Dear Friends,
Are you ready for today’s quiz? We have posted some easy questions today, but neverthe less they are very important.
Keep practicing these questions and make your Mission Prelims 2016 a Success!
Your time starts now. Answer these quickly
Q.1) Which of the following places in India are not a site for conservation under Ramsar Convention?
a)Harike Wetland
b)Keoladeo National Park
c)Nalsarovar Bird sanctuary
d)Annamalai Wildlife sanctuary
Q.2) Coral bleaching is the loss of algae causing the coral to turn white. What causes coral bleaching?
- Climate change which has drastically raised the temperature of ocean water has caused the corals to bleach
- Excess greenhouse gas especially CO2 absorbed by seawater causing ocean acidification dissolved the algae in the coral causing bleaching
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Four of the world’s biodiversity hotspots fall in India. Which of the following factors are considered for a place to become a biodiversity hotspot?
a) Number of total species
b) Number of unique species
c) Number of species at risk
d) All of the above
Q.4) The physical world map shows that there is a certain definite pattern to the loacation of the world’s deserts. Consider the following statements in this context-
- Almost all deserts lie within 15 and 30 degrees north and south of the equator
- Almost all deserts lie in the trade wind belt on the western parts of the continent
Which of the above statemnts is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.5) Secondary circulation in the atmosphere consists of
- Polar easterlies
- Temperate cyclones
- Mountain wind
- Monsoon
- Sea breeze
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 3 and 5 only
Q.6) Three major hills of the Purvanchal are-
- Naga hills
- Patkai hills
- Lushai hills
Arrange these hills in the right order from north to south using the codes given below:
a) 1, 3, 2
b) 2, 1, 3
c) 3, 1, 2
d) 2, 3, 1
Q.7) Punjab and Haryana exploit almost 85% of groundwater for irrigation. The reason is –
- Low surface water availability
- Impact of green revolution
- Change in cropping pattern with an increased preference of rice
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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