UPSC Ecology And Environment Climate / जलवायु Question Bank

done Climate Change Total Questions - 39

• question_answer1)
  Ministry for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation has announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar held on 14th April as which day?
  A)
  Health Day                    done clear
  B)
  Water Day done clear
  C)
  Conservation Day           done clear
  D)
  Food Day done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Which country issued its first Green Bonds with a record sale of USD 7.5 billion in January, 2017?
  A)
  Britain               done clear
  B)
  France done clear
  C)
  Germany                       done clear
  D)
  Mauritius done clear
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• question_answer3)
  The National Physical Laboratory (NPL)-CSIR has dedicated the first pristine air-quality monitoring station to the Nation at:
  A)
  Palampur                       done clear
  B)
  Srinagar done clear
  C)
  Nanital              done clear
  D)
  Shimla done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Considering climate change, melting of ice sheets and glaciers causes the
  A)
  destruction of infrastructure done clear
  B)
  endangering of species done clear
  C)
  desertification done clear
  D)
  destruction of human settlements done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Considering climate change, increased global temperatures causes the
  A)
  desertification done clear
  B)
  destruction of human settlements done clear
  C)
  destruction of infrastructure done clear
  D)
  endangering of species done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Considering climate change, rise in water level in oceans and seas due to melted ice sheets and glaciers causes "
  A)
  desertification done clear
  B)
  destruction of human settlements done clear
  C)
  destruction of infrastructure done clear
  D)
  endangering of species done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Long period of time without water is classified as
  A)
  flood                 done clear
  B)
  drought done clear
  C)
  desertification     done clear
  D)
  endangering done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Human activities that causes climate change on Earth includes
  A)
  burning of forests done clear
  B)
  agricultural activities done clear
  C)
  use of aerosol cans          done clear
  D)
  all of above done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Which of the following contributes the maximum to the greenhouse effect?
  A)
  Carbon dioxide   done clear
  B)
  Water vapour done clear
  C)
  Methane                        done clear
  D)
  Nitrous oxide done clear
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• question_answer10)
  What was Montreal Protocol concerned with?
  A)
  Checking ozone layer depletion done clear
  B)
  Checking Global warming done clear
  C)
  Protecting Biodiversity done clear
  D)
  Increasing forest cover done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Consider the following statements

  (i) Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty to maintain the ecological character of Wetlands of international importance.

  (ii) 26 sites in India is covered under Ramsar Convention for wildlife conservation.

  Which of the following statement(s) is\are true?
  A)
  (i)                                 done clear
  B)
  (ii) done clear
  C)
  both (i) and (ii)   done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Earth's temperatures are stable because we are surrounded by _____ which allows the right amount of sunlight in to warm the Earth.
  A)
  a cloud layer                  done clear
  B)
  an atmosphere done clear
  C)
  gravity               done clear
  D)
  water done clear
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• question_answer13)
  This layer keeps us "not too hot in the summer" and "not too cold in the winter." Scientists call this the _____ effect.
  A)
  greenhouse effect done clear
  B)
  seasonal effect done clear
  C)
  ocean effect                   done clear
  D)
  lake effect done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Certain gases in the atmosphere - water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - help maintain the Earth's temperatures and climate. These are called:
  A)
  ozone gases                    done clear
  B)
  solar gases done clear
  C)
  greenhouse gases done clear
  D)
  stomach gases done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The solar energy that warms the Earth includes visible light, infrared and ___ coming from the sun.
  A)
  gamma rays                   done clear
  B)
  ultraviolet radiation done clear
  C)
  microwaves                    done clear
  D)
  sunspots done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The solar radiation that bounces off the Earth back toward the atmosphere is mostly ___ with a longer wavelength
  A)
  gamma radiation done clear
  B)
  x-ray radiation done clear
  C)
  nuclear radiation done clear
  D)
  infrared radiation done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The layer of the atmosphere closesttb Earth is called the:
  A)
  troposphere                    done clear
  B)
  stratosphere done clear
  C)
  exosphere                      done clear
  D)
  mesosphere done clear
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• question_answer18)
  How are humans making greenhouse gases of our own?
  A)
  burning fossil fuels in our cars done clear
  B)
  burning forests done clear
  C)
  with large-scale agriculture done clear
  D)
  all of these done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Too many greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere may block heat from escaping into space and trap too much heat next to the Earth's surface causing: _______.
  A)
  another ice age done clear
  B)
  global warming done clear
  C)
  earthquakes done clear
  D)
  volcanic eruptions done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Something that might happen because of global warming is". ______.
  A)
  melting polar ice caps done clear
  B)
  more reflected sunlight off the ice pack done clear
  C)
  lower sea levels done clear
  D)
  a sale on bathing suits done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Things you can do to help decrease global warming include:
  A)
  Keep your air conditioner on high. done clear
  B)
  Turn off your lights when you're not using them. done clear
  C)
  Keep your freezer door open. done clear
  D)
  Eat more ice cream. done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Consider the following statements.

