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1. Consider the following fauna: 4. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
1. Chinkara about ‘Ganges River Water Dolphin’?

2. Blackbuck 1. It is placed in Schedule-I of the Wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972.
3. Flamingoes
2. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is the
4. Great Indian Bustard
only dolphin sanctuary in the country.
5. Pygmy Hog
3. Ganges River Dolphin is placed under
Which of the given above can be found in the
“Endangered Category” in the IUCN Red List.
‘Desert Regions of India’?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 2 and 3 only
2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
about the ‘Wildlife Protection Act, 1972’? 5. Consider the following protected areas:
1. Species classified under Schedule V of this 1. Biosphere Reserves
Act may be hunted without restrictions. 2. National Parks
2. The schedules under this act covers both the 3. Wildlife Sanctuaries
animal and plant species. 4. Zoological parks
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
5. Botanical garden
(a) 1 only
Which of the given above areas does not come
(b) 2 only under the ‘In-situ Conservation’?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Consider the following statements: (c) 4 and 5 only
1. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (d) 3, 4 and 5 only
(GEAC) has been constituted under the
6. Which among the following is/are the reasons for
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
the decrease in species diversity as we move from
2. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was lower latitudes to higher latitudes?
established under the Air (Prevention and
1. Tropical environments are less seasonal.
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
2. More solar energy available in the tropics.
3. GEAC is under Department of Science and
CPCB is under the Ministry of Environment, 3. Tropical latitudes have remained undisturbed
Forest & Climate Change. for millions of years.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. Consider the following water bodies: 10. Consider the following statements:
1. Rivers 1. Plant takes carbon dioxide present in the
2. Ponds atmosphere on its leaves.
2. Chlorophyll traps the energy from sunlight.
3. Springs
3. Solar energy breaks down water into
4. Glaciers
hydrogen and oxygen.
Which of the given above water bodies are sources
4. Hydrogen combines with carbon dioxide to
of ‘Fresh Water’?
make sugar.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following is the correct sequence for
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only the process of ‘Photosynthesis’?
(c) 3 and 4 only (a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
8. Which of the following best describes ‘Blue Flag’ (c) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
programme?
(d) 3 – 1 – 4 – 2
(a) It is an initiative for the protection of marine
11. A lichen is an organism that results from a mutualistic
resources.
relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic
(b) An initiative of FAO to promote aquaculture organism. Its maximum diversity found in which
in African countries. part of India?
(c) It is an eco-label given to products, which (a) Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas and
are grown organically. Western Himalayas.
(d) It is an international recognition conferred to (b) North-western Himalayas
clean beaches. (c) Western Himalayas and Northeast India
9. With reference to ‘Water Vapour’, consider the (d) Andaman & Nicobar islands
following statements:
12. Consider the following pairs:
1. It is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the
List I List II
atmosphere.
(National Parks) (State)
2. It stays in the atmosphere for a longer period
1. Bandipur National Park Karnataka
as compared to other greenhouse gases.
2. Wandoor Marine National Lakshadweep
3. It absorbs long wave radiation and radiates
Park
back to the surface.
3. Eravikulam National Park Kerala
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are
correct? Which of the given above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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13. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct 16. Consider the following statements:
regarding ‘Biodiversity Hotspot’? 1. Phytoplanktons are microscopic organisms
1. A region to qualify as Biodiversity hotspot that live in fresh as well as saltwater ecosystem.
must have at least 1,500 vascular plants as 2. Cyanobacteria, diatoms, bacteria and green
endemics and 30% or less of its original algae are some examples of phytoplanktons.
natural vegetation.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
2. Himalayas, Western Ghats, Indo-Burma and
(a) 1 only
Nicobar Islands are the biodiversity hotspots
(b) 2 only
of India.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
17. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
(b) 2 only
regarding ‘Grazing Food Chain (GFC)’ and
(c) Both 1 and 2 ‘Detritus Food Chain (DFC)’?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. GFC starts with green plants whereas DFC
14. Consider the following statements: starts with dead organic matter.
1. INS Sagardhwani is a search vessel that aims 2. Both GFC and DFC get their energy from
to promote closer co-operation among Indian the sun.
Ocean Rim (IOR) countries. 3. Grass → Rabbit → Fox → Lion is an example
2. It is built by DRDO with the collaboration of of Grazing Food Chain.
Russia. 4. Dead matter → bacteria → Rat → Snake →
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Eagle is an example of Detritus Food Chain.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
15. Consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Human activities and access by general public 18. Consider the following statements:
is allowed both in national parks and wildlife 1. Decomposition is the breaking down of
sanctuaries. complex organic matter into inorganic
2. Kuno has recently been notified as a national substances.
park in Chhattisgarh. 2. It is largely an oxygen-requiring process.
3. Sariska Wildlife sanctuary and Van Vihar 3. The favorable condition for decomposition is
Wildlife sanctuary are located in Rajasthan. low temperature and dry environment.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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19. Consider the following statements about ‘Law 22. Loss of biodiversity in a region may lead to which
Commission of India’: of the following scenarios?
1. Law Commission is created by an act of 1. Decline in plant production.
Parliament. 2. Lowered resistance to environment
2. The Law Minister acts as the ex-officio perturbations
Chairman of the Law Commission. 3. Increased variability in certain ecosystem
3. The recommendations of the Commission are processes.
binding on the Government. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Which of the following statement(s) is/are (a) 1 only
INCORRECT?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 23. Consider the following statements:
(d) 2 and 3 only 1. Ecology is defined as a large community unit,
20. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct characterized by major vegetation type and
about the ‘Ecological pyramids’? associated fauna, flora in a specific climate
1. In a grassland ecosystem, the pyramid of range.
numbers is inverted. 2. Ecosystem is communities of organisms and
2. In pyramid of biomass, there is always their physical environment, interacting as an
reduction of biomass with an increase in ecological unit.
trophic level. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
3. The pyramid of energy is always upright. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (b) 2 only
(a) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only 24. National Investigation Agency can investigate which
of the following offences?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Human trafficking
21. Consider the following statements:
2. Offences related to counterfeit currency or
1. Pioneer species are species when introduced
bank notes
in an area invades the area and destructs its
original natural habitat. 3. Manufacture or sale of prohibited arms

