Prelims Marathon – Environment – September -26 -2022

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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below.

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Question No. 1

Kiwi fruit or Chinese gooseberry is grown in which of the following State(s) of India?
1. Nagaland
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1 only

B2 only

C3 only

DAll of the above

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding use of Sulphur in agriculture:
1. Sulphur fertilization helps plants to grow and develop properly and improves utilization of nutrients.
2. High content of Sulphur in soil causes soil acidification.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding Biofortification:
1. It aims to increase nutrient levels in crops during plant growth rather than through manual means during processing of the crops.
2. Bt-Cotton is a biofortified variety of cotton.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 4

Which of the following statements correctly defines the term Aquaponics?

ACultivation of marine organisms in tanks or ponds filled with seawater

BGrowing of plants in a soil-less environment

CFarming marine species in compete organic environment

DCultivation of plants and aquatic animals complementing each other

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Question No. 5

Consider the following statements regarding the Pusa Decomposer:
1. It is a fungi-based liquid solution that can soften the hard stubble.
2. The decomposer is an immediate solution for converting the agricultural waste into compost overnight.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding the Bt Cotton:
1. It is an insect-resistant transgenic crop that can combat the bollworm.
2. It is the only Genetically modified (GM) crop approved in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

Which of the following is/are potential impact(s) of Monocropping?
1. Depletion of soil nutrients
2. Increased use of pesticides and herbicides
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DAll of the above

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Question No. 8

“Ratooning” is the method used for the production of which of the following crop?

ARice

BWheat

CCotton

DSugar cane

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Question No. 9

Which of the following is/are sites of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in India?
1. Kashmir (saffron)
2. Koraput (traditional agriculture)
3. Kuttanad (below sea-level farming)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1, 2 and 3

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 2 only

D1 only

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Question No. 10

The words “macchia, maquis and chaparral” is related to which of the following?

AShrub vegetation

BTropical vegetation

CTundra vegetation

DAlpine vegetation

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