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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & Environmentwhich one of the following organism is likely to show the highest consentrationod DDT once has been introduced into the ecosystem?
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DDT is non- biodegradable chemical. Biomagnification is the phenomenon of increasing concentration of compound in the tissue of organism, as the compound passes up a food chain, usually as a result of food intake. In this case the concentration of compound will increase with increasing the tropic level.
Biomagnifying pollutant which increase in concentration from producers→ primary consumers→secondary consumers→ tertiary consumers → top consumers
The snake is a tertiary consumer. So the DDT concentration will high in snake
In other words, snakes are tertiary consumers and shows the highest concentration of DDT Grasshoppers and cattle occur in the same tropic level as primary consumers ,so DDT’s concentration is least. Toad is secondary consumer and shows medium concentration of DDT
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DDT is non- biodegradable chemical. Biomagnification is the phenomenon of increasing concentration of compound in the tissue of organism, as the compound passes up a food chain, usually as a result of food intake. In this case the concentration of compound will increase with increasing the tropic level.
Biomagnifying pollutant which increase in concentration from producers→ primary consumers→secondary consumers→ tertiary consumers → top consumers
The snake is a tertiary consumer. So the DDT concentration will high in snake
In other words, snakes are tertiary consumers and shows the highest concentration of DDT Grasshoppers and cattle occur in the same tropic level as primary consumers ,so DDT’s concentration is least. Toad is secondary consumer and shows medium concentration of DDT
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentTwo important rivers – one with its source in Jharkhand ( and known by a different name in Odisha), and another , with its source in Odisha – merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of the Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea, this is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
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Bhitarakanika wildlife sanctuary is in north eastern coastal plain newly found Kendrapada District It is bounded by the river Dharma (confluence of Brahamni and Baitarani), Brahmani and about 35kms long stretch of sea shore. The fauna includes estuarine crocodile, fishing cat, Cheeath, Sambhar water monitor lizard, python, king cobra, dolphin and many species of resident and migratory birds like white bellied sea eagle, Brhaminy and pariah kites , vulture, cormorant , darter, king fisher, open billed stork, white ibis, painted stork, whistling teals. Brahaminiduck ,pochards, bar headed geeseherons, and egrets.
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Bhitarakanika wildlife sanctuary is in north eastern coastal plain newly found Kendrapada District It is bounded by the river Dharma (confluence of Brahamni and Baitarani), Brahmani and about 35kms long stretch of sea shore. The fauna includes estuarine crocodile, fishing cat, Cheeath, Sambhar water monitor lizard, python, king cobra, dolphin and many species of resident and migratory birds like white bellied sea eagle, Brhaminy and pariah kites , vulture, cormorant , darter, king fisher, open billed stork, white ibis, painted stork, whistling teals. Brahaminiduck ,pochards, bar headed geeseherons, and egrets.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentConsider the following statements:
1. In India, Red panda is naturally found in the western Himalayas only.
2. in India, slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?Correct
The red panda is found in mountaneous band from Nepal through North Eastern India and Bhutan and in china, Laos and northern Myanmar.
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The red panda is found in mountaneous band from Nepal through North Eastern India and Bhutan and in china, Laos and northern Myanmar.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentAmong the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level?
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Bangalore is at the highest altitude as Bangalore is located on the Bangalore plateau, which is 937 meters above sea level, whereas sea level of the cities such as Jodhpur (230 m) Nagpur (247 m) and Delhi (218) are located on the plains.
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Bangalore is at the highest altitude as Bangalore is located on the Bangalore plateau, which is 937 meters above sea level, whereas sea level of the cities such as Jodhpur (230 m) Nagpur (247 m) and Delhi (218) are located on the plains.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & Environmentconsider the following statements:
1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Shrew and Tapir are native to great Himalayas. So the statement 2 is incorrect.
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Shrew and Tapir are native to great Himalayas. So the statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentThe concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following?
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‘Carbon Credit’: A permit that allows the holder to emit one ton of carbon dioxide. Credits are awarded to countries or group that have reduced their greenhouse gases below their emission quota. Carbon credits can be traded in the international market at their current market price. The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol. Its goal is to stop the increase of carbon dioxide emissions.
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‘Carbon Credit’: A permit that allows the holder to emit one ton of carbon dioxide. Credits are awarded to countries or group that have reduced their greenhouse gases below their emission quota. Carbon credits can be traded in the international market at their current market price. The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol. Its goal is to stop the increase of carbon dioxide emissions.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at
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The United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and development (UNCED), informally known as the Earth Summit , held in Rio de Janeiro from June, 1992. The objective of the treaty is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system,
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The United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and development (UNCED), informally known as the Earth Summit , held in Rio de Janeiro from June, 1992. The objective of the treaty is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system,
