Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?

(a) Butterflies (b) Dragonflies (c) Honey Bees (d) Wasps 5. Ans: c Explanation: Astonishingly, honeybees possess one of the most...

Consider the following:

Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxide 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Excess of which of the above...

Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?

(a) Ant (b) Cockroach (c) Crab (d) Spider 18. Ans: a Explanation: Ants belonging to a South American group had...

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements:

1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal...

Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?

(a) Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound (b) Non-inclusion of ecological/ environmental costs...

Which one of the following statements best describes the ‘Polar Code’?

(a) It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters. (b) It is the agreement of...

Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?

(a) Central Water Commission (b) Central Ground Water Board (c) Central Ground Water Authority (d) National Water Development Agency 14....

The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the:

(a) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas (b) Development of gardens using genetically modified flora (c) Creation...

Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by...

“Biorock technology” is talked about in which one of the following situations?

(a) Restoration of damaged coral reefs (b) Development of building materials using plant residues (c) Identification of areas for exploration/extraction...

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