  I. Recently the Uttarakhand High Court accorded the status of living human entities to the two most sacred rivers of India the Ganga and Yamuna.

  II. In this context the court cited the example of the river Whanganui of Egypt.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only II              done clear
  B)
  Only I done clear
  C)
  Both I and II                  done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Which of the following is/are correct about India's recently approved ratification of the Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol.

  I. The protocol is related with carbon emission trading.

  II. UNFCCC was negotiated in Rio de Janeiro in 1995

  III. At present, there are 193 parties to the Protocol.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only III             done clear
  B)
  Only II & III done clear
  C)
  Only I               done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Which of the following is/are correct about the Indian Shad?

  I. In January 2017 the West Bengal Govt. Gave legal protection to Hilsa Fish to stabilize its declining population.

  II. Hilsa or the Indian Shad is the first fish variety in India to get legal protection.

  III. It is the national fish of Pakistan.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only I & II                     done clear
  B)
  Only III done clear
  C)
  Only II & III                   done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer25)
  India has recently launched Stage II of HCFC Phase out Management Plan. In this context consider the following statements.

  I. It aims to phase out use of Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), harmful ozone-depleting substances (ODS)

  II. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the accelerated phase out of Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) is underway with a aim to complete phase out by 2030.

  III. Montreal Protocol came into force in 1989 and ha? been ratified by 197 parties making it universal ratified protocol in UN history.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only II & III                   done clear
  B)
  Only I done clear
  C)
  Only II              done clear
  D)
  Only I & III done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Which of the following is/are related to environment?

  I. Ramsar Convention

  II. GLOBE

  III. UNFCC

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only I               done clear
  B)
  Only III done clear
  C)
  Only I and III                 done clear
  D)
  I, II and III done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Recently Assam government has taken an initiative to develop Majuli as India's first carbon neutral district. In this context consider the following statements.

  I. Majuli is the biggest river island in the world.

  II. Assam government has launched Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development in Majuli.

  III. The fluvial riverine island is formed by the Manas river system and world's largest mid river delta system.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only III             done clear
  B)
  Only II & III done clear
  C)
  Only I and II                  done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Recently the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) suspended the Environmental Clearance (EC) granted to the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO). In this context consider the following statements:

  I. The proposed underground laboratory will be studying the properties of the neutrino, which would be accompanied by research regarding black matter and double beta decay.

  II. It would be modelled after the existing neutrino in Japan, Italy and Canada.

  III. NGT suspended the EC because the INO project was just 4.5 km away from Mathikettan Shola National Park in Idukki district (Kerala) and one kilometer from Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only I & III        done clear
  B)
  Only III done clear
  C)
  Only II & III                   done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Recently Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)? is in news for fight against wild life crime. In this context consider the following statements:

  I. Operation Thunderbird is code-name of INTERPOL?s multi-national and multi-species enforcement operation for wildlife protection.

  II. Operation Save Kurma was species specific operation on turtles.

  III. WCCB was established in June 2007 by amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act (WLPA), 1973, a special Act to protect the wildlife and fauna in the country.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only I & II                     done clear
  B)
  Only I, II & III done clear
  C)
  Only III             done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Recently Seemai Karuvelam (prosopis juliflora) trees are in news. In this context consider the following statements:

  I. The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu government to enact a law with prohibitory and penal clauses to eradicate Seemai Karuvelam.

  II. Seemai Karuvelam tree species are native to West Africa. It was brought to Tamil Nadu in 1960s as medicinal plants.

  III. It is an invasive species of tree harmful to the environment as it sucks lot of water ultimately affect the environment   and agricultural activities.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only III             done clear
  B)
  Only II & III done clear
  C)
  Only I & III                    done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Hope Island in Andhra Pradesh is a major concern. In this context consider the following statements:

  I. Olive Ridleys turtles are recognized as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red list.

  II. In India, it is protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

  III. Hope Island in Andhra Pradesh has become graveyard for Olive Ridley?s turtles

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only III             done clear
  B)
  Only I done clear
  C)
  All of the above  done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Consider the following statements regarding Ken Betwa inter-linking of rivers (ILR) project.

