a) 1 only
industries. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
72. Consider the following pairs: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Military Exercise Participating Country
1. JIMEX India - Japan 75. Which of the following has launched the
2. SALVEX India - USA campaign “Lighting A Billion Lives”?
3. Nomadic Elephant India - Mongolia (a) NITI Aayog
How many of the pairs given above are (b) International Solar Alliance
correct? (c) The Energy and Resources Institute
(a) Only one pair (d) Rural Electrification Corporation
(b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs 76. Consider the following statements with
(d) None of the pairs reference to the Time Dilation:
1. It means slowing down of a clock as
73. Which among the following is not correct determined by an observer who is in
with respect to India’s updated NDC to the relative motion with respect to that clock.
Paris Agreement? 2. It was predicted by Einstein’s theory of
relativity.
(a) India aims to reduce the Emissions
Which of the statements given above are
Intensity of its GDP by 45 per cent by
correct?
2030 from the 2005 level.
(a) 1 only
(b) India aims to achieve about 50 per cent
(b) 2 only
of electric power installed capacity from
(c) Both 1 and 2
solar energy by 2030.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) India aims to create an additional carbon
sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 77. Consider the following wetlands/sanctuaries
equivalent through additional forest and of India:
tree cover. 1. Loktak lake
(d) None of the above 2. Chilka lake
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How many of the above are included in the (c) All three
Montreux record of the Ramsar convention? (d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 80. ‘It is an international mission comprised of
(c) All three two spacecraft riding together to Mercury.
(d) None ESA's Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) will
study the planet's surface and interior and
78. With reference to the United Nations High JAXA's Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter
Seas treaty, consider the following (MIO) planet's magnetic field’.
statements: Which of the following missions is best
1. It is the world's first international treaty described by the above paragraph?
to protect the high seas and its (a) Messenger
biodiversity. (b) Bepicolombo
2. It incorporates a provision for the sharing (c) Mariner 10
of benefits from marine resources. (d) Juno
3. It will try to protect about one-half of the
world's oceans. 81. With reference to ‘World Wide Fund for
4. It is negotiated under the United Nations Nature India(WWF India)’, consider the
Framework Convention on Climate following statements:
Change (UNFCCC). 1. It is a science-based organisation of the
How many of the statements given are United Nations which has an India-
correct? specific branch.
(a) Only one 2. Its mission is to build a future where
(b) Only two humans live in harmony with nature.
(c) Only three Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) All four correct?
(a) 1 only
79. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only
the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) (c) Both 1 and 2
Rules, 2022: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It seeks to eliminate the use of single-use
plastics. 82. Consider the following statements:
2. It empowers the State Pollution Control 1. The scheme aims to secure the farmers'
Board to impose a fine on the defaulter Minimum Support Price(MSP).
producer of single-use plastic. 2. There is a provision for the physical
procurement of the crops under this
3. The producers, importers and brand-
scheme.
owners shall have to provide the details
3. It excludes the procurement of the
of recycling certificates only from
oilseeds.
registered recyclers.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one
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How many of the above are correct with 86. In the context of climate change, consider the
respect to the ‘PM-AASHA’ Scheme of the following statements regarding ‘Loss and
Government of India? Damage’:
(a) Only one 1. It is defined as the negative impact of
(b) Only two Climate change despite the mitigation
(c) All three and adaptation activities.
(d) None 2. There is consensus over the definition of
Loss and Damage, which is provided by
83. With reference to the Farm Amendment Act the United Nations Framework
of 2020, which one of the following Convention on Climate
statements is correct? Change(UNFCCC).
(a) It removed the State APMC mandis. 3. Non-economic loss is excluded under the
(b) It added pulses, oilseeds and cereals to Loss and Damage concept.
the essential commodities list. How many of the above statements are
(c) The act facilitated direct contracts correct?
between industries and farmers. (a) Only one
(d) It was criticised as it made the (b) Only two
conciliation process a voluntary one. (c) All three
(d) None
84. Consider the following statements with
reference to the National Bank for 87. Consider the following countries:
Agriculture and Rural Development 1. India
(NABARD): 2. China
1. It is a statutory body created to promote 3. Pakistan
sustainable and equitable agriculture and 4. Seychelles
rural development. How many of the countries given above are
2. It is established based on the members of the “Mangroves For the Future”?
recommendations of B. Sivaraman (a) Only one
committee. (b) Only two
Which of the statements given above are (c) Only three
correct? (b) All four
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 88. Consider the following statements with
(c) Both 1 and 2 reference to the Bahu Balli Cattle Fence:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It will be implemented by the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
85. Which of the following organisations 2. The fence will offer a fully effective and
publishes an ‘Adaptation Gap report’? environmentally friendly solution.
(a) Global Footprint Network 3. The fence has a fire rating of Class 1 and
(b) Rainforest Alliance it ensures the safety of the cattle.
(c) United Nations Environment Programme
(d) International Union for Conservation of
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How many of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above are
correct? incorrect?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

