UPSC Prelims Marathon 17th September – Environmental Pollution and Environmental issues – II – 2024

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Question No. 1

Red tides are seen on the puducherry coast, which of the following is/are reasons for formation of red tides?
1.Sewage mixing into the sea.
2.Reversal of ocean currents.
3.Increased concentration of nutrients in the coastal waters.
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding “White Phosphorus”:
1.It is formally regulated under chemical weapons convention.
2.It is considered a chemical weapon.
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

The “Fit for 55” package is often seen in news associated with which of the following?

AEuropean Union

BUSA

CCanada

DSmall Island Nations group

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Question No. 4

Which of the following ways used for “Carbon dioxide removal (CDR)” from atmosphere?
1.Sequestering carbon dioxide.
2.Increasing the uptake of carbon dioxide by the ocean.
3.Enhancing natural weathering processes.
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 5

The “Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism” is often seen in news related to?

ACanada

BAustralia

CUnited States of America

DEuropean Union

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Question No. 6

The term “Day Zero” is recently seen in news related to?

APower supply

BSewage treatment

CWater supply

DAir pollution

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Question No. 7

Consider the following statements regarding “babool”:
1.It is a perennial tree suitable for agriculture.
2.It works as a windbreak.
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. 8

The term “Apis Mellifera” is often seen in news related to which of the following?

AButterflies

BHoneybees

CSparrows

DDeep sea fish

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Question No. 9

The famous “Kali Tiger Reserve” is recently seen in news located at?

ATamil Nadu

BWest Bengal

CKarnataka

DGoa

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Question No. 10

The “Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary” is recently seen in news located at?

ARajasthan

BMaharashtra

CHaryana

DGujarat

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