| Question (1):
Which one of the following is an example of biotic component of environment? |
| 1. |
wind |
| 2. |
water
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| 3. |
vegetation |
| 4. |
temperature |
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| Ans: 3 |
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| Question (2):
Which of the following is a non renewable resource? |
| 1. |
solar Energy |
| 2. |
hydrocarbon fuel
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| 3. |
flora and fauna |
| 4. |
nuclear power |
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| Ans: 2 |
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| Question (3):
Sanctuaries are established to_______. |
| 1. |
develop commercial tree plantation |
| 2. |
conduct ecotourism on wildlife
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| 3. |
protect animals |
| 4. |
conduct research on Biodiversity |
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| Ans: 3 |
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| Question (4):
Global warming has resulted due to |
| 1. |
increased emissions of fine particulates from automobiles |
| 2. |
increased emissions of CO2 from automobiles
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| 3. |
Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen |
| 4. |
lack of rainfall worldwide |
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| Ans: 2 |
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| Question (5):
The main cause of mismanagement of natural resources is because of _________. |
| 1. |
a large increase in population |
| 2. |
the conversion of land for food crops
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| 3. |
a great demand for petroleum |
| 4. |
Individuals not using the three R's |
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| Ans: 1 |
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| Question (6):
Which statement is the most accurate? |
| 1. |
60% of the earth's land surface is now used to grow crops and graze animals. |
| 2. |
Ganga and Yamuna rivers are covered under the Ganga Action Plan-I and II.
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| 3. |
9.73% of the total global supply of water is available for human consumption. |
| 4. |
The 14 major river systems are a part of the Ganga action plan. |
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| Ans: 2 |
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| Question (7):
The main source of water in India is____________. |
| 1. |
rain water |
| 2. |
ground water
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| 3. |
surface water |
| 4. |
sea water |
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| Ans: 1 |
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| Question (8):
Floods are caused by_______. |
| 1. |
afforestation |
| 2. |
cutting the forests
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| 3. |
tilling the land |
| 4. |
constructing mega dams |
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| Ans: 2 |
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