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1. With reference to the World Sustainable 3. What do you understand by the term Dobson
Development Summit (WSDS), consider the Units (DU)?
following statements: (a) A unit of measurement for atmospheric
1. It is the annual flagship event of pressure.
Greenpeace International. (b) A unit of measurement for ozone
2. It is the only independently convened concentration.
international summit on sustainable (c) A unit of measurement for soil moisture
development and the environment, based level.
in the global south (or developing world). (d) A unit of measurement for water
3. Act4Earth manifesto was launched at turbidity.
WSDS 2022 to create a more sustainable
and equitable world for present and future 4. With reference to the Print and Digital Media
generations. Association (PADMA), consider the
Which of the statements given above is/are following statements:
correct? 1. It is a statutory body established under the
(a) 1 and 2 only
Information Technology Act, 2000.
(b) 3 only
2. It is chaired by the Union Minister of
(c) 2 and 3 only
Information and Broadcasting.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
2. With reference to Bharat Stage (BS) VI
(a) 1 only
emission standards, consider the following
(b) 2 only
statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. The standards are applicable to light and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
heavy-duty vehicles excluding three-
wheeled vehicles.
5. Which one of the following best describes the
2. As per the BS-VI emission norms, petrol
term, bancassurance?
vehicles will have to effect a 25%
(a) It refers to the exclusive banking and
reduction in their nitrogen oxide
insurance products sold by the same
emissions.
parent company.
3. The BS-VI norms have made onboard
(b) It is an insurance taken by the Central
diagnostics mandatory for vehicles.
Bank against the drop of value of the
4. The standards and the timeline for
currency.
implementation are set by the Ministry of
(c) It is an arrangement between a bank and
Road Transport and Highways.
an insurance company allowing the
Which of the statements given above are
correct? insurance company to sell its products to
obtained from the state pollution control Select the correct answer using the code given
board.
below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? city.
3. It gives current estimates and 24 hour
(a) 1 only
advance forecasts on air quality.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
22. With reference to Geothermal Energy,
(d) 1, 2 and 3
consider the following statements:
1. USA is the leading producer of
25. The SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN),
geothermal energy in the world. recently seen in the news is an initiative of:
2. The estimated potential for geothermal (a) National Aeronautics and Space
energy in India is about 10000 MW. Administration
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation
3. Geothermal power plants do not emit
(c) SpaceX
greenhouse gases.
(d) Blue Origin
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 26. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 only reference to the Unified Payment Interface
1. It can be done in both aerobic and substances (ODS), consider the following
statements:
anaerobic conditions.
1. Volcanoes and oceanic ecosystems act as
2. Biosparging involves the injection of air
natural sources of ODS.
under pressure into groundwater. 2. Carbon tetrachloride and methyl
3. Composting is an ex-situ bioremediation chloroform are examples of ODS.
technique. 3. The Montreal Protocol on ODS is yet to
correct?
52. Consider the following statements with
reference to Gamma Ray Bursts (GRB): (a) 1 only
1. GRBs are extremely bright, high-energy
(b) 2 only
short gamma radiations which get
released when massive stars collapse or (c) Both 1 and 2
die in the Universe.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The energy associated with GRBs is
lesser than what our Sun can emit.
3. The merger of two black holes can release
55. Which among the following is/are species of
short GRBs.
Which of the statements given above are fish?
(b) 2 only
71. With reference to Digital Rupee, consider the
(c) Both 1 and 2
following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It would be in the form of a digital token
that represents legal tender.
68. With reference to air pollution, ‘Fugitive 2. It would be issued in different
emissions’, essentially refers to denominations than the paper currency
(a) Emission of gases due to use of and coins that are currently issued.
renewable energy sources 3. It would be distributed directly through
(b) Air Pollutants which persist in the the Reserve Bank of India.
