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Environment and Biodiversity Mock Test

 

Syllabus - Environment and Biodiversity

Number Of Questions - 25

Time Duration - 30 Minutes

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Q . Which among the following is not an indicator species ?

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Q . Consider the following statements:

1. Eutrophication of a water body involves Inflow of nutrients.
2. It is helpful for aquatic organisms.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:

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Q . Pyramid of energy is always :

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Q . Consider the following statements:

1. Ecotone is a junction between two or more diverse ecosystems.
2. An ecotone has a higher biodiversity than the individual ecosystems.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:

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Q. Consider the following statements:

1. A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its ecosystem.
2. Only herbivores can be a keystone species.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:

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Q. Which among the following is not an example of ecotones ?

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Q. Following ecosystems have been arranged on the basis of the amount of net primary productivity.

Select the correct sequence with decreasing primary productivity:

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Q. Which among the following is a non-biodegradable material ?

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Q. The largest population of species is found in ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about the Invasive alien species.

1. They rapidly reproduce and grow in an ecosystem.
2. They can survive on a wide range of environmental conditions.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:

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Q. Humus is least in which of the following soils ?

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Q. Sandalwood is an example of ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about the Sacred groves:

1. They are pristine stretches of forests categorized as National parks.
2. They are left untouched by the local tribals as any interference with them is banned by the local community

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about the Corals:

1. Corals are marine invertebrate animals.
2. Hard corals are not found at either of the poles of the earth.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. Which ocean has the most coral reefs in the world ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about the Phytoplanktons:

1. Phytoplankton have chlorophyll to capture sunlight and perform photosynthesis.
2. Cyanobacteria is an example of Phytoplankton.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. The Ramsar Convention is related to the conservation of ?

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Q. Which among the following Indian Ramsar sites is part of the Montreux record ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about Nitrogen dioxide(NO2):

1. Excess NO2 in air is harmful to photosynthesis in plants.
2. It can cause acute respiratory diseases.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about Smog:

1. Vehicular emissions are one of the major causes of Smog.
2. Cold temperatures aid in the formation of Smog.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about Deforestation:

1. Deforestation can cause fertility of soil to decline.
2. After Deforestation, Soil can be leached easily due to heavy rain.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. Presence of which among the following are harmful for the living organisms in water ?

(1) High concentration of nutrients
(2) Higher temperature
(3) Phytoplanktons

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

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Q. Consider the following statements about fly ash:

1. It is a byproduct of burning coal.
2. It contains high amounts of Plutonium.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about E-Waste:

1. It contains toxic chemicals including metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and nickel.
2. Unsafe disposal of e-waste involves significant risk to health.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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Q. Consider the following statements about Black carbon:

1. It is a type of aerosol.
2. If deposited on snow, it could accelerate the melting of snow.

Which of the above is/are correct ?

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