2. Lichens, bacteria and fungi are the example 4. Cyber-terrorism

of pioneer species. 5. Processing Explosives
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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25. With reference to ‘Ramsar Convention’, which of 28. Consider the following statements:
the following statement is correct?
1. Go Tribal Campaign has been launched to
(a) The convention provides for the conservation
promote the use of tribal products.
and wise use of mangrove habitats and its
enrichment. 2. It is launched by the Tribal Cooperative
(b) The convention aims at making biosphere Marketing Development Federation of India.
reserves as World Heritage Site. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(c) The convention is an inter-governmental treaty (a) 1 only
for the conservation and sustainable use of
wetlands. (b) 2 only
(d) The convention aims at reducing and (c) Both 1 and 2
eliminating the emission of man-made ozone
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
depleting substances.
29. Which of the following compounds are ‘Ozone
26. With reference to the ‘Different zones of Biosphere
Reserve’, consider the following statements: Depleting Substances (ODS)’?
1. The core zone is a legally protected ecosystem 1. Hydrogen Oxide
where entry is not allowed except with special 2. Methane
permission.
3. Hydrogen gas
2. The transition zone surrounds the core zone
and accommodates greater variety of 4. Nitrogen oxides
resource use strategies.
5. Halocarbons
3. The buffer zone is the outermost part of
biosphere reserve, with active cooperation Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
between management and local people. (a) 1, 3 and 5 only
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 30. Consider the following:

