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(1) Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?
[A] Lion-tailed Macaque, Blue Bull, Hanuman Langur and cheetal
[B] Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Rhesus monkey and saras (Crane)
[C] Kashmir stag, Cheetal, Blue bull and Great Indian Bustard
[D] Great Indian Bustard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Asiatic Wild Ass

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Answer: Option [D]
(2) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?
[A] Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands
[B] Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
[C] Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
[D] Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

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(3) Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
[A] Oxygen is taken and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out
[B] Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water
[C] Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored
[D] Potential energy is released to form free energy

Comment

Answer: Option [B]
(4) With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’ which of the following statements is/ are correct?
[A] It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
[B] It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
[C] It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and founds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment
[D] Both(A) and (B)

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Answer: Option [B]
(5) Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
[A] Namdapha National park
[B] Neora National Park
[C] Nanadevi National Park
[D] Khangchendzonga National Park

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Answer: Option [A]
(6) In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
[A] Tropical rain forest
[B] Tropical thorn scrub forest
[C] Tropical moist deciduous forest
[D] Temperate forest with grasslands

Comment

Answer: Option [C]
(7) The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
[A] national parks
[B] botanical gardens
[C] wildlife sanctuaries
[D] biosphere reserves

Comment

Answer: Option [D]
(8) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
[A] Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings
[B] Diatoms-Herrings- Crustaceans
[C] Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms
[D] Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings

Comment

Answer: Option [A]
(9) The Millennium Ecosystem assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services- provisioning, supporting, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is supporting service?
[A] Production of food and water
[B] Maintenance of diversity
[C] Control of climate and disease
[D] Nutrient cycling and crop pollination

Comment

Answer: Option [B]
(10) Which one of the following is not a site for in- situ method of conservation of flora?
[A] Wildlife sanctuary
[B] National Park
[C] Botanical Garden
[D] Biosphere Reserve

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

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