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SFG 2024 | LEVEL 2 |Test 6 |

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Q.1) “If rainforests and tropical forests are the influenced by factors like varying temperature,
lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands salinity, or vegetation.
function as its kidneys.” Which one of the Which of the following options is described in
following functions of wetlands best reflects the above passage?
the above statement? a) Ecocline
a) The water cycle in wetlands involves b) Habitat
surface runoff, subsoil percolation and c) Ecotype
evaporation. d) Home Range
b) Algae form the nutrient base upon which
fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles Q.5) Consider the following statements
and mammals thrive. regarding the Global River Cities Alliance
c) Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining (GCRA), launched at the COP-28 of UNFCCC:
sedimentation balance and soil 1. It was launched by the Central Ground
stabilization. Water Board, to foster global collaboration
d) Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and for river conservation.
excess nutrients. 2. Its members include over 500 river cities
worldwide across 27 countries.
Q.2) Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
regarding effect of light on plant growth: correct?
1. In most of the seeds, light is not an a) 1 only
essential factor for germination. b) 2 only
2. Plants exhibit Photoperiodism, that is the c) Both 1 and 2
plants grow towards the direction of the d) Neither 1 nor 2
light source.
3. Increase in light intensity does not impact Q.6) Regarding ecogeographical principles,
the rate of transpiration in the plants. which of the following best describes Allen's
How many of the above statements are Rule?
correct? a) Organisms at higher latitudes are larger
a) Only one and thicker than those close to the
b) Only two equator to conserve heat.
c) All three b) The size of the species is limited by the
d) None resources available in the environment.
c) Animals in warm, humid climates tend to
Q.3) Consider the following organisms: have darker pigmentation compared to
1. Dung beetles those in cool, dry climates.
2. Sea horse d) Mammals from colder climates generally
3. Millipedes have shorter ears and limbs to minimize
4. Termites heat loss.
5. Sea cucumber
How many of the above organisms primarily Q.7) Consider the following examples of biotic
obtain their nutrients from dead organic interactions:
substances? 1. Epiphytic plant growing on a tree
a) Only two 2. Dung beetles sheltering in Cow dung
b) Only three 3. A large tree shading a small plant
c) Only four 4. Suckerfish attaching to shark
d) All five How many of the above are examples of
Commensalism?
Q.4) It is a gradual transition zone between a) Only one
two distinct ecosystems, where there is no b) Only two
sharp boundary separating them. This zone c) Only three
exhibits a continuous change in species d) All four
composition over a geographical area,

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Q.8) Consider the following statements about Q.11) Due to some reasons, if there is a huge
ecological succession: fall in the population of species of butterflies,
Statement-I: The rate of Secondary what could be its likely
Succession is faster than the rate of Primary consequence/consequences?
Succession. 1. Pollination of some plants could be
Statement-II: Secondary succession begins adversely affected.
with the colonization of pioneer species, such 2. There could be a drastic increase in the
as grasses and weeds, while primary fungal infections of some cultivated plants.
succession begins with the pioneer species, 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of
such as lichens and mosses. some species of wasps, spiders and birds.
Which one of the following is correct in Select the correct using the code given below:
respect of the above statements? a) 1 only
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are b) 2 and 3 only
correct and Statement-II is the correct c) 1 and 3 only
explanation for Statement-I d) 1, 2 and 3
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the correct Q.12) With reference to Humus, consider the
explanation for Statement-I. following statements:
c) Statement-1 is correct Statement-II is 1. It is formed due to the decomposition of
incorrect. organic matter by bacteria and fungus.
d) Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-II is 2. It is rich in nutrients like nitrogen,
correct. phosphorous and potassium, which are
essential for plant growth.
Q.9) Consider the following statements with 3. It has a high water-holding capacity,
reference to Food Chains: helping to retain moisture in the soil.
1. The detritus food chain dominates the 4. It forms soil aggregates or clumps which
aquatic ecosystem. helps in promoting aeration and drainage
2. Food chains can exist within the in soil.
population of a species. How many of the above statements are
3. One species can occupy more than one correct?
trophic level simultaneously in a food a) Only one
chain. b) Only two
4. Energy flow through the trophic levels is c) Only three
unidirectional. d) All four
How many of the above statements are
correct? Q.13) Consider the following pairs:
a) Only one Type of Biotic Real-Life Example
b) Only two Interaction
c) Only three 1. Amensalism Grazing cattle and
d) All four insects present in the
grass
Q.10) Brazzaville declaration of 2023 is related 2. Parasitism Mistletoe and trees
to which of the following? 3. Mutualism Zooxanthellae and
a) Enhancing conservation efforts for coral polyp
endangered species in Africa. How many of the above pairs are correctly
b) Promoting sustainable land management matched?
practices to combat soil erosion globally. a) Only one
c) To forge a global coalition for protecting b) Only two
the world's major tropical rainforests and c) All three
carbon sinks. d) None
d) Establishing a global framework for
protecting marine ecosystems.

