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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & Environment- Consider the following statements:
- There are total 19 biosphere reserves in India.
- Among the total biosphere reserves in India 12 are in the list of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere reserves.
- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the largest biosphere reserve in India.
- Achanakmar- Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve is the latest addition from India to the list of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
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- Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal or marine ecosystems or its amalgamation. The biosphere reserve network was launched in 1976, two years after the initiation of MAB- Man and the biosphere programme. Government of India established 18 biospheres in the country (categories generally relating to IUCN Category V Protected areas).
- The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves in India.
- Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere(MAB) Programme list.
- Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is the latest addition from India to the list of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016.
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All statements are Incorrect:
- Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal or marine ecosystems or its amalgamation. The biosphere reserve network was launched in 1976, two years after the initiation of MAB- Man and the biosphere programme. Government of India established 18 biospheres in the country (categories generally relating to IUCN Category V Protected areas).
- The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves in India.
- Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere(MAB) Programme list.
- Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is the latest addition from India to the list of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & Environment- Match the following:
- Residual Mountains:A. Mt. Manodnock in U.S.A.
- Volcanic Mountains: B.Kilimanjaro in Africa
- Block Mountains: C. Vosges Mountains in Europe
- Alpine Mountains: D. The Andes in South America
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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All are correctly matched.
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All are correctly matched.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentConsider the following statements:
- The texture of these soils can vary from sand to clay, the majority being loams.
- Deficient in: lime, phosphate, manganese, nitrogen, humus and potash.
- The main parent rocks are crystalline and metamorphic rockslike acid granites, gneisses and quartzites.
- On the uplands, these soils are poor, gravelly, and porous. But in the lower areas they are rich, deep dark and fertile.
The above characteristics refer to which of the following type of soil?
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- Red soils along with its minor groups form the largest soil group of India.
- The main parent rocks are crystalline and metamorphic rocks like acid granites, gneisses and quartzites.
- The texture of these soils can vary from sand to clay, the majority being loams.
- On the uplands, the red soils are poor, gravelly, and porous. But in the lower areas they are rich, deep dark and fertile.
- They are acidic mainly due to the nature of the parent rocks. The alkali content is fair.
- They are poor in lime, magnesia, phosphates, nitrogen and humus.
- They are fairly rich in potash and potassium.
- The red colour is due to the presence of iron oxide.
- These soils mostly occur in the regions of low rainfall.
- They occupy about 3.5 lakh sq km (10.6 per cent) of the total area of the country.
- These soils are spread on almost the whole of Tamil Nadu.
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- Red soils along with its minor groups form the largest soil group of India.
- The main parent rocks are crystalline and metamorphic rocks like acid granites, gneisses and quartzites.
- The texture of these soils can vary from sand to clay, the majority being loams.
- On the uplands, the red soils are poor, gravelly, and porous. But in the lower areas they are rich, deep dark and fertile.
- They are acidic mainly due to the nature of the parent rocks. The alkali content is fair.
- They are poor in lime, magnesia, phosphates, nitrogen and humus.
- They are fairly rich in potash and potassium.
- The red colour is due to the presence of iron oxide.
- These soils mostly occur in the regions of low rainfall.
- They occupy about 3.5 lakh sq km (10.6 per cent) of the total area of the country.
- These soils are spread on almost the whole of Tamil Nadu.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentWhich of the following statement/s is/are correct?
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The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer was adopted in 1985 and entered into force on 22 Sep 1988. In 2009, the Vienna Convention became the first Convention of any kind to achieve universal ratification. The objectives of the Convention were for Parties to promote cooperation by means of systematic observations, research and information exchange on the effects of human activities on the ozone layer and to adopt legislative or administrative measures against activities likely to have adverse effects on the ozone layer.
The Vienna Convention did not require countries to take concrete actions to control ozone-depleting substances. Instead, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, the countries of the world agreed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer under the Convention to advance that goal.
The Parties to the Vienna Convention meet once every three years, back to back with the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in order to take decisions designed to administer the Convention.
