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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Wasteland Development Board (NWDB):
1. It was established in 1985 under the Ministry of Urban Development.
2. The NWDB only focuses on the development of wastelands in urban areas and does not cover rural areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Wasteland Development Board (NWDB) is a statutory body established by the Government of India in 1985 under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In July, 1992, the National Wasteland Development Board was reconstituted and placed in the newly created Department of Wasteland Development under the Ministry of Rural Development. Subsequently, the Department of Wasteland Development was renamed as Department of Land Resources in 1999.
● Its primary objective is to develop and rehabilitate degraded and wasteland areas in the country, and to promote sustainable development practices in these areas. The board operates under the overall guidance of the National Land Use and Wasteland Development Council (NLWDC).
● The NWDB is responsible for formulating policies and programs related to wasteland development and rehabilitation, providing technical and financial assistance to state governments and other agencies involved in wasteland development activities, and coordinating research and development activities related to wasteland management. The board also plays an important role in capacity building and training of stakeholders involved in wasteland development activities.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: The National Wasteland Development Board (NWDB) focuses on the development of wastelands across the country, including both rural and urban areas.Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Wasteland Development Board (NWDB) is a statutory body established by the Government of India in 1985 under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In July, 1992, the National Wasteland Development Board was reconstituted and placed in the newly created Department of Wasteland Development under the Ministry of Rural Development. Subsequently, the Department of Wasteland Development was renamed as Department of Land Resources in 1999.
● Its primary objective is to develop and rehabilitate degraded and wasteland areas in the country, and to promote sustainable development practices in these areas. The board operates under the overall guidance of the National Land Use and Wasteland Development Council (NLWDC).
● The NWDB is responsible for formulating policies and programs related to wasteland development and rehabilitation, providing technical and financial assistance to state governments and other agencies involved in wasteland development activities, and coordinating research and development activities related to wasteland management. The board also plays an important role in capacity building and training of stakeholders involved in wasteland development activities.
● Statement 2 is incorrect: The National Wasteland Development Board (NWDB) focuses on the development of wastelands across the country, including both rural and urban areas. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. ‘It is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as grown in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is a hardy plant that is well-adapted to drought conditions. It can survive in dry environments with minimal water and is often used in xeriscaping and water-wise gardening. Also known for its unique and pleasant fragrance, it is often used in perfumes, soaps, and other personal care products.’
Which of the following plants has been described in the above paragraph?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Lavender is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The plant is known for its distinctive scent and purple-colored flowers, and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. There are over 40 different species of lavender, and it is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as areas in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Lavender is commonly used in aromatherapy to help reduce stress and anxiety, and it is also used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions such as headaches, insomnia, and skin irritations. Additionally, the essential oils derived from lavender are used in culinary preparations and in the production of herbal teas.
Lavender has several unique features, some of which are:
● Fragrance: Lavender is known for its unique and pleasant fragrance that is often used in perfumes, soaps, and other personal care products.
● Drought tolerance: Lavender is a hardy plant that is well-adapted to drought conditions. It can survive in dry environments with minimal water and is often used in xeriscaping and water-wise gardening.
● Pest resistance: Lavender is naturally resistant to pests such as aphids, mites, and caterpillars. This makes it a great addition to gardens and landscapes that are susceptible to pest infestations.
● Ornamental value: Lavender is a popular ornamental plant that adds beauty and color to gardens, landscapes, and indoor spaces. Its purple flowers and silver-green foliage make it an attractive addition to any setting.
● Medicinal properties: Lavender has several medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of health conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, pain, and inflammation. Its essential oil is also used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Lavender is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The plant is known for its distinctive scent and purple-colored flowers, and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. There are over 40 different species of lavender, and it is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as areas in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Lavender is commonly used in aromatherapy to help reduce stress and anxiety, and it is also used in traditional medicine to treat various conditions such as headaches, insomnia, and skin irritations. Additionally, the essential oils derived from lavender are used in culinary preparations and in the production of herbal teas.
Lavender has several unique features, some of which are:
● Fragrance: Lavender is known for its unique and pleasant fragrance that is often used in perfumes, soaps, and other personal care products.
● Drought tolerance: Lavender is a hardy plant that is well-adapted to drought conditions. It can survive in dry environments with minimal water and is often used in xeriscaping and water-wise gardening.
● Pest resistance: Lavender is naturally resistant to pests such as aphids, mites, and caterpillars. This makes it a great addition to gardens and landscapes that are susceptible to pest infestations.
● Ornamental value: Lavender is a popular ornamental plant that adds beauty and color to gardens, landscapes, and indoor spaces. Its purple flowers and silver-green foliage make it an attractive addition to any setting.
