If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply? [2014]

With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: [2014]
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2014]

Consider the following pairs: [2014]
1. Dampa Tiger Reserve            :     Mizoram
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary     :     Sikkim
3. Saramati Peak                        :     Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

With reference to a conservation organization called “Wetlands International”, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2014]
1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.
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Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? [2014]
1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers
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Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? [2014]
1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
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Consider the following: [2014]
1. Bats
2. Bears
3. Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?

Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? [2014]
1. Volcanic action
2. Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
4. Decay of organic matter
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If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. [2014]
Which of the following is/are such bird/birds?
1. Painted Stork
2. Common Myna
3. Black-necked Crane
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With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2014]
1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
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Consider the following statements: [2014]
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following have coral reefs? [2014]
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans
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In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? [2014]
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
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The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of [2014]

The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world? [2014]
1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source.
2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
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Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of [2014]

Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? [2014]
1. Oxides of sulphur
2. Oxides of nitrogen
3. Carbon monoxide
4. Carbon dioxide
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Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes? [2014]

With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements: [2014]
1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?