Q.1) Select the incorrect statement about trade winds:
a) Trade winds are also called as easterlies.
b) They are the part of Hadley cell.
c) In N-hemisphere they are deflected anticlockwise and clockwise in S-hemisphere.
d) None of these
Q.2) Consider the following statements about Harmattan winds.
1. Interaction of Harmattan winds with monsoon produces tornadoes
2. It is dry and dusty west African trade winds.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Consider the following statements about tropical cyclone.
1. They are formed over low pressure area generally
2. Environment inside the tropical cyclone is warmer than its surroundings.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) Consider the following statements about Mangroves.
1. It prevents soil erosion.
2. It acts as breeding site for many sea organisms.
3. It is one of the cause of marine pollution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding aerosols.
1. Aerosols use has been suggested to reduce the incoming sunlight
2. They can change cloud properties.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Q.6) Which of the following is/are major reasons for Uttrakahnd Jungle Fire apart from role of Mafia?
1. Migration of people outside state
2. Presence of highly heat resistant chir pine tree
3. Scanty rains
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 only
c) 3 Only
d) 1,2 and 3
Q.7) Which of the following are objectives of National Forest Policy?
1. Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation
2. Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes, reservoirs
3. Diversion of good and productive agricultural lands to forestry
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a)1 Only
b)1 and 3 Only
c)1 and 2 only
d)1, 2 and 3
Q.8) Which of the following is not a major functions of Ministry of Environment and forests?
1. Survey of flora and fauna and wildlife
2. Ensuring welfare of animals
3. Prevention of pollution
4. Afforestation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 2 and 3 only
d) 1,2,3 and 4
Q.9) Consider the following statements regarding Algal Bloom.
1. All algal blooms are green in color.
2. Algal bloom always occur in fresh-water.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above.
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