2012Environment
The United Nations Convention on Climate Change ratified by more than 50 countries became effective on
GS Paper I (General Studies)
Study the subject as one continuous question paper, or narrow it to a particular year.
The United Nations Convention on Climate Change ratified by more than 50 countries became effective on
Which of the following substances is/are ozone-depleting?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1. Chlorofluoro Carbons
2. Halons
3. Carbon tetrachloride
The maximum biodiversity is found in
Which one of the following is the most effective factor of coral bleaching?
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List – I (Biosphere sites) | List – II (Year of setting up) |
(A) Nilgiri | (1) 2000 |
(B) Nanda Devi | (2) 1989 |
(C) Sunderban | (3) 1988 |
(D) Kanchanjunga | (4) 1986 |
Which of the following represents the average increase in earth's temperature during the last century?
As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for which of the following?
Sustainable development is a case of inter - generational sensibility in respect of use of
The cycling of elements in an ecosystem is called
The transitional zone between two distinct communities is known as
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List – I (Air Pollutant) | List – II (Part affected) |
(A) Asbestos dust | (1) Brain |
(B) Lead | (2) Stomach |
(C) Mercury | (3) Lung |
(D) Carbon Monoxide | (4) Bloodstream |
Lichens are the best indicator of
Kaziranga is known for
Which of the following regions of India have been designated as biodiversity hot spots?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1. Eastern Himalaya
2. Eastern Ghat
3. Western Ghat
4. Western Himalaya
The Non-Biotic pollutant of underground water is
The minimum area of the land required to completely sustain the life of one person is called his
'Chipko movement' was basically against
'Eco Mark' is given to the Indian products that are