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Q.14) Consider the following statements with Q.17) Consider the following statements about
regards to Cyanobacteria: Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs):
1. They are blue-green algae, with the Statement - I: Analysis of milk can provide
capability of performing photosynthesis. information regarding the amount of
2. They can survive in extreme environments persistent organic pollutants in a mammal's
like hot springs and polar regions. body.
3. Cyanobacteria like Nostoc and Anabaena Statement - II: Persistent Organic Pollutants
have the ability to fix atmospheric are soluble in the fat.
nitrogen. Which one of the following is correct in
4. They help in reducing the harmful algal respect of the above statements?
blooms in the waterbodies. a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
How many of the statements given above are correct and Statement-II is the correct
correct? explanation for Statement-I
a) Only one b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
b) Only two correct and Statement-II is not the correct
c) Only three explanation for Statement for Statement-I
d) All four c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect
Q.15) With reference to Indian Patents Act, d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
1970, consider the following statements: is correct
1. The act mandates inventions to
demonstrate industrial applicability to Q.18) Consider the following adaptations of the
qualify for patent protection. plants:
2. Any process involving the treatment of 1. Deep root systems
humans or animals to make them disease- 2. Very short growing seasons
free is ineligible for patentability under the 3. Growing high above the ground
act. 4. Having dark-colored pigments
3. Under the act, a term of patent in India is How many of the adaptations are generally
twenty years from the date of filing the observed in the plants of polar regions?
patent application. a) Only one
How many of the statements given above are b) Only two
correct? c) Only three
a) Only one d) All four
b) Oly two
c) All three Q.19) Consider the following statements with
d) None reference to low fertility of soil in boreal
forests:
Q.16) In the context of ecological pyramids, 1. Slow weathering of rocks
consider the following statements: 2. Leaching of nutrients due to frequent rains.
1. Pyramid of number depicts the relationship 3. Trees do not shed their leaves frequently
between the numbers of primary producers 4. Decomposition process of organic matter is
and consumers at different trophic levels. slow
2. Pyramid of biomass is inverted in the How many of the statements given above are
aquatic ecosystems. correct reasons for the low fertility of soil in
3. Saprophytes are not represented in boreal forest?
ecological pyramids. a) Only one
How many of the statements given above are b) Only two
correct? c) Only three
a) Only one d) All four
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

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Q.20) With reference to International Space 2. Seagrasses promote coral reef health by
Station, consider the following statements: improving water clarity and reducing
1. It is situated in Geostationary orbit, which harmful bacteria.
allows for broad coverage of Earth’s 3. Seagrasses are more efficient than tropical
surface. rainforests in sequestering carbon dioxide.
2. It is a collaboration of five space agencies 4. Seagrasses stabilize shorelines and reduce
including India’s Indian Space Research coastal erosion.
Organisation (ISRO). How many of the above statements are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? a) Only two
a) 1 only b) Only three
b) 2 only c) All four
c) Both 1 and 2 d) None
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.24) In context of mangroves consider the
Q.21) Which one of the following is the correct following statement:
taxonomic hierarchy? 1. The Sundarbans delta is the only
a) Kingdom-Phylum-Order-Genus-Family- mangrove forest in the world inhabited by
Class- Species Royal Bengal Tigers.
b) Kingdom-Order-Class-Phylum-Family- 2. The Bhitarkanika mangroves are located
Genus- Species in the deltas of river Godavari.
c) Kingdom-Class-Order-Phylum-Family- 3. Baratang Island Mangroves is home to the
Species-Genus only mud volcano in India.
d) Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family- How many of the above statements are
Genus – Species correct?
a) Only one
Q.22) Consider the following statements with b) Only two
reference to Net Primary productivity (NPP) of c) All three
an Ecosystem: d) None
1. It is the rate of production of organic
matter during photosynthesis. Q.25) With reference to various disputed
2. Temperate rainforests have the highest net territories appeared in the news, consider the
Primary Productivity among the terrestrial following pairs:
ecosystems. Places Claimed by
3. NPP in oceans is controlled by the light 1. Essequibo Venezuela and
conditions in the photic zone and upward Guyana
flux of nutrients. 2. Islas Malvinas France and
How many of the statements given above are Argentina
correct? 3. Senkaku Island China and Japan
a) Only one 4. Sinai Peninsula India and China
b) Only two How many of the pairs given above are
c) All three correctly matched?
d) None a) Only one
b) Only two
Q.23) Seagrasses are also called ecosystem c) Only three
engineers for providing many ecosystem d) All four
services. In this context consider the following
statements:
1. Seagrass meadows act as "ocean filters" by
trapping sediments and pollutants.

