Devansh Raghuwanshi 

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BASICS OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - REPORTS

OVERALL ANALYSIS COMPARISON REPORT SOLUTION REPORT

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Devansh Raghuwanshi
Course: GATE+ESE
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Q. 1

Consider the following statements regarding geothermal energy:

HOME 1. The slow decay of radioactive particles in the earth’s core produces geothermal energy.
2. Geothermal energy is relatively expensive with respect to other sources of renewable energy.
MY TEST 3. The carbon footprint of a geothermal power plant is minimal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?
BOOKMARKS

A 1 only
MY PROFILE

REPORTS B 2 and 3 only

BUY PACKAGE
C 1 and 3 only
Correct Option
ASK AN EXPERT

Solution :
(c)
 D 1, 2 and 3

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Q. 2

Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding biofuels?

FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A Biofuels produce less Greenhouse gases as compared to fossil fuels.

B Second-generation biofuels are produced from non-food crops like agricultural residues.

C Fourth-generation biofuels include electro-fuels and photobiological solar fuels.

D Biofuels have a higher energy output than fossil fuels.

Correct Option

Solution :
(d)
Biofuels have a lower energy output than fossil fuels and therefore require greater quantities to be consumed in order to
produce the same energy level.

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Q. 3

Consider the following statements regarding Strategic Environment Assessment:

1. It takes place at earlier stages of decision making cycle.
2. It considers limited number of feasible alternatives.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 only
Correct Option

Solution :
(a)

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. 4

Consider the following statements regarding mangroves:

1. Mangroves are found only in the locations where abundant silt is brought down by rivers.
2. They require high solar radiation and have the ability to absorb fresh water from saline or brackish water.
3. Mangroves protect coastal inlands from tsunami, hurricanes and floods.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 and 2 only

B 3 only

1 and 3 onl
 C 1 and 3 only

D 2 and 3 only
Correct Option

Solution :
(d)
• Mangroves are usually found in the locations where the abundant silt is brought down by rivers or on the backshore of
accreting sandy beaches.
• Mangroves require high solar radiation to filter saline water through their roots.

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Q. 5

Which of the following mammals is critically endangered in India?

FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A Red Panda

B Lion-tailed macaque

C Eld‘s deer

D Malabar civet
Correct Option

Solution :
(d)

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Q. 6

Montreux Record, a register for sites of environmental importance, is related to which one of the following areas?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A Coral bleaching sites

B Wetlands
Correct Option

Solution :
(b)
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in
ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments,
pollution or other human interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.

C River deltas

D Estuaries

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Q. 7

Which of these pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. Carbon monoxide: Asphyxiation
2. Sulphur dioxide: Greenhouse effect
3. Chlorofluorocarbon: Ozone layer depletion
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 and 2 only

B 3 only
 B y

C 1 and 3 only
Correct Option

Solution :
(c)

D 2 and 3 only

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Q. 8

Which one of the following is not a secondary air pollutant?

FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A Smog

B Acid rain

C Ozone

D Particulate matter
Correct Option

Solution :
(d)
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Q. 9

Consider the following statements regarding Kyoto Protocol:

1. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the Clean Development Mechanism permits a signatory nation to establish emission reduction
projects in other developing nations.
2. Each signatory country is allowed to emit a fixed amount of Greenhouse gases under quota limit.
3. The Kyoto Protocol legally binds developed country Parties to emission reduction targets.
Which of the above statements are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option

Solution :
(d)
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Q. 10

The “Agenda-21”, a Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development was adopted in which one of the following climate change
summits?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A Rio Summit, 1992

Correct Option

Solution :
(a)
Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the Statement of principles for the Sustainable
Management of Forests were adopted by more than 178 Governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment
and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janerio (Brazil) in 1992.