27. Consider the following statements: 1. Rhizobium

1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 2. Azotobacter
measures the amount of food that bacteria
3. Blue green algae
can oxidise.
2. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is the total 4. Azospirillium
measurement of all chemicals in the water that Which of the given above are the ‘Nitrogen-fixing
can be oxidised. Bacteria’?
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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31. Which of the following are consequences of ‘Slash 34. Which among the following combines and forms
and Burn Agriculture’? ‘Photochemical Smog’?
1. Deforestation 1. Nitrogen dioxide
2. Loss of habitat in species 2. Ozone
3. Soil Erosion 3. Peroxyacetyl nitrate
4. Increase in accidental fires 4. Carbon dioxide
Select the correct answer from the codes given above: Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 4 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 only

32. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct 35. Consider the following statements:
about ‘Mediterranean Vegetation’? 1. Carbon cycle interacts with the atmosphere
1. This type of vegetation is found only in whereas Phosphorus cycle does not interact
Europe, Africa and Asia. with the atmosphere.

2. The region have hot dry summers and mild 2. There is no respiratory release of phosphorus
rainy winters. into atmosphere unlike carbon cycle.

3. Common cultivation of oranges, figs, olives Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
and grapes is done. (a) 1 only
4. They are known around the world as (b) 2 only
‘Orchards of the world’. (c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only 36. With reference to ‘Standing crop’ in Biomass,
(b) 2 and 3 only consider the following statements:

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only 1. It is the mass of living material at a trophic

level at a particular time.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. It is measured as the mass of living organisms
33. Which of the following is correct about ‘Spektr-
(biomass) or the number in a unit area.
RG’?
3. It is the amount of nutrients like calcium and
(a) It is a high powered telescope developed by
nitrogen present in the soil of an ecosystem.
NASA.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are
(b) It is a radiograph technique developed by
INCORRECT?
DRDO.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) It is a powerful X-ray telescope developed
(b) None of the above
by Russia.
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) It is a radar developed by ISRO in
collaboration with France. (d) 3 only

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37. With reference to ‘Photo-synthetically Active 40. With reference to ‘Biological diversity’, consider
Radiation’, consider the following statements: the following pairs:
1. It is the amount of light available for
List I List II
photosynthesis.
(Diversity) (Features)
2. Plants capture only 2-10 per cent of the
Photo-synthetically Active Radiation. 1. Genetic Diversity Variety of species
expressed at genetic level
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are
correct? 2. Species Diversity Number and distribution
(a) 1 only of species in a particular

(b) 2 only region

(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Ecological Diversity Diversity observed among

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the ecosystems in a

particular region
38. Which of the following statement is correct about
‘SATAT Initiative’? Which of the given above pair(s) is/are correctly
(a) It aims to provide sustainable and alternative matched?
transportation.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) It is an initiative launched by UN to promote
(b) 2 only
sustainable agricultural practices among
tribals. (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) It promote modernisation of sugar factories.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) An initiative of WHO to promote vaccination
41. Consider the following statements:
among indigenous tribes of Andaman &
Nicobar Islands. 1. Stenothermal animals are those animals which
39. Which of the following are the factors on which have an ability to tolerate only certain
the ‘productivity’ of an ecosystem depends? temperature.
1. Plant species 2. Eurythermal animals are those animals which
2. Availability of nutrients have an ability to tolerate wide range of
3. Photosynthetic capacity of plants temperature.