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Q.26) Unlike most other hard exoskeleton Q.29) Consider the following pairs:
crustaceans, this crustacean has a long soft Wetlands River
abdominal exoskeleton, so it scavenges snail 1. Ropar Beas
shells or other hollow objects as shelter to 2. Wular Jhelum
protect its fragile body from predators. When 3. Keoladeo Chambal
those shells are in short supply, the individuals 4. Chilika Daya
of this crustacean species will fight for these How many of the above pairs are correctly
shells. In recent times due to the decline in matched?
numbers of natural snail shells, these a) Only one
crustaceans are shifting towards plastics for b) Only two
their protection. c) Only three
Which of the following crustaceans is d) All four
described in the above passage?
a) Hermit crab Q.30) Consider the following statements about
b) Lobster Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
c) Shrimp 1. It is a United Nations led initiative that
d) Prawns seeks to increase maritime cooperation
among navies of Indian ocean littoral states.
Q.27) In context of ecological niche, consider 2. India played a foundational role in the
the following statements: establishment of IONS in 2008.
1. An ecological niche refers solely to the Which of the statements given above is/are
physical location where an organism lives. correct?
2. Two organisms can occupy the same a) 1 only
ecological niche in the same environment b) 2 only
and coexist successfully. c) Both 1 and 2
3. An organism's ecological niche can change d) Neither 1 nor 2
over time as the environment changes.
How many of the above statements are Q.31) ‘A biological community in its
correct? environment’ such as a pond, an ocean, a
a) Only one forest, even an aquarium is known as-
b) Only two a) biome
c) All three b) community
d) None c) abiotic environment
d) Ecosystem
Q.28) Consider the following pairs:
Tree name Forest type Q.32) Consider the following statements:
1. Peepal Swamp 1. Increase in the alkalinity of soil.
2. Khair Montane 2. Depletion of groundwater levels.
3. Kusum Moist Deciduous 3. Increased humus content of the soil.
4. Mahogany Scrub How many of the statements given above can
5. Tendu Dry deciduous be the consequences of deforestation?
How many of the above pairs are correctly a) Only one
matched? b) Only two
a) Only two c) All three
b) Only three d) None
c) Only four
d) All five

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Q.33) Consider the following Q.36) Consider the following statements


