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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following ecosystem services are provided by Wetlands?
1. Water purification
2. Aquifer recharge
3. Microclimate regulation
4. Aesthetic enhancement of landscapes
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
The wetlands, vital parts of the hydrological cycle, are highly productive ecosystems which support rich biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services such as water storage, water purification, flood mitigation, erosion control, aquifer recharge, microclimate regulation, aesthetic enhancement of landscapes while simultaneously supporting many significant recreational, social and cultural activities, being part of our rich cultural heritage.
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The wetlands, vital parts of the hydrological cycle, are highly productive ecosystems which support rich biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services such as water storage, water purification, flood mitigation, erosion control, aquifer recharge, microclimate regulation, aesthetic enhancement of landscapes while simultaneously supporting many significant recreational, social and cultural activities, being part of our rich cultural heritage.
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsLichens are symbiotic association between which of the following give below?
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Lichens is a symbiotic association of Algae and Fungi. Algae provides food to fungus, in turn fungus provides shelter and nutrients.
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Lichens is a symbiotic association of Algae and Fungi. Algae provides food to fungus, in turn fungus provides shelter and nutrients.
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is/are correct?
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.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are 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 Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by genetically modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology.Incorrect
Both the statements are 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 Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by genetically modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. -
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Deep Ocean Mission
1. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal Ministry for the mission.
2. It involves developing a submersible vehicle that will allow a crew to search the ocean floor for precious metals.
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
The Union Cabinet has approved the long pending Deep Ocean Mission, which among other things involves developing a submersible vehicle that will allow a crew to plunge 6,000 metres into the ocean and hunt the floor for precious metals.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal Ministry implementing this multi-institutional mission.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The Union Cabinet has approved the long pending Deep Ocean Mission, which among other things involves developing a submersible vehicle that will allow a crew to plunge 6,000 metres into the ocean and hunt the floor for precious metals.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal Ministry implementing this multi-institutional mission. -
Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding NIPUN Bharat Mission
1. The Mission has been launched under the aegis of Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
2. It focusses on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling.
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
Union Education Minister launched the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) for ensuring that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of grade 3, by 2026-27.
The mission has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Union Education Minister launched the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) for ensuring that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of grade 3, by 2026-27.
The mission has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes. -
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organisms are involved in nitrogen cycle?
1. Rhizobium
2. Nitrobacter
3. Nitrosomonos
4. Azatobacter
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All the above organisms involved in nitrogen cycle.
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All the above organisms involved in nitrogen cycle.
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