69. In the context of waste management, consider 72. Consider the following statements with
the following statements regarding windrow reference to the Kigali Amendment:
composting: 1. It amended the Montreal Protocol on
1. It is mainly used at the household level Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
2. Under this agreement, India will
and not suited for large volumes of waste.
complete its phase-down of HFCs by
2. It is done in anaerobic conditions.
85% in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 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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73. With reference to offshore wind energy, 76. With reference to the Intergovernmental
consider the following statements: Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), consider
1. India has set a target of installing 30 GW
the following statements:
of offshore wind energy by 2030.
2. The current policy restricts offshore wind 1. IPCC was set up in 1988 by the World
energy farm development up to a distance Meteorological Organization (WMO)
of 10 nautical miles from the baseline.
and United Nations Environment
3. National Institute of Wind Energy is the
nodal agency for the development of Programme (UNEP).
offshore wind energy in India. 2. It prepares Assessment Reports (ARs)
Which of the statements given above is/are
which are published every year.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. It conducts detailed research and
(b) 2 only monitors climate change before
(c) 2 and 3 only
publishing its reports.
(d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
74. Consider the following statements regarding correct?
biochar:
(a) 1 only
1. It is a carbon-enriched biomaterial
generated through incineration. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Biochar enriches the soil and prevents it (c) 1 and 3 only
from leaching pesticides.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. It is also an excellent carbon sink and can
be used for carbon sequestration.
Which of the statements given above is/are 77. In the context of pollution, the Bamako
correct?
Convention is a treaty
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) to eliminate plastic pollution by 2050.
(c) 3 only (b) of African nations prohibiting the import
(d) 1, 2 and 3
of any hazardous waste.
75. With reference to the Convention of (c) to control marine pollution in high seas.
Biological Diversity (CBD), which one of the (d) of European Union to phase out Volatile
following is the correct description of the 30
Organic Compounds.
by 30 goal?
(a) It aims to save the 30 percent of the
world’s most Critically Endangered 78. Which of the following organizations
Animal species from extinction by 2030. designed the 'Green Economy Initiative'?
(b) It aims to protect 30 percent of the
(a) The Food and Agriculture Organisation
world’s land and oceans by 2030.
(c) It aims to demarcate at least 30 percent of (b) The United Nations Environment
ocean area as Marine Protected Area by Programme
2030.
(c) The World Bank
(d) It aims to reduce air pollution levels by
30 percent from current levels by 2030. (d) World Resources Institute
1. While oilzapper can be used in situ, the 2. Absorption of UV-B by ozone in the
use of the oilivorous technique requires stratosphere reduces its amount reaching
the transfer of contaminated waste to the the earth's surface and thus its harmful
remediation by injection of gases. 89. Recently seen in the news, red sand dunes,
(c) It refers to the use of plant roots to absorb popularly known as ‘Erra Matti Dibbalu’, are
and precipitate toxic metals from located in which one of the following states
contaminated groundwater. in India?
(d) It refers to an in situ chemical reduction (a) Andhra Pradesh
(ISCR) technique in which chemically (b) Kerala
Sukapha, is known for which one of the 99. With reference to National Clean Air
Programme (NCAP), consider the following
following?
statements:
(a) Laying the foundation of the Ahom 1. It aims to bring a 40% reduction in
Kingdom particulate matter concentration by 2026.
2. The base year for the reduction of PM2. 5
(b) Leading the Civil Disobidience
and PM10 under NCAP is 2017.
Movement against the British during the 3. NCAP is implemented in all tier II and
tier III India.
salt satyagraha
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Unifying the territories of Bengal and correct?
Assam (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Creating the first transboundary National
(c) 2 only
Park between Bhutan and Assam (d) 1, 2 and 3
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100. 'Dublin Principles' are sometimes in the news
for
(a) recognizing water as an economic good.
(b) ensuring sustainable use of biodiversity
with the help of access and benefit-
sharing mechanism.
(c) combating land degradation and
desertification with the help of
indigenous communities.
(d) sustainable use of pesticides in
agriculture.
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