Environment Ecology

Q401.Who is protagonist of Chipko Movement?

Q402.There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the sea-waters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon? 1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries. 2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon. 3. Upwelling in the seas. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Q403.The measurement unit of the ecological footprint is

Q404.Under whose leadership the movement against deforestation was launched in the Raini village of Chamoli?

Q405.Assertion (A): During winter, air pollution in Delhi reaches to the maximum level. Reason (R): Combustion process in motor vehicles increases during winter.

Q406.The minimum area of the land required to completely sustain the life of the person is called his

Q407.In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique living root bridges are found in

Q408.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Air Pollutant) (a) Asbestos dust (b) Lead (c) Mercury (d) Carbon monoxide List-II (Part affected) 1. Brain 2. Stomach 3. Lung 4. Blood stream Code (a) (b) (c) (d)

Q409.Who of the following used the term ‘deep ecology’ for the first time?

Q410.The pugmark technique is used

Q411.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Pollutants) (a) Carbon monoxide (b) Oxides of nitrogen (c) Soil particles (d) Lead List-II (Effects) 1. Damage to liver and kidney 2. Cancer 3. Ailment related to breathing 4. Central nervous system Code (a) (b) (c) (d)

Q412.The concept of ecological niche was enunciated by

Q413.The main causes for the forest loss is

Q414.Which of the following are some important pollutants released by the steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Q415.The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services-provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is supporting service?

Q416.Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given to

Q417.Which of the following countries suffer from the acid rains? 1. Canada 2. France 3. Norway 4. Germany Select the correct answer from the code given below.

Q418.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?

Q419.National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources is situated at

Q420.Consider the following. 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Oxides of sulphur Which of the given above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?