Prelims Test 18 Questions 25 Dec 23 19-06-58

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( Insta Prelims Test Series 2024 2.0 ) Roll No: 4530492
1. Consider the following statements:

1. Floodplain zoning involves demarcating areas around rivers to be affected by floods of
different magnitudes.
2. According to the National Green Tribunal, there should be no construction within 500m area
from the central lining of a river.
3. The rivers flowing through Punjab are entirely seasonal rivers hence Punjab is not considered
as a flood-prone state.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
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1. Any non-profit organisation that establishes the primacy of social intent can be recognized as a social
enterprise.
2. A non-profit organization can raise money only through the issuance of Zero Coupon Zero Principal
Instruments from private placements.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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6. The terms “Doppelganger and Spamouflage” recently seen in the news refer to-
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8. Which of the following is/are the main objectives of the Aditya-L1 Mission?
1. To study of upper-solar atmospheric dynamics.
2. To examine the physics of the partially ionized plasma.
3. To diagnose the formation of the solar craters.
4. To study the origin of coronal mass ejections.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 3 and 4 only
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C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
9. Which one of the following has enacted the Digital Services Act that aims to make the online world safer and
more transparent for users?
A. India
B. Australia
C. The European Union
D. The United States of America

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12. With reference to the Seethakali folk art, consider the following statements:
1. It was initially practised as a part of the harvest festival Onam.
2. It was originally performed by the Pulayar community living in Kerala.
3. It is purely based on facial expressions and does not consist of any props.

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13. The Fujiwhara Effect has been recently seen in the news in the context of-
A. Interaction of clouds and heat domes

B. Intensity of the Earthquakes
C. Interaction between two cyclones
D. Formation of Aeolian landforms

1. Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) is a centrally
sponsored scheme in India loan assisted by the World Bank.
2. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has funded the “AMBER” project aiming towards
improved employment of candidates.
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16. The Depsang Plains and Demchok Region’ were recently talked about in the news in the context of-
A. Disputed areas located in Eastern Ladakh.

B. Disputed territories between China and Bhutan
C. Regions covered under India’s first Dark Sky Reserve.
D. Hot sulphur springs discovered along the Indus River.
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17. With reference to the Generic drugs, consider the following statements:
1. These drugs are the ones known by the name of their chemical components.
2. These drugs have the same therapeutic effect as their branded counterparts.
3. These drugs are typically sold at substantially lower costs.

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

1. Adoption of Insurance Surety Bonds in India can act as an alternative mechanism for
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20. Consider the following statements about the Yasuní National Park recently seen in the news -
1. It has been declared as a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
2. It was originally a part of the Pantanal Wetlands.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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1. The recently developed “ASTRA” Missile is a Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile to destroy
highly manoeuvring supersonic aerial targets.
2. The Air-to-air missiles with beyond visual range capability provide large stand-off Ranges to
aircraft which can neutralise the adversary aircraft without exposing itself.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
22. With reference to Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), consider the following statements: 2
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24. The term “SeamlessM4T” has been recently seen in the news in the context of-
A. A multilingual multimodal Artificial Intelligence based translation model.

B. An initiative for the Indian youth under the Program “Responsible AI for Youth”.
C. A residential boot camp or online sessions subject to COVID-19 situation.
D. A single central knowledge hub and database on artificial intelligence in India.
25. The term “Namoh 108” recently seen in the news can be best associated with-
A. An island in the Indian Ocean region.
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B. A newly discovered plant variety.

C. An indigenously developed water desalination method.
D. A new lunar Crater identified by Chandrayaan-3.
26. With reference to the Bharathapuzha River, consider the following statements:
1. The river has its origins in the Anamalai hills of Tamil Nadu.
2. The river flows through the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats.
3. It meets the Bay of Bengal at Ponnani and hence is called as Ponnani River.

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29. Which one of the following has recently launched a centralised web portal called “UDGAM”?
A. The NITI Aayog

B. The Indian Space Research Organisation
C. The Bhabha Atomic research Centre
D. The Reserve Bank of India
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1. Namibia
2. Libya
3. Algeria
4. Zimbabwe
Which of the countries mentioned above share their borders with South Africa?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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2. A detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter and is made up of organisms that are
heterotrophic organisms.
3. Unlike the Detritus food chain, a grazing food chain cannot be considered as the conduit for
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energy flow in case of an aquatic ecosystem.