  I. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given its clearance for the Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers (ILR) project,

  II. The project aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa basin through concrete canal to irrigate India's worst drought-prone Bundelkhand region.

  III. Nearly 8,650 hectares of forest land including part of Parma National Park in Madhya Pradesh will be submerged due to implementation of this project.

  IV. Nearly 8,650 hectares of forest land including part of Panna National Park in Uttar Pradesh will be submerged due to implementation of this project.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
  Only I, II & IV    done clear
  B)
  Only III & IV done clear
  C)
  Only I               done clear
  D)
  Only II. Ill & IV done clear
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• question_answer33)
  The centre has launched the first ever across-the-river survey in the Ganga to determine the population of aquatic life, especially that of the endangered Gangetic dolphin. Consider the following statements regarding the Gangetic dolphin:

  I. The Ganges River dolphins are also known as "susu" and inhabits the river systems of Nepal, India and Bangladesh.

  II. The species is found exclusively in lake habitat.

  III. One of the main threats to the species is the loss of habitat due in large part to the creation of dams and irrigation projects.

  Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I and II                  done clear
  B)
  Only II and III done clear
  C)
  Only I and III                 done clear
  D)
  Only I, II and III done clear
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• question_answer34)
  As the smuggling networks strengthen, India continues to bear the disgrace of being the source of the illegal trade and export of tortoises and freshwater turtles (TFT). Consider the following statements in this regard:

  I. 28 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles are found in India.

  II. Turtles act as scavengers of cleaning up water bodies and generally are used as indicators of river health.

  III. The National Mission for Clean Ganga envisages breeding and release of turtles to clean wetlands.

  Which of the following statements is true?
  A)
  I and III             done clear
  B)
  II and III done clear
  C)
  I and II              done clear
  D)
  I, II and III done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Recently, one of the affiliated organisations of Union Environment Ministry of India has revealed the state regarding level of pollution in Indian cities. Consider the following statements regarding this:

  I. Nearly one third of Indian cities have breached annual pollution limits mandated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) between 2011 and 2015.

  II. CPCB data show that 94 cities spanning states from Andhra Pradesh to Jammu and Kashmir and Assam to Gujarat were guilty of breaching the annual, particulate matter limit of 60 micro-gram per cubic metre.

  III. The cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Pune measure PM 2.5 levels, most lack the sensors required to gauge the presence of these minute particles that are considered more toxic than the more commonly measured PM 10.

  Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I               done clear
  B)
  I and II done clear
  C)
  II and III                        done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Recently the first vertical garden of India has been setup at Bengaluru. In this context consider the following statements.

  I. It will act as a sound proofing barrier and control pollution.

  II. The first vertical gardens were setup in USA

  III. The garden has an automatic drip irrigation system to water the plants on daily basis

  Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I and III                 done clear
  B)
  Only II done clear
  C)
  Only I and II                  done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer37)
  The National Green Tribunal has suspended the Environmental Clearance (EC) granted to the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO). Consider the following statements regarding the Environment Clearance in India:

  I. The guideline is that if any project falls within 5km from an inter-State boundary or within a notified national park or a sanctuary has to be considered a category 'A' project.

  II. The Tribunal found that the Mathiketan Shola

  National Park was just about 4.9 km from the proposed project site making it a category 'A' project.

  III. For category 'B' project, an Environmental Impact Assessment is necessary.

  Which of the above statements is correct?
  A)
  I and III             done clear
  B)
  II and I done clear
  C)
  III and II                        done clear
  D)
  I, II and III done clear
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• question_answer38)
  A recent report states that West Bengal has the highest number of arsenic-affected people in the country. Consider the following statements regarding the arsenic level in drinking water in India.

  I. The who's guideline for drinking water quality has given a permissible limit of arsenic in ground water to be about 0.01mg per litre.

  II. In India, the permissible limit of arsenic, in drinking water has been increased from .01mg per litre to .05mg per litre.

  Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I               done clear
  B)
  Only II done clear
  C)
  Both I and II                  done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor n done clear
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• question_answer39)
  With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in

  2017.

  2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed \[2{}^\circ C\] or even \[1.5{}^\circ C\] above pre-industrial levels.

  3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with I climate change.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
  1 and 3 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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