organisms/species: regarding Ramsar Convention-
1. Diatoms 1. The inclusion of any wetland in the Ramsar
2. Zooplankton List signifies a decline in its ecological
3. Mosses character and the need for immediate
4. Coccolithophores intervention.
How many of the above are primary 2. The Secretariat of Ramsar Convention is
producers? co-located with the headquarters facilities
a) Only one of IUCN in Gland, Switzerland.
b) Only two Which of the statements given above is/are
c) Only three correct?
d) All four a) 1 only
b) 2 only
Q.34) With reference to ‘Oligotrophic Lakes’, c) Both 1 and 2
consider the following statements: d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. They have low nutrient content.
2. Oxygen distributions is largely uniform Q.37) Which one of the following species tastes
throughout the depth of an Oligotrophic the foods with their feet?
Lake. a) Butterflies
3. The Oligotrophic Lakes have higher Net b) Bees
Primary Productivity as compared to the c) Wasps
Eutrophic Lakes. d) Dragonflies
How many of the statements given above are
correct? Q.38) In context of Ecosystem Services
a) Only one consider the following -
b) Only two 1. Food production
c) All three 2. Water purification
d) None 3. Spiritual enrichment
4. Climate regulation
Q.35) With reference to Pradhan Mantri 5. Aesthetic appreciation of nature
Vishwakarma scheme, consider the following How many of the above options are examples
statements: of ‘Regulating Services’ of ecosystem?
1. It is a central sector scheme, launched by a) Only two
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium b) Only three
Enterprises. c) Only four
2. The scheme recognises the skills of artisans d) All five
and craftspeople, who work with their
hands and tools, through certificates. Q.39) Consider the following statements-
3. A person must have attained the age of 18 1. The dense canopy layer in rainforest
years to avail benefits under this scheme. prevents sunlight from reaching the forest
4. The scheme provides marketing support to floor, hindering the growth of most plant
beneficiaries by enrolling them in the life.
Government e Market (GeM) platform. 2. The warm, moist conditions in rainforest
How many of the statements given above are are ideal for the decomposition of organic
correct? matter, promoting nutrient recycling in the
a) Only one ecosystem.
b) Only two Which of the above statements is/are correct?
c) Only three a) 1 only
d) All four b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.40) Consider the following statements in 2. The “Coral Reef Breakthrough” often
respect of the Non-Banking Financial mentioned in the news has been launched
Company (NBFC): by ICRI.
1. NBFCs in India are allowed to deal in goods 3. Being a formal group its decisions are
trading and property transactions. binding on its members.
2. They are part of the payment and How many of the above statements are
settlement system and hence can issue correct?
cheques drawn on themselves. a) Only one
3. Unlike banks, deposits in NBFCs b) Only two
are not insured by the Deposit Insurance c) All three
and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). d) None
How many of the above statements are
correct? Q.44) With reference to the effect of frost on
a) Only one crops, consider the following statements:
b) Only two 1. Due to the frost, taste of the crop produce
c) All three may deteriorate.
d) None 2. It can lead to hormonal changes in the
plants.
Q.41) Consider the following statements: 3. It can damage the plant cells.
1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in How many of the statements given above are
tropical waters. correct?
2. More than one-third of the world’s coral a) Only one
reefs are located in the territories of b) Only two
Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. c) All three
3. Coral reefs host far a greater number of d) None
animal phyla than those hosted by tropical
rainforests. Q.45) Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are Statement-I: Alligators undergo brumation.
correct? Statement-II: Brumation helps cold-blooded
a) 1 and 2 only animals to reduce their activity levels and
b) 3 only metabolic rates.
c) 1 and 3 only Which one of the following is correct in
d) 1, 2 and 3 respect of the above statements?
a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are
Q.42) Consider the following- correct and Statement-II is the correct
1. Alpacas explanation for Statement-I.
2. Dromedaries b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
3. Guanacos correct and Statement-II is not the correct
4. llamas explanation for Statement-I.
How many of the above belong to the family of c) Statement-I correct but Statement-II is
camels/Camelids? incorrect.
a) Only one d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
b) Only two correct.
c) Only three
d) All four Q.46) Find the missing number ‘?’ in the given
sequence:
Q.43) With reference to International Coral 3, 1.5, 2.25, 5.62, 19.67, ?
Initiative (ICRI), consider the following a) 88.51
statements: b) 80.62
1. India is a founding member of the ICRI. c) 99.71
d) 62.42

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Q.47) To prepare 1 kg of sweet A, a mixture of 4 challenges, particularly in addressing the