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
34. How many of the following species has/have been declared as ‘Extinct’ according to the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
1. Quagga
2. Thylacine
3. Steller’s Sea Cow
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2. The troposphere contains dinitrogen, dioxygen, ozone and little water vapour.
3. The stratosphere is a dusty zone containing air, much water vapour and clouds

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

1. Oxides of sulphur are produced when sulphur-containing fossil fuel is burnt.
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2. Sulphur dioxide is a gas that is poisonous to both animals and plants.

3. Presence of particulate matter in air catalyses the oxidation of sulphur dioxide.

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

1. Dinitrogen and dioxygen are the main constituents of air and react with each other at a normal
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Statement-I:
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has been recently formulated by India to tax carbon-intensive
products such from 2026.
Statement-II:
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is criticized for shifting of environmental responsibilities from
developed to developing countries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct
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D. Statement-l is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

1. Coral Bleaching happens when corals experience stress in their environment due high levels of ocean
acidification.
2. Dead coral reefs cannot revive themselves even if there are enough species that graze off the weeds that
settle on dead corals.

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1. These are salt-tolerant plants found in tropical and subtropical intertidal regions.
2. These species act as carbon sinks and bio-shields against extreme climatic events.
3. MISHTI initiative is aimed to facilitate mangrove plantation along India’s coastline

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

The ‘SATAT’ Scheme:
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1. Was launched to establish an ecosystem for the production of Compressed Bio Gas from
various waste/biomass.
2. Aims to empower the rural Indian economy by increasing India's domestic energy production
and self-sufficiency.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Statement-I:
Glyphosate is a synthetic organophosphate compound that can be used as a broad-spectrum pesticide.
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48. With reference to Pala Wetland, consider the following statements:

1. It is the largest natural wetland in the state of Mizoram.
2. Its low-lying marshy areas provide excellent habitat for sambar deer.
3. It is a major source of freshwater and is revered by the Mara Community.

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
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D. None
49. With reference to photochemical smog, consider the following statements:

1. Its main component is peroxyacetyl nitrate and includes ozone as well.
2. It leads to the cracking of rubber and extensive damage to plant life.
3. It can be controlled if catalytic converters are used in automobiles.
4. It can be reduced through the planting of Pyrus and Vitis plants.

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51. With reference to Bhitarkanika National Park, consider
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A. The Eastern Ghats

B. The Western Ghats
C. The Silent Valley National Park
D. The Khirganga National Park
53. Which one of the following statements is not correct about PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances?
A. These are found in water-resistant textiles and fire-suppression foams.

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B. Their indestructability comes from carbon-flouride bonds.

C. They are polluting compounds and are known as ‘forever chemicals’.
D. They act as raw materials in the production of phthalic anhydride.

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Degrai Oran is a biodiversity-rich land and provides one of the last natural habitats of the Great Indian
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1. Madhav National Park
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B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
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1. Sponges are among the most ancient animals on rocky reefs across the world.
2. Sponges have the ability to add three-dimensional complexity to the sea floor.
3. Sponges unlike corals have the ability to remain unaffected by marine heatwaves.

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2. Benzene can be formed from both natural processes and human activities.
3. Benzene in indoor air comes from furniture wax and detergents.
4. Benzene can damage the immune system by changing blood levels of antibodies.

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
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1. Eco-Sensitive Zones in India are created as shock absorbers for the protected areas to
minimize the negative impact by certain human activities.
2. The Supreme Court has recently ordered the establishment of 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zones
around all protected areas, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
62. The ‘Boma Technique’ was recently talked about in the news in the context of-
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1. Red Sanders is an Indian endemic species with a restricted geographical range in the Sahyadri
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2. Red Sanders is listed under Appendix II of CITES and is banned from international trade.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
65. With reference to Olive Ridley Turtles, consider the following statements:
1. These are the smallest of all sea turtles and are found only in the warm waters of the Indian
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ocean.
2. These turtles unlike any other turtle species are best known for their unique mass nesting
called Arribada.
3. These turtles are entirely herbivorous and mainly feed on the phytoplankton and sea kelps.