Select the correct answer from the codes given Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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42. With reference to recently issued guidelines for 45. Recognize the National park from the details given
crèches at workplaces by the union government, below.
consider the following statements: “It is a UNESCO natural World Heritage site and
1. Crèches should be established within the a Tiger Reserve located in Himalayan Foothills. It
office premises only. is known for its rare and endangered endemic
2. The facility should be open for eight to ten wildlife that includes Hispis Hare, Pygmy Hog and
hours every day. Golden Langur.”
3. The Union Ministry of Women and Child (a) Keoladeo National park
Welfare directly monitors the functioning of
(b) Manas National Park
committees.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (c) Kaziranga National park
(a) 2 only (d) Valleys of Flower National park
(b) 2 and 3 only 46. The term ‘Biological magnification’ is associated
(c) None of the above with which of the following?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Excessive multiplication of the pests due to
43. Consider the following statements about ineffectiveness of biocides.
‘Eutrophication’: (b) Decline of pollutantsat every trophic level of
1. It is the enrichment of water bodies with thethe food chain.
nutrients. (c) Multiplication of concentrated chemicals in
2. Biological demand for oxygen (BOD) organisms through food chain.
decreases due to eutrophication. (d) Widespread imbalance in the soil nutrients.
3. The phenomenon of algal bloom is associated
47. With respect to ‘Cryopreservation’, consider the
with eutrophication.
following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is an in-situ conservation method of
(a) 1 and 3 only
biological species.
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. It is the storage of material at ultra-low
(c) 2 and 3 only
temperature of liquid nitrogen.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. It involves enhancement of all metabolic
44. With respect to ‘Mangroves in India’, consider the
processes and activities.
following statements:
1. Mangroves along the western coast are more Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
luxuriant and diverse than eastern coast in (a) 1 and 2 only
India. (b) 2 only
2. Sunderban mangroves are the only (c) 2 and 3 only
mangroves where tiger population is found.
(d) 1 and 3 only
3. Trees with roots bearing pneumatophores is
the characteristics of Mangroves. 48. The concept of ‘Edge effect’ in Ecology, is
associated with which of the following?
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) Ecotone
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Ecotope
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Ecological Succession
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Ecotype

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49. Recently ‘Thirty Meter Telescope’ (TMT) was in 52. Consider the following statements about the
news. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Lithosphere’:
this telescope: 1. It is the narrow zone of the earth where
1. The TMT is designed for near-ultraviolet to interaction of air, land and water takes place.
mid-infrared observations 2. It is the Earth’s outermost layer.
2. It is an international project funded exclusively 3. It consist of various landforms over the
by European Union countries. continents and ocean floor.
3. TMT will enable scientists to understand early Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
stages of evolution of the Universe. (a) 2 only
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only 53. With reference to ‘Mission Organic Value Chain
Development for North-Eastern Region’ which
(d) 1, 2 and 3 was recently in news, consider the following
50. Consider the following: statements:
1. Carbon dioxide 1. It is a central sector scheme launched by the
2. Mercury Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

3. Oxides of Sulphur 2. It aims to develop certified organic products

in North-eastern states.
4. Nitrogen dioxide
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
Which of the given above are the emissions released
(a) 1 only
from coal combustion at thermal power plants?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
54. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 about the ‘Atmosphere’?
51. Which of the following are the components of 1. It is the thin layer of air that surrounds the
Environment? earth.
1. Hydrosphere 2. The gravitational force of the earth holds the
2. Community atmosphere around it.

