Q.1 Which of the following are the role of the mangroves ?

1) They form a biomass of tree that tolerate salt in tidal areas near fresh water estuaries on tropical coastlines

2) Salt marshes & Mangroves store atmospheric carbon & contribute in expansion of landmass

3) Biological diversity is dominant

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q.2 Under IUCN Rhinoceros has been classified under which category ?

A) Vulnerable

B) Endangered

C) Threatened

D) Extinct

Ans. A

Q.3 Which of the following are the objectives of the Golden Quadrilateral Project ?

1) It will improve transport network between the cities & ports

2) It will provide opportunity to the farmers by providing easier transport

3) It will drive economic growth directly as well as indirectly

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q.4 Regarding Malacca strait, which among the following statements are correct ?

1) It is the stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra

2) It is the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

3) Major Asian economies such as India, China, Japan and South Korea are linked through this strait

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1,2,3

D) Only 2

Ans. C

Q.5 Which among the following are the characteristics of Rice Intensification?

1) It is labour intensive

2) It is Organic method

3) It is low water consuming

Codes:

A) 1 &  3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q.6 Under the classification of IUCN Red Panda are classified as :

A) Extinct

B) Threatened

C) Vulnerable

D) Endangered

Ans. C

Q.7 Which of the following are the mammals ?

1) Sea lion

2) Red Panda

3) Roe Deer

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q.8 In context with the Ocean Acidification,which among the following are correct ?

1) It is the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth’s oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide

2) Increase in acidity will result into Coral Bleaching

3) Ocean Acidification disturbs the food chains connected with the oceans

Codes:

A) 1 & 3

B) 2 & 3

C) 1 & 2

D) 1,2,3

Ans. D

Q.9 Which among the following regarding Drip Irrigation are correct ?

1) Fertilizer and nutrient loss is minimized due to localized application and reduced leaching

2) Soil type plays an important role in frequency of irrigation

3) Usually operated at lower pressure than other types of pressurised irrigation

4) Fields with irregular shapes can be easily accommodated

Codes:

A) 1,3,4

B) 2,3,4

C) 1,2,3

D) 1,2,3,4

Ans. A

Soil type plays less important role in frequency of irrigation