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Consider the following statements :

Consider the following statements : 1. 36% of India’s districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the Central Ground...

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With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct ?

1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. 3. It is one...

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Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’?

(a) It is a measure, in the monetary value of the long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions...

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According to India’s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?

1. Cassava 2. Damaged wheat grains 3. Groundnut seeds 4. Horse gram 5. Rotten potatoes 6. Sugar beet Select the...

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What is/are the advantages/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?

1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop. 2. Without the need for the...

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If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?

(a) A license is required to cultivate that plant. (b) Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances. (c)...

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What is the use of biochar in farming?

1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. When biochar is a...

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Consider the following statements

Consider the following statements: 1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury. 2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and...

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In rural construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?

1. Copper slag 2. Cold mix asphalt technology 3. Geotextiles 4. Hot mix asphalt technology 5. Portland cement Select the...

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Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?

1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National Park 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Manas National Park Select the correct answer...

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