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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following trophic levels, you are likely to find the highest concentration of an organic toxin that has been found in ocean water?
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Most of the organic toxins are water insoluble and non-biodegradable.
These high persistent toxins are, therefore, transferred from lower trophic level to higher trophic level through food chain.
Over time, the concentration of toxins in higher animals reaches a level which causes serious metabolic and physiological disordersIncorrect
Most of the organic toxins are water insoluble and non-biodegradable.
These high persistent toxins are, therefore, transferred from lower trophic level to higher trophic level through food chain.
Over time, the concentration of toxins in higher animals reaches a level which causes serious metabolic and physiological disorders -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsOlive Ridleys Turtles are naturally found in India in
1. Andhra Pradesh coast
2. Odisha coast
3. Maharashtra coast
Select the correct answer using the codes belowCorrect
Olive Ridley turtle is the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtle found in the world. It is found in warm waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans.
It commences its journey from Indian Ocean towards Bay of Bengal during their mating season in October and November every year.
The Gahirmatha Beach in Kendrapara district of Odisha (India), which is now a part of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, is the largest breeding ground for these turtles.
Green turtles and olive ridleys are known to nest in Maharashtra in small numbers. Goa has records of three species of sea turtles: olive ridley, leatherback and green turtles.
Recently many of these turtles were found dead near the Andhra Pradesh coast.Incorrect
Olive Ridley turtle is the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtle found in the world. It is found in warm waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans.
It commences its journey from Indian Ocean towards Bay of Bengal during their mating season in October and November every year.
The Gahirmatha Beach in Kendrapara district of Odisha (India), which is now a part of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, is the largest breeding ground for these turtles.
Green turtles and olive ridleys are known to nest in Maharashtra in small numbers. Goa has records of three species of sea turtles: olive ridley, leatherback and green turtles.
Recently many of these turtles were found dead near the Andhra Pradesh coast. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about UNFCCC
1. The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit.
2. The UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.
3. The framework sets binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries.
4. Nearly all member states of the United Nations have ratified the convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, which marked the beginning of the international community’s first concerted effort to confront the problem of climate change.
Known also as the Rio Convention, the UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.
The UNFCCC entered into force in 1994, and nearly all of the world’s nations—a total of 197—have ratified.
The framework sets non-binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries and contains no enforcement mechanisms.Incorrect
The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, which marked the beginning of the international community’s first concerted effort to confront the problem of climate change.
Known also as the Rio Convention, the UNFCCC established a framework for action to stabilise concentrations of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.
The UNFCCC entered into force in 1994, and nearly all of the world’s nations—a total of 197—have ratified.
The framework sets non-binding limits on greenhouse gas emissions for individual countries and contains no enforcement mechanisms. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
1. It is an additional agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
2. The protocol establishes procedures for regulating the import and export of living modified organism from one country to another.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement on biosafety as a supplement to the Convention on Biological Diversity effective since 2003.
The Biosafety Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by genetically modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology.Incorrect
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement on biosafety as a supplement to the Convention on Biological Diversity effective since 2003.
The Biosafety Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by genetically modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIn India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following factors?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Terrace cultivation results in soil conservation and tropical climate is not the reason for soil erosion.
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Terrace cultivation results in soil conservation and tropical climate is not the reason for soil erosion.
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