Daily Quiz : UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 3

Please consider the following statements:-

1. Acid rain results when sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NO_X) are emitted into the atmosphere.
2. Major part of the sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NO_X) occurs from natural sources, like volcanoes.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct, answer using the codes below:-

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Carbon emission trading’.

Carbon trading is not restricted to Co2 only, other kind of emissions can also be traded in this mechanism.

Carbon trading started with the Montreal protocol.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect, answer using the codes below:-

Minamata convention 2013:-

1. has prohibited a myriad of products containing mercury, and their production and trade will be altogether prohibited by 2020.
2. Prohibited vaccines containing mercury and use of mercury in dental fillings
3. Has been signed by India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding ‘National Board for Wildlife’:-

1. Vice chairman of board would be retired judge of Supreme court
2. Board is advisory in nature, it’s recommendations are not binding upon government
3. Board’s main function is protections of the wildlife, it does not deal with the alteration in the boundaries of protected areas.

Answer suing the codes below:-

Indian Rhinos :-

1. Are confined to Assam and West Bengal only
2. Are also found in in Jaldapara National Park.

Which of the above statement(s)  is/are correct, answer using the codes below:-