3. Atmosphere 3. It protects the earth from the harmful rays and

heat of the sun.
4. Buildings and monuments
4. It consists of number of gases, dust and water
5. Industries vapour.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Select the correct answer from the codes below:
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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55. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct 58. Consider the following statements:
about the ‘Earth’s Composition’?
1. Temperature is the degree of hotness and
1. Nitrogen comprises the highest proportion of coldness of air.
gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Insolation is the incoming solar energy
2. Nitrogen is directly available from the earth’s
intercepted by the earth.
crust and atmosphere to the plants and human
beings. 3. The amount of insolation received in different
3. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas in regions of the earth is same.
the atmosphere produced by plants during Select the correct answer using the codes below:
photosynthesis.
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer from the codes below:
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 59. Consider the following components:
56. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct 1. Lithosphere
about the ‘Structure of Atmosphere’? 2. Hydrosphere
1. Ozone layer that absorbs most of Sun’s
3. Atmosphere
ultraviolet radiation is present in the
Troposphere. 4. Biosphere
2. Rainfall, fog and hailstorm occurs in the Which of the given above components are
Stratosphere. comprised under the category of ‘Natural
3. The transmission of radio waves from the Environment’?
earth and back to the earth takes place in (a) 1 and 2 only
thermosphere.
(b) 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1 and 2 only 60. Consider the following statements:
(d) 2 and 3 only 1. The concept of biodiversity hotspot was
57. Consider the following statements about ‘Kaushal pioneered and defined by International Union
Yuva Samvaad’: of Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
1. It is aimed at creating an open dialogue with 2. IUCN is an inter-governmental organization
the youth across all skill training centres working in the field of nature conservation and
2. It is launched by Ministry of Skill Development sustainable use of natural resources.
and Entrepreneurship.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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61. Which of the following is the correct ‘Aquatic 65. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),
Food Chain’? aimed at sustainable use of the components of
(a) Algae → Crustaceans → Dolphins biological diversity and conservation of biological
(b) Crustaceans → Corals → Algae → Fish diversity, emerged at:
(c) Crustaceans → Dolphins → Corals (a) The United Nation Conference on
(d) Phytoplankton → Whales → Crustaceans Environment and Development 1992, Rio de
Janeiro
62. Consider the following statements about
‘Chandipura Virus’: (b) The Earth Summit on Sustainable
1. Female anopheles mosquito is the vector of Development 2002, Johannesburg
this virus. (c) The United Nations Conference on
2. The virus causes inflammation of the brain. Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de
3. The virus predominantly infects children Janeiro
between the ages of 2-16. (d) The United Nations Framework Convention
Which of the given above statements are correct? on Climate Change 2015, Paris
(a) 1 and 2 only 66. Consider the following statements:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. In parasitism and predation, both the species
(c) 1, 2 and 3 involved benefit from their interactions.
(d) 1 and 3 only 2. In mutualism, one species benefits from their
63. Consider the following statements: interaction while the other has no impact.
1. Fragmentation is the process of breaking Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
down of detritus into smaller particles.
(a) 1 only
2. Catabolism is the process of degrading the
bacterial and fungal enzymes detritus into (b) 2 only
simpler inorganic substances. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
67. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct
(b) 2 only about ‘Chiru Goat or Tibetan Antelope’?
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. The IUCN status of the species is endangered.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. It is hunted mainly for the shawls which are
64. Consider the following minerals:
made from its wool commonly known as
1. Limestone Pashmina.
2. Bauxite
3. The population is rapidly declining due to
3. Manganese commercial poaching.
4. Dolomite Select the correct answer using the codes given above:
Which of the given above are non-metallic minerals?
(a) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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68. Consider the following statements in the context 71. Which of the following vegetation can be found in
of ‘Central Information Commission (CIC)’: ‘Temperate Evergreen Forests’?
1. Central Information Commission is a statutory 1. Oak
body established under RTI Act 2005. 2. Pine
2. The Chief Information Commissioner is 3. Shisham
appointed by the President. 4. Eucalyptus
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
72. A particular state in India has the following
69. Consider the following statements: characteristics:
1. The temperate grasslands of North America 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes
and South Africa are known as Prairies and through Rajasthan.
Velds respectively. 2. This state has the only habitat which protects
2. The climate of prairies is mild due to influence four big cats i.e. Tiger, Leopard, Clouded
of the Pacific Ocean. Leopards and Snow Leopards.
3. Velds witnesses extreme climatic conditions 3. India’s longest river bridge DholaSadiya is
with summer being too hot and winters being located in this state.
too cold. Which one among the following States has all the
above characteristics?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Assam
(a) 1 only
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) 3 only
(c) Sikkim
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Nagaland
(d) 1, 2 and 3
73. With reference to ‘Bio-fuels and their sources’,
70. Consider the following pairs: consider the following pairs:
List I (Grassland) List II (Location) List I (Bio-Fuel) List II (Source)
1. Llanos Brazil 1. 1st Generation Bio-fuels Starch and
2. Pampas Argentina Vegetable oil

3. Veld South Africa 2. 2nd Generation Bio-fuels Algae

3. 3rd Generation Bio-fuels Sustainable
4. Downs Asia
Feedstock
Which of the given above pairs are correctly
Which of the given above pair(s) is/are correctly
matched?
matched?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only

