Environment Ecology

Q481.The ‘Hot Spot’ of Biodiversity in India are

Q482.Assertiom (A): Coastal Odisha is most cyclone prone area of India. Reason (R): There is a large amount of deforestation of Mangroves in Mahanadi delta area. Choose the correct answer in the given code.

Q483.In which year Central Water Commission established ‘Irrigation Research and Management Organisation’?

Q484.Which of the following is considered a ‘hot-spot’ of biodiversity in India?

Q485.Consider the following statements about Bhitarkanika Mangroves. 1. It is located in the deltaic region of Vansadhara and Subarnarekha rivers. 2. It lies in the state of West Bengal. Of these

Q486.The arsenic contamination of drinking water is highest in

Q487.With reference to biodiversity, which of the following regions in India is regarded as ‘HOT SPOT’?

Q488.Consider the following statements. 1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas. 2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book. 3. A drug called ‘taxol’ is obtained from Taxus tree which is effective against Parkinson’s disease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q489.Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess was enforced in

Q490.Which of the following is considered ‘Hot Spot’ of biodiversity?

Q491.Consider the following statements. 1. The Worldwide Fund for Nature was established in 1961. 2. The death of 13 lions in Nandan Forest Sanctuary of Orissa in July, 2000 was due to trypanosomiasis disease. 3. The tree eucalyptus is named as eco-friendly. 4. The biggest aquarium of India is situated in Kolkata. Of these statements.

Q492.In which year was the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act enforced?

Q493.The ‘Hot Spots’ (in context of environment) found in India are

Q494.Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC). 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

Q495.Which of the following is/are used as a disinfectant of water?

Q496.Which one of the following is not a ‘biodiversity hot spot’ of India?

Q497.Consider the following. 1. Star Tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy hog 4. Spider monkey Which of the above are naturally found in India?

Q498.The Yamuna Action Plan was formally launched in

Q499.Which one of the following regions of India is regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’?

Q500.Match List-I (Indian Wild Life Species) with List-II (Scientific Names) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (Indian Wild Life Species) (a) Asiatic Wild Ass (b) Barasingha (c) Chinkara (d) Nilgai List-II (Scientific Names) 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus 2. Cervus duvauceli 3. Equus hemionus 4. Gazella Benetty Code (a) (b) (c) (d)