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

The Melghat Tiger Reserve:
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1. The area of the Tiger Reserve is drained by the Khandu and Gadga rivers which are tributaries of Narmada.
3
2. The habitat of the Tiger Reserve is a typical representative of the Central Indian Highland. 0 4
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A. 1 only . c om
ai l
B. 2 only m
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C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2 as
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n dr
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1. The Monocarpic Plants flower only after r ag attaining maturity.
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2. Bamboos are monocarpic plants
s hiwhich take more than 40 years to mature.
3. The monocarpic plants undergo ka a single cycle of reproduction.
o
M
s hi
How many of the
o kastatements given above is/are correct?
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A. Only one
dr two
B. nOnly
ve All three
aC.
h
R ag D. None

1. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to mitigate the impacts of invasive
alien species on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
2. None of the targets under India’s National Biodiversity Action Plan is specifically focused on
the prevention of invasive species.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Total Marks : 200
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69. The Kingdoms namely “Animalia, Plantae, Protista, Archaea, Bacteria and Fungi” form the six ‘kingdoms’ of
biology. In this context, the United Nations has recently emphasised the inclusion of which of the following
along with “Flora and Fauna”?
A. Protista
B. Fungi
C. Archaea
D. Bacteria
70. The Alligator Gar recently talked about in the news is-
A. A non-native and invasive fish species in India.

B. Endemic to the Indus River and its tributaries.
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C. A Freshwater fish exclusively found in Odisha. 04
D. A hybrid of an Indian Gharial and a seawater crocodile. 0 21
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. c om
71. With reference to Red Sand Boa, consider the following statements: ai l
g m
hi@
1. It is essentially a non-venomous species.
s
2. It is found in the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent.
oka
3. Its tail is as thick as the body giving it an appearance m being double-headed.
of
a
ra
nd
e not correct?
av
How many of the statements given above is/are
h
A. Only one g
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B. Only two i
C. All three a sh
D. None M ok
i
ash
M ok
ra anangu” is a new distinct species recently found in India and is also referred to as-
72. “Pulchriphyllium
d
en
hav
g A. Walking Leaf
Ra B. Amarbel
C. Pitcher Plant
D. Venus Flytrap
73. Consider the following statements regarding the Asiatic Wild Dog:
1. It is a Schedule II species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. It is found in Western and Eastern Ghats but not found in North East India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Total Marks : 200
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74. India’s largest indigenously developed Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant has been developed in-
A. Ladakh
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu

The Process of Atlantification arises when-
1. The streams of warmer water from the Atlantic Ocean flow into the Arctic at the Barents Sea.
2. The heat in Atlantic water helps to keep ice from forming and melting existing sea ice from
below.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 04
A. 1 only 0 21
B. 2 only - 99
C. Both 1 and 2 . c om
ai l
D. Neither 1 nor 2 m
g
hi@
k as
76. Consider the following statement:
a mo
ra face and a waddling gait.
It is a nocturnal and flightless bird and has a distinctive owl-like
d
en
av
gh described in the statement given above?
Which one of the following species isabeing
- r
A. The Great Hornbill
s hi
B. The Megapodes
o ka
iM
C. The African Barbets
h
D. The Kokapoa s
o k
a M
ndr
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77. The DIKSHA Platform has been recently mentioned in the news in the context of-
hav
g
Ra A. Serving as National Digital Infrastructure for Teachers.
B. Providing awareness among adolescents about Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
C. Providing Telemedicine Services to the remote areas.
D. Providing High-end broadband connectivity to rural households.
78. The Impossible Trinity or the Trilemma, refers to the idea that an economy cannot-
1. Pursue Independent monetary policy
2. Maintain a fixed exchange rate
3. Allow the free flow of capital across its borders

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
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C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
79. The Kokborok is a language of Borok people in India who are geographically living in-
A. West Bengal
B. Manipur
C. Tripura
D. Mizoram

1. Orchids are divided into two groups namely monopodial and sympodial.
2. The minute seeds of the orchids have only minimal reserves of nutrients. 3 92
04
3. Orchids have mycorrhizal specificity and higher germination rates.
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4. Invasive species like Lantana camara suppress the growth of orchids.
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. c om
ai l
A. Only one g m
B. Only two
s hi@
C. Only three o ka
m
D. All four aa
dr
en
h av
g
- raGreen Wall of India :
1. It will be a 2,000 km long and 5 km iwide green belt from Gujarat to the Delhi-Haryana border to combat
h
climate change and desertification.k as
o of the “Great Green Wall” running through the width of Africa, from
2. It will be developed on theMlines
h i
as
Dakar (Senegal) to Djibouti.
k
o the idea as a national priority under its goal to restore 26 million hectares of degraded
3. India seeks replicate
M
land by 2030.
d ra
v en
ha
g How many of the statements given above are correct?
Ra A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
82. With reference to the Eco Sensitive Zones, consider the following statements :
1. The minimum distance of Eco Sensitive Zone is uniform across the country.
2. In Eco Sensitive Zones, no mining is allowed.
3. Any developmental activities undertaken within ESZs should follow the MoEF&CC 2011 guidelines and
provisions of the 2022 Office Memorandum by MoEF&CC.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