kg of sweetener and 2 kg of binder is required, nuanced layers of socio-economic disparities
while for 1 kg of sweet B, the recipe calls for 6 that could potentially be magnified in the
kg of sweetener and 4 kg of binder. Given that process.
260 kg of sweetener and 160 kg of binder were The government's initiative to develop smart
utilized, how many kilograms of total sweet cities aims to integrate digital technologies
were produced? into the urban infrastructure, optimizing
a) 30 Kg efficiency in traffic management, waste
b) 50 Kg disposal, water distribution, and energy
c) 60 Kg consumption. While these advancements offer
d) 45 Kg a glimpse into an efficient and sustainable
urban future, they also raise concerns about
Q.48) Tikesh, Rachit, Anirban, and Zeeshan are the digital divide and its implications for social
enrolled in a school. Among them, three live a equity. The focus on high-tech solutions risks
considerable distance from the school, and prioritizing the needs of the urban affluent
one resides nearby. In their academic year, over the basic necessities of the marginalized,
two are in the ninth grade, one in the tenth, potentially sidelining the latter in the narrative
and one in the eleventh. Their academic of urban development.
strengths lie in Mathematics, Music, This digital divide reflects broader socio-
Chemistry, and Biology. One student excels in economic issues, where the emphasis on
all these subjects, while another struggles with technology-driven urban planning may
them. Zeeshan, living far from the school, has a inadvertently favor the interests of the middle
talent for Music alone, whereas Anirban, living and upper classes. Issues such as affordable
near, finds Music challenging. Neither housing, access to clean water, and basic
Zeeshan, Anirban, nor Tikesh is in the eleventh sanitation for the economically disadvantaged
grade. The student who excels in all subjects is risk being overshadowed by the pursuit of
in the tenth grade. digital connectivity and clean energy solutions.
Identify the student who excels in all subjects. As India strides towards the realization of
a) Zeeshan smart cities, the imperative for inclusive
b) Anirban policies becomes increasingly evident,
c) Tikesh underscoring the need for a balanced
d) Rachit approach that harmonizes technological
innovation with social inclusivity.
Directions for the following 2(two) items:
Read the following two passages and answer Q.49) Based on the passage, the following
the items that follow the passage. Your answer assumptions have been made:
to these items should be based on the passage 1. Smart city projects increase socio-
only. economic disparities by favoring
technological over basic needs.
Passage-1 2. Technologies like IoT and AI universally
In the intricate journey of India's urban enhance overall urban living.
evolution, the spotlight on sustainable and 3. Inclusive policies are crucial for equitable
smart cities marks a significant pivot towards a benefits in smart cities.
future where technology and infrastructure 4. Digital and environmental focuses in urban
aspire to revolutionize urban living. These development benefit mainly the affluent,
cities, envisioned to leverage advancements neglecting the poor.
such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Which of the above assumptions are valid?
Intelligence (AI), and big data analytics, a) 1, 3, and 4 only
promise an enhanced quality of life through b) 2 and 3 only
improved public services, governance, and c) 3 and 4 only
environmental sustainability. However, this d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
transformative vision is not without its

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Passage-2 c) Quantum foam introduces a paradigm


In the realm of theoretical physics, the where spacetime is a dynamic, fluctuating
concept of quantum foam, also known as entity, challenging traditional notions of
spacetime foam, presents a fascinating yet space and time and hinting at a
perplexing framework for understanding the fundamental link between quantum
fabric of the universe. This notion, rooted in mechanics and gravity.
the principles of quantum mechanics and d) The primary implication of quantum foam is
general relativity, posits that at the Planck its role in providing direct empirical
scale (approximately 10−35 meters), spacetime evidence for the behaviors of large-scale
is not a smooth continuum but rather a astronomical bodies, such as galaxies and
turbulent, dynamic sea of fluctuations. These supernovae.
fluctuations manifest as temporary particles
popping in and out of existence, suggesting
that what we perceive as the vacuum of space
is, in reality, a frothy, bubbling cauldron of
quantum activity.
This quantum foam model challenges our
classical understanding of spacetime by
introducing the idea that the very geometry of
the universe is subject to quantum
uncertainty. This implies that on extremely
small scales, the distances and durations
between events cannot be precisely measured,
blurring the lines between space and time,
matter and energy. Furthermore, the interplay
between quantum foam and the gravitational
field, as described by Einstein's theory of
general relativity, hints at a deep, intrinsic
connection between quantum mechanics and
gravity, a nexus that remains one of the most
elusive frontiers in modern physics.
Despite its theoretical appeal, direct empirical
evidence for quantum foam remains elusive,
primarily due to the unimaginably small scales
at which these phenomena occur.
Nonetheless, its implications for the
understanding of black holes, the nature of
time, and the quest for a unified theory of
quantum gravity continue to fuel speculative
and experimental inquiry within the scientific
community.

Q.50) Which one of the following statements


best reflects the most critical inference that
can be made from the passage given above?
a) Quantum foam suggests that spacetime is a
smooth, unchanging fabric that underpins
the universe, reinforcing classical physics.
b) The existence of quantum foam at the
Planck scale implies a universe where the
vacuum of space is devoid of any physical
properties or quantum activity.

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