B Marrakech Summit, 2001

C Cancun Summit, 2010

D Durban Summit, 2011

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Q. 11
Consider the following statements:
1. National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been established under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 with a mandate for disposal of
applications/appeal within 6-months of filing the same.
2. An area of 200 meters from edge of river Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao has been declared as “No Development Zone”
by NGT.
3. NGT has also prohibited dumping of waste within 500 meters from edge of river Ganga.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 3 only

D 1 and 3 only
Correct Option

Solution :
(d)

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Q. 12

Consider the following statements about LEED and GRIHA energy compliance certifications:
1. LEED has backing of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and been used in India since 2001.
2. LEED rating is based on per capita energy consumption while GRIHA works on absolute number.
3. LEED is bench marked with Global Standards and GRIHA is home-grown.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C 1 and 2 only

D 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option

Solution :
(d)

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Q. 13

Consider the following statements:

1. Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) was adopted in 2001, but came in force in 2004.
2. This convention aims to control transboundary movement of POPs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 only
 Correct Option

Solution :
(a)

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. 14

Consider the following statements:

1. IUCN has defined different protected areas under six categories.
2. Category I has two sub-part I(a) and I(b); in which I(a) is for strict nature reserve managed for science and I(b) for wilderness
area managed for wilderness protection.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2
Correct Option
 Correct Option

Solution :
(c)

D Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. 15

“Global Dimming” is defined as:

FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A Nullifying the impact of global warming

B Reduction in amount of global direct irradiance at earth’s surface

Correct Option

Solution :
(b)
 C Reduction in voltage level of electricity supply due to world-wide increase in demand of electricity

D None of the above

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Q. 16

Consider the following statements:

1. Shale gas is colorless, odourless and lighter than air.
2. Shale gas is unconventional source of methane, just like coal-bed gas and tight gas.
3. Shale gas is used in Europe but not in USA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 only

B 1 and 2 only
Correct Option

Solution :
(b)

C 1 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3
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Q. 17

Consider the following statements:

1. Sundarbans mangrove forest cover is fast depleting.
2. The reason of forest cover depletion is less freshwater inflow which results in increased salinity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2
Correct Option

Solution :
(c)

D Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. 18

Which of the following diseases are caused by the consumption of water contaminated by mercury and nitrates?
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A Osteoporosis and Blue baby syndrome

 A Osteoporosis and Blue baby syndrome

B Osteoporosis and Minamata disease

C Minamata disease and Blue baby syndrome

Correct Option

Solution :
(c)

D Minamata disease and Osteoporosis

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Q. 19

The term ‘eutrophication’ refers to

FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A symbiotic relationship with other organisms

B directional change in vegetation in an ecosystem

C how pollutants enter a food chain

D enrichment of nutrients in lake ecosystem

C t O ti
 Correct Option

Solution :
(d)
In eutrophication, there is an increase in concentration of nutrients in lake ecosystem.

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Q. 20

The term ‘biomagnification’ is referred to as:

FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A increase in the body weight

B uncontrolled growth of harmful organisms

C accumulation of increasing amount of non-degradable pollutant through food chain

Correct Option

Solution :
(c)
Biomagnification or bio-amplification or biological magnification, is the increasing concentration of toxic chemicals in the
tissues of organisms at successively higher levels in a food chain.

D increase in number of bacteria in culture medium

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Q. 21

Which of the following can help in reducing the carbon footprint?

1. Using fly-ash based cement in building construction.
2. Using LED based electric lamps instead of incandescent lamps.
l h h d b l
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2
Correct Option

Solution :
 
(c)
Carbon footprint is the sum of all emissions of CO2 which were induced by human activities directly or indirectly in a given
time frame. Usually a carbon footprint is calculated for the time period of a year.

D Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. 22

Statement (I): Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by bacteria in decomposing the
organic wastes present in water.
Statement (II): The higher amounts of waste increase the rates of decomposition and O2  consumption.
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A a

B b
Correct Option

Solution :
(b)
 C c

D d

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Q. 23

Statement (I): Bioremediation is the use of microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic forms.
Statement (II): In Biosparging process, the microorganisms are imported to a contaminated site to enhance degradation
process.
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A a

B b

C c
Correct Option

Solution :
(c)

D d
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Q. 24

Statement (I): The Global Warming Potential (GWP) for a gas is a measure of total energy that a gas absorbs over a particular
period of time compared to methane.
Statement (II): Global warming potential of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) is highest.
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A a

B b

C c

D d
Correct Option

Solution :
(d)

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Q. 25

Statement (I): No two species have exact identical niches.

Statement (II): Niche plays an important role in conservation of organisms.
FAQ Have any Doubt ?

A a
B b
Correct Option

Solution :
(b)

C c

D d

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