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The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer was adopted in 1985 and entered into force on 22 Sep 1988. In 2009, the Vienna Convention became the first Convention of any kind to achieve universal ratification. The objectives of the Convention were for Parties to promote cooperation by means of systematic observations, research and information exchange on the effects of human activities on the ozone layer and to adopt legislative or administrative measures against activities likely to have adverse effects on the ozone layer.
The Vienna Convention did not require countries to take concrete actions to control ozone-depleting substances. Instead, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, the countries of the world agreed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer under the Convention to advance that goal.
The Parties to the Vienna Convention meet once every three years, back to back with the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in order to take decisions designed to administer the Convention.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentHow thorny shrubs and scrubs which grows in areas of rainfall adapt to such low level of moisture?
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Statement 1 is Correct: They have adapted to desert conditions by developing extremely long root systems to draw water from deep underground near the water table. The mesquite’s roots are considered the longest of any desert plant and have been recorded as long as 80 feet.
Statement 2 is Correct: Some plantshave succulent leaves to store moisture. Some have thorny leaves to reduce water loss by transpiration. Waxy leaves protect soil moisture beneath the coating
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Statement 1 is Correct: They have adapted to desert conditions by developing extremely long root systems to draw water from deep underground near the water table. The mesquite’s roots are considered the longest of any desert plant and have been recorded as long as 80 feet.
Statement 2 is Correct: Some plantshave succulent leaves to store moisture. Some have thorny leaves to reduce water loss by transpiration. Waxy leaves protect soil moisture beneath the coating
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentWhich of the following statements about Mulching, an effective method of soil conservation is correct?
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Both the statements are correct:
Mulching
- Mulchesare materials placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture and improve soil conditions
- A protective layer of a material that is spread on top of the soil
- Mulches can either be organic — such as grass clippings, straw, bark chips, and similar materials
- Or inorganic — such as stones, brick chips, and plastic.
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Both the statements are correct:
Mulching
- Mulchesare materials placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture and improve soil conditions
- A protective layer of a material that is spread on top of the soil
- Mulches can either be organic — such as grass clippings, straw, bark chips, and similar materials
- Or inorganic — such as stones, brick chips, and plastic.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & Environment. Which of the following statementsis correct:
- Natural gas mainly consists of Methane.
- Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a mixture of butane and propane.
- Coalbed methane is called as ‘sour gas’
- 4. Natural gaswhich contains substantial quantities of hydrogen sulphide is known as “sweet gas.”
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Natural gas
- Consists primarily of methane and
- Propane, butane, pentane, and hexane are also present.
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) == Mixture of butane and propane.
- Commonly occurs in association with crude oil.
- Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil or as a gas cap above the oil.
- Sometimes, pressure of natural gas forces oil up to the surface. Such natural gas is known as associated gas or wet gas.
- Some reservoirs contain gas and no oil. This gas is termed non-associated gas or dry gas.
- Often natural gases contain substantial quantities of hydrogen sulfide or other organic sulfur compounds. In this case, the gas is known as “sour gas.”
- Coalbed methane is called ‘sweet gas’ because of its lack of hydrogen sulfide.
Oil + Gas == Associated Gas – Wet Gas,
Only Gas == Non-Associated Gas – Dry Gas,
Hydrogen Sulphide in gas == Sour Gas,
Coalbed Methane == Sweet Gas.
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Natural gas
- Consists primarily of methane and
- Propane, butane, pentane, and hexane are also present.
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) == Mixture of butane and propane.
- Commonly occurs in association with crude oil.
- Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil or as a gas cap above the oil.
- Sometimes, pressure of natural gas forces oil up to the surface. Such natural gas is known as associated gas or wet gas.
- Some reservoirs contain gas and no oil. This gas is termed non-associated gas or dry gas.
- Often natural gases contain substantial quantities of hydrogen sulfide or other organic sulfur compounds. In this case, the gas is known as “sour gas.”
- Coalbed methane is called ‘sweet gas’ because of its lack of hydrogen sulfide.
Oil + Gas == Associated Gas – Wet Gas,
Only Gas == Non-Associated Gas – Dry Gas,
Hydrogen Sulphide in gas == Sour Gas,
Coalbed Methane == Sweet Gas.
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