Q161.What would happen if phytoplanton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason? 1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected. 2. The fond chains in the ocean would be adversely affected. 3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q162.Which one of the following sources of renewable energy has the greatest potential in India?
Q163.International Conference held in Rio-de-Janeiro was
Q164.Which of the following are the primary causes of climate change? 1. Excessive burning of fossil fuels 2. Exploding numbers of automobiles driven by oil 3. Increasing solar flares 4. Heavy deforestation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q165.Which of the following statements about bio-fuel is not correct?
Q166.What is the thin layer of gases around the earth called?
Q167.With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets. 3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q168.Which one of the following is a biodiesel crop?
Q169.Air is a/an
Q170.Which of the following statements regarding global warming are correct? 1. Melting of polar ice caps and subsequent rise in the sea level is the most important effect of global warming. 2. The sea level is likely to rise by one metre by 2070 AD if the present level of global warming is not controlled. 3. All the coral islands in the world will be submerged. 4. By 2044 AD, Fiji is likely to submerged and the rise in the sea level by the same year will pose a grave danger to the Netherlands. Code
Q171.Which of the following is the source of ‘Green Fuel’?
Q172.Percentage of nitrogen in dry air
Q173.Consider the following agricultural practices. 1. Contour bunding 2. Relay cropping 3. Zero tillage In the context of global climate change, which of the above help/ helps in carbon sequestration/ storage in the soil?
Q174.Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?
Q175.Which of the following is considered to be the optimum concentration of carbon dioxide for natural balance in atmosphere?
Q176.Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/ are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. 2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q177.Under the Nuclear Power Projects, Environmental Effects that have to be studied and resolved are
Q178.Which one of the following Noble Gases is not present in air?
Q179.Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/reasons is this attributable? 1. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane. 2. When nitrogen based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q180.Which of the following renewable power resources had highest installed capacity in the country?
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