People & Environment for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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1.Which of the following NGO releases State of Environment Report in India?

[A] Seva Bharati
[B] Development Alternatives
[C] Tirumitra
[D] Integrated Rural Development Organization

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Answer 2
Explanation: Development Alternatives is the world’s first social enterprise which is dedicated to sustainable development. It also conducts research to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes. It releases State of Environment Report in India. ©navclasses

2.Who among the following chairs the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in India?

[A] Prime Minister
[B] Minister of Environment & Forest
[C] Environment Secretary
[D] A renowned environmentalist of the country

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Answer 1
Explanation: National Board for Wild Life is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Theoretically, the board is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country. However, it is a very important body because it serves as apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries. It is chaired by India’s Prime Minister and its vice chairman is Minister of Environment. ©navclasses

3.With which of the following is related CITES in context with the global issues today?

[A] Environment Protection
[B] Financial Slowdown
[C] Poverty Alleviation Programmes of United Nations
[D] Information Technology

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Answer 1
Explanation: CITES is Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention signed in 1973. ©navclasses

4.”Green Climate Fund” was proposed in which of the following environment conferences?

[A] 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference
[B] 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference
[C] 2010 G-20 Seoul summit
[D] None of them

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Answer 2
Explanation: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a new global fund which was created to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change. GCF helps developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change. It seeks to promote a paradigm shift to low-emission and climate-resilient development, taking into accounts the needs of nations that are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. ©navclasses

5.What is the number of Green House Gases, as recognized by the Kyoto Protocol?

[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6

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Answer 4
Explanation: The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which was adopted in 1997. The objective of the treaty was to reduce CO2 emissions and the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Kyoto Protocol recognized six green house gases i.e. Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous oxide, Hydrofluorocarbons, Perfluorocarbons, and Sulphur hexafluoride. ©navclasses

6.Consider the following statements:
1. Dirty Dozens have been listed by the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants as causing adverse effects on humans and the ecosystem
2. Endosulphan is one of the Dirty Dozens
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer 1
Explanation: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is a treaty which was signed in 2001 for environmental purpose. The objective of the treaty was to eliminate the production and use of persistent organic pollutants. The dirty dozens are aldrin, chlordane, furans, DDT, dieldrin, dioxins, endrin, heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, mirex, PCBs, and toxaphene. ©navclasses

7.Consider the following statements:
1. In context with the Human intervention in the protected areas, Biosphere Reserves are called ‘living laboratories’
2. In Biosphere Reserve, no activities except research are permitted
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer 1
Explanation: Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems which promote the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. It serves in some ways as ‘living laboratories’ for testing out and demonstrating integrated management of land, water and biodiversity. The Ministry of Environment and Forest provides financial assistance to the respective State governments for conservation of landscape and biological diversity and cultural heritage. ©navclasses

8.In the E-waste generated by the Mobile Phones, which among the following metal is most abundant?

[A] Copper
[B] Silver
[C] Palladium
[D] Gold

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Answer 1
Explanation: The sources of e-waste are faulty desktop computers, cables, printers, refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions, electronic and electrical devices. E-waste generated by the Mobile Phones are copper, silver, gold, palladium. Among them copper is found abundantly. ©navclasses

9.Consider the following:
1. To combat deforestation and soil erosion
2. To provide better food security to the world
3. To conserve the Bio-diversity
The use of Bio-fuels would help in which among the above issues?

[A] Only 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None of them

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Answer 4
Explanation: Biofuel is considered as an alternative to diesel fuel. It is used for other purposes also i.e. hydrogen needs, clean up oil, work as cooking oil etc. It can work as a replacement of energy needs starting from vehicle fuel to central home heating. ©navclasses

10.Which is not a part of National Action Plan on Climate Change?

[A] National Water Mission
[B] National Mission on Pollution Control
[C] National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
[D] National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

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Answer 2
Explanation: The National Action Plan on Climate change was launched in the year 2008. Its objective was to promote development while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change ©navclasses

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