89. Who among the following is the 93. With reference to the Intergovernmental
implementing agency of the National Electric Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), consider
Mobility Mission Plan? the following statements:
(a) Department of Disability Affairs 1. It engages in novel scientific research in
(b) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy the field of climate change.
(c) NITI Aayog 2. It is a United Nations body set up jointly
(d) Department of Heavy Industry by the World Meteorological
Organisation (WMO) and the United
90. 'Bonn Convention ' often seen in the news , is Nations Environment Programme
related to , (UNEP) in 1988
(a) Prohibition of trade in species of sharks Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Regulation of trade in endangered incorrect?
species of plants and trees (a) 1 only
(c) Conservation of terrestrial, avian and (b) 2 only
marine migratory species (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Monitoring and control of emissions of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
hydrofluorocarbons
94. With reference to the International Union for
91. Which one of the following Environmental Conservation of Nature and Natural
organisations publishes the 'Living Planet Resources (IUCN), consider the following
Report '? statements:
(a) World Wildlife Fund for Nature 1. The organisation not only includes
(b) United Nations Environment Programme national governments but also civil
(c) International Union For Conservation Of society groups.
Nature 2. Climate change and green economy are
(d) UN-Habitat some of the priority areas of IUCN.
3. It is the official advisor on nature to the
92. Consider the following statements with World Heritage Committee.
reference to the Chandrayaan - 3 mission: How many of the above statements are
1. It will be launched by a GSLV MK III incorrect?
launch vehicle. (a) Only one
2. The Langmuir Probe (LP) payload will (b) Only two
estimate the plasma density and its (c) All three
variations on the moon. (d) None

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95. Which of the following is the largest 98. Consider the following statements:
contributor to global climate change? 1. The United Nations Environment
(a) Cement, Iron and Steel Assembly was formed in 2012 as the
(b) Fertilizers and Manures highest decision-making body for
(c) Coal, Oil and Gas matters related to the environment.
(d) Clothing, Electronics and Plastic 2. The President of the United Nations
General Assembly acts as the president
96. Consider the following statements with of the United Nations Environment
respect to the National Health Authority: Assembly and convenes its formal and
1. It is the apex body responsible for informal meetings.
implementing “Ayushman Bharat 3. The implementation of the outcomes of
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana”. the United Nations Environment
2. It is governed by a Governing Board Assembly is reviewed by the United
chaired by the Union Minister for Health Nations General Assembly.
and Family Welfare. How many of the above statements are
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) 1 only (b) Only two
(b) 2 only (c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
99. Which of the following statements are correct
97. Consider the following statements: with respect to ‘Greenwashing’?
1. Net Zero means reducing the greenhouse 1. This is defined as the conversion of a
gas emissions to near zero. polluted entity into a net zero entity.
2. The energy sector contributes around 2. Greenwashing helps in enhancing
three-quarters of the greenhouse gas credible efforts to reduce emissions and
emissions. address the climate crisis.
3. More than 140 countries of the world Select the correct answer using the code
have set the target of net zero emissions. given below:
How many of the above statements are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) Only one (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Only two (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three
(d) None

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100. Consider the following statements with 3. The act contains provisions for notifying
reference to the Biodiversity Act, 2002: heritage sites by the State Government in
1. The act provides for the Setting up of the consultation with local bodies.
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), How many of the statements given above are
State Biodiversity Board (SBB), and incorrect?
Biodiversity Management Committees. (a) Only one
2. All foreign nationals require prior (b) Only two
approval of the NBA for obtaining (c) All three
biological resources or associated (d) None
knowledge for use.

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