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74. With respect to ‘Nitrogen cycle’, consider the 77. Consider the following pollutants:
following statements:
1. Peroxy acetyl nitrate (PAN)
1. Lightening, combustion and volcanic activity
2. Ozone
help in the fixation of nitrogen.
2. Nostoc bacteria helps in the nitrogen fixation 3. Carbon Monoxide
by combining atmospheric nitrogen with 4. Carbon dioxide
hydrogen to form ammonia.
Which of the given above are the ‘Secondary Air
3. Ammonification is the conversion of ammonia Pollutants’?
into nitrates or nitrites by the bacteria.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(b) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3 78. With reference to ‘Chrysomallonsquamiferum’,
75. With reference to the ‘Food Chains’ in an which was recently in news, consider the following
ecosystem, which of the following kinds of statements:
organism are known as ‘Decomposer Organisms’? 1. It has become the first species to be officially
1. Virus declared threatened due to deep-sea mining.
2. Mushrooms 2. It is listed as endangered species in IUCN
3. Yeats Red List.
3. Bacteria Which of the given above statement(s)is/are correct?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
76. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true 79. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true
about ‘Ecological Niche’? about ‘Ecosystem’?
1. A niche is a unique functional role or place of 1. It is defined as the community of living
a species in an ecosystem. organisms in association with the non-living
2. Higher the number of niche in an ecosystem, components and their physical interaction.
more stable is the ecosystem. 2. Ecosystem is generally larger in size than the
3. Some species tend to have exact identical biosphere.
ecological niche in an ecosystem to maintain
Select the correct answer from the codes given
stability and continuity.
below:
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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80. Which of the following are the possible causes of 83. Which of the following is the correct meaning of
‘Desertification’? ‘sere(s)’?
1. Agricultural Expansion (a) The entire sequence of communities that
2. Setting up of Bio-industrial activities successively change in a given area are called
3. Deforestation sere(s).

4. Global Warming (b) Changes that lead finally to a community that

is in near equilibrium with the environment is
5. Over grazing
called sere(s).
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(c) The gradual and predictable change in the
(a) 1 and 4 only species composition of a given area is called
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only sere.
(c) 3 and 5 only (d) The gradual and unpredictable change in the
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ecosystem of a given species is called sere.
81. Consider the following statements about ‘Food 84. Consider the following statements:
Chain’: 1. The improvement and protection of the
1. Detritus food chain is not connected with the environment is mentioned as a Directive
grazing food chain at any level. Principle of the State Policy in the constitution.
2. Each trophic level has a certain mass of living 2. There is no fundamental duty mentioned in
material at a particular time called as the the constitution regarding maintenance of
standing crop. environment.
3. Only 10 per cent of the energy is transferred 3. Ministry of Environment and Forests was
to each trophic level from the lower trophic established in India in 1972 right after the
level. United Nation Conference on Human
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct? Environment in Stockholm.
(a) 2 only Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
82. Identify the ‘disease’ based on the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
descriptions: 85. Consider the following ecosystems:
1. It is also known as black fever and dumdum 1. Mangroves
fever. 2. Grassland
2. It is caused by protozoan parasites of the 3. Desert
Leishmania genus.
4. River bank
3. It isendemic to the Indian subcontinent in119
5. Estuary
districts in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and
Nepal. Which of the given above ecosystems are examples
of ‘Ecotone’?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 2, 4 and 5 only
(a) Acute Encephalitis Syndrome
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(b) Kala Azar
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) Lambliasis
(d) Malaria (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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86. With reference to ‘Biological diversity’, which of 89. Consider the following statements in the context
the following is required to maintain stability for a of ‘Pyramid of Energy’:
biological community? 1. It is always upright, can never be inverted.
1. Community should avoid too much variation 2. Some energy is always lost as heat at each
in productivity from year to year. trophic level.
2. It must be resilient to occasional disturbances. 3. It indicates the amount of energy present at
each trophic level in a given time or annually
3. It should be resistant to invasions by alien
per unit area.
species.
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 90. Consider the following ‘Nutrient cycles’ of an

ecosystem:
87. With reference to ‘Productivity’ of the Ecosystem,
1. Nitrogen Cycle
consider the following statements:
2. Phosphorous Cycle
1. Secondary productivity is the amount of
3. Sulphur Cycle
biomass produced per unit area over a time
period by plants. 4. Carbon Cycle

