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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs
Mountain State
1. Abor Hills Sikkim
2. Mikir Hills Assam
3. Garhjat Hills Odisha
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct
The Abor Hills is in Arunachal Pradesh.
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The Abor Hills is in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Dew point
1. Dew point is the temperature at which the atmosphere is saturated with water vapour.
2. A higher dew point means there will be less moisture in the air.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Dew point, the temperature at which the atmosphere is saturated with water vapour, when it is cooled without changing its pressure or vapour content.
A given volume of air containing much water vapour has a higher dew point than the same volume of drier air; thus the dew point gives an indication of the humidity. In meteorology the dew point is applied, for example, in predicting the height of the base of certain types of clouds.
A higher dew point means there will be more moisture in the air.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Dew point, the temperature at which the atmosphere is saturated with water vapour, when it is cooled without changing its pressure or vapour content.
A given volume of air containing much water vapour has a higher dew point than the same volume of drier air; thus the dew point gives an indication of the humidity. In meteorology the dew point is applied, for example, in predicting the height of the base of certain types of clouds.
A higher dew point means there will be more moisture in the air. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries border Iran?
1. Afghanistan
2. Iraq
3. Tajikistan
4. Armenia
5. Syria
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Iran is bordered by Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.
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Iran is bordered by Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body.
2. One of its functions is to enforce Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR as per the pollution levels.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
EPCA is not a statutory body. It is Supreme-Court mandated body.
One of its functions is to enforce Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR as per the pollution levels.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
EPCA is not a statutory body. It is Supreme-Court mandated body.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
1. It is a statutory body.
2. Its primary objective is to reduce energy intensity of the Indian economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?Correct
Both statements are correct.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): It is a statutory body established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Objective: To assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self regulation and market principles within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act,2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. · Role of BEE: BEE coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognizes, identifies and utilizes the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.Incorrect
Both statements are correct.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): It is a statutory body established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Objective: To assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self regulation and market principles within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act,2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. · Role of BEE: BEE coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognizes, identifies and utilizes the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.
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