Welcome to your Environment – Prelims PYP Part 3 – 2012
1. Global warming2. Fragmentation of habitat3. Invasion of alien species4. Promotion of vegetarianismSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 212. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribesunder Article 275 (1)3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243 (A)Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium.2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink3. the blotting paper would fail to function4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the EarthWhich of the statements given above are correct?
1. Bat2. Bee3. BirdWhich of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?
1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected.2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected.3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modifi-cation of crop plants.3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without theapproval of NBA.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Chlorofluorocarbons, known as ozone-depleting substances, are used1. in the production of plastic foams2. in the production of tubeless tyres3. in cleaning certain electronic components4. as pressurizing agents in aerosol cansWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Black-necked crane2. Cheetah3. Flying squirrel4. Snow leopardWhich of the above are naturally found in India?
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