2. Primary productivity is the rate of formation Which of the given above cycles are ‘Sedimentary
of new organic matter by consumers. Cycles’?
(a) 2 and 3 only
Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
(b) 1 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2 91. Consider the following statements about
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 ‘NamamiGangeProgramme’:
1. It comes under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
88. ‘Tiangong-2’ seen in news recently, is related to
which of the following? 2. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is
carrying out the water quality monitoring of
(a) It is second-generation anti-tank guided river Ganga under the Namami Gange
missile. programme.
(b) It is a humanoid robot developed recently by Which of the given above statement(s) is/are correct?
JAXA for training doctors. (a) 1 only
(c) It is a payload of Japan carried out by GSLV (b) 2 only
satellite.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It is a manned Chinese space Station. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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92. The below description best describes about which 95. Which among the following is/are considered as
of the following forest type? the ‘The Evil Quartet’?
1. Habitat loss and fragmentation
“These forests are seen in higher latitudes and
altitudes. They are tall, softwood evergreen trees. 2. Over-exploitation
The woods of these trees are very useful for making 3. Alien species invasions
pulp. The important varieties of trees in these 4. Co-extinctions
forests are chir, pine and cedar.” Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) Temperate Deciduous forests (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Mediterranean vegetation (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Coniferous forests
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Temperate Evergreen forests
96. Which of the following correctly describes
93. With reference to ‘Eco Mark’ Scheme, which of ‘Montreal Protocol’?
the following statement(s) is/are correct? (a) It is an international accounting tool for
government and business leaders to
(a) The scheme is administered by Bureau of
understand and quantify greenhouse gas
Indian Standards (BIS).
emissions.
(b) The scheme provides certification and (b) It is an international treaty designed to protect
labelling for household and other consumer the ozone layer by phasing out the production
products, which meet environmental criteria of numerous substances responsible for ozone
along with quality requirements. depletion.

(c) Soaps, detergents, paints, paper, plastics, (c) It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified
by all the member countries of United
propellants and aerosols are some of the
Nations to reduce the emission of chlorine
products identified under this scheme.
gas in the atmosphere.
(d) All the above statements are correct. (d) It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer
94. Consider the following ‘Rivers and Sanctuaries’: financial incentives to developing countries for
reducing greenhouse gases.
1. Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary 97. Consider the following pairs:
2. Mahanadi River National Parks/ Species
Sanctuaries
3. National Chambal Sanctuary
1. Kaziranga sanctuary One-horned Rhinoceros
4. Ramganga River
2. Dachigam sanctuary Kashmir stags
‘Gharial’ is naturally found in which of the given 3. Manas sanctuary Wild buffaloes
above rivers and sanctuaries?
Which of the given above pairs are correctly
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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98. With reference to ‘Governmente-Marketplace 100. Consider the following statements:
(GeM)’, consider the following statements: 1. Primary succession is exposing an area or land
1. It is a national public procurement platform for the first time.
developed by the Ministry of Corporate 2. Secondary succession begins in an area where
Affairs. natural biotic communities have destroyed.
2. It facilitates online procurement of common 3. Primary succession is comparatively faster
use goods and services required by various than secondary succession.
Government Departments.
4. Seres are the entire sequence of communities
Which of the given above statement(s)is/are that successively change in a given area.
correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
99. In which of the following region of India, you are
most likely to come across the ‘One-horned
Rhinoceros’ in its natural habitat?
(a) Northern West Bengal and Assam
(b) Salt marshes of Western Gujarat
(c) Higher Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Andaman and Nicobar islands

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