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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following characteristics should a pollutant possess in order for bio magnification to occur?
1. It should be biologically active.
2. It should be long lived.
3. It should be soluble in fats.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
Bio magnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments.
Pollutant needs to satisfy characteristics like long life, biologically active, soluble in fat etc. to make bio magnification possible.Incorrect
All of the above are correct.
Bio magnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments.
Pollutant needs to satisfy characteristics like long life, biologically active, soluble in fat etc. to make bio magnification possible. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is/are correct?
1. It conducts its own research for assessing climate change.
2. It is a joint initiative of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the objective of the IPCC is to provide governments at all levels with scientific information that they can use to develop climate policies. IPCC reports are also a key input into international climate change negotiations.
The IPCC is an organization of governments that are members of the United Nations or WMO. The IPCC currently has 195 members. Thousands of people from all over the world contribute to the work of the IPCC. The IPCC does not conduct its own research.Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the objective of the IPCC is to provide governments at all levels with scientific information that they can use to develop climate policies. IPCC reports are also a key input into international climate change negotiations.
The IPCC is an organization of governments that are members of the United Nations or WMO. The IPCC currently has 195 members. Thousands of people from all over the world contribute to the work of the IPCC. The IPCC does not conduct its own research. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsSiachen Glacier is a part of which of the following ranges?
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Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system of Kashmir near the India– Pakistan border, extending for 44 mi (70 km) from north-northwest to south-southeast. It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system.
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Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest mountain glaciers, lying in the Karakoram Range system of Kashmir near the India– Pakistan border, extending for 44 mi (70 km) from north-northwest to south-southeast. It has a number of fast-flowing surface streams and at least 12 medial moraines. It is the source for the 50-mi-long Nubra River, a tributary of the Shyok, which is part of the Indus River system.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Criminal Court (ICC)
1. Commonly referred to as World Court, it is the main judicial organ of the UN.
2. It is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It does not have the capacity to arrest suspects and depends on member states for their cooperation.
The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the main judicial organ of the UN.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It does not have the capacity to arrest suspects and depends on member states for their cooperation.
The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the main judicial organ of the UN. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries given below are part of G7?
1. France
2. Russia
3. Germany
4. Japan
5. China
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
The seven G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA.
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The seven G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA.
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