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(21) The term used for the conservation of ecosystem, natural habitats and the maintenance and recovery of viable population of species in their natural surroundings is:
[A] Peripheral Conservation
[B] Ex-Situ Conservation
[C] In-Situ Conservation
[D] Core Conservation
Answer: Ex-Situ Conservation
(22) In which of the following years, oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico occurred?
[A] 2010
[B] 2007
[C] 2013
[D] 2012
Answer: 2010

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(23) The compound containing three atoms of oxygen which protects the environment is known as:-
[A] Nitrous oxide
[B] Ozone
[C] Water
[D] Hydrogen Peroxide
Answer: Ozone
(24) When oxides of sulphur and nitrogen are present in the rain, the rain water becomes:-
[A] Colourful
[B] Neutral
[C] Acidic
[D] Basic
Answer: Acidic
(25) Which of the following plant species introduced in India appeared to be a trouble due to its heavy growth in the Indian water bodies?
[A] Nux Vomica
[B] Pistia
[C] Eichhornia
[D] Cinchona
Answer: Eichhornia
(26) Which microorganism acts as a biological indicator for the Sulphur dioxide pollution?
[A] Lichens
[B] Pseudomonas
[C] Algae
[D] Cyanobacterium
Answer: Lichens
(27) Which of the following pollutant is not present in the vehicular emissions?
[A] Ammonia
[B] Particulate Matter
[C] Carbon Monoxide
[D] Lead
Answer: Ammonia
(28) What is the average density of Earth's surface?
[A] 21 g/cm3
[B] 5.5 g/cm3
[C] 15 g/cm3
[D] 6.5 g/cm3
Answer: 5.5 g/cm3
(29) Which of the following features is not related to the Biodiversity hot spots?
[A] Destruction of habitat
[B] Large number of exotic species
[C] Abundance of endemic species
[D] Large number of species
Answer: Destruction of habitat
(30) In which of the following areas we will find pitcher plant?
[A] Western Ghats
[B] Rain forests of North-East India
[C] Thar desert
[D] Sunderban Deltas
Answer: Rain forests of North-East India
31 In India, an Environment Impact Assessment report of a proposed mining project after environmental clearance is applicable for a maximal period of how many years?
[A] 5 years
[B] 10 years
[C] 30 years
[D] 2 years
Answer: 30 years
32 The colour code of the container for collection of waste scrap generated from Hospitals is
[A] Blue
[B] Green
[C] White
[D] None of the above
Answer: Blue
33 Which one of the following is not an energy recovery method of solid waste management?
[A] Composting
[B] Pyrolysis
[C] Biomethanation
[D] Pelletisation
Answer: Composting
34 According to Recycled Plastics (Manufacture and Usage) Rules 1999, the minimum thickness of carry bags shall not be less than
[A] 20 microns
[B] 50 microns
[C] 10 microns
[D] 30 microns
Answer: 20 microns
35 The problem of thermal pollution can be alleviated by using
[A] More efficient electricity generating plants
[B] Cooling towers
[C] Cooling ponds
[D] All the above
Answer: All the above
36 Organic matter (OM) content of soil can be calculated from organic carbon (OC) by using the formula
[A] OM (%) = OC (%) × 1.724
[B] OM (%) = OC (%) × 1.427
[C] OM (%) = OC (%) × 1.247
[D] OM (%) = OC (%) × 1.472
Answer: OM (%) = OC (%) × 1.724
37 Which one of the following pesticides persists for a long period in soil?
[A] Monocrotophos
[B] Lindane
[C] Parathion
[D] Carbaryl
Answer: Lindane
38 Carbon dioxide evolved from soil mainly comes from
[A] Microbial respiration
[B] Soil animals respiration
[C] Root respiration
[D] None of the above
Answer: Microbial respiration
39 Which of the following types of coal contains higher percentage of volatile matter?
[A] Bituminous
[B] Lignite
[C] Peat
[D] Anthracite
Answer: Peat
40 Ocean-Grabbing and Ocean-Encroachment are associated with
[A] Big fishing concern
[B] Oil spilling
[C] Oil drilling on the shores
[D] Hijacking of ships by pirates
Answer: Big fishing concern

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