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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Bhashan Char island, sometimes seen in news, is part of which of the following countries?
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
• Bhashan Char, also known as Char Piya, is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.
• It is located in the Bay of Bengal, about 6 kilometres from Sandwip island and 60 km from the mainland.
• The island was formed by Himalayan silt in 2006. It spans 40 square kilometres.
• Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are being relocated on the island.Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
• Bhashan Char, also known as Char Piya, is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.
• It is located in the Bay of Bengal, about 6 kilometres from Sandwip island and 60 km from the mainland.
• The island was formed by Himalayan silt in 2006. It spans 40 square kilometres.
• Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are being relocated on the island. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Which of the following pairs about environmental remediation techniques is/are correctly matched?
- Bioremediation – Use of bacteria
- Phycoremediation – Use of algae
- Phytoremediation – Use of living plants
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:
- Bioremediation uses microorganisms to degrade organic contaminants in soil, groundwater, sludge and solids. The microorganisms break down contaminants by using them as an energy source or metabolizing them with an energy source.
- Phytoremediation technologies use living plants to clean up soil, air, and water contaminated with hazardous contaminants.
- Phycoremediation is defined as the “use of algae to treat wastes or wastewaters”. The algae comprise both the microalgae as well as the marine macroalgae more commonly known as the seaweeds.
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:
- Bioremediation uses microorganisms to degrade organic contaminants in soil, groundwater, sludge and solids. The microorganisms break down contaminants by using them as an energy source or metabolizing them with an energy source.
- Phytoremediation technologies use living plants to clean up soil, air, and water contaminated with hazardous contaminants.
- Phycoremediation is defined as the “use of algae to treat wastes or wastewaters”. The algae comprise both the microalgae as well as the marine macroalgae more commonly known as the seaweeds.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points- Nord Stream, sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- It is the natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- It is the natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Consider the following statements about NHRC:
- It consists of a Chairman and four members.
- The chairman and members hold office for a term of three years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
- The salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the chairman or a member are determined by the Central government.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: NHRC consists of a Chairman and five members.
- Statement 2 is correct: The chairman and members hold office for a term of three years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
- Statement 3 is correct: The salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the chairman or a member are determined by the Central government.
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: NHRC consists of a Chairman and five members.
- Statement 2 is correct: The chairman and members hold office for a term of three years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
- Statement 3 is correct: The salaries, allowances and other conditions of service of the chairman or a member are determined by the Central government.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Consider the following statement about the Kunming biodiversity fund:
- It was announced by China during the UN conservation summit.
- It is part of the United Nations’ Global Environment Facility.
- It will be used to protect biodiversity in developing countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement1 is correct: Kunming biodiversity fund was announced by China during the UN conservation summit.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It is an independent fund and not part of the United Nations’ Global Environment Facility.
- Statement 3 is correct: It will be used to protect biodiversity in developing countries.
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement1 is correct: Kunming biodiversity fund was announced by China during the UN conservation summit.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It is an independent fund and not part of the United Nations’ Global Environment Facility.
- Statement 3 is correct: It will be used to protect biodiversity in developing countries.
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