Insights Static Quiz -174, 2018
Environment
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Environmental Performance Index is released by
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Solution: c)
- The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) — the green ranking is the biennial index prepared by Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Solution: c)
- The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) — the green ranking is the biennial index prepared by Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Parali I island sometime seen in news is located in
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Solution: a)
- This was in news in 2017. Parali I island, one of the uninhabited islands that is a part of Lakshadweep has vanished due to coastal erosion and another four such territories in the sea are shrinking fast, claims a new study.
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Solution: a)
- This was in news in 2017. Parali I island, one of the uninhabited islands that is a part of Lakshadweep has vanished due to coastal erosion and another four such territories in the sea are shrinking fast, claims a new study.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
- TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
- TRAFFIC’s 2020 goal is to help reduce the pressure of illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade on biodiversity
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
- TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, is the leading nongovernmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
- TRAFFIC’s mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature
- TRAFFIC’s 2020 goal is:
- Help reduce the pressure of illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade on biodiversity, and
- Enhance the benefits to wildlife conservation and human well-being that derive from trade at sustainable levels.
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Solution: c)
- TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, is the leading nongovernmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
- TRAFFIC’s mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature
- TRAFFIC’s 2020 goal is:
- Help reduce the pressure of illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade on biodiversity, and
- Enhance the benefits to wildlife conservation and human well-being that derive from trade at sustainable levels.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Bioremediation Technology
1. Bioremediation is the use of living microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic forms.
2. One of the advantages of Bioremediation is that it effective in all environmental conditions.
- Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.
- Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: b)
- Bioremediation is the use of living microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic forms.
- Bioremediation can be effective only where environmental conditions permit microbial growth and activity.
- Statement 3: This will be a standard practice in the industry in coming years. For e.g. Alcanivorax, a bacteria with oil-eating abilities, can be used to create species that are much more capable of cleaning oil spills.
- Bio-remediation is a slow process, so. Heavy metals such as cadmium and lead are NOT readily absorbed or captured by microorganisms.
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Solution: b)
- Bioremediation is the use of living microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic forms.
- Bioremediation can be effective only where environmental conditions permit microbial growth and activity.
- Statement 3: This will be a standard practice in the industry in coming years. For e.g. Alcanivorax, a bacteria with oil-eating abilities, can be used to create species that are much more capable of cleaning oil spills.
- Bio-remediation is a slow process, so. Heavy metals such as cadmium and lead are NOT readily absorbed or captured by microorganisms.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements about Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) is incorrect?
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Solution: d)
- Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR)is the amount of light available for photosynthesis, which is light in the 400 to 700 nanometer wavelength range. PAR changes seasonally and varies depending on the latitude and time of day.
- Levels are greatest during the summer at mid-day.
- Air pollution also affects PAR by filtering out the amount of sunlight that can reach plants.
- Photosynthetically Active Radiation is needed for photosynthesis and plant growth. Higher PAR promotes plant growth.
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Solution: d)
- Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR)is the amount of light available for photosynthesis, which is light in the 400 to 700 nanometer wavelength range. PAR changes seasonally and varies depending on the latitude and time of day.
- Levels are greatest during the summer at mid-day.
- Air pollution also affects PAR by filtering out the amount of sunlight that can reach plants.
- Photosynthetically Active Radiation is needed for photosynthesis and plant growth. Higher PAR promotes plant growth.