A. Only one
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B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
83. Consider the followings :

1. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
2. National Green Hydrogen Mission
3. National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
4. National Clean India Mission
Which of the above is/are the part/s of National Action Plan on Climate change?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only 3 92
04
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
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o m
il.c(NEMMP) 2020 :
84. Consider the following statements regarding National Electric Mobility Mission Plan
a
1. It has been launched by Minister of New and Renewable Energy.gm
2. Under NEMMP, Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid
s hi@& Electric Vehicles (FAME) was
launched in 2015. o ka
3. The FAME India Scheme is aimed at incentivizingatwo-wheeleram only.
d r
ven
How many of the statements given above aare incorrect?
a gh
A. Only one r
B. Only two h i-
s
C. All three o ka
M
D. None
s hi
o ka
r aM
85. With nd
reference to the "PARIVESH" (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and
v e
Environmental
ha
Single-window Hub), consider the following statements :
g
Ra1. It has been rolled out for online submission, monitoring and management of proposals
submitted by Project Proponents to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MOEFCC).
2. It seeks to give various types of clearances including environment, forest, wildlife and coastal
regulation zone clearances) from Central, State and district-level authorities.
3. The system has been designed, developed and hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, with technical support from National Informatics Centre (NIC).
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Total Marks : 200
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86. Consider the following statements regarding IUCN :

1. It is a global union composed of both government as well as civil society organisations
2. Established in 1948, the IUCN has the tools and knowledge repository to help the world
conserve nature and ensure sustainable development.
3. In 1980, partnering with the UNEP and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the IUCN published
the World Conservation Strategy, a document which helped define the concept of ‘sustainable
development’.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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1 04
2
87. With reference to the REDD+ strategy, consider the following statements :
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1. REDD+ is a mechanism developed by Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention - on Climate
Change (UNFCCC). o m
.c developing countries to
ilfor
a
2. It creates a financial value for the carbon stored in forests by offering incentives
gm development.
reduce emissions from forested lands and invest in low-carbon paths to sustainable
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3. India’s REDD+ strategy report has been prepared by Indian Councilsh i
of Forestry Research & Education
k a
(ICFRE), Dehradun.
m o
r aa
d
How many of the statements given above are
venincorrect?
a
A. Only one
a gh
r
B. Only two
h i-
C. All three
k as
D. None M o
s hi
o ka
M
ra to the National Policy on Biofuels 2018, consider the following statements:
88. With reference
d
1. Withean thrust on Advanced Biofuels, the Policy indicates a viability gap funding scheme for 2G
hav Bio refineries of Rs.5000 crore in 6 years in addition to additional tax incentives,
ethanol
g
Ra higher purchase price as compared to 1G biofuels.
2. The Policy encourages setting up of supply chain mechanisms for biodiesel production from
non-edible oilseeds, Used Cooking Oil and short gestation crops.
3. The Policy allows use of surplus food grains for production of ethanol for blending with petrol
with the approval of National Biofuel Coordination Committee.

A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Total Marks : 200
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1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
2. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
3. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
4. UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
How many of the above institutes get funding from Global Environment Facility (GEF)?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
90. With reference to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs), consider the following statements :
1. POPs are lipophilic, which means that they accumulate in the fatty tissue of human beings3but 92
4
animal remain unaffected from it.
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2. In fatty tissue, the concentrations can become magnified by up to 70,000 times higher
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background levels.
. c om
3. Stockholm Convention aims to eliminate or restrict the production and i l use of POPs.
g ma
s hi@
A. Only one oka
m
B. Only two
r aa
C. All three d
ven
D. None ha
rag
i-
sh
91. Consider the followings:
o ka
M
1. Actions on Air Quality
s hi report
ka
2. Living planet report
o
3. The Energy aM report
ndr
e
av many of the above reports are published by World Wildlife Fund (WWF)?
How
h
g A. Only one
Ra
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
92. Consider the following statements regarding Kigali Amendment?

1. Before the middle of this century, current hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) use has to be curtailed by at least 50
percent.
2. India has to achieve this target by 2045 while the developed countries have to do it by 2036.
3. If implemented successfully, the Kigali Amendment is expected to prevent about 0.5°C rise in global
warming by the end of this century.

A. Only one
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B. Only two
C. All three
D. None

1. It should support vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species or threatened
ecological communities.
2. It should regularly support 20,000 or more water-birds.
3. It should support populations of plant and/or animal species important for maintaining the
biological diversity of a particular biogeographic region.
How many of the statements given above are incorrect regarding the criteria for selecting a
RAMSAR site?
2
A. Only one
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B. Only two 210
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C. All three
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D. All three m o
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94. Consider the following statements regarding Convention on International
s hi@
Trade in Endangered species of Wild
flora and fauna (CITES): a
1. It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at m ok of members of the International
a meeting
a
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). dra
n
ve in general and species covered under convention is
2. In India, International trade in all wild flora and fauna
a
regulated through the provisions of the Wild lifegh (protection) Act 1972.
- ra
s hi
ka above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given
o
A. 1 only M
B. 2 only s hi
a
ok 2
C. Both 1Mand
a 1 nor 2
dr
D. Neither
en
hav
g
Ra
95. With reference to the Bonn Convention, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range.
2. Appendix II of the convention lists migratory species that are classified as endangered and where urgent
international cooperation is necessary to address the issue.
3. Marine Turtles, Siberian and Dugong are a part of the conservation under this convention which are related
to India.

A. Only one
B. Only one
C. All three
D. All three
Total Marks : 200
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96. Consider the following statements :

1. World Charter for Nature was adopted by United Nations member nation-states on October 28, 1982.
2. It proclaims five principles of conservation by which all human conduct affecting nature is to be guided and
judged.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
97. Consider the following statements regarding Basel convention on trans-boundary movement of hazardous
wastes, 1989 :
2
1. It is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste
4 39
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between nations, and specifically to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed
2
0
less developed countries (LDCs).
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2. It does not address the movement of radioactive waste.
. c om
3. India has not ratified this convention. i l
g ma
How many of the statements given above are incorrect?
s hi@
A. Only one oka
m
B. Only two
r aa
C. All three d
ven
D. None ha
rag
i-
sh
o ka
1. Agenda-21 iM
2. Rio Declaration ash
M ok
3. Convention on Climate Change
ra on Biodiversity
4. Convention
d
v en
ha
g Which of the above is/ are associated with United Nations Conference on Environment and
Ra Development?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
99. Consider the following statements regarding U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) :
1. The primary goals of the UNFCCC were to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions at levels that
would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the global climate.
2. The UNFCCC entered into force on 21st March 1996, and has been ratified by 197 countries

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Reach 500 GW Non-fossil energy capacity by 2050.
2. 50 percent of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030.
3. Reduction of total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes from now to 2030.
4. Reduction of the carbon intensity of the economy by 45 percent by 2040, over 2005 levels.
Which of the above statements is/are correct regarding five nectar elements (Panchamrit) of
India’s climate action?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
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C. 2 and 3 only
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Total Marks : 200

1. Consider the following statements:

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

10. Consider the following statements:

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Interaction of clouds and heat domes

14. Consider the following statements:

A. Disputed areas located in Eastern Ladakh.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

18. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

21. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. A multilingual multimodal Artificial Intelligence based translation model.

A. An island in the Indian Ocean region.

B. A newly discovered plant variety.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. The NITI Aayog

30. Consider the following:

31. Consider the following statements:

33. Consider the following statements:

energy flow in case of an aquatic ecosystem.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?

37. Consider the following statements:

2. Sulphur dioxide is a gas that is poisonous to both animals and plants.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

38. Consider the following statements:

40. Consider the following statements:

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

explanation for Statement-I

41. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

45. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

46. Consider the following statements:

48. With reference to Pala Wetland, consider the following statements:

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

49. With reference to photochemical smog, consider the following statements:

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. The Eastern Ghats

A. These are found in water-resistant textiles and fire-suppression foams.

B. Their indestructability comes from carbon-flouride bonds.

54. Consider the following statements:

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

56. Consider the following:

57. Consider the following statements:

How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

61. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Coral Reef Restoration 3 92

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

66. Consider the following:

68. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. A non-native and invasive fish species in India.