Q.1) Which of the following Vehicular emission standards is followed in India?
- BS-III
- BS-IV
- BS-V
- BS-VI
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 4 only
Q.2) Which of the following treatments is/are used for solid waste management?
- Pulverization
- Pyrolysis
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3) Under the e-waste management rules, 2016 which of the following items have been recently added under e-waste category?
- CFL
- LED
- Mercury containing Bulbs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Q.4) Ramsar convention is the only global environment treaty dealing with a particular ecosystem. Which of the following ecosystem is covered under Ramsar Convention?
a) Grassland
b) Wetland
c) Tropical rain forest
d) Cold desert
Q.5) Fold mountains are formed due to which of the following plate movement?
a) Convergent plate boundaries
b) Divergent plate boundaries
c) Conservative plate boundaries
d) None of the above
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding Coriolis force.
- It is maximum at the equator
- It deflects wind to left hand side in northern Hemisphere.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Q.7) Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the state.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
Which of the above is/are the correct reasons?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Q.8) Consider the following Indian states –
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
Through which of the above does the Tropic of cancer pass
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.9) Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for a good cultivation of wheat?
a) Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall
b) High temperature and heavy rainfall
c) High temperature and moderate rainfall
d) Low temperature and low rainfall
Q.10) With reference to rainfall in India, consider the following options:
- South west winds
- Western disturbances
- North east winds
- North west winds
Which of the above options is/are the cause of winter rainfall in India?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 only
d) 3 only
