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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWith which of the following rulers is the Allahabad inscription associated with?
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Allahabad inscription provides very specific details of Samudragupta’s military achievements and conquests from which it is possible to delineate the extent of his empire. It also presents the Gupta Empire as the centre of a complex network of political relationships.
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Allahabad inscription provides very specific details of Samudragupta’s military achievements and conquests from which it is possible to delineate the extent of his empire. It also presents the Gupta Empire as the centre of a complex network of political relationships.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Bioremediation
1. It involves the use of living microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic forms.
2. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
Bioremediation is the use of living microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic forms.
Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation. This will be a standard practice in the industry in coming years. For e.g. Alcanivorax, a bacteria with oil-eating abilities, can be used to create species that are much more capable of cleaning oil spills.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Bioremediation is the use of living microorganisms to degrade the environmental contaminants into less toxic forms.
Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation. This will be a standard practice in the industry in coming years. For e.g. Alcanivorax, a bacteria with oil-eating abilities, can be used to create species that are much more capable of cleaning oil spills. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Agenda 21
1. Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development.
2. It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
The ’21’ in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st century.
Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The ’21’ in Agenda 21 refers to the 21st century.
Agenda 21 is a non-binding action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. It is a product of the Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following states is the first to build eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals?
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Ramnagar Forest Division in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, built its first eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals.
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Ramnagar Forest Division in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, built its first eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is led by which of the following agencies?
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Following on from the 2011 – 2020 United Nations Decade on Biodiversity, the decade on Ecosystem Restoration was launched in June 2021. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is co-led by two UN agencies – the UNEP and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Other key bodies involved are the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF).
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Following on from the 2011 – 2020 United Nations Decade on Biodiversity, the decade on Ecosystem Restoration was launched in June 2021. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is co-led by two UN agencies – the UNEP and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Other key bodies involved are the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF).
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