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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Consider the following passage:
“It is the highest biosphere reserve in the country and inhabits Red Panda, Snow Leopard and Blood Pheasants. The national park, which comprises the core area of the said biosphere reserve is the only ‘Mixed World Heritage Site’ on UNESCO World Heritage List in India. It is also included in the UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserve.”
Which of the following is being referred to in the above passage?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
● Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: It is a Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hill ranges of Southern India. It is the first biosphere in India. The Biosphere Reserve is represented by unique and threatened ecosystems including a host of forest systems, ranging from seasonal rain forests in the low hills, tropical montane forests and grasslands in the higher reaches and moist deciduous to scrub through dry-deciduous towards the plains in the Eastern end.
● Dehang-Debang Biosphere Reserve:Dihang-Dibang or Dehang-Debang is a biosphere reserve constituted in 1998. It is in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Mouling National Park and the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary are located fully or partly within this biosphere reserve.
● Nokrek Biosphere Reserve: The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the northeast of India on the Tura Range, which forms part of the Meghalaya Plateau. The entire area is mountainous and Nokrek is the highest peak of the Garo hills.
● Khangchendzonga Biosphere reserve: It is the highest biosphere reserve in the country and inhabits Red Panda, Snow Leopard and Blood Pheasants. The national park, which comprises the core area of the said biosphere reserve is the only ‘Mixed World Heritage Site’ on UNESCO World Heritage List in India. It is also included in the UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserve.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
● Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: It is a Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hill ranges of Southern India. It is the first biosphere in India. The Biosphere Reserve is represented by unique and threatened ecosystems including a host of forest systems, ranging from seasonal rain forests in the low hills, tropical montane forests and grasslands in the higher reaches and moist deciduous to scrub through dry-deciduous towards the plains in the Eastern end.
● Dehang-Debang Biosphere Reserve:Dihang-Dibang or Dehang-Debang is a biosphere reserve constituted in 1998. It is in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Mouling National Park and the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary are located fully or partly within this biosphere reserve.
● Nokrek Biosphere Reserve: The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the northeast of India on the Tura Range, which forms part of the Meghalaya Plateau. The entire area is mountainous and Nokrek is the highest peak of the Garo hills.
● Khangchendzonga Biosphere reserve: It is the highest biosphere reserve in the country and inhabits Red Panda, Snow Leopard and Blood Pheasants. The national park, which comprises the core area of the said biosphere reserve is the only ‘Mixed World Heritage Site’ on UNESCO World Heritage List in India. It is also included in the UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserve. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. They are pastoral tribes of the southern India. These tribes traditionally trade dairy products and is also listed as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
Which one of the following nomadic tribes is described in the above paragraph?Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
● The Toda tribe are the pastoral tribe of the Nilgiri Hills of southern India, mainly concentrated in Tamil Nadu. These tribes traditionally trade dairy products and is also listed as Particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG).
● The Chakma people are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group, who are native to the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh and the Indian state of Mizoram. They are also found in parts of northeastern India, such as Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. Historically, the Chakmas have been a semi-nomadic people, who have relied on shifting cultivation and hunting for their livelihood.
● Garasias Tribe is found in South Rajasthan. The Garasia tribe is said to have been originated from Bhil clan and is looked upon as the most backward tribe in the state of Rajasthan. They reside in the areas of Sawai Madhopur and Kota.
● Chero Tribes is one of the major Scheduled tribes who are found in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in North India. They are also distributed in different parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand,especially Santhal Parganas and Palamu. The Chero tribes are agricultural people. Their major crops are maize, paddy, mahua, etc. Apart from farming, they also practice animal husbandry, some are employed as labourers.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
● The Toda tribe are the pastoral tribe of the Nilgiri Hills of southern India, mainly concentrated in Tamil Nadu. These tribes traditionally trade dairy products and is also listed as Particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG).
● The Chakma people are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group, who are native to the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh and the Indian state of Mizoram. They are also found in parts of northeastern India, such as Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. Historically, the Chakmas have been a semi-nomadic people, who have relied on shifting cultivation and hunting for their livelihood.
● Garasias Tribe is found in South Rajasthan. The Garasia tribe is said to have been originated from Bhil clan and is looked upon as the most backward tribe in the state of Rajasthan. They reside in the areas of Sawai Madhopur and Kota.
● Chero Tribes is one of the major Scheduled tribes who are found in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in North India. They are also distributed in different parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand,especially Santhal Parganas and Palamu. The Chero tribes are agricultural people. Their major crops are maize, paddy, mahua, etc. Apart from farming, they also practice animal husbandry, some are employed as labourers. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. With respect to ‘United Nations-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022’ consider the following statements:
1. It is organized by UN-Water, UNESCO and the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre.
2. Groundwater management is imperative to meet the UN-mandated SDG 8 of providing clean water and sanitation for all.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022 that held on December 7, 2022 in Paris, France. The summit aims to raise awareness on groundwater conservation at the global stage will mark the completion of the “Groundwater: Making the invisible visible” campaign run by UN-Water throughout 2022.
● It is organized by UN-Water, UNESCO and the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: Groundwater management is imperative to meet the UN-mandated SDG 6 of providing clean water and sanitation for all.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022 that held on December 7, 2022 in Paris, France. The summit aims to raise awareness on groundwater conservation at the global stage will mark the completion of the “Groundwater: Making the invisible visible” campaign run by UN-Water throughout 2022.
● It is organized by UN-Water, UNESCO and the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: Groundwater management is imperative to meet the UN-mandated SDG 6 of providing clean water and sanitation for all. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Which of the following are the applications of algae?
1. Production of plastics
2. Fertilizer in crop production
3. Production of cosmetics
4. Bio indicator for water quality
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
● Algae can be used to create plastics in a bio-friendly and environment friendly way. To grow algae, companies must find sunlight and waste water. In fact, some companies have begun creating environment friendly plastic products with algae such as water bottles and have coined the phrase “green plastics.”
● Algae can be used as a fertilizer because it is a living organism. When algae is used as a fertilizer, it quickly begins to break down releasing its abundant nitrogen source. As a result, algae can act as an excellent fertilizer that can be used to help grow crops efficiently.
● Algae are used in the production of cosmetics and skincare products due to their high content of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
● Algae are also used as bio-indicators for water quality, as their presence or absence can indicate the presence of pollutants or other environmental changes.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
● Algae can be used to create plastics in a bio-friendly and environment friendly way. To grow algae, companies must find sunlight and waste water. In fact, some companies have begun creating environment friendly plastic products with algae such as water bottles and have coined the phrase “green plastics.”
● Algae can be used as a fertilizer because it is a living organism. When algae is used as a fertilizer, it quickly begins to break down releasing its abundant nitrogen source. As a result, algae can act as an excellent fertilizer that can be used to help grow crops efficiently.
● Algae are used in the production of cosmetics and skincare products due to their high content of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
● Algae are also used as bio-indicators for water quality, as their presence or absence can indicate the presence of pollutants or other environmental changes. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. With reference to The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016, consider the following statements:
1. It establishes the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Consolidated Fund of India, and a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Consolidated Fund of each state.
2. The National Fund will receive 50% of the payments received in respect of compensatory afforestation, and the State Funds will receive the remaining 50%.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Act seeks to mitigate the impact of diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes by making sure through a well-defined institutional mechanism, that the funds are released and utilized quickly, efficiently and transparently. The CAMPA law is applicable to States, Union Territories, and the Centre as well.
● Statement 1 is incorrect: The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act 2016, establishes the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India, and a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: The National Fund will receive 10% of these funds, and the State Funds will receive the remaining 90%.Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Act seeks to mitigate the impact of diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes by making sure through a well-defined institutional mechanism, that the funds are released and utilized quickly, efficiently and transparently. The CAMPA law is applicable to States, Union Territories, and the Centre as well.
● Statement 1 is incorrect: The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act 2016, establishes the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India, and a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: The National Fund will receive 10% of these funds, and the State Funds will receive the remaining 90%.
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