● Medicinal properties: Lavender has several medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of health conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, pain, and inflammation. Its essential oil is also used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. Which one of the following will be a pioneer community in Hydrosere?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
● A hydrosere is a succession of plant communities that occurs over time in a freshwater ecosystem. The pioneer community in a hydrosere is typically made up of floating and submerged plants, such as algae and duckweed. These plants are adapted to living in water and can grow quickly to cover the water surface. As they grow, they create a new habitat that allows other plant species to establish themselves, leading to the development of a more complex plant community.
● Water lilies and cattails are usually found in later stages of hydrosere succession, while willow trees grow on land and are not part of the hydrosere succession.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
● A hydrosere is a succession of plant communities that occurs over time in a freshwater ecosystem. The pioneer community in a hydrosere is typically made up of floating and submerged plants, such as algae and duckweed. These plants are adapted to living in water and can grow quickly to cover the water surface. As they grow, they create a new habitat that allows other plant species to establish themselves, leading to the development of a more complex plant community.
● Water lilies and cattails are usually found in later stages of hydrosere succession, while willow trees grow on land and are not part of the hydrosere succession. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. How many of the following are the objectives of the National Forest Policy 1988?
1. Protect, improve, and enhance the production of minor forest produce with regard to the generation of employment for the tribals.
2. To focus on methods to check soil-erosion, denudation and floods.
3. To make provisions for the protection of degraded land which can be good land resources.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
Only statement 1 is correct:
The first National Forest Policy in independent India took effect in 1952, with a second edition in 1988. The main theme of this policy of 1988 is protection, conservation, and development of forests. Salient Features and Goals of National Forest Policy-
● Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and restoration of ecological balance.
● Conservation of Natural Heritage(existing).
● Checking Soil Erosion and Denudation in catchment areas of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs;
● Checking extension of sand dunes in desert areas of Rajasthan and along coastal tracts;
● Substantially increasing Forest/Tree Cover through Afforestation and Social Forestry.
● Taking steps to meet requirements of fuel, wood, fodder, minor forest produces, soil and timber of Rural and Tribal Population.
● Increasing the productivity of Forests to meet National Needs.
● Encouraging efficient utilization of Forest Produce and Optimum Use of Wood(Timber)
● Generation of Work Opportunities, the involvement of Women.
LIMITATIONS OF THE POLICY:
● No Official definition of the term “Forest”, which may comprise a “Self-Sown” area which supports a Community of Creatures dependent on the plants and Interdependent on each other.
● “Natural Heritage” should include all green cover like grasslands, wetlands, etc.
● There is no provision for the protection of degraded land which can be a good land resource.
● It does not focus on methods to check soil-erosion, denudation, Floods, etc.Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
Only statement 1 is correct:
The first National Forest Policy in independent India took effect in 1952, with a second edition in 1988. The main theme of this policy of 1988 is protection, conservation, and development of forests. Salient Features and Goals of National Forest Policy-
● Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and restoration of ecological balance.
● Conservation of Natural Heritage(existing).
● Checking Soil Erosion and Denudation in catchment areas of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs;
● Checking extension of sand dunes in desert areas of Rajasthan and along coastal tracts;
● Substantially increasing Forest/Tree Cover through Afforestation and Social Forestry.
● Taking steps to meet requirements of fuel, wood, fodder, minor forest produces, soil and timber of Rural and Tribal Population.
● Increasing the productivity of Forests to meet National Needs.
● Encouraging efficient utilization of Forest Produce and Optimum Use of Wood(Timber)
● Generation of Work Opportunities, the involvement of Women.
LIMITATIONS OF THE POLICY:
● No Official definition of the term “Forest”, which may comprise a “Self-Sown” area which supports a Community of Creatures dependent on the plants and Interdependent on each other.
● “Natural Heritage” should include all green cover like grasslands, wetlands, etc.
● There is no provision for the protection of degraded land which can be a good land resource.
● It does not focus on methods to check soil-erosion, denudation, Floods, etc. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Consider the following statements about the ‘Indian Black Turtle’:
1. They are commonly found in the marine habitats of the Eastern Coast of India.
2. They are currently listed as “Vulnerable” in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect: Indian black turtles are freshwater turtles and are primarily found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. They are not commonly found in marine habitats such as oceans and seas.
● Statement 2 is correct: The Indian black turtle is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List due to habitat loss, pollution, and overexploitation for their meat and eggs. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these turtles and their habitats, including the establishment of protected areas and outreach programs to raise awareness about their conservation.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
● Statement 1 is incorrect: Indian black turtles are freshwater turtles and are primarily found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. They are not commonly found in marine habitats such as oceans and seas.
● Statement 2 is correct: The Indian black turtle is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List due to habitat loss, pollution, and overexploitation for their meat and eggs. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these turtles and their habitats, including the establishment of protected areas and outreach programs to raise awareness about their conservation.
