INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gangetic river dolphin.
- It is India’s national aquatic animal.
- It has rudimentary eyes, which helps the dolphin in preying.
- They are distributed across the states where the River Ganga flows through.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Key facts- Gangetic dolphin:
- Platanista gangetica has been declared endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- It has rudimentary eyes. From preying to surfing, dolphins do it through ultrasonic sound.
- It is India’s national aquatic animal and is popularly known as ‘Susu’
- They are distributed across seven states in India: Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
The Ganges River flow through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal.
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Solution: b)
Key facts- Gangetic dolphin:
- Platanista gangetica has been declared endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- It has rudimentary eyes. From preying to surfing, dolphins do it through ultrasonic sound.
- It is India’s national aquatic animal and is popularly known as ‘Susu’
- They are distributed across seven states in India: Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
The Ganges River flow through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are the reasons for the decline in the population of Gangetic river dolphin?
- Illegal sand mining
- Changing River course
- Overuse of river water
- Inland waterways
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Reasons for the decline:
- Illegal sand mining.
- Overuse of river water.
- Changing River course.
- Inland waterways / Movement of large cargo vessels.
- Various anthropogenic / religious activities.
- Accidental killing – by catch/ fisheries related entanglements.
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Solution: d)
Reasons for the decline:
- Illegal sand mining.
- Overuse of river water.
- Changing River course.
- Inland waterways / Movement of large cargo vessels.
- Various anthropogenic / religious activities.
- Accidental killing – by catch/ fisheries related entanglements.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
- In India, Wetlands are regulated under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- The number of wetlands in India listed under the Ramsar Convention is less than 50.
- The aim of the Ramsar list is to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of global biological diversity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Four more Indian sites – two each from Haryana and Gujarat – have been recognised as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, taking the number of such sites in the country to 46.
For the first time, two wetlands in Haryana – Sultanpur National Park in Gurgaon and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary in Jhajjar – have been included in the Ramsar list.
The aim of the Ramsar list is “to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of global biological diversity and for sustaining human life through the maintenance of their ecosystem components, processes and benefits”.
In India, Wetlands are regulated under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.
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Solution: c)
Four more Indian sites – two each from Haryana and Gujarat – have been recognised as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, taking the number of such sites in the country to 46.
For the first time, two wetlands in Haryana – Sultanpur National Park in Gurgaon and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary in Jhajjar – have been included in the Ramsar list.
The aim of the Ramsar list is “to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of global biological diversity and for sustaining human life through the maintenance of their ecosystem components, processes and benefits”.
In India, Wetlands are regulated under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following wetlands in India re listed under the Ramsar Convention?
- Chilika Lake
- Keoladeo National Park
- Harike Lake
- Loktak Lake
- Wular Lake
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
The 46 Ramsar sites in India include the Chilika Lake in Odisha, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, Harike Lake in Punjab, Loktak Lake in Manipur and Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Solution: d)
The 46 Ramsar sites in India include the Chilika Lake in Odisha, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, Harike Lake in Punjab, Loktak Lake in Manipur and Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Geologic Sequestration Trapping Mechanisms
- Mineral Carbonation refers to the process where carbon dioxide can react with the minerals, fluids, and organic matter in a geologic formation to form stable compounds/minerals.
- Hydrodynamic Trapping refers to the process where carbon dioxide can be dissolved into a liquid, such as water or oil.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: b)
Geologic Sequestration Trapping Mechanisms
- Hydrodynamic Trapping: Carbon dioxide can be trapped as a gas under low-permeability cap rock (much like natural gas is stored in gas reservoirs).
- Solubility Trapping: Carbon dioxide can be dissolved into a liquid, such as water or oil.
- Mineral Carbonation: Carbon dioxide can react with the minerals, fluids, and organic matter in a geologic formation to form stable compounds/minerals; largely calcium, iron, and magnesium carbonates.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Geologic Sequestration Trapping Mechanisms
- Hydrodynamic Trapping: Carbon dioxide can be trapped as a gas under low-permeability cap rock (much like natural gas is stored in gas reservoirs).
- Solubility Trapping: Carbon dioxide can be dissolved into a liquid, such as water or oil.
- Mineral Carbonation: Carbon dioxide can react with the minerals, fluids, and organic matter in a geologic formation to form stable compounds/minerals; largely calcium, iron